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The Meaning behind ???? and ???? Emoticons in Chat Applications: A Semiotic Analysis Putri, Noni Trisna; Nurhaliza, Rani; Dewi, Lusiana Suciati
JEPAL (Journal of English Pedagogy and Applied Linguistics) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Ma'soem University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32627/jepal.v5i1.1061

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This study aims to understand the meaning of ???? and ???? emoticons among chat app users. The use of emoticons is very common nowadays, used by people of all ages, from young to old. Emoticons are typically used in various situations to express someone's state or feelings in digital conversations. However, not everyone has the same opinion about the use of emoticons. This research aims to explore the different opinions people have about emoticons. The method used in this research is qualitative, utilizing Google Forms as a tool to collect data from respondents. This Google Forms survey was distributed to students of Universitas Subang, with 37 respondents aged between 18 and 25 years. The results of the study showed that the opinions of certain groups regarding the meaning and effectiveness of emoticon when using online chat applications do not influence other groups. Everyone has their own opinions and beliefs regarding the use of emoticons. Communication is possible with or without emojis, and the meaning of emojis depends on the context and the perspective of the sender and receiver.  
Exploring High School Students' Understanding of Critical Pedagogy in Interpreting English-Language Digital Content on Social Media Putri, Noni Trisna; Yulianto, Slamet Wahyudi; Nugraha, Muhammad Anjar
Biormatika : Jurnal ilmiah fakultas keguruan dan ilmu pendidikan Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): Biormatika : Jurnal ilmiah fakultas keguruan dan ilmu pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Subang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35569/dwmhgs73

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This research examines how Indonesian senior high school students engage with English language material on social media, drawing on critical pedagogy principles. Through in-depth interviews with two students, the conversations were analyzed to explore their interpretation of digital texts, encompassing underlying power dynamics and ideologies. Key results indicate that social media serves as an enjoyable platform for English learning, such as via videos and posts, yet linguistic challenges frequently impede thorough comprehension and critical analysis. Factors like apprehension about errors, anxiety, and imbalanced classroom dialogues result in students remaining passive and engaging only superficially with topics. Nonetheless, they are beginning to recognize diverse viewpoints on societal issues, although translating these insights into action proves difficult. The study concludes that fostering critical thinking in English education requires a comprehensive strategy, incorporating language assistance, supportive atmospheres, and inclusive discussions to empower student development. Further research should involve extended periods and wider contexts to advance digital content literacy.
Creating a Canva-Based Approach for Teaching Narrative Text Nurhaliza, Rani; Yulianto, Slamet Wahyudi; Putri, Noni Trisna; Nugraha, Muhammad Anjar
JEPAL (Journal of English Pedagogy and Applied Linguistics) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): January 2026
Publisher : Ma'soem University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32627/jepal.v6i2.1545

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Narrative text is an important part of English learning at the junior high school level because it helps students develop their reading, writing, and storyline skills. However, many students have difficulty understanding the structure of the text, the flow of events, and complex linguistic elements, while conventional learning approaches are often unable to accommodate students' needs optimally. This creates a gap between theoretical learning approaches and less interesting and less effective classroom learning practices. This study aims to describe the use of Canva as a creative medium in learning narrative text in junior high school. Canva was chosen because it has attractive and interactive visual elements that are believed to improve students' understanding. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques in the form of classroom observations and semi-structured questionnaires and involves 10 junior high school students as participants. The results showed the use of Canva had a positive impact on students' understanding of the structure of narrative text, such as orientation, complication, resolution, and reorientation. Attractive visuals, such as images and layouts, also increase students' enthusiasm and creativity in the learning process. Thus, the use of Canva has proven effective in bridging the gap between theory and practice and making learning narrative text more enjoyable and meaningful for junior high school students.