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ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities
Published by Universitas Hasanuddin
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ELS-JISH is, a journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities: Linguistics, Literature, Language Teaching, Translation, and Culture, a scholarly peer-reviewed international scientific journal published quartely by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences Hasanuddin University Publication, focusing on theories, methods, and materials in Linguistics, Literature, Language Teaching, Translation, and Culture (study and research). It provides a high profile, leading edge forum for academics, professionals, educators, consultants, practitioners and postgraduate students in the field of English Language Studies (ELS) to contribute and disseminate innovative new work on the disciplines. JISH was started in 2017 and first published in 2018. It invites original, previously unpublished, research and survey articles, plus research-in-progress reports and short research notes, on both practical and theoretical aspects of Linguistics, Literature, Language Teaching, Translation, and Culture.
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A Morphological Analysis of Reduplication in the Javanese Short Movie Anak Lanang Nila Ulfa, Khanandya; Deliana, Deliana
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025): DECEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i4.48847

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This study investigates the morphological process of reduplication in the Javanese language as used in the short movie Anak Lanang. Using Rubino’s (2005) structural typology as the analytical framework, the research identifies and classifies eleven reduplicated forms found in the film’s dialogue. The data were analyzed descriptively by first extracting reduplicated items from the transcription, then categorizing them into the types that emerged: full reduplication, partial reduplication, sound-modifying reduplication, and affixed reduplication. Each item was examined for its morphological structure, part of speech, and semantic function, supported by English translations for clarity. The findings show that full reduplication is the most frequently used type, serving functions such as plurality, intensity, habitual action, and gradual processes. Partial reduplication and sound-modifying reduplication contribute to derivational and expressive meanings, while affixed reduplication—common in Austronesian languages—forms activity and behavioral nouns through the addition of the suffix –an. Overall, the study demonstrates that reduplication remains a productive and multifunctional feature of Javanