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Fillers in Finals of National School Debating Championships Rahmawati, Yuni; Farida, Alief Noor
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i1.603

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Fillers, such as “uh” and “uhm,” played a crucial role in spontaneous spoken communication. Despite their importance, research on fillers in debate competitions remained limited, with most studies focusing on classroom contexts. This study addressed this gap by examining the types and functions of fillers used in National School Debating Championships (NSDC) 2023 and 2024, highlighting their pedagogical implications. Using a descriptive qualitative case study approach, it analyzed utterances with fillers from debate finals. The findings revealed that lexicalized fillers, such as repetitive phrases, were used more frequently than unlexicalized fillers. Additionally, fillers served five functions: hesitation, mitigation, time-creating, empathizing, and editing-term devices. These insights underscored the importance of incorporating fillers into English teaching and learning to enhance fluency and confidence. By understanding how to use fillers strategically, students could improve their speaking skills, particularly in high-pressure environments like debates.
Memes as Political Discourse: A Semiotic Analysis of Palestine-Israeli Conflict Alam, Sandi Nur; Farida, Alief Noor
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1015

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This study aims to explore how Instagram memes related to the Palestine-Israeli conflict convey political narratives through both denotative and connotative meanings. Using Roland Barthes’ semiotic framework, a descriptive qualitative method was employed to analyse 60 memes tagged with #Palestinememes and #Israelmemes. The analysis focused on the interaction between visual and textual elements and their role in constructing meaning. The findings reveal nine dominant themes, including state delegitimisation, opponent dehumanisation, and media propaganda. Denotation provides literal anchors, while connotation embeds ideological stances, such as the keffiyeh symbolising Palestinian identity or the Star of David representing Israeli statehood. The results indicate that memes serve as condensed political texts, allowing users to share emotionally impactful messages that shape public perceptions. The study highlights the role of memes in digital agenda-setting and emphasises the necessity of critical media literacy when engaging with political content on multimodal platforms.
Code Mixing as an Indicator for Culinary Expertise and Identity Construction in MasterChef Indonesia Safira, Azzahra Fatimah Syafa; Farida, Alief Noor
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1273

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A lot of research has been done on code mixing, which frequently happens in multilingual communities, especially on its variations, causes, and goals. Research on code mixing techniques in professional mass media and their connection to identity formation is still lacking, though. By analyzing code mixing in the television program MasterChef Indonesia and concentrating on how it denotes culinary proficiency and shape’s identity, this study closes that gap. 20 utterances from several video during seasons 10–12 MasterChef Indonesia are examined in this study. Using a descriptive qualitative methodology and analyzed through analytical approach by using several theories from Muysken (2000), Hoffman (1991), and Bucholtz Hall (2005). According to the study's findings, insertion is the most prevalent kind of code mixing and is employed to express ideas, feelings, and culinary phrases. It also aids in the development of identities, such as those of experts, mentors, or students.