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Srisofian Sianturi
Universitas HKBP Nomensen
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Politeness Strategies in EFL Classroom Context: Avoiding Future Conflict and Maintain the Harmony of Diversity Elita Sembiring; Srisofian Sianturi
Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 1 No. 3 (2019): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Lancang Kuning. Pekanbaru. Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v1i3.6257

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The research aims to investigate the politeness in language and action by students of Letters Faculty at Methodist University. Seeing the students from different etnic, religion, and culture, should be understanding and well manage to avoid future conflict and maintain the harmony of diversity among them. The research was done in the fifth-semester Cross Cultural Understanding class of Letters Faculty, The Methodist University of Indonesia. The researchers used a qualitative approach by observing the activities of students and recording their utterances during responding to the point of view. The result shows that the students applied the four types of politeness strategies in responding to context of avoiding conflict and maintain the harmony. The types are bald on record strategy, positive strategy, negative strategy and off record strategy. From the four types of politeness strategies, bald on record strategy is dominantly used by students. It is due to the students have a similar position, and it seems that no distance between them. All the communications are between students to students. For a reason, saying something directly and to the point are frequently used. Being polite should be in words and actions. From the research, students are polite in words but not in action. .
EKOLEKSIKON KEDANAUAN PADA GUYUB TUTUR BAHASA BATAK TOBA Srisofian Sianturi; Elita Modesta Br. Sembiring; Martina Girsang
Linguistik : Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol 5, No 2 (2020): Linguistik : Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Tapanuli Selatan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31604/linguistik.v5i2.372-379

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan ekoleksikon yang ada di Danau Toba. Beberapa ekoleksikon tersebut sudah sangat jarang dijumpai, bahkan ada yang sudah hampir punah. Penelitian ini dilakukan di kawasan Danau Toba, tepatnya di Kecamatan Muara, Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara. Data diperoleh dari abiotik dan biotik dalam bentuk kata atau leksikon yang digunakan dalam penamaan biota di Danau Toba. Data penelitian diperoleh dengan melakukan wawancara terhadap beberapa responden yaitu penutur asli bahasa Batak Toba dan penduduk asli kecamatan Muara berusia 40 tahun ke atas  melalui alat elektronik. Analisis data dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik analisis data dilakukan dengan data kondensasi, menampilkan data, dan membuat kesimpulan atau verifikasi. Hasil penelitian berupa ekoleksikon kedanauan BBT terdiri atas dua kategori kelas kata, yaitu nomina dan verba. Secara morfologis, ekoleksikon kedanauan berkategori nomina dalam BBT terbentuk dalam tiga kategori kata, yaitu NOMINA + NOMINA, NOMINA + ADJEKTIVA, dan NOMINA ADVERBIA, dan ekoleksikon kedanauan bekategori nomina juga ditemukan dalam bentuk kata ulang.
The Students’ Strategies in Online Learning Interaction: Exploring Politeness in Zoom Class during Covid-19 Pandemic Elita Modesta Br. Sembiring; Martina Girsang; Srisofian Sianturi
Tamaddun Life Vol 20 No 2 (2021): December 2021
Publisher : Fakultas Sastra - Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (348.002 KB) | DOI: 10.33096/tamaddun.v20i2.130

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Studies of teacher-students politeness are presented mostly in direct communicationor face-to-face communication. filling the gap of politeness between teacher and students in online learning is the aim of this study, specifically in one of the very popular educational platforms applied during the Covid-19 pandemic. The platform is Zoom Class. This study applies qualitative research method to describe the phenomenon of the language. This study observed the interaction of 7 zoom classes of English Department students from September to November 2021. The researchers did the analysis on students’ interaction with their lecturer based on the theory of politeness stated by Brown and Levinson. It is found that there are five strategies which 3 of them belong to positive politeness strategies, namely greeting, gratitude, and address term, then negative politeness strategies namely apology and mixing language. The gratitudeis dominantly applied by students with the utterances “thank you” to minimize the threat and maintain the relationship between them. these politeness strategies also used to ensure the effectiveness of online learning interaction as it increases students’ language competence. However, the problem also faced by students and lecturer during the learning process by online learning. Fortunately, the problem could be solved. Thus, this finding contributes to enrich the aspects of politeness interaction in zoom class and provide future researchers to explore politeness in other context.
Improving Students’ Speaking Skill Through Debate Technique at Second Grade Students’ of Senior High School Sri Ninta Tarigan; Naumi Barimbing; Soniara Pernaldo Saragih; Srisofian Sianturi
Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan Vol 8 No 24 (2022): Jurnal Ilmiah Wahana Pendidikan
Publisher : Peneliti.net

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (196.872 KB) | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7494665

