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Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal
Published by Universitas Islam Darul Ulum
ISSN : 24602167     EISSN : 25798960     DOI : -
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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Edulitics is published by Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris (Department of English Education), Darul 'Ulum Islamic University (Universitas Islam Darul 'Ulum Lamongan). This journal publishes research-based articles in the field of language, literature, and education. This journal is published twice a year in June and December; six articles in each edition. The scopes of the topics include 1) English Learning and Teaching; (2) Literature for Education; (3) Language Acquisition.
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A Piercean Semiotic Analysis of The Indonesian Edition Cover of As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow Ninik Hardianti; Myrna Nur Sakinah
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): July - December 2025
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Islam Darul Ulum Lamongan*

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v10i2.11482

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This study examines the Indonesian edition book cover of As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow, illustrated by Nadya Zahwa Noor, using Charles Sanders Peirce’s triadic semiotic framework. As book covers function as multimodal paratexts that shape reader expectations, analyzing their semiotic components allows a deeper understanding of how visual signs convey cultural, emotional, and narrative meanings. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the study analyzes eight selected visual signs identified based on their visual salience, narrative relevance, and cultural symbolic significance within the cover composition. Each sign is examined through the relationship between representamen, object, and interpretant, and categorized as icon, index, or symbol. The findings reveal that the ornamental Middle Eastern–inspired frame, dominant blue and green color composition, lemon imagery and lemon trees, the silhouetted male and female figures, and their spatial arrangement collectively construct a layered visual discourse of hope, identity, conflict, and resilience. These elements simultaneously index Syrian cultural aesthetics and generate new symbolic meanings within the Indonesian interpretive context. The study demonstrates that the localized cover operates as a culturally adaptive semiotic artifact, illustrating how visual design mediates between global narrative identity and local readership. Through this analysis, the research contributes to broader discussions on visual semiotics, multimodality, and cultural adaptation in global publishing practices.
Cross-Cultural Perspectives of English Language Teaching: A Comparative Case Study of Junior High Schools in Indonesia and The Philippines Belgis Raya Bian Paradieshta; Irmayani Irmayani; Syifa Khuriyatuz Zahro; Lillian Durango Balbon
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): July - December 2025
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Islam Darul Ulum Lamongan*

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v10i2.11773

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English Language Teaching (ELT) in Southeast Asia is situated at the intersection of global communication demands, curriculum reform, and culturally embedded pedagogical practices. Differences in language status and educational environments shape how communicative curricula are enacted. This study examines how cultural orientations influence ELT implementation in two junior high schools: SMPN 1 Lamongan in Indonesia and SLSU Laboratory Junior High School in Tomas Oppus, Philippines. Using a qualitative comparative case study design, data were collected through document analysis, semi-structured interviews with four English teachers, and classroom observations involving 70 students. Thematic analysis was conducted using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, Byram’s intercultural communicative competence framework, and Tyler’s curriculum alignment model. Findings indicate that the interaction of language exposure, participation norms, and pedagogical structures shapes communicative practices. In the Indonesian classroom, communicative activities are implemented through teacher-guided scaffolding and collaborative tasks, reflecting hierarchical interaction patterns and limited English exposure. In contrast, the Philippine classroom demonstrates more sustained communicative interaction supported by extensive use of English and facilitative teaching practices. This study provides a context-sensitive account of how cultural orientations mediate communicative ELT practices and highlights the relationship between macro-cultural values and classroom-level pedagogy in Southeast Asia.
Unveiling Figures of Speech and Diction in “Stecu Stecu” by Faris Adam: A Stylistic Analysis Sutardi Sutardi; Aristya Kumala
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): December, 2024
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Islam Darul Ulum Lamongan*

