Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 13 Documents
Search

EXPLORING DARK DESIRES IN AVENGED SEVENFOLD’S A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN: A PSYCHOANALYTIC AND PHILOSOPHICAL READING Aljazera, Falah Muzaqqi; Rahayu, Masnia
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 9, No 2: December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/ll.v1i1.12233

Abstract

Research on dark themes in literature and music often focuses on narrative or aesthetic form, leaving a gap in understanding how psychological and philosophical dimensions shape artistic expression. This study aims to explore how dark desires are represented in Avenged Sevenfold’s A Little Piece of Heaven through psychological, sociological, and philosophical perspectives. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with thematic analysis, the research identifies symbolic patterns of unconscious drives, moral conflict, and emotional duality within the song’s narrative. The analysis applies Freud’s concepts of the id, ego, and superego alongside Jung’s theory of the shadow self to uncover repressed impulses, while Nietzsche’s philosophy is used to interpret how destructive instincts are transformed into creativity and moral reflection. The findings reveal that A Little Piece of Heaven embodies the duality of affection and violence, suggesting that dark desires function as both destructive and creative forces within human consciousness. This study contributes to literary and cultural studies by demonstrating how psychological repression and moral conflict in heavy metal music can be interpreted as a creative articulation of human emotion, offering insight for both literary analysis and cultural pedagogy.
DINAMIKA KREATIFITAS SASTRAWAN: PRAMOEDYA ANANTA TOER DALAM SEJARAH SASTRA INDONESIA Masnia Rahayu
HUMANITIS: Jurnal Homaniora, Sosial dan Bisnis Vol. 1 No. 7 (2024): HUMANITIS : Jurnal Humaniora, Sosial dan Bisnis
Publisher : ADISAM PUBLISHER

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar

Abstract

In the creation and production of a literary work there is a process that a writer goes through. The process is the involvement of the work as a reflection and the importance of an era. Every work created by the literary will describe the many events that occurred around his life. One of Indonesia's most famous literaries is Pramoedya Ananta Toer who has created more than 50 literary works and translated more than 42 foreign languages. There is a lot of controversy and polemics behind the many works that Pramoedya Ananta Toer has created. This article discusses how the dynamics of creativity of Pramoedya Ananta Toer as a literary in the development of the history of Indonesian literature. As a literary who has given birth to many literary works and achieved a variety of achievements, Pram's perseverance and quality of listening deserves appreciation and appreciation.
Pelatihan Public Speaking bagi Guru Project Kreatif dan Kewirausahaan (PKK) Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan SMKN 1 Negara Batin Masnia Rahayu
Jurnal Abdimas Komunikasi dan Bahasa Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Juni 2026
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31294/abdikom.v6i1.11083

Abstract

Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan public speaking guru Project Kreatif dan Kewirausahaan (PKK) di SMKN 1 Negara Batin, yang merupakan kompetensi penting dalam mendukung proses pembelajaran kreatif dan kewirausahaan. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi penyampaian materi, diskusi interaktif, role play, simulasi presentasi bilingual (Bahasa Indonesia dan Bahasa Inggris), serta pemberian umpan balik langsung. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pre-test dan post-test untuk mengukur kemampuan berbicara dan minat guru sebelum dan sesudah pelatihan. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan pada kategori kemampuan public speaking, di mana guru yang berada pada kategori Mahir meningkat dari 10% menjadi 40%, sedangkan kategori Dasar menurun dari 15% menjadi 5%. Minat guru juga mengalami peningkatan, dengan pergeseran signifikan dari kategori Rendah menuju Tinggi dan Sangat Tinggi. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa pelatihan berbasis praktik langsung, disertai umpan balik konstruktif, efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan komunikasi dan motivasi guru. Peningkatan ini diharapkan berdampak positif pada kualitas pembelajaran PKK dan kemampuan siswa dalam mempresentasikan ide secara kreatif dan persuasif. This Community Service Program (PKM) aimed to improve the public speaking skills of teachers in the Creative Projects and Entrepreneurship (PKK) subject at SMKN 1 Negara Batin, which is an essential competence to support creative learning and entrepreneurship education. The program was conducted through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, role play, bilingual presentation simulations (Indonesian and English), and immediate feedback sessions. Evaluation was carried out using pre-test and post-test to measure teachers’ speaking abilities and interest before and after the training. The results indicated a significant improvement in public speaking proficiency, with the percentage of teachers in the Advanced category increasing from 10% to 40%, while those in the Basic category decreased from 15% to 5%. Teachers’ interest also showed notable growth, with a considerable shift from the Low category to High and Very High. These findings suggest that practice-based training, combined with constructive feedback, is effective in enhancing teachers’ communication skills and motivation. Such improvement is expected to positively impact PKK learning quality and students’ ability to present ideas creatively and persuasively.