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Wongkar, Yapi H.
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AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES IN IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY AT SMP NEGERI 2 TONDANO Eliasar P., Febryan; Maru, Mister Gidion; Wongkar, Yapi H.
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 4 No. 5 (2024): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/9e6eve75

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Vocabulary mastery is an essential aspect of learning English; therefore, appropriate learning strategies are needed to help students improve their understanding and effective use of vocabulary. In practice, the implementation of these strategies is inseparable from various challenges, making it important to examine how teachers apply vocabulary-learning strategies, the obstacles they encounter, and the efforts they make to overcome them. This study examines the strategies employed by teachers to improve students’ vocabulary, identifies the obstacles they face, and explains the methods used to address these challenges. A descriptive qualitative method was employed in this study, which was conducted at SMP Negeri 2 Tondano during the 2024/2025 academic year. The participants were two English teachers, and the data were collected through interviews and documentation. The collected data were analyzed using data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that teachers use strategies such as translation, drills, memorization, singing, and games. The obstacles identified include limited instructional time, low student motivation, a lack of learning media, and variations in students’ language proficiency. To overcome these challenges, teachers adapt their strategies, create simple learning resources, and apply engaging instructional methods. In conclusion, effective teaching strategies play a crucial role in improving students’ vocabulary mastery. This research aims to provide guidance for teachers and researchers in developing more effective vocabulary-learning approaches. In addition, the findings offer practical insights that can support educators and schools in designing vocabulary instruction that is more responsive to students’ needs and classroom conditions.
AN ANALYSIS OF ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS IN ALCOTT’S THE LITTLE WOMEN: A PRAGMATIC STUDY Lalu, Nanda Yohana Gabriela; Wongkar, Yapi H.; Lolowang, Imelda S.
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 4 No. 6 (2024): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/p4g2xv64

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Language plays an important role in shaping character development in literary works, particularly in portraying women’s voices within specific social contexts. This study aims to analyze how illocutionary acts reflect the character development of the four March sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy in Louisa May Alcott’s The Little Women. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with a pragmatic approach, focusing on speech act theory proposed by Searle. The data source of this study is the novel The Little Women, specifically the utterances produced by the four main female characters. Data were collected through documentation techniques, involving careful reading, identifying, and classifying utterances that contain illocutionary acts. The data were analyzed by categorizing the utterances into types of illocutionary acts and interpreting their functions in relation to character development and 19th-century social context. The findings reveal that each character demonstrates distinct dominant illocutionary acts that reflect her personality and personal growth. Jo frequently uses assertive and directive acts, indicating her independence and resistance to gender norms, while Meg’s speech shows internal conflict between desire and social expectations. Beth’s expressive acts reflect her gentle and selfless nature, whereas Amy’s assertive acts illustrate her ambition and maturity. These results show that illocutionary acts significantly contribute to character development in the novel. This study implies that speech act analysis can enhance literary interpretation and support the teaching of pragmatics through literary texts.
Co-Authors Eliasar P., Febryan Lalu, Nanda Yohana Gabriela Lolowang, Imelda S. Misgter Gidion Maru