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Heroism and Patriotism in Wonder Woman movie Rahman, Muhammad Faishal; Wiwoho, Gurendi
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 5, No 02 (2024): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v5i02.4391

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The title of this research is “HEROISM AND PATRIOTISM IN WONDER WOMAN MOVIE”. `The purpose is to find out the heroisms and patriotisms in the film and analyze the reason of heroism and patriotism actions the main character. The data is in the form of dialogues, scenes, and utterances containing heroism and patriotism from Wonder Woman by Petty Jenkins (2017). I use theory of literature from M.H. Abrams, Austin Warren, and René Wellek to analyze the main characters from the film, heroism theory from Franco and Phillip Zimbardo (2006), patriotism theory from Archad (1999). This research uses qualitative research method for data analysis. This research consists two research questions, those are What motivated Diana Prince and Steve Trevor to carry out deeds deserving of the term’s heroic and patriotic? And how are Diana Prince and Steve Trevor's heroism and patriotism displayed? Before I analysis the heroism and patriotism, I analyze the connection between film and literature. To help the analysis, I use Gerald Mast (1982) theory about literature and film. Beside theory from Gerald Mast (1982), I also use theory from Damono (2005) about comparison literature and film. After that, I analyze the film as literature with theory of literature from Abrams and Wellek, Werren. Then, I analyze the character and characterization, with help from literary terms’s (2017) theories. Based on the data analysis, I get the results as follows. I find 7 cases of heroism actions and 3 cases of patriotism actions. Diana Prince and Steve Trevor exhibit heroism and patriotism in Wonder Woman through their courage, sacrifices, and dedication to protecting and serving others. Keywords: Literature, heroism, patriotism.
AN ANALYSIS OF MOOD SELECTION IN STUDENTS' EXPOSITION Wiwoho, Gurendi
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 5, No 02 (2024): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v5i02.5870

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This study purposes to analyze student expository writing. The focus of the analysis is on the realization of interpersonal meanings in their texts. The data collected were five student expository texts that they composed based on classroom assignment. By applying functional approach, the data analysis used tabkes and lexico-grammar to describe elements of Mood selections within the clauses in the texts.  The results show that all mood elements such as MOOD TYPE, MOOD PERSON, DEICTICITY, POLARITY and MODALITY altogether indicates how the students  realize interpersonal meanings in their texts with various degrees of finiteness and problems in each element. The results also indicate that at least 41.44 per cent of the cases identified are concerned with the finiteness of the propositions. It means they still made mistakes in the mood structure, such as missing finite, missing or unclear subject,  and mis-ordering of subject and finite  There are actually other problems with the texts, such as punctuation, capitalization and spelling but not discussed in this study. Keywords: Mood selection, functional,  expository text,.
THE MAIN CHARACTER’S IDENTITY IN HIROMI’S HAND BY LYNNE BARASCH Wulansari, Novika; Wiwoho, Gurendi
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 4, No 01 (2023): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
Publisher : Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v4i01.3819

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ABSTRACT The research entitled " The Main Character`s Identity in Hiromi's Hand by Lynne Barasch." The main reason the writer chose this topic is that the main character of picture books has serious identity problems. In particular, Hiromi wants to know more about her own identity as a descendant of Japanese-American immigrants. What makes Hiromi unique is that she was born and raised when her parents immigrated to the United States of America, so despite being of immigrant descent, she has been automatically in the American environment since childhood. Hiromi's first problems involved the process by which immigrant children making the transition, making the connection, and becoming American. The writer uses the identity theory of (FU, Lamme, & Lowery, 2004); (Serpe & Stets, 2016), starting that the second problems are internal issues such as thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and external issues are social problems. The objectives of the study to examine this problem is to describe the process of identity that Hiromi experienced so that she become American and to explain how Hiromi solved the identity problem. The method use in this research is descriptive qualitative and uses a mimetic approach. The source of the data is Hiromi's picture book, and the data use the text and pictures in the picture book. As a result, it is revealed that Hiromi has a dual identity as a Japanese American girl. Hiromi is physically of Japanese descent but socially American, Hiromi eventually becomes comfortable and prefers being American. Keywords: Picture book, Identity, Multicultural literature, Asian-American immigrant, American and Japanese Culture
TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGH DRAMA: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Wiwoho, Gurendi
LINGUAMEDIA Journal Vol 4, No 01 (2023): LiNGUAMEDIA Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56444/lime.v4i01.4340

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This paper tries to discuss about the importance of using drama as a tool to teach English from historical background. The discussion starts with the use of drama in education and and the role of teacher and drama play. Ghe concepts of theatre is also explored theoretically based on slme experts. Finally, some approaches to learning through drama are discussed. In conclusion,  using drama in English teaching provides an interesting alternative to foster students' English ability creatively, communicatively and successfully Keywords: teaching English, drama, teacher’s role