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Strengthening English Language Ability at Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara with a Keyword-Based Model Manugeren, M.; Wulan, Sri; Pardi; Mahid, Perveen Sonia
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): Volume 2 Issue 3 December 2022
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v2i3.4675

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This study aims to find an English learning model for adult students at Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara. The goal is to improve students' English skills at the institution. A simple model has the potential to improve students' English skills, especially adult students. This study uses a qualitative approach by percentage calculations. By using a purposive sampling method, the respondents of this study were academicians. The research data came from Likert-scale questionnaire scores given to the research sample. This study found that a keyword-based model is very good for teaching English to adult learners in a relatively short time and to help them understand the language well.
Female Agency in Popular Music: Desire and Self-control in Selena Gomez’s Song “Can’t Keep My Hands to Myself” Syarifah, Syarifah; Manugeren, M.; Barus, Efendi
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1654

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Popular music stands as a cultural space where emotion, identity, and power intertwine. Within this realm, female voices often perform the delicate balance between desire and restraint. Yet, few studies have examined how mainstream pop songs articulate female desire beyond objectification, particularly in the work of Selena Gomez, whose music navigates intimacy and autonomy with subtle complexity. This study examines Selena Gomez’s “Can’t Keep My Hands to Myself” to explore how female agency emerges through the negotiation of longing and self-control. Employing a feminist literary lens and Freud’s psychoanalytic framework of the id, ego, and superego, the analysis reveals how sensual impulse and conscious regulation coexist in lyrical expression. In dialogue with Cann (2021) and Jansson (2021), the study interprets the song as a declaration of embodied autonomy, where sensuality becomes self-possession rather than submission. Through qualitative content analysis, the findings affirm that pop music offers a stage for reimagining female identity—where emotion, restraint, and power converge in a harmony of self-aware desire.
Systematic Literature Review on Social Epistemology of Science: Knowledge Production in Scientific Communities Sinaga, Yanti Kristina; Manugeren, M.; Barus, Efendi
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.8180

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This paper presents a systematic literature review of research published between 2015 and 2025 on the social epistemology of science, focusing on how scientific knowledge is produced within communities. Moving beyond traditional individualistic epistemologies, the review highlights four dominant themes: epistemic trust and authority, collaborative and collective knowledge production, institutional norms shaping epistemic practices, and epistemic injustice affecting marginalized groups. Findings reveal that scientific knowledge depends heavily on social interactions, trust networks, and institutional frameworks that guide what counts as credible and valuable knowledge. The review also uncovers the significant influence of funding structures, publication pressures, and performance metrics in shaping scientific inquiry, often privileging dominant voices and methodologies. Epistemic injustice emerges as a critical issue, emphasizing the need for more inclusive and diverse epistemic practices within science. By synthesizing philosophical and empirical work, this study underscores the importance of understanding science as a socially situated and institutionally embedded practice. The paper concludes by advocating for greater integration of diverse perspectives and institutional reforms aimed at promoting epistemic equity, accountability, and transparency. This social epistemological approach offers a promising framework for rethinking scientific knowledge production in ways that are more democratic, ethical, and responsive to contemporary challenges.
MANIFESTATION OF SOCIAL ANXIETY IN PUTU WIJAYA'S SHORT STORY, MALU Br. Sembiring, Elita Modesta; Matondang, Saiful Anwar; Manugeren, M.
SIBATIK JOURNAL: Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Sosial, Ekonomi, Budaya, Teknologi, Dan Pendidikan Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Penerbit Lafadz Jaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/sibatik.v5i2.4191

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This study examines the manifestation of social anxiety in Putu Wijaya’s short story Malu through a literary psychological perspective. Social anxiety is understood as a socially constructed emotional condition shaped by fear of judgment, shame, and social expectations. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research analyzes the psychological states, behavioral responses, and narrative techniques presented in the text. The primary data source is the short story Malu, while secondary sources include scholarly works on psychological criticism, social anxiety, and Indonesian literature. The analysis reveals that social anxiety in Malu is manifested through internal psychological tension, including excessive self-awareness, fear of negative evaluation, and feelings of shame (Malu). These psychological conditions influence the protagonist’s behavior, leading to avoidance, silence, and emotional restraint in social interactions. Additionally, Putu Wijaya employs narrative techniques such as internal monologue, repetition, and absurd situations to effectively represent the protagonist’s emotional struggle and highlight the oppressive nature of social norms. The findings suggest that social anxiety in Malu functions as a mechanism of social control, reinforcing conformity and limiting individual agency. Rather than portraying anxiety as a purely personal disorder, the short story emphasizes its cultural and social dimensions within Indonesian society. This study contributes to literary theory and criticism by demonstrating how psychological analysis can deepen the understanding of emotional representation in Indonesian literary works. It also encourages further interdisciplinary research on the relationship between literature, psychology, and culture.
Epistemic Values in Indonesian Language Classroom Interactions: An Analysis of Lecturer Speech Acts at a Politeknik Ganesha Medan Afri, Evan; Manugeren, M.; Barus, Efendi
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Arts Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Arts, Article January 2
Publisher : Information Technology and Science (ITScience)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijmdsa.v5i1.7125

