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Journal : Transform : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning

CULTURAL VALUES OF BATAK TOBA IN WEDDING CEREMONY : A STUDY OF ORAL TRADITION Dorlina Nababan; Zainuddin Zainuddin; Muhammad Natsir
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 9, No 2 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (376.484 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i2.24450

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The objectives of this studywas to find out the cultural values of Batak Toba in the wedding ceremony. The study was conducted by using textual research. The data of this study were taken from Hula-hula utterances in the wedding ceremony of Batak Toba. It was focusing on giving tradition Batak Toba cloth worn covering shoulder event (mangulosi) to the groom’s family (boru). The data were analyzed by using theory of Harahap and Siahaan (1987). There were nine cultural values found in the wedding ceremony. They were kinship, religion, extended family, respect, wealth, modernization, justice, nurture, and conflict.
The Functions of Language Analysis on Oral Tradition Tangis in Karonese Sri Ramayanti; Zainuddin Zainuddin
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 11, No 3 (2022): Transform (Sept, 2022)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

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This research deals with the analysis of language functions on oral tradition's Tangis in Karonese. The aim of this research is to: (a) describe how language functions are realized on oral tradition's Tangis in Karonese and (b) explain the reason why language functions are used on oral tradition's Tangis in Karonese. This research was conducted by using the descriptive qualitative method. The data of this research is taken from the utterances spoken by the pilgrims when did the Tangis. There are five language functions found in Tangis from the six language functions proposed by Roman Jakobson. They were referential 54,1%, conative 32,4%, emotive 8,1%, phatic 2,7 %, and poetic 2,7%. Besides the language functions found, there are also the reasons the language functions are used on oral tradition's Tangis in Karonese. They were thoughts, feelings, needs, and observation.
DEVELOPING ENGLISH WRITING MATERIAL USING EGRA TECHNIQUE OF DESCRIPTIVE TEXT FOR GRADE X STUDENTS OF SMA NEGERI 6 MEDAN Wahyuni Safitri Burhan; Sumarsih Sumarsih; Zainuddin Zainuddin
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 8, No 3 (2019)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (473.801 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v8i3.19660

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Nowadays, English become a language that can give a significant impact in many aspects such as education and communication. Therefore people are demanded to master in language including students. For example researcher finding at class x of SMAN 6 Medan student have low competence in writing skill. This study aimed to Develop English Writing Material Using EGRA Technique of Descriptive Text for Grade X. The subject of this research was students’ grade X MIA 2 of SMAN 6 Medan consists of 34 students. Tomlinso (1990) state the EGRA is an effective technique to teach grammar in writing sentence. The letter standing for Exposure, Generalization, Reinforcement, and Application. This research used the model of Research and Development (R&D)of Brog and Gall (2003) has six stages: there are (1) Gathering information, (2) Analyzing data, (3) Designing new writing material using EGRA, (4) Evaluating or validating new writing material by experts, (5) Revising, (6) Final product. The instruments of data collection were syllabus, questioner and interview. The data was gathered by administering interview to the teacher and distributing questioner to the students. The first design writing material of this research consists of three units: “hi iam arief” (describing people), “Mount Lesuer National Park” (describing place), “Water Castle” (describing bulding). The score of validating from expert there are: (1) English lecture, the score of content is 25, score of language is 12, score of presentation is 27,and score of graphic is 9  and the average of score material assessment were 3,17 in categorize good. (2) English teacher English lecture, the score of content is 26, score of language is 12, score of presentation is 25,and score of graphic is 12  and the average of score material assessment were 3,26 in categorize very good. Based on the result of the validation of the experts, there are two aspects that needed to revised such as to revise some grammatical mistakes and unclear the exercise. The final product of writing material consists of three units: “hi I am arief” (describing people), “Mount Lesuer National Park” (describing place), “Water Castle” (describing building). In each unit have four sections provided there are Exposure, Training, Grammar and WritingKey words: writing skill, EGRA  technique, Research and Development (R&D)
An Analysis of Verbal Irony in Emma Donoghue’s Room Melvi Dwi Arfina Harahap; Zainuddin Zainuddin
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 11, No 2 (2022): Transform (June, 2022)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

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The objectives of this study were to find out 1) To found out what types of verbal irony used in the novel, 2) To found out the literal meaning of the verbal irony, 3) To found out the realization of the verbal irony. The source of data was the novel, and the data were taken from the dialogue in the novel. The study conducted by using qualitative research. The data were analyzed by using Sperber and Wilson’s theory to classify the types of verbal irony. There were 13 data found and there were two types of verbal irony used in the novel spoken by the two main characters. The types were ironical understatement (92%) and ironical interjection (8%). The literal meaning and the realization of the verbal irony were known based on the context in the dialogue.
A SEMIOTIC INTERPRETATION OF ORNAMENTS IN LAPO BATAK IN MEDAN Windy Lizasadela Elizabeth; Zainuddin Zainuddin; Sri Minda Murni
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 9, No 3 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

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This study aims to analyze the semiotic meaning in Lapo Batak ornaments in Medan. The data of this study were taken from the interpretation of Batak Toba people who live in Medan in interpreting their cultural symbols. In analyzing the data, the research was conducted by using qualitative method. The result showed the semiotic meaning and how the cultural values were realized in Lapo Batak ornaments. The data were analyzed by using Roland Barthes’ order of signification theory; denotation, connotation, and myth to emphasize the interaction between the sign with the personal cultural experience of the viewers, and the interaction between convention in the sign with the conventions experienced and expected by viewers. The researcher found that the interpretations of the personal cultural experience from the viewers were still far from the Batak Toba convention (myth) in interpreting the ornaments.
POLITENESS MAXIM OF CHARACTER’S UTTERANCES IN WUTHERING HEIGHTS NOVEL BY EMILY BRONTHE AMALLYANNA RAMADHINI; Zainuddin Zainuddin
TRANSFORM : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol 8, No 4 (2019)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

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This study was aimed at identifying the types and the dominant type of the Politeness Maxim of Character’s Utterances in Wuthering Heights Novel by Emily Bronthe and the reason why it used in the novel. This study was conducted by applying descriptive qualitative method. The source of data was taken from a novel written by Emily Bronthe entitled Wuthering Heights. The results showed that there are 6 types of politeness maxim namely tact maxim, generosity maxim, approbation maxim, modesty maxim, agreement maxim and sympathy maxim totalling 64 utterances with the dominant type is agreement maxim totalling 22 utterances (34,37%). There was only 1 type of politeness maxim that not used in the novel which is modesty maxim. The reason why politeness maxim used by the main character was that to politely express his message and intimate the relation to other characters.