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DECISION MAKING IN NICHOLAS SPARK'S DEAR JOHN Tania mandias; Mister Gidion Maru; Merlin Maukar
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 6 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado

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The aim of this study is to reveal about the decision making by Savannah and John in their love relationship in Nicholas Sparks’ Dear John. The writers employ qualitative method in conducting this research and in the data collection, the writers use primary source: the work itself Nicholas Sparks’ Dear John and secondary source: another references such as journals, books or internet sources which related and relevant to the research. In term of data analysis, the writers use psychoanalytic approach because decision making is so related with thoughts, emotions and environment. The study shows that when they are in a long distance relationship, they make a wrong decision too soon to end up their relationship just because of time, situation and feeling and they still love each other deeply when they meet again but it is too late to turn around the situation because Savannah has become someone else’s wife and it is impossible to break their mariage. The result of this study shows that when making a decision, John and Savannah prefer in id which means that they make a decision just because of their immediate satisfication that every wishful or pleasure should be satisfied without thinking about the consequences, if it brings a damage or profit in their future.
STRUGGLE FOR A BETTER LIFE IN LOUISA MAY ALCOTT'S LITTLE WOMEN Gabriela Nadya Rompis; Ignatius J C Tuerah; Merlin M Maukar
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 1 No. 5 (2021): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado

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The purpose of this study is to reveal struggle in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. In conducting this study, the writers delimit only in revealing Josephine’s struggle for a better life. This research is qualitative research. The data are collected in form of words or picture rather than numbers. The data are taken only from the work itself and to see the interrelationship between the elements of the novel. The result of this study is to show the struggle of Jo for a better life. The first struggle is about Jo’s family, the second is struggle for Jo’s goals, and the last one is struggle in her love. Jo was motivated from the condition around her, so she wants to earn money to help her family financial, and make herself achieve the dream. Based on the result of this study, it can be concluded that the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott teaches that struggle is a part of human life, so do not give up to achieve any good things all human beings heart's desire.
COMPASSIONATE TEACHING IN RICHARD LAGRAVANESE FREEDOM WRITERS Kesita Tumbel; Nurmin Samola; Merlin Maukar
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

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This study aims to reveal how the main character in the film “Freedom Writers” by Richard La Gravanese teaches and educates her students who are full of racism with compassion. This study uses a qualitative research method because the authors collect data in the form of film scripts from Freedom Writers to be processed into a study. The author also uses a psychological approach and uses the theory of Muhtadi, and Maman Abd Jahlil who supports this research because it studies how to understand and study motives from the side of human psychology. The results of this study indicate that the main character in the film Freedom Writers uses various methods and goes through various processes to unite her students in her class which are full of racism. The result of this research, we can make an example that work as a teacher not only focuses on the students score, but also the value of life is no less important that must be given to students with compassionate.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY BY USING ANIMATION VIDEO AT THE SEVENTH GRADE OF SMP GPdI BEREA TONDANO Elisabet Lasmaria Hutasoit; Elisabeth Z. Oroh; Merlin Maukar
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado

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The goal of this research is to determine whether or not using animation videos can improve students' vocabularies. The students of SMP GPdI BEREA Tondano, specifically the 20 students in seventh grade, were selected as the study's subject. One group had pre- and post-tests as part of the pre-experimental design used in this study. Two meetings were needed to complete the study. The research first provides a pre-test, the treatment, and a post-test. The method of data collection uses a multiple-choice test with 20 options as the instrument. This study's findings demonstrate that animation videos can increase students' vocabulary, as evidenced by the higher post-test scores than pre-test scores. The mean pre-test score is 31.5 and the mean post-test score is 80. It is true that watching animated videos can improve kids' vocabularies.
THE PORTRAIT OF THE UPPER CLASS SOCIETY IN JANE AUSTEN’S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Feibriany Fabiola Valenchia Mewoh; Olga A. Rorintulus; Merlin M. Maukar
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 2 No. 5 (2023): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

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This study aims is to reveal the portrait of the upperclass society in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. This study classifies as qualitative descriptive because the data collected in the form of words as well as quotation from the sources. Research finding shows that the upper class life style concist of having great wealth, having party, and showing their property. Their life style proved that in Jane Austen’s novel the description of upper class life style are existed and described clearly
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SMARTPHONE USE AND READING ACTIVITIES OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Meske Maria Renyaan; Aloysius Rettob; Merlin Maukar
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado

