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All Journal English Review: Journal of English Education IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan Al Ishlah Jurnal Pendidikan Yupa: Historical Studies Journal BASIS (BAHASA DAN SASTRA INGGRIS) Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Parafrase: Jurnal Kajian Kebahasaan dan Kesastraan Jurdimas (Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat) Royal JETL (Journal Of Education, Teaching and Learning) Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Budapest International Research and Critics in Linguistics and Education Journal (Birle Journal) JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Journal of English Language and Education Sibatik Journal : Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Sosial, Ekonomi, Budaya, Teknologi, Dan Pendidikan Journal of Education Research JOEY : Journal of English Ibrahimy TELL - US JOURNAL Education & Learning Jurnal Ragam Pengabdian
Saiful Anwar Matondang
Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara, Medan
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The Use of Drama To Reduce English Speaking Anxiety of Informatics Engineering Students At Uniks Chairani, Sri; Fitriani, Rahmah; Mukminin, Amirul; Matondang, Saiful Anwar
Budapest International Research and Critics in Linguistics and Education (BirLE) Journal Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Budapest International Research and Critics in Linguistics and Education, Februa
Publisher : BIRCU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birle.v8i1.8036

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Speaking is one of the most important aspects of learning a second or foreign language. Anxiety is one of the affective factors that influence success in learning English, especially in speaking. The reason for  excessive fear or anxiety in speaking the English language are the fear of making mistakes, the fear of embarrassing oneself, the fear of being laughed, the fear of getting more question from other students, and the fear of standing in front of the class. This study discuss about the use of drama to reduce English speaking anxiety of informatics engineering students at UNIKS. The aim of this study is to find out how anxiety affects the speaking skills of informatics engineering students at UNIKS, and to observe how the drama is effectively solve the anxiety problem to improve the speaking skill of informatics engineering students at UNIKS. A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.The results show that drama is effective in reducing the anxiety of the informatics engineering students at UNIKS in speaking English.
ENHANCING STUDENT WRITING HABITS WITH POE AI: A STUDY ON DIGITAL TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS Nasution, Bincar; Matondang, Saiful Anwar; Barus, Efendi
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v13i1.10979

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The advent of advanced AI technologies has opened up new avenues for enhancing the learning process of writing. The present research investigates the potential of Poe AI as an instrument for fostering improved writing habits among students at the university level. This study employs an applied research technique approach to investigate the effectiveness of Poe AI in fostering writing skills, elevating writing quality, and reinforcing writing habits. Data were gathered through observations, interviews, and text analysis from 10 students who utilized Poe AI for a two-month duration. The findings suggest that Poe AI has the potential to be an efficacious instrument for cultivating consistent writing habits and enhancing writing quality in regard to coherence, grammar, and structure.
WATTPAD’S ROLE IN NARRATIVE WRITING BY INFORMATICS STUDENTS AT ASAHAN UNIVERSITY Hasibuan, Derliana; Fithriani, Rahma; Matondang, Saiful Anwar; Mukminin, Amirul
TELL - US JOURNAL Vol 11, No 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22202/tus.2025.v11i3.9776

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This case study examines the role of Wattpad in enhancing the narrative writing skills of fourth-semester students at the University of Asahan. In the digital age, platforms like Wattpad have become an essential tool in modern education, providing an interactive space for students to engage in creative writing. The study aims to explore how Wattpad motivates students, improves their writing fluency, and offers a platform for feedback and community interaction. Data were gathered through surveys and interviews with students enrolled in narrative writing courses, revealing their experiences using Wattpad as a tool for both academic and personal writing development. The findings indicate that Wattpad serves not only as a motivational resource but also helps students refine their storytelling techniques, expand their vocabulary, and develop their unique writing voices. The study concludes that incorporating Wattpad into the curriculum could significantly enhance narrative writing skills among university students, offering a dynamic and engaging platform for skill development.
Expressive Speech Acts In Toni Morrison’s Novel ‘Blue Eyes’: Psychoanalysis Study Chairuddin, Chairuddin; Arafah, Burhanuddin; Manugeren, M; Anwar Matondang, Saiful
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025): Penulis dari 3 negara (Indonesia, Jerman dan Turki)
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v11i4.7107