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v9i2.12995

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This study investigates the use of figures of speech and diction in the lyrics of “Stecu Stecu” by Faris Adam as a widespread, popular, and distinctive lyrical style that reflects emotional expression and cultural identity, using a stylistic approach. The study aims to identify the types of figures of speech used in the lyrics, analyze the forms and functions of diction, and examine how these stylistic elements contribute to the construction of meaning and cultural representation. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method using content analysis techniques. The data consisted of words, phrases, and expressions from the song lyrics, which were analyzed using stylistic theory. The analysis focused on identifying figurative language, examining diction, and interpreting the cultural meanings embedded in the lyrics. The findings reveal that the lyrics employ several dominant figures of speech, including metaphor, hyperbole, personification, and repetition, which serve to heighten emotional intensity and aesthetic expression. In addition, the song's diction features colloquial and regional expressions associated with Ambonese and Maluku cultural identity. These linguistic choices create authenticity, emotional closeness, and cultural representation within the lyrics. The study also found that figures of speech and diction work synergistically in conveying social values, emotional experiences, and local cultural perspectives. Overall, the findings indicate that contemporary popular songs can function not only as entertainment but also as literary and cultural texts rich in stylistic and sociocultural meaning. This study contributes to stylistic research by highlighting the relationship between figurative language, diction, and cultural representation in Indonesian popular music.
Constructing Authoritarianism in J.S. Khairen’s Bungkam Suara: A Gramscian Literary Study Sutardi Sutardi; Joko Slamet Prasetyo
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): July - December 2025
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Islam Darul Ulum Lamongan*

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v10i2.12996

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This study examines the construction of authoritarianism in J.S. Khairen’s Bungkam Suara through Antonio Gramsci’s theory of hegemony. Positioned within contemporary literary criticism and political fiction studies, the research investigates how the novel represents ideological domination, surveillance culture, and democratic paradoxes through literary discourse and narrative strategies. Employing a qualitative literary discourse analysis, the study analyzes characterization, dialogue, narrative atmosphere, and symbolic representations to identify hegemonic mechanisms embedded in the text. The findings reveal that authoritarianism functions as the dominant ideology in the novel through surveillance systems, political propaganda, and the normalization of obedience. Capitalism, feudalism, socialism, and humanism also emerge as competing ideological formations that shape the narrative conflict. Drawing upon international scholarship in literary criticism, discourse studies, and postcolonial political fiction, this article argues that Bungkam Suara constructs authoritarianism not merely through political themes but through literary discourse that disciplines public consciousness and regulates social behavior. The study contributes to English literary scholarship by positioning contemporary Indonesian political fiction within broader discussions of dystopian narrative, ideological discourse, and authoritarian democracy in global literature.
Examining Course Experience and Students' Satisfaction in a CEFR-Aligned English Course Hasnah Ab Kadir; Nor Hanim Mustafa; Nik Ahmad Farhan Nik Azim; Suhaida Omar; Liyana Ahmad Afip; Arifuddin Abdullah
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): January - June 2026
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Islam Darul Ulum Lamongan*

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v11i1.11236

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As part of the Ministry of Higher Education’s reform of higher education in Malaysia, public universities such as Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) have restructured their English language courses to conform to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). In this regard, the pilot study aims to collect evidence on undergraduates’ learning experience and reported enhancement in hearing and speaking after undergoing a CEFR-aligned English course at UMK. Based on the course experience framework, the study has two objectives: firstly, to investigate students' perceptions of overall satisfaction, teaching effectiveness, clarity of course objectives and standards, appropriateness of workload, adequacy of assessment methods and development of generic skills; and secondly, to determine the relationships between satisfaction and the other dimensions of course experience. This study employed a quantitative research approach, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire issued to students enrolled in a particular English course in Semester 2 of the 2023/2024 academic year. The survey was conducted from May to July 2024. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 26. The findings indicated that the students had positive perceptions of all aspects of the course experience and so achieved the main research aim. Correlation analysis showed that student pleasure is positively connected with the quality of instruction, clarity of goals and standards, adequacy of workload, and generic skill development. Satisfaction and appropriateness of evaluation, however, were not related. To sum up, the results show that the CEFR-aligned course created a good learning experience that contributed to the improvement of students’ listening and speaking skills. Improved assessment procedures could also boost course effectiveness and engagement.
Patriarchy and Women’s Resistance In Banu Mustaq’s “Stone Slabs for Shaista Mahal”: A Feminist Analysis Suci Suryani; Ninok Narindra; Jeza nurhana
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): January - June 2026
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Islam Darul Ulum Lamongan*

