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Sopha, Diana
Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah
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ANALYSIS OF NON-VERBAL EXPRESSION IN THE “TIMUN EMAS” DRAMA PERFORMANCE FOR CHILDREN AGED 10–18 YEARS AT FASTI (FORUM ANAK SAMBIREJO TIMUR) Fadhillah, Rizka; Kristiana, Vera; Sopha, Diana
PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra UMN AL Washliyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/pjell.v5i2.5267

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This article analyzes nonverbal communication in the drama performance of Timun Emas at the Children's Forum (FASTi) in East Sambirejo. The aim is to understand how nonverbal expressions such as gestures, facial expressions, posture, eye contact, and intonation contribute to the delivery of moral messages to children aged 10–18. Using qualitative descriptive methods, the data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings suggest that nonverbal communication effectively supports children's understanding of the storyline and values such as courage, compassion, and creativity. This study highlights the educational potential of drama through nonverbal cues as a medium for character building.
EXPERENTIAL PROCESS IN THE STUDENTS’ WRITING AT ENGLISH LITERATURE OF UMN AL-WASHLIYAH SOPHA, DIANA
Linguistik : Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol 9, No 3 (2024): LINGUISTIK: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31604/linguistik.v9i3.509-514

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This research is a study in Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) concentrated in Experential Process. It is analyzed in the students’ poetry writing at English Literature of Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah in the academic year of 2020/2021. By applying descriptive qualitative method, this research finds out that all of the six types of processes are realized in the students’ poetry writing. First, the students use Material Process dominantly describing actions of the actor. Secondly, another process they use is Relational Process relating a unit of language to another unit. Third, Mental Process involving senses, cognition, emotion, and perception. Fourth, in the low frequency, they used Existential process showing the existence of an entity. Fifth, Verbal process involves information of saying, asking or telling and sixth, Behavioural process is used to express humans’ behaviours.
Enhancing Digital Literacy for Rural Communities in Empat Negeri Village, Batu Bara Regency Nasution, Mira Nazwa Utami; Aqilah, Najla; Atfa, Raudhatun; Nasution, Insya Widya Agustini; Sopha, Diana
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Berdampak Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Raskha Media Group

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64803/jupemba.v1i3.57

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This community service initiative was designed to enhance the technological capacity and digital awareness of residents in Empat Negeri Village, Batu Bara Regency. The community initially faced difficulties in utilizing digital media effectively for learning, communication, and local economic activities. The primary aim of this program was to develop essential digital competencies that would foster independence and long-term community resilience. Implementation involved interactive outreach, practical workshops, and guided digital exercises facilitated by one lecturer and four students from the University of Muslim Nusantara Al Washliyah, working collaboratively with village authorities. The activity involved around 50 participants, consisting of small business owners, youth, and local community figures. The evaluation process included preliminary and final assessments, observational notes, and reflection sessions to measure learning progress and engagement. The outcomes demonstrated a notable increase in digital skills, as participants displayed greater proficiency and confidence in operating computers, smartphones, and digital platforms. The overall digital literacy rate rose from 25% before training to approximately 75% afterward. Several participants were able to apply digital tools in promoting their businesses and accessing online learning opportunities. This initiative successfully strengthened rural communities’ readiness for the digital era, while fostering educational equity and economic participation.
A LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE IN THE DIGITAL ERA: A CASE STUDY IN MEDAN Nurmala, Dewi; Diana Sopha, Diana Sopha; Ayu Melati Ningsih; Vera Kristiana; Muhammad Kiki Wardana
Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): December
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36085/telle.v5i3.9398

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The study investigated the linguistic landscape of downtown looks like in the digital era and how the digital era influenced changes in the linguistic landscape in downtown Medan. This study uses qualitative methods. The data collected consists of written data and the types of media on signboards in the city of Medan. Data analysis was carried out in three steps, namely: 1) data condensation, which is the process of reading the collected data and determining the data, in this case data in the form of writing and types of signboard media, 2) data display, which is displaying selected data in the form of billboards in the central area of Medan, and 3) drawing conclusions, which is finding results after analyzing the data. After analysing data, it was found that 38% signage uses Indonesian, 30% uses English, 27% uses language mixing and the rest, 5% uses traditional language and other foreign languages. Conventional signage has given way to new, more dynamic, and interactive forms thanks to the digital age. These include LED boards, electronic screens, and the incorporation of digital components like social media and QR codes in signboards and advertisement. Digital media forms display more modern language choices, posing a threat to the national language and isolated regional languages in their own countries. The research highlights the linguistic landscape that has emerged in the digital era.
The Utilization of Islamic-Based English Dialogue for Teaching and Learning English at School Sopha, Diana; Risnawaty, Risnawaty; Yuliana, Yayuk; Silalahi, Cita Ayni Putri
JPM: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): January 2026
Publisher : Forum Kerjasama Pendidikan Tinggi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47065/jpm.v6i3.2914

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English language proficiency plays an increasingly important role in supporting the quality of secondary education, including within Islamic-based schools that emphasize the integration of academic excellence and religious values. SMA Sains Tahfidz Qur’an Al-Ammar Deli Serdang, as a Tahfidz-oriented institution, faces specific challenges in English instruction, particularly in developing spoken dialogues that are both communicative and aligned with Islamic contexts. Many teachers experience limitations in designing and implementing English dialogue activities that reflect religious practices and everyday school life. In response to this condition, a community service program was conducted to provide Islamic-based English dialogue training for teachers. The main objective of this program was to enhance teachers’ understanding, pedagogical insight, and readiness to develop and apply communicative English dialogues that are contextually relevant to Islamic educational settings. The program involved teachers of SMA Sains Tahfidz Qur’an Al-Ammar Deli Serdang as active partners throughout all stages of the activity. The implementation method included needs analysis, training material development, workshop-based training sessions, mentoring, and evaluation. Program outcomes were assessed using a quantitative approach through pre-test and post-test instruments, as well as qualitative methods such as observation and participant reflection. The findings indicate a noticeable improvement in teachers’ conceptual understanding of Islamic-based English dialogues, increased confidence in using spoken English, and greater preparedness to implement meaningful dialogue-based instruction in the classroom. Overall, this community service activity contributed positively to strengthening the quality and relevance of English language learning in an Islamic school context.
A STUDY OF METAPHOR IN LEONY JARDINE’S POEMS “THE MOON AND HER SECRETS” Amelia Putri, Diajeng; Sopha, Diana
PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra UMN AL Washliyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/pjell.v6i1.6368