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This research is to describe the expressive actions and how expressive speech acts describe the psychology of the protagonist, and why expressive actions have a negative impact on the protagonist's psychology in Toni Morrison's Blue Eyes novel. A terrible discrimination in the form of racism and conventional beauty standards against African-American women in America during the 1940s, experienced by the main character Pecola, had a negative impact on her psychology due to being raped by her father and the pressure from her mother's rejection, which further worsened her mental condition, giving her deep trauma so that she lived in her dreams of having blue eyes until she died. The research method used is descriptive qualitative according to W. Webster, which involves describing and categorizing words, phrases, and general ideas in qualitative data. The main data source is a novel supported by books, journals, and electronic news. Data was collected through observation, grouping, and information gathering using pragmatic validity, especially Searle's theory in Yule, and Sigmund Freud's theory with a philosophical approach to help readers understand speech acts as a whole. The significant of this study is to determine expressive acts and how expressive speech acts depict the protagonist's psychology, and why expressive acts have a negative impact on the protagonist's psychology in Toni Morrison's novel Blue Eyes. In this context, the main character uses expressive speech acts in her utterances, which means experiencing psychological states that contain meanings of pleasure, pain, like, dislike, joy, sadness, and apology. The results of this study indicate that expressive speech acts by Pecola are dominated by sadness, dislike, and dreams.
Exploring Narrative through a Linguistic Lens: A Systematic Review of Critical and Theoretical Frameworks Sinaga, Yanti Kristina; Matondang, Saiful Anwar; Manugeren, M
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i5.1591

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This paper presents a systematic review of scholarly literature published between 2015 and 2025 that explores narrative through a linguistic lens. The review aims to identify and synthesize major critical and theoretical frameworks applied to narrative studies within the field of linguistics. A total of 36 peer-reviewed studies were selected through comprehensive searches across major academic databases using keywords related to narrative linguistics, discourse analysis, and critical theory. The findings reveal four dominant categories of analysis: structuralist and formal linguistic frameworks, cognitive linguistic approaches, critical discourse analysis (CDA), and multimodal/digital narrative frameworks. While structuralist approaches focus on the formal organization of narrative elements such as syntax and coherence, cognitive frameworks emphasize the role of mental representation, conceptual blending, and embodiment in narrative comprehension. CDA-based studies investigate how narratives construct and challenge power relations, while multimodal approaches explore how meaning is shaped across verbal, visual, and digital modes. This review demonstrates a clear disciplinary shift toward integrative and socially responsive frameworks, reflecting the increasing complexity of narrative forms in contemporary communication. The study also identifies emerging gaps in cross-cultural perspectives and digital multimodal theory, suggesting directions for future research. By mapping recent developments in narrative theory from a linguistic standpoint, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of how language constructs, conveys, and transforms stories across contexts.
MANIFESTATION OF SOCIAL ANXIETY IN PUTU WIJAYA'S SHORT STORY, MALU Br. Sembiring, Elita Modesta; Matondang, Saiful Anwar; Manugeren, M.
SIBATIK JOURNAL: Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Sosial, Ekonomi, Budaya, Teknologi, Dan Pendidikan Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Penerbit Lafadz Jaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/sibatik.v5i2.4191

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This study examines the manifestation of social anxiety in Putu Wijaya’s short story Malu through a literary psychological perspective. Social anxiety is understood as a socially constructed emotional condition shaped by fear of judgment, shame, and social expectations. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research analyzes the psychological states, behavioral responses, and narrative techniques presented in the text. The primary data source is the short story Malu, while secondary sources include scholarly works on psychological criticism, social anxiety, and Indonesian literature. The analysis reveals that social anxiety in Malu is manifested through internal psychological tension, including excessive self-awareness, fear of negative evaluation, and feelings of shame (Malu). These psychological conditions influence the protagonist’s behavior, leading to avoidance, silence, and emotional restraint in social interactions. Additionally, Putu Wijaya employs narrative techniques such as internal monologue, repetition, and absurd situations to effectively represent the protagonist’s emotional struggle and highlight the oppressive nature of social norms. The findings suggest that social anxiety in Malu functions as a mechanism of social control, reinforcing conformity and limiting individual agency. Rather than portraying anxiety as a purely personal disorder, the short story emphasizes its cultural and social dimensions within Indonesian society. This study contributes to literary theory and criticism by demonstrating how psychological analysis can deepen the understanding of emotional representation in Indonesian literary works. It also encourages further interdisciplinary research on the relationship between literature, psychology, and culture.
A Feminist Stylistic and Affective Analysis of Melancholy and Memory in Lang Leav’s Revelation Maulina, Intan; Matondang, Saiful Anwar; Manugeren, M; Zayed Hussein Saleh Al-Mudhafar
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.8731