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This study focuses on determining how argumentation techniques can improve students' speaking skills. Learning to speak is quintessential due to the fact talking is a way of communicating with distinctive human beings to lift opinions and ideas, however in truth students' English speaking competencies are low. This is due to various elements such as factors of speech such as vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar that students have to draw close in order to communicate English well. In this study, the researcher used the debate strategy to enhance students' talking skills. This examine about is a classroom motion find out about performed in two cycles. Data sequence used to be once accomplished through tests and observations. Test and commentary data gathered from each cycle have been subjected to quantitative and qualitative analysis. The implementation of the debate technique in teaching speaking competencies in the 2nd grade of SMA Mulia Pratama Medan used to be carried out in two cycles, such as area one and phase two. 25 college students of classification XI IPA participated in the study. The consequences of this locate out about confirmed that the usage of the debate method can improve students' speaking skills. This is evidenced by way of capacity of the students' take a look at scores, which accelerated with every cycle. In the first cycle, the average grade of college students was as soon as 42.50, in the 2nd cycle it was once 78.22. The result of this lookup is really helpful information, especially for the English trainer who teaches this class, and for all English instructors in general.
Exploring the Language Usage in Mark Twain’s Novel “Adventures of Tom Sawyer”: Hegemonic Masculinity Analysis Girsang, Martina; Sembiring, Elita Modesta; Silalahi, Veracy; Sianturi, Srisofian; Linda, Linda
REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language
Publisher : The Institute of Research and Community Service (LPPM) - Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/reila.v4i2.9598

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The practice of legitimizing men’s dominance is known as hegemonic masculinity, and it is a concept that has often been explored through numerous adult novels, but rarely in children’s literature. To address this research gap, this study conducted a text analysis on the types of hegemonic masculinity depictions in Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Tom Sawyer”, as one of the most read novels by young readers who attend schools with an international curriculum. The researchers used the descriptive qualitative method hand in hand with Connell and Messerschmidt’s theory of hegemonic masculinity. The result showed 3 types of hegemonic masculinity displayed in the novel include toxic masculinity, bad boy archetype, and dominant-submissive roles. These types can influence young to imitate bad role model, engage in bullying, and develop an unhealthy habit of hiding their feelings. Young readers may begin to see mischievous, manipulating, and aggressive behaviour as a common thing to do or even should be done to establish their place in society. Tom Sawyer is mandatory reading in the curriculum and is a classic that is unlikely to be taken off of the syllabus, so this study recommends teachers to make students become aware of the underlying ideas and values implicated in the novels. This study presented the implication for schools which assigned the reading of “Tom Sawyer” to address the reality of hegemonic masculinity in the novel to reduce the possible effect of its themes.
The Students’ Strategies in Online Learning Interaction: Exploring Politeness in Google Classroom during Covid-19 Pandemic Sembiring, Elita Modesta Br.; Sianturi, Srisofian; Simanjuntak, Faido Marudut Pardamean; Tarigan, Sri Ninta
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i3.6725

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Teacher-student politeness has been well-explored over the years, but mostly in direct or face-to-face communication. This study aims to fill the gap of politeness between students and educators in online learning, specifically in the sessions of one of the staple and most used educational platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic, namely Google Classroom. This study applies qualitative research method by describing the phenomenon of the language. This study observed the interaction of 36 English Literature Department students during their Google Classroom sessions from April to July 2021. The researchers analysed the students’ interaction with their lecturer according to Brown and Levinson’s politeness theory. Five politeness strategies were identified, namely the positive politeness strategies (i.e., greeting, gratitude and address term), negative politeness (i.e., apology) and vernacular language. The gratitude and address term expression conveyed by “Thank you, Mam” is dominantly used by students to minimize threat when giving comments for every instruction created by lecturer. Results of this study showed that the students use politeness strategies to ensure the effectiveness of online learning, yet they also limit their text-based interaction with the short expressions of politeness such as “Hi, mam” or “Yes, mam”. This finding contributes to shedding light on the aspect of politeness in online interaction in Google Classroom and directs future studies to explore politeness in other contexts.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Srisofian Sianturi; Ernawati Tampubolon
Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/fy51c738

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This study investigates the early language development of children aged one to two years through the lens of Jean Piaget’s cognitive development theory. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research involved longitudinal observations of three toddlers Cinta, Adriel, and Arvin over a six-month period, focusing on their verbal output, contextualized speech, and interactional behaviors. The analysis revealed that the children exhibited both expressive and receptive language competencies, manifesting in the use of single-word utterances, two-word combinations, and telegraphic speech structures. Key determinants influencing the trajectory and nature of their language acquisition included familial communication, the presence and responsiveness of caregivers, and the richness of the home linguistic environment. These findings align with Piaget’s assertion that language development is intrinsically linked to cognitive maturation, wherein children begin to utilize verbal symbols to represent people, objects, actions, and affective states. The study highlights the foundational importance of early social interaction and emotional bonding in facilitating linguistic growth during the sensorimotor and initial preoperational phases of development.
The Ontological Metaphor In Mambere Tungkot, Duda-Duda, And Sulang-Sulang Pahompu In Batak Simalungunese Tradition In North Sumatra Indonesia Girsang, Martina; Silalahi, Charles David Marudut; Sembiring, Elita Modesta Br; Sianturi, Srisofian
Jurnal Ilmiah Mandala Education (JIME) Vol 7, No 3 (2021): Jurnal Ilmiah Mandala Education
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pendidikan Mandala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58258/jime.v7i3.2332

