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Problems of Students' Verbal Speaking Ability in Indonesian Language Learning Mubarok, Sopi Ali; Ansor Alsunah, Aditya; Aditya Damayanti, Deasy; Ardi Mulyana Haryadi
Seloka: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Agustus 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

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Speaking ability is a crucial language skill in learning Indonesian because it plays an important role in the development of students' thinking, communication, and confidence skills. However, the reality of learning shows that students' verbal speaking skills are still relatively low. This study aims to identify the challenges of verbal speaking skills of students of SMP Satu Atap 4 Culamega in learning Indonesian, the factors that cause them, and alternative learning solutions that can be applied. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include learning observations, interviews with teachers and students, and documentation studies on Indonesian teaching materials. Data is analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and thematic conclusion drawn. The results of the study showed that students experienced difficulties in mastering active vocabulary, fluency in speaking, and the ability to express ideas orally in the form of monologues and academic dialogues. The findings of the study revealed that low verbal speaking skills are influenced by the limitations of the family language environment, learning methods that are still theory-oriented, and the strong influence of mother tongue. This research provides theoretical benefits for the development of Indonesian language learning studies and practical benefits for teachers in designing more communicative and contextual speaking learning.    
ANALYSIS OF CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERIZATION IN THE NOVEL HI BERLIN 1998 AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR LITERATURE LEARNING IN HIGH SCHOOL Gantini, Syalwa Romantika; Ansor Alsunah, Aditya; Nurwahidah, Lina Siti
Journal Of Educational Experts (JEE) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERTS (JEE)
Publisher : Kopertis Region IV Jabar and Banten

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This study aims to analyze the characters and characterization in the novel Hi Berlin 1998 by Wahyuni Albiy. The research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach. The data consist of excerpts of dialogues, narrative scenes, and characters’ actions found in the novel. Data were collected through close reading and systematic note-taking techniques. The data analysis employed content analysis to interpret the characterization of each figure. The findings reveal that character and characterization constitute significant intrinsic elements of the novel. Characters are defined as individuals who participate in narrative events, while characterization refers to the author’s technique in depicting characters’ physical and psychological traits. The novel Hi Berlin 1998 presents eleven characters, which are classified into protagonists and antagonists. The protagonists include Sakeza Labiru, Jan Adam, Abarak, Hazel, Bryan, Julie, Erica, and Sakeza’s parents, whereas the antagonists are Araka Bentara and Vodka. Each character is portrayed with distinctive traits, physical descriptions, and unique characteristics that contribute to the development of the narrative.