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This study examines the linguistic construction of melancholy and memory in Lang Leav’s poem “Revelation” from Memories (2015) through an integrated framework of feminist stylistics and affect theory. While contemporary feminist scholarship has increasingly engaged with affect, limited attention has been given to how linguistic form in minimalist poetry structures emotional knowledge. Addressing this gap, the study adopts a qualitative interpretive-analytical approach, combining close stylistic analysis with affective interpretation. Drawing on feminist stylistics (Mills, 1995; Montoro, 2023) and affect theory (Ahmed, 2014; Hemmings, 2024), the analysis focuses on lexical choice, grammatical patterns, and figurative language to examine how emotion operates as a mode of knowing. The findings demonstrate that Leav’s minimalist diction and syntactic restraint construct melancholy not as emotional passivity but as an epistemic process of self-recognition. Memory functions as an affective medium through which feminine subjectivity negotiates identity and emotional continuity. The study conceptualizes this strategy as affective minimalism: a poetic mode in which linguistic economy intensifies emotional cognition rather than diminishing it. This challenges traditional binaries between emotion and reason; positioning affects as a legitimate epistemological resource. Theoretically, the study extends feminist stylistics toward affective epistemology and contributes to contemporary feminist poetics by showing how minimalist poetic language can articulate emotional agency and feminist self-representation in the digital age.
Foreign Tourists' Perception On the Cultural Value and Attraction of Pacu Jalur Festival Sri Chairani; Rahmah Fitriani; Amirul Mukminin; Saiful Anwar Matondang; Devi Pratiwy
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Penulis pada Edisi ini Terdiri dari Enam (6) Negara: Indonesia, Malaysia, Chin
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/onoma.v12i1.7956

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This study explores foreign tourists’ perceptions of the cultural value and attractions of the Pacu Jalur Festival in Kuantan Singingi, Riau, within the context of global visibility generated by digital virality. Addressing a gap in longitudinal visitor analysis, this research employs a mixed-methods approach combining a qualitative case study with descriptive quantitative analysis. Purposive sampling was applied to select international and non local visitors (N=15) attending the August 2025 festival. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and participatory observation. Quantitative data were processed by using descriptive statistics to measure satisfaction levels, while qualitative insights were synthesized through thematic analysis to capture the nuance of on site experiences. Findings indicate that 86% of travel motivations were driven by viral “aura farming” content on social media, underscoring the conversion power of digital platforms. However, on site experiences significantly exceeded expectations, affirming the festival’s intrinsic appeal. Importantly, digital curiosity was transformed into deeper cultural appreciation as tourists developed an understanding of the tradition’s historical and philosophical values through immersive engagement with local communities. While infrastructural challenges such as limited accommodation and language barriers were identified, these were largely mitigated by strong local social capital, particularly community hospitality and informal homestays. In conclusion, Pacu Jalur Festival’s success as a global phenomenon rests on the synergy between digital media as a catalyst and cultural authenticity as the sustaining core. Positive visitor experiences fostered strong repeat visit intentions and effective Word-of-Mouth (WoM) promotion, highlighting the importance of integrating digital promotion with authentic cultural delivery for sustainable tourism growth.
Reconceptualizing the Validity of Cross-Paradigm Research through a Critical Review of Reliability, Credibility, and Trustworthiness Laia, Mohamad Yunus; Fithriani, Rahmah; Mukminin, Amirul; Matondang, Saiful Anwar
JOEY: Journal of English Ibrahimy Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): JOEY:Journal of English Ibrahimy
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora, Universitas Ibrahimy

