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Graphological and Lexicogrammatical Analysis of Narrative Text Written By 6th Semester Students of English Department at HKBP Nommensen University Manurung, Anjeli Artha Br; Manurung, Lastri Wahyuni; Sidabutar, Usman
Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan (JKIP) Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Pendidikan (JKIP)
Publisher : Lembaga Riset dan Inovasi Almatani

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55583/jkip.v5i4.1175

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Narrative writing allows students to demonstrate their ability to tell stories, apply grammatical knowledge, and use vocabulary creatively. This study aims to find out the graphological and lexicogrammatic constituency in narrative texts by 6th-semester students of HKBP Nommensen University. This study uses Halliday & Matthiesen's theory. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method; the instruments used in this research are observation and document analysis. The research data are in the form of narrative texts written by sixth-semester students. The study results found that most of the narrative text writing by 6th-semester students had a graphological and lexicogrammatical constituency. In the graphological constituency, some sentences total 58, and the sub-sentences have a total number of 122. In the lexicogrammatical constituency, there are complex clauses with a total number of 58, and the clauses have a total of 122. This means that from the findings of this study on graphological and lexicogrammatical analysis, the researcher found that students have sufficient/proficient writing skills because they use varied sentences, thus developing their ability to create sentence variations and cohesion in writing narrative texts.
Improving Students’ Vocabulary Acquisition and Reading Comprehension by Using the Extensive Reading Approach at Grade 8 of SMP Negeri 2 Silima Punggapungga Dairi Fransisca Simanjuntak; Lastri Wahyuni Manurung
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 7 No 1 (2025): September
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v7i1.1868

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This study investigates the effectiveness of the Extensive Reading approach in improving vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension among eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Silima Punggapungga. Employing Classroom Action Research (CAR), the research was conducted in two cycles, each comprising planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. Data were collected through pretests, posttests, student observations, and teacher reflections. The findings indicate a significant improvement in students' vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension. The mean vocabulary acquisition score increased from 50.78 in the pretest to 66.09 in Cycle 1 and 79.84 in Cycle 2. Similarly, reading comprehension scores rose from 51.25 in the pretest to 69.53 in Cycle 1 and 80.78 in Cycle 2. The results highlight the positive impact of Extensive Reading, particularly in enhancing students’ motivation, confidence, and independent learning habits. Students became more engaged in reading activities, demonstrated greater autonomy in learning, and exhibited a reduced reliance on translation. Despite these positive outcomes, challenges such as students' varying reading abilities and limited access to reading materials remain. Therefore, providing diverse and engaging reading resources and integrating technology-based reading platforms are recommended to support the sustainability of this approach. This study contributes to the growing body of research on language learning strategies, emphasizing the role of Extensive Reading in fostering literacy skills. Future research should explore its long-term impact and application in different educational settings to validate its effectiveness.
TRANSLATION STRATEGIES IN TRANSLATING IDIOM IN THE FILM OF WEDNESDAY (2022) Nove lina Silalahi; Lastri Wahyuni Manurung; Bolat Khassenov
JETAL: Journal of English Teaching & Applied Linguistic Vol 7 No 1 (2025): September
Publisher : English Education Department at FKIP Nommensen University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36655/jetal.v7i1.2012

