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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.
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.