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v11i1.11565

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This study aims to analyze how patriarchy operates and how women’s resistance emerges in Banu Mushtaq’s short story Stone Slabs for Shaista Mahal. Using Hooks’ theory of patriarchy as the main analytical framework, this study applies a qualitative descriptive method combined with feminist literary criticism to interpret textual evidence from the short story. This study focuses on how patriarchal power structures shape women’s experiences through male authority, silence, reproductive pressure, and social expectations within family and cultural contexts. The findings reveal that patriarchy operates through male authority, reproductive pressure, and women’s lack of agency, and the emergence of awareness through observation of suffering experienced by characters such as Shaista and Zeenat. However, the study also shows the emergence of feminist awareness through the observation of suffering experienced by women across generations, particularly through Asifa’s growing consciousness of injustice. Resistance in this context does not appear in the form of direct rebellion or confrontation, but through silence, awareness, memory, and intergenerational consciousness. These subtle forms of resistance highlight how women negotiate power within restrictive patriarchal systems. This study contributes to feminist literary criticism by demonstrating that resistance can be formed not only through visible acts of defiance, but also through lived experiences, observation, and collective memory, especially among minor characters.
Negotiating Integrative and Instrumental Motivation among Indonesian Junior High School EFL Learners in Digitally Mediated Contexts Putri Herna Noviliani; Elis Susanti
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): January - June 2026
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Islam Darul Ulum Lamongan*

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v11i1.12761

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This study explores how ninth-grade students in an Indonesian EFL context experience and interpret integrative and instrumental motivation in learning English within increasingly digitalized learning environments. Although motivation in EFL learning has been widely investigated, previous studies have predominantly relied on quantitative approaches and focused more on senior high school or university learners, providing limited qualitative insight into how junior high school students construct and negotiate their motivational orientations in everyday learning experiences. Addressing this gap, the present study employed a qualitative exploratory design involving eight purposively selected ninth-grade students at SMPN 10 Kotabumi. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews developed based on Gardner’s motivational framework and analyzed using deductive thematic analysis. The findings indicate that students’ motivation is multidimensional and interconnected, encompassing integrative, instrumental, and mixed orientations. Integrative tendencies emerged prominently through students’ engagement with digital media, online interaction, and global cultural content, suggesting the emergence of digitally mediated forms of integrative motivation. Instrumental motivation remained evident in relation to academic achievement, future education, and career aspirations, although these orientations frequently overlapped within students’ learning experiences. The study contributes to EFL motivation literature by providing a contextualized qualitative understanding of how adolescent learners negotiate motivation in digitally globalized environments, particularly within Indonesian junior high school settings. These findings suggest that English language teaching should integrate meaningful communication, digital engagement, and future-oriented learning experiences to support students’ motivation more effectively.
"Say Yer Prayer": Football Chant Functions among Supporters of Historically Rival Football Clubs through Schoonderwoerd's Framework Dextra Brilliant Pratama Dextra Brilliant Pratama; Abdullah Najih Abdullah Najih; Aldafa Mahesa Alodias Putra Aldafa Mahesa Alodias Putra
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): January - June 2026
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Islam Darul Ulum Lamongan*