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This study, entitled “Translation Strategies in Translating Idioms in the Film of Wednesday (2022)” analyzes the strategies used to translate English idioms into Indonesian subtitles. Translation is the process of converting text or speech from one language to another, with a primary emphasis on accurately conveying meaning and cultural context. The purpose of this study is to determine the strategies used in translating idioms in the film Wednesday (2022) and to determine the dominant strategies used in translating idioms in the film Wednesday (2022). This study applies a qualitative research design with a descriptive approach to analyze the translation strategies used in translating idioms in the film Wednesday (2022). Using Mona Baker’s (1992) framework, the study identified 42 idioms and categorized them into five strategy types: Translation by a Phrase or Descriptive Expression, by a More General Word, by Cultural Substitution, by a More Neutral or Less Expressive Word, and Using Loan Words or Loan Plus Explanation. This qualitative descriptive research found that Translation by a Phrase or Descriptive Expression was the most dominant strategy (55%), followed by More General Word (19%), Cultural Substitution (14.2%), More Neutral or Less Expressive Word (9.5%), and Loan Words (2.3%). The frequent use of descriptive translation reflects the need for clarity and cultural adaptation in audiovisual media. The findings support Baker’s theory and show that translating idioms involves not only linguistic conversion but also attention to context, tone, and cultural nuances, especially in a series like Wednesday known for its dark humor and sarcasm.
Co-Authors Adi Situmorang Afrilia Lumban Batu Afriyanti Pakpahan Alvienna Sifa Maulida Nasution Ance Rosario Siallagan Anggi Lastri Pinayungan Anita Theresia Br Saragi Arsen Nahum Pasaribu Atalisi Zalukhu Atalisi Zalukhu Atonso Hasibuan Ayu Oktaviana Sipahutar Bertharia Sohnata Hutauruk Bolat Khassenov Carolina Pakpahan Carolina Pakpahan Carolina Pakpahan Christina Natalina Saragi Christina Ria Natal Sitorus Dakhi, Adoramos Debora Citra Ayu Nainggolan Dewi Maya Manurung Dewi Paulina Silalahi Dewinarto Nainggolan Dwike Agustina Siahaan Efendi Barus Eka Putri Saptari Wulan Eliana Sitompul Erika Sinambela Eva Vronika Hasugian Febrianti Sitanggang Febrika Dwi Lestari Febriwan Harefa Fenty Debora Napitupulu Fernando Saragih Fitri Yuneza Lumban Gaol Fransisca Simanjuntak Galina Sitinjak Gilbert Mathew Situmeang Ginting, Mayasari br Godwill Chenyuei Akwene Griffit Spanyer Indrawaty Nababan Harpen H.P. Silitonga Harpen Silitonga Hartatis, Hartatis Ayu Hasani, Elsya Elita Merlyn Hesty Malinda Manalu Hujaefa HI. Muhammad Immanuel Padang Juni Jeffri Aritonang Kammer Tuahman Sipayung Kiki Anggreni Kondios M Pasaribu Krisna Wati Mayang Laia, Dewi Purnamasari Lasmaida Nainggolan Lasmaria, Lasmaria Lili Sowari Siregar Listra Manurung Lusi Manurung Maděra, Martin Manurung, Anjeli Artha Br Marlina Surya Indriani Mayasari br Ginting Michael Jomat Milala, Herian Bastanta Mitha Lestari Sihombing Mitra Gusmeni Hia Monalisa Martha Siahaan Muler, Jake Nenni Triana Sinaga Nenni Triana Sinaga Nove lina Silalahi Nurcahaya Sihombing Nurhayati Sitorus Pakpahan, Carolina Pane, Christina Ria Natal Sitorus Pangaribuan, Marnala Pardede, Hebron Pasaribu, Yessy Octavianna Pinayungan, Anggi Lastri pratama, Indra Mulia R.imalona siregar Rachel Br Sidabutar Riniwati Sembiring Robeca Shanty Sitohang Roslitha Uli Banjarnahor Rotua Elfida Sahat Taruli Siahaan Sahlan Tampubolon Saragih, Evi Karolina Siahaan , Tegar Tanto Wiyahya Sibarani, Donna Selviyanti Sidabutar, Usman Sinaga, Tika Yohana Sitinjak, Apriani Silviani Sitinjak, Lasmaida Sitohang, Ayen Sondang Manik Sri Henni Br Saragih Sri Rahayu Harianja Supriandi Sihotang Suriani Simangunsong Tamba, Auwy Tutiarny Naibaho Tutiarny Naibaho Usman Sidabutar Waruwu, Nurwian Winda Josefina Simamora Yessy Octaviana Yessy Octavianna Yinghuei Chen Yolanda Adelina Lumban Gaol Yolanda Erika Magdalena Pangaribuan Yuniarta Br Hutasoit