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This study examines the use of metaphor in Leony Jardine’s poetry collection The Moon and Her Secrets. The research focuses on how metaphors—particularly structural, orientational, and ontological metaphors as conceptualized by Lakoff and Johnson (2003)—are employed to reflect psychological conflicts, emotional depth, and identity struggles. Using a qualitative descriptive method, this study analyzes selected poems through close reading, supported by Conceptual Metaphor Theory and a psychological literary approach. The findings reveal that Jardine consistently employs the moon as a central metaphor representing secrecy, vulnerability, and transformation. Ontological metaphors dominate, presenting emotions as concrete entities and allowing abstract experiences to be visualized. These results emphasize that Jardine’s poetry transforms metaphor into a primary medium for exploring inner conflict and self-discovery.
INTERPERSONAL MEANING IN ZAKIR NAIK’S ISLAMIC SPEECH Sopha, Diana; Yuliana, Yayuk; Silalahi, Cita Ayni Putri; Mayasari, Mayasari; Chaniago, Bobby; Syakila, Farah; Aisyah, Siti
PHILOLOGY Journal of English Language and Literature Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Philology: Journal Of English Language and Literature
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra UMN AL Washliyah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/pjell.v6i1.6369

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This research explores how interpersonal meaning is constructed in the Islamic speeches of Zakir Naik by applying the framework of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). Within the context of ‘dakwah’, language operates not only as a channel for delivering religious knowledge but also as an interactive resource through which speakers establish authority, express conviction, and engage their audiences. As an internationally recognized Islamic preacher, Zakir Naik employs distinctive linguistic strategies that warrant systematic linguistic investigation. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach and examines selected transcripts of Zakir Naik’s public speeches. Analysis is conducted using the interpersonal metafunction of SFL, focusing specifically on the grammatical systems of mood. The clause is treated as the main unit of analysis, as it represents the primary locus of interpersonal meaning. Each clause is categorized based on its mood type. The result is declarative clauses are predominantly used, indicating a strong tendency toward asserting information and reinforcing religious authority.
Sosialisasi Landskap Linguistik Dalam Meningkatkan Soft Skills Mahasiswa Nurmala, Dewi; Sopha, Diana; Zuindra, Zuindra; Al Qorni, Wais
Amaliah: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 8 No 1 (2024): Amaliah: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : LPPI UMN AL WASHLIYAH

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32696/ajpkm.v8i1.2689

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This article is the result of the hard work of a group of lecturers and students from the English literature study program at Al Washliyah Muslim Nusantara University and Harapan University in Medan. The goal of this community service is to find solutions to improve students' soft skills by introducing them to the linguistic landscape. The study of language use in public spaces is known as linguistic landscape. Signs on the road or notices about rules or prohibitions in specific places or areas become a linguistic landscape study. This service location was chosen based on the findings of an analysis of students at Harapan University, Medan's Faculty of Language and Communication via interview data with one of the lecturers. Based on the interview results, community service was performed at Harapan University in Medan. This activity improves students' soft skills by utilizing counseling and outreach methods regarding the linguistic landscape. The benefit of this counseling is that it helps students understand how the linguistic landscape can influence their attitudes and speech in social interactions, particularly on campus. Location surveys, obtaining permits, preparing materials, and community service training are all stages of activity. It is hoped that by participating in this activity, students at Harapan University's Faculty of Language and Communication in Medan will gain more knowledge and insight.
Co-Authors Aisyah Putri Muhandra al qorni, Wais Ali Djamhuri Amelia Putri, Diajeng Anniza Nursyahbani Siregar Aqilah, Najla Ariyanti Safina Panjaitan Asrisyah Fitry Pulungan Atfa, Raudhatun Ayu Melati Ningsih Ayu Melati Ningsih Ayu Melati Ningsih Chaniago, Bobby Dardanila, Dardanila Devany, Almira Dharmadiah Dharmadiah Fadhillah, Rizka Habibie, Dian Hamidah Siloto Harianto II Imaniar Imaniar Karo Sekali, Tria Novita Br Manurung, Iqbal Fahruzi Mayasari Mayasari, Mayasari Muhammad Arif Muhammad Danial Muhammad Kiki Wardana Nasution, Dini Fitriani Nasution, Insya Widya Agustini Nasution, Mira Nazwa Utami Nurfia Maliza Nurmala, Dewi Oca Putri Nazuhra Prameswari, Intan Putra, Dimas Dwi Ratna Sari Dewi Rifky Sultan Nico Risnawaty Risnawaty Rizky Pratiwi Rosmita Ambarita Sembiring, Rifky Sultan Nico Silalahi, Cita Ayni Putri Siti Aisyah Syakila, Farah Tarihoran, Rezky Khoirina Teguh Satria Amin, Teguh Satria Tiara Arianto Tria Novita Br Karo Sekali Vera Kristiana Vera Kristiana Vera Kristiana Yayuk Putri Rahayu Yayuk Yuliana Zuindra, Zuindra