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This paper describes and analyzes the ontological metaphor language in a traditional Batak Simalungunese tribe, Mambere Tungkot, Duda-Duda, and Sulang-Sulang Pahompu in North Sumatra, Indonesia. This study aims to present an analytical view of the customary tradition of thanking parents for their contribution to one’s life. This is carried out in regular conversation through the language of metaphors, in particular, ontology metaphors. Ontological metaphors describe human qualities that are given to nonhuman entities (Kovesces, 2010: 33-38).  This study applies the descriptive qualitative method to discuss the ontological metaphor depicted in the traditional ceremony. The data of the research were taken from the utterances of the speakers, namely: master of the ceremony, parents, and children involved in the ceremony. The concept of this study is the communication theory in the context of the ontological metaphor to analyze the data. The result of the study shows that most of the utterances in the traditional ceremony use ontological metaphors.
The Effect of Task-Based Learning on The Listening Skills of Second Semester Students In The English Education Study Program at University of HKBP Nommensen Lase, Yufiriani; Lestari, Febrika Dwi; Sianturi, Srisofian
PIJAR: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Agustus
Publisher : CV Putra Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/pijar.v3i3.1104

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This study examines the effect of Task-based Learning on students' listening skills in English as a Foreign Language learning. The research used a quantitative experimental design involving two groups of second semester students in the English Education Study Program at the University of HKBP Nommensen. Listening skills were measured through pre-tests and post-tests consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions designed to assess students’ ability to identify main ideas, specific information, and draw inferences from audio texts. The experimental group received treatment through Task-Based Learning activities, including task cycles, group discussions, and reporting stages, while the control group was taught using conventional methods. The results showed a significant improvement in the post-test scores of the experimental group, with the average increasing from 57.80 to 70.19. Meanwhile, the control group's scores increased moderately from 55.2 to 63.2. Statistical analysis using an independent t-test indicated that the obtained t-value (4.512) exceeded the critical t-table value (2.005) at a 0.05 significance level, indicating a statistically significant effect of Task-based Learning on students’ listening comprehension. These findings support using Task-based Learning as an effective instructional strategy to improve listening skills in higher education. The study recommends integrating Task-based Learning into listening instruction to enhance student engagement, comprehension, and contextual language use.
Exploring The Knowledge Mastery of Community Language Experts in Religious Activities in Indonesia Febrina S.L.Lumbantobing; Srisofian Sianturi
Outline Journal of Education Vol. 4 No. 2: August 2025
Publisher : Outline Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61730/0wy0rp08

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This study is a research work in the field of consecutive community interpreting, focusing on the knowledge mastery and competence of interpreters who provide services in religious contexts. The objective of the research is to analyze and discover the extent to which two interpreters, each participating in different religious activities, demonstrate knowledge mastery and how this aspect influences their interpreting competence. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method, supported by the theory of interpreting competence as the main analytical framework. Data were obtained through questionnaires and in-depth interviews conducted with both interpreters, aiming to capture their personal experiences, preparation strategies, and problem-solving approaches during interpreting tasks. The questionnaires were processed using a Likert scale to provide measurable indicators of knowledge mastery, while the interviews offered deeper insights into the interpreters’ practical challenges and decision-making processes. The findings reveal that knowledge mastery plays a crucial role in shaping interpreting competence, particularly in specialized settings such as religious activities where cultural and contextual sensitivity is essential. The study contributes to the understanding of community interpreting by emphasizing the integration of theoretical knowledge, linguistic skills, and contextual awareness. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of interpreter training programs that incorporate not only language proficiency but also domain-specific knowledge to ensure high-quality interpreting services.
Co-Authors Agneso Feronika Limbong Celine Anggreani Napitupulu Dewi Paulina Silalahi Elita Modesta Br. Sembiring Elita Modesta Br. Sembiring Elita Sembiring Ernawati Tampubolon Faido Marudut Pardamean Simanjuntak Febrika Dwi Febrika Febrika Dwi Lestari Febrina S.L. Lumbantobing Febrina S.L. Lumbantobing Isna Pardosi Lase, Yufiriani Linda Linda Margaretha Hutabarat Martina Girsang Naumi Barimbing Neni Lasinta Lumbansiantar Nurhayati Sitorus Rohit Yoben Sibarani Sarah Nasrani Gea Sembiring, Elita Modesta Silalahi, Charles David Marudut Silalahi, Veracy Simanullang, Yenita Soniara Pernaldo Saragih Sri Ninta Tarigan Tarigan, Sri Ninta Yenita Simanullang