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From Monster to Man: The Transformation of the Vampire and the Gothic Heroine in Dracula and Vampire Diaries Batubara, Riska
Jetlal Vol 8 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30587/jetlal.v8i1.7966

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Bram Stoker's Dracula and L. J. Smith's Vampire Diaries: The Awakening, separated by a century, both feature the iconic vampire. This study explores how the characterization of the vampire, and its impact on female characters, has transformed within the gothic genre. Utilizing Jungian Archetype theory and textual analysis, this study examines the evolving portrayal of the vampire figure and its connection to the representation of women's horror and madness in the gothic narratives. The analysis reveals a shift in the vampire archetype from Dracula's monstrous and predatory figure to a more romanticized and conflicted one in Vampire Diaries: The Awakening. Additionally, the analysis demonstrates how female characters' experiences of horror and madness transition from fear of the vampire in Dracula to a more complex interplay of fear and desire in Vampire Diaries: The Awakening.
Penguatan Ekstrakurikuler berbasis Pendampingan untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berbahasa Inggris Siswa SMP Batubara, Riska; Ardiyansah, Tri Yuli; Salsabila, Aliyah; Khudzaifah, Yolanda Nafisya
Bakti Sekawan : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Puslitbang Sekawan Institute Nusa Tenggara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35746/bakwan.v5i2.757

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English language proficiency is an essential competency that students must possess to face global competition. However, various challenges are still encountered by educational institutions, particularly at the junior high school (SMP) level, including limited teaching resources, low student motivation, and suboptimal utilization of extracurricular programs. SMP Islam Manbaul Ulum Gresik faces similar challenges, where students' English proficiency remains relatively low. In response to this issue, this community service program was carried out with the aim of supporting the improvement of students’ English skills through the strengthening of an extracurricular program based on mentoring and training. The program was designed through four systematic stages: needs mapping, activity planning, implementation, and evaluation. The main strategies included training for mentor teachers, developing interactive materials, and conducting workshops for students. The results of the activity showed significant improvement in students’ language skills, active participation, and students’ confidence. These findings indicate that the development of contextual and collaborative extracurricular programs can serve as an effective approach to enhance English proficiency among junior high school students.