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Selviana Napitupulu
Universitas HKBP Nommensen, Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
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Experiential Metafunction Analysis on A Thousand Years Song by Christina Perri Lihardo Manik; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/isihumor.v4i1.1369

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This study analyzes the experiential metafunction in Christina Perri’s song A Thousand Years using Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics, with emphasis on the transitivity system. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed by segmenting the lyrics into clauses and identifying process types, participants, and circumstances. The analysis reveals six process types, with mental processes dominating (39%), followed by relational (28%) and material processes (22%), while verbal, behavioral, and existential processes appear minimally. The findings indicate that the song constructs meaning primarily through emotional expression, psychological states, and identity rather than physical action. Linguistically, the transitivity patterns represent themes of eternal love, fear, hope, and emotional endurance. This study demonstrates that song lyrics serve as meaningful linguistic data for exploring experiential meaning and may be effectively applied in language learning contexts, particularly in the teaching of functional grammar and discourse analysis.
Developing Narrative Creavity In Class 8 At UPTD SMP Negeri 12 Pematang Siantar Calvyn Siregar; Selviana Napitupulu
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Januari
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/isihumor.v4i1.1374

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Narrative writing is an essential skill in junior high school English learning because it helps students develop creativity, language structure, and logical thinking. However, many students still face difficulties in generating ideas, organizing story structure, and using correct grammar when writing narrative texts. This study aimed to improve the narrative writing skills of Grade 8 students at UPTD SMP Negeri 12 Pematangsiantar through guided learning strategies. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method and was conducted in a real classroom setting. The participants were approximately 25–30 students from one Grade 8 class. Data were collected through narrative writing tasks, classroom observations, students’ worksheets, and field notes. The analysis focused on describing changes in students’ writing in terms of content, narrative structure, past tense usage, vocabulary, and clarity of ideas. The findings revealed that students’ narrative writing improved after receiving step-by-step guidance, including brainstorming, story planning, drafting, and teacher feedback. Students became more confident, active, and able to produce stories with clearer orientation, complication, and resolution. The classroom atmosphere also became more interactive and supportive. In conclusion, guided narrative teaching effectively enhanced students’ writing performance and engagement in learning. This study suggests that teachers should apply structured narrative instruction to help students write more creatively and accurately
Co-Authors Calvyn Siregar Lihardo Manik