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Journal : Scripta-English Department Journal

Discourse Analysis in Song Lyric Entitled Boulevard Sung by Dan Byrd Wardhani, Niken; Sukarni, Semi; Sudar, Sudar
Scripta : English Department Journal Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Department of English Language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37729/scripta.v11i2.5279

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This research aimed to get the three aspect of discourse analysis: contextual, grammatical and lexical aspect of the song lyric entitled Boulevard. In this study, the researcher would like to discuss the song lyric using qualitative approach. After analyzing it, the researcher found that the lyric was about a sad story of a heartbroken man and hoping to get a happy life with his lover if he got another chance. In the side of grammatical and lexical analysis give a cohession and coherence in the song lyric. The result of the grammatical and lexical aspect gives a depiction of cohesion and coherence of the song discourse of “Boulevard”. It can be seen that there are seven forms of first singular personal pronoun of “I”, nine forms of second plural personal pronoun of “you”, and three form of first plural personal pronoun of “we”. Though, it is difficult to find lexical aspect of this song discourse in the song lyric “Boulevard, there are collocation and equivalency aspect in it. They are “My love” and “lovers”, “happy forever” and “love together” as colocation aspect. Whereas “let me know” and “tell me”, “go” and “left” as the equivalency aspect.
The Impact of Reading Habit of Jakarta Post Towards Students’ Linguistic Features Waskito, Syifa Aulia Putri; Sudar, Sudar; Chasanah, Zulia
Scripta : English Department Journal Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Department of English Language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37729/scripta.v11i2.5537

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The purpose of this research aims to determine the student’s reading habits of Jakarta Post, their linguistic features of comprehension focusing on words and morphemes, and the impact of these habits on their linguistic features of comprehension focusing on words and morphemes. A mixed method was used in this research. The statistical population of this study was 45 students from the third semester of English language education. The sample of this research class B was 20 students.The result of the research revealed that the mean scores of pre-tests was 71.95, while the mean scores of post-tests was 83. The result of the two-sided significance value is 0.000. Compared to the significance level of 5% (0.05), the statistic shows that the two-fold significance level is lower than the significance level of 5% (0.00 < 0.05). In addition, the results of the interview also showed that students had a good answer about reading habit of Jakarta Post. This study’s result indicated that reading habit of Jakarta Post has a significant effect. It positively impacts students’ linguistic features comprehension, focusing on word & morpheme.
Analysis of Sentence Types Found in Stephen Crane’s Short Story A Dark Brown Dog Febrianti, Marsela; Sudar, Sudar; Widodo, Sri
Scripta : English Department Journal Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Department of English Language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo, Indonesia

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English is a global language for communication, and it's essential to develop four critical skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In writing, using the right words and sentence structure is crucial. This research analyzed the sentence structures in Stephen Crane's short story A Dark Brown Dog. The study employs a descriptive and qualitative approach to explore the roles of different sentence types within the narrative and their potential applications in writing instruction. The data for this analysis was derived from Stephen Crane's short story A Dark Brown Dog. The results showed that there are four types of sentences in the story. Out of 144 sentences, 69 are simple (47.22%), 11 are compound (7.64%), 51 are complex (35.41%), and 14 are compound-complex (9.72%). These sentence types can help teach writing.
Figurative Languages and Their Meaning Found in the Rachael Lippincott’s Novel Five Feet Apart Salsabila, RR Tahta Ni'mah; Sudar, Sudar; Nugraeni, Ismawati Ike
Scripta : English Department Journal Vol. 11 No. 2 (2024)
Publisher : Department of English Language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37729/scripta.v11i2.5552

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This research seeks to identify the forms of figurative language present in Rachael Lippincott’s novel Five Feet Apart and to explain the meanings of the identified figurative language. This research employed a qualitative methodology. The primary instrument was the researcher herself. The researcher employed the content analysis methodology. The study indicates that five forms of figurative language exist out of twelve, according to Perrine’s theory. The figures of speech include personification, metaphor, exaggeration, metonymy, and simile. Personification constitutes the predominant form of figurative language, appearing in 27 of the 69 phrases. The preval___ent sort of figurative language in the novel is personification, which plays a crucial role in expressing the meanings of various figurative expressions. The novel explores the emotions (fear, anxiety, pain, anger, joy) experienced by the characters in the novel.
Improving Students’ Speaking Skills Through Contextual Teaching and Learning Model of Students' 21st Century Astuti, Tri Puji; Sudar, Sudar; Sukarni, Semi
Scripta : English Department Journal Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Department of English Language Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37729/scripta.v12i2.5282

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This classroom action research aimed to improve the speaking ability of first-year students at SMP Negeri 1 Kebumen through the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model, targeting the enhancement of student’s 21st century skills. The study was conducted in class VII A, involving 30 students as the sample. The research was implemented in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. Data were collected using both qualitative and quantitative methods, including speaking tests, observation sheets, and student interviews. The instruments employed for data collection were validated for reliability and consistency. The implementation of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) model can significantly improve students’ speaking skill as well as foster their 21st century skills, such as engagement, critical thinking, and communication. The results indicated a significant improvement in the students' speaking skill, as evidenced by the increased mean scores from the pre-test to the post-test in both cycles. Additionally, the students demonstrated enhanced engagement, critical thinking, and communication skills. Findings confirm that the CTL model is effective in improving student’s speaking skill and simultaneously strengthening their 21st century skills. Therefore, the CTL model can be recommended as a valuable strategy for enhancing both linguistic proficiency and essential competencies in junior high school students.