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35316/joey.2026.v5i1.67-80

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The This study aims to reconceptualize the validity of cross-paradigm research through a critical examination of the evolution of the meaning and function of reliability, credibility, and trustworthiness in the methodological literature. This study departs from the problem of conceptual fragmentation and epistemological tension that arise due to the application of validity criteria ahistorically and procedurally in various research paradigms. The method used is a non-systematic literature review of conceptually relevant Scopus indexed journal articles, with a thematic-conceptual analysis approach and cross-paradigm critical synthesis. The results of the study show that validity has shifted from technical-instrumental attributes to epistemic justification processes that are contextual, reflective, and paradigmatic. Reliability no longer serves as a universal prerequisite for validity, but rather as a technical mechanism whose relevance depends on certain epistemological assumptions. Credibility develops as an interpretive justification mechanism in qualitative research, while trustworthiness serves as a reflective evaluative framework that emphasizes transparency and accountability. This study also found epistemological tensions, conceptual inconsistencies, and theoretical limitations in the use of these three concepts across paradigms. In conclusion, the validity of research needs to be understood as a dynamic practice of epistemic justification and not reduced to a methodological checklist. This research contributes to the development of research methodology by offering a conceptual synthesis that goes beyond the classical dichotomy of validity–reliability and trustworthiness–credibility.
Independent Reading as Critical Practice: Bridging Autonomy with Literary Theory and Criticism: - Baihaqi, Baihaqi; Matondang, Saiful Anwar; Manugeren, M
Journal of Education Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Perkumpulan Pengelola Jurnal PAUD Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37985/jer.v7i1.3124

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This study aimed to implement independent reading as a form of critical practice through the lens of literary theory and criticism among 30 eleventh-grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Langsa. The research sought to introduce independent reading not merely as a leisure activity but as a reflective and critical engagement with texts. Employing a qualitative case study design grounded in reader-response theory, the study examined a group of students, a reading program, and a classroom context where independent reading was practiced as critical literacy. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, including students’ reading responses and assessment results. The findings indicate a measurable improvement in students’ reading performance, with pretest scores ranging from 45–80 (M = 61) and posttest scores ranging from 50–85 (M = 69). More importantly, the integration of literary theory within independent reading encouraged students to engage with texts from multiple perspectives, consider cultural contexts, and develop empathetic and interpretive awareness. These outcomes suggest that independent reading, when supported by literary theory and guided reflection, can function as an effective pedagogical strategy for fostering critical literacy in EFL classrooms. The study contributes theoretically by positioning independent reading as a critical-literary practice and pedagogically by demonstrating its potential to enhance students’ interpretive competence and engagement with literary texts.
Co-Authors Afni Rosalina Ahmad Laut Hasibuan Amirul Mukminin Amirul Mukminin Amirul Mukminin Arafah, Burhanuddin Arnifelis Gulo Basri, Teuku Hasan Bincar Nasution Chairani, Sri Chairuddin Chairuddin Chaniago, Syarifah Cindi Rasta Br Ginting Devi Pratiwy Efendi Barus Efendi Barus, Efendi Ekalestari, Susi Elita Modesta Br. Sembiring Fitriani, Rahmah Hasibuan, Derliana Intan Maulina, Intan Laia, M. Yunus Laksono Trisnantoro Liesna Andriany Linarti Manurung M. Manugeren M. Manugeren, M. M. Manugeren, M. Manugeren Manugeren, M Mardiansyah Mardiansyah Muhammad Ali Pawiro Muhammad Ricky Hardiansyah Mustofa Mustofa Purwanto Siwi Purwarno, Purwarno Rachmatsyah Rachmatsyah Rahmah Fithriani Rahmah Fithriani Rahmah Fitriani Rosalina, Afni Rosmawati Harahap Safitri Hariani Sari Dewi, Ratna Sri Chairani Sri Wulan SURYA AYMANDA NABABAN Syafaruddin Marpaung Syahlan Syahlan Yanti Kristina Sinaga Zayed Hussein Saleh Al-Mudhafar