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This study investigates the realization of epistemic values in Indonesian language classroom interactions, focusing on how lecturers at Politeknik Ganesha Medan employ speech acts to construct and negotiate knowledge during the teaching process. Adopting a qualitative descriptive approach, the research collected naturally occurring classroom data through observation, recording, and transcription. The analysis draws on Searle’s (1979) speech act theory integrated with an epistemic stance framework to explore how linguistic choices reflect epistemic positioning. The findings reveal that lecturers predominantly use assertive and directive speech acts to deliver information, guide reasoning, and confirm students’ understanding. These speech acts embody epistemic values such as authority, justification, evidence, and shared knowledge construction. Furthermore, the study identifies the use of evidential markers, modal verbs, and hedging devices that indicate varying degrees of certainty and epistemic responsibility. Such linguistic strategies help lecturers manage interpersonal relations, sustain engagement, and promote dialogic learning environments. The study concludes that epistemic values play a crucial role in shaping the quality of interaction and meaning-making in the classroom. Overall, this research contributes to educational linguistics and discourse analysis by demonstrating how epistemic meaning is enacted and negotiated in lecturer discourse within Indonesian tertiary education contexts.
Rigid Social Structure of the Nineteenth-Century England in Jane Austen’s Novel Pride And Prejudice Balqis, Kesya Aprillia; Manugeren, M.; Anayati, Wan
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13286

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This study examines the rigid social structures of nineteenth-century England as depicted in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The research investigates how inflexible social hierarchies, characterized by distinct class stratifications—upper, middle, and lower classes—constrained individual agency, particularly among women. The analysis focuses on four pivotal dimensions: marriage as a social transaction, social hierarchy and etiquette, land and wealth ownership, and the manifestations of prejudice and discrimination. Despite extensive scholarship on Austen's social critique, limited attention has been paid to the interaction between class stratification and individual agency within the specific context of nineteenth-century English property relations. Employing a Marxist literary framework, this research elucidates how material conditions fundamentally shaped character motivations, interpersonal dynamics, and socioeconomic opportunities. Through a qualitative analysis of dialogue, narration, and descriptive elements within the novel, the findings demonstrate how stringent social norms limited individual autonomy and engendered pervasive conflict between personal desires and societal imperatives. This study contributes to existing scholarship by revealing how Austen's narrative simultaneously critiques systemic inequality while exposing the psychological constraints imposed on middle-class women within a patriarchal property system. Ultimately, this study highlights Austen's sophisticated critique of the systemic injustices inherent in the nineteenth-century British class system, while underscoring the enduring relevance of these themes within contemporary social contexts.
Code Mixing on Beby Tsabina TV: A Sociolinguistics Study of YouTube Content Nurhaliza, Enny; Manugeren, M.
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 8, No 1: May 2026
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/jol.v8i1.13287

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This study analyses code-mixing in the YouTube content of Beby Tsabina, an Indonesian actress and content creator on her channel Beby Tsabina TV. Beby frequently mixes English and Indonesian in her videos, presenting a rich case of bilingual language use. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this research identifies types of code-mixing based on Marzona's (2000) theory and describes their functions based on Marzona's (2005) framework across three selected videos. The analysis reveals 14 instances of congruent lexicalization, 45 instances of insertion, and 47 instances of alternation. Functionally, the data show 4 instances of greetings, 31 of storytelling, 11 of expressing opinions, 26 of giving instructions, and 34 of conveying emotions. The findings indicate that alternation is the dominant type of code-mixing, while conveying emotions is the most frequent function. This study contributes to sociolinguistics and digital discourse research by providing empirical evidence of how Indonesian YouTubers strategically employ code-mixing to enhance engagement, express identity, and navigate bilingual communication in online media.