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v11i1.12779

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Football chants represent more than simple melodies; they are significant cultural practices that convey identity, rivalry, and unity among football supporters. In long-standing rivalries, chants function as narrative tools that preserve collective memory, express shared values, and reinforce group affiliation. While previous studies have examined chants as linguistic and social expressions, limited attention has been given to their role in sustaining intergenerational rivalries between football clubs. Therefore, this study investigates the functions of football chants among supporters of Persib versus Persija, Barcelona versus Real Madrid, and Liverpool versus Manchester United. Guided by Schoonderwoerd’s (2011) theory of chants as mediational and identity-forming practices, this research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study design. The data were collected from match recordings, online chant compilations, and supporter-created videos, providing authentic representations of supporter performances and stadium atmosphere. The findings reveal five main functions of football chants: (1) identity and solidarity, (2) provocation and rivalry, (3) motivational function, (4) collective emotional expression, and (5) tradition and cultural heritage. These findings demonstrate that chants are symbolic performances that not only express unity and emotion but also preserve traditions across generations. Thus, football chants serve as important forms of cultural communication through which identity is constructed, rivalry is maintained, and collective memory is preserved within football culture. Future research may explore football chants in relation to digital media, gender participation, and cross-cultural perspectives.
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Cultural Identity Representation, Algorithmic Culture, and Digital Commodification in Indonesian TikTok Content: A Fairclough Approach Dewi Wulandari; Jumino Suhadi; Devi Pratiwy
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): January - June 2026
Publisher : Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Islam Darul Ulum Lamongan*

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v11i1.12844

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This study aims to examine how cultural identity is represented, negotiated, and commodified in Indonesian TikTok content within an algorithm-driven digital environment. TikTok has emerged as a dominant platform where cultural identity is constructed and circulated through short-form audiovisual content. While previous studies have explored cultural identity and digital discourse, limited research integrates these discussions with algorithmic culture and digital commodification, particularly in the Indonesian context. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach using Norman Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework. A total of 30 TikTok videos were selected through purposive sampling from an initial dataset of 120 videos. The data include verbal expressions, captions, hashtags, visual elements, and audience comments, which were analyzed across textual, discursive, and social dimensions. The findings reveal that cultural identity on TikTok is constructed through recurring linguistic and visual patterns, including identity markers, local language expressions, and cultural symbols. At the discursive level, creators adapt cultural content to platform conventions, audience engagement, and visibility strategies, resulting in hybrid forms of representation. At the social level, cultural identity functions both as a marker of belonging and as a commodified digital resource within the attention economy. The study further demonstrates that authenticity, hybridization, and commodification operate as interconnected processes rather than separate categories, forming a continuum of cultural representation in digital environments. This study contributes to digital discourse and cultural identity research by integrating CDA with platform dynamics and providing empirical evidence from Indonesian TikTok content.
Toxic Relationships in Alice Munro’s Runaway: Coercive Control and Victimization Effects I Gusti Ayu Mahatma Agung; Ketut Santi Indriani; Ni Ketut Alit Ida Setianingsih
Edulitics (Education, Literature, and Linguistics) Journal Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): January - June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52166/edulitics.v11i1.12902

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This study examined toxic relationships in Alice Munro’s Runaway, with a focus on coercive control and its victimization effects on the main character. The study aimed to analyze the forms of coercive control and to identify the effects experienced by the victim within the narrative. A qualitative approach employing close reading and textual analysis was used to examine the representation of coercive control and victimization effects in the narrative. The primary data source was the short story Runaway, and the data consisted of selected excerpts in the form of narration, dialogue, and character actions. Runaway was selected because it portrays abuse through psychological domination rather than physical violence. This makes the story relevant for examining coercive control in literary narratives. The data were analyzed using the theory of coercive control proposed by Stark and the framework of victimization effects developed by Forth et al. The findings showed that three forms of coercive control were present, namely control, isolation, and intimidation. These forms operated through the regulation of everyday behavior, restriction of resources and social support, and the use of fear to maintain dominance. The study also found five types of victimization effects, including emotional, biological, behavioral, cognitive, and interpersonal consequences. The analysis revealed that, although the relationship did not involve physical violence, it produced harmful effects on multiple aspects of the victim’s life. The study concluded that toxic relationships in literary narratives could function through subtle forms of control that significantly impacted the victim’s psychological, social, and physical condition. This study contributes to literary studies by showing how Munro’s narrative represents psychological abuse through ordinary dialogue, domestic interaction, and the victim’s inner conflict.

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