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This research aims to find out whether or not there is a correlation between smartphone use and students reading activities. This research is conducted at English Education Department, Faculty of Language and Arts, Manado State University. The method used in this research is qualitative method. Data collection in this research is a questionnaire that is distributed to 27 students. The result of this research shows data based on the variables, smartphone use and reading activities. The data from this research were displayed in percentage form. The result of this research shows scores of each variable 87.96% for X variable and 74.23% for Y variable. The researchers conclude that there is a correlation between these two variables because the difference in percentage scores between these two variables which is not too large, which indicates that reading activities using smartphone is an activity that can attract students to read more. Therefore, both have a positive correlation because the two variables have increased, in which respondents use smartphone for reading activities due to several considerations, for example the simple form of a smartphone and easy to carry and use in a comfortable position depends to the wishes of the respondents and also the low price of a smartphone, so the smartphone is not difficult to get.
THE USE OF DIGITAL STORY TELLING TO IMPROVE STUDENTS LISTENING ABILITY AT SMP N 1 TONDANO Emia Sura Bina Purba; Nihta V. F. Liando; Merlin M. Maukar
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 2 No. 11 (2023): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

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The goal of this study was to employ Digital Storytelling to help ninth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Tondano enhance their listening skills. Pre-experimental research with a quantitative approach and a one group pretest posttest design were used to collect data for this study from the students' hearing exams. This study's sample included 21 pupils from SMP Negeri 1 Tondano. The post-test outperformed the pre-test. The mean post-test value is = 8 9.05, and the standard deviation is = 93.5. The mean value of the pre test is 71.7, and the standard deviation is 75.25. Because the post-test findings outperform the pre-test results, it can be inferred that employing digital storytelling is helpful for developing the listening skills of ninth grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Tondano. Suggestions include teachers paying greater attention to how to educate students properly, so that students are readily engaged in learning and listening to English through the use of media or technologies.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MINOR CHARACTER IN ROWLING’S HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Mela Rauna Kindangen; Tini Mogea; Merlin Maukar
Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature and Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022): E-CLUE: Journal of English Culture, Language, Literature, and Education
Publisher : English Education Department

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Literary works is a form of someone’s creation that has meaning or has a purpose by the author. Literary as a result of human creation will never be separated from language which is the main medium in literary works. This research aims to analyze the minor character, Luna Lovegood using qualitative research method based on the theory of Robert Stanton. Stanton said that there are four ways to analyze a character: character’s words, character’s behavior, conversations between character, and character’s action. The writer uses an intrinsic approach to analyze the character of Luna Lovegood. The data taken from the novel by J.K Rowling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. After conducting research on the novel Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the findings obtained by the writer regarding the character of Luna Lovegood are, Luna has characters such as appreciation of beauty and excellence which is obtained based on character’s words. Kindness obtained based on character’s behavior. Bravery, curiosity and humility obtained based on the conversations between character. And kindness, bravery too also found based on character’s action
THE USE OF LIVEWORKSHEETS (LWS) FOR VOCABULARY LEARNING Zeiniaty Rafaelly Sabaru; Mister G. Maru; Merlin Maukar
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado

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In Indonesia, English is considered the first foreign language taught from high school to university. Vocabulary is very important to students, which is why researchers want to know about techniques that can be used to increase students' vocabulary. This study deals with vocabulary teaching techniques and aims to find out if using Liveworksheets can improve English vocabulary of 7th grade students at SMP Negri 5 Tondano school. This study is a quantitative study through pre-experimental design with group pre-test and post-test design with 11 students. The results of this study indicate that students' English vocabulary increased significantly after using Liveworksheets in vocabulary lessons. This is evidenced by the average score of the test before and after the test, i.e., 3.54 before the test and 8.0 after the test. This means that Liveworksheets are effective in increasing the English vocabulary of students from grade VII to SMP Negeri 5 Tondano. Live spreadsheets are easy to use, can be viewed for free via the web, used anytime, anywhere, have the effect of motivating students to learn and are a new teaching method. Use a laptop or smartphone to access Liveworksheets. And new learning techniques can focus students' attention on learning.
THE EVOLUTION OF ENGLISH DIALECT IN THE RECENT DIGIAL AGE Mumek, Geraldy George; Maukar, Merlin M.; Rorimpandey, Rinny S.
JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature Vol. 3 No. 6 (2024): JoTELL: Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics, and Literature
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

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This research explored the evolution of the English language within the context of the South East Asia Dota II server community players, focusing on the recent digital age. These features of language contributed to the dynamic and evolving nature of English within this digital environment. (1) The study aimed to investigate the influence of social media platforms on vocabulary and lexical choices, as well as the development of new English features within English dialects. (2) Findings revealed that social media platforms significantly impacted vocabulary, introducing internet jargon and abbreviations into regular communication, also Lexical choices were often shaped by the need for brevity and efficiency, leading to the frequent use of acronyms and slang that are influenced by the fluidity of internet. (3) Using a qualitative deeply integrated observation method in Peter Trudgill format, the research examined in-game chat logs, forum discussions, and social media interactions and used a corpus to generalize the research data. (4) from the data that has been gathered from various sources such using corpus, the data analysis reveals that contemporary slang and colloquial terms constitute a significant portion of the corpus, accounting for approximately 6.76% out of the 5759 total words. (5) The research concluded that the digital age, facilitated by social media and online space, played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary English, fostering new linguistic trends and expressions that reflected the global and multicultural interaction among users.