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Silent Resistance Against Patriarchy in Two Short Stories by Yiyun Li and Ni Komang Ariani Muhammad Ilham Ali; Olga Anneke Rorintulus; Michelle Rachel Lontaan
ELITE: Journal of English Language and Literature Vol 10 No 2 (2025): Vol. 10 No. 2 December 2025
Publisher : English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Halu Oleo

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This article explores the theme of women’s silent resistance against patriarchal oppression as depicted in Yiyun Li’s A Flawless Silence and Ni Komang Ariani’s Sepasang Mata Dinaya yang Terpenjara. Through a comparative literary analysis, the study examines how silence becomes a strategic form of resistance employed by the female protagonists Min and Dinaya who navigate the constraints of patriarchal expectations within their respective cultural settings. Rather than interpreting silence as submission, this article highlights how both characters use silence to assert agency, preserve identity, and subtly challenge the power structures that confine them. Central to this analysis are the interwoven themes of domestic constraint, cultural expectation, and psychological endurance, which shape the characters’ experiences and strategies of resistance. The study contributes to discussions on women’s narratives of struggle and resilience, offering insights into how literature portrays quiet defiance as a meaningful response to gender-based oppression.
Authentic Assessment in Higher Education to Increase Critical Thinking and Develop Metacognitive Awareness Muhammad Ilham Ali; Noldy - Pelenkahu; Herlina - Usman; Olga Anneke Rorintulus
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

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This study highlights the effectiveness of authentic assessment in evaluating higher-order cognitive competencies, including problem-solving, reasoning, analytical thinking, creativity, and the development of metacognitive awareness. Through authentic assessment, students can apply their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts by constructing responses based on critical analysis, identifying cause-and-effect relationships with supporting evidence, and solving problems through logical reasoning. The research employed a descriptive qualitative analysis method, utilizing tests, surveys, and document analysis as instruments. The study involved 40 fifth-semester students from the English Education Department enrolled in an Advanced Writing course. Authentic assessment was implemented in the context of expository writing, specifically problem-solution essays, with a focus on (1) formulating relevant and critical issues and arguments, (2) establishing clear and logical connections between ideas, and (3) presenting multiple solutions supported by sound reasoning. The findings indicate that students' average performance in writing expository texts reached a score of 78, classified as high or good. Given its advantages, authentic assessment is strongly recommended in teaching and learning. It offers several benefits, including (a) promoting students creative and critical thinking abilities, (b) enabling them to construct meaningful learning experiences by selecting and organizing relevant responses through situational analysis, and (c) integrating instructional, learning, and assessment activities. Furthermore, for students, authentic assessment significantly enhances academic writing proficiency and productivity, equipping them with essential skills for handling more complex tasks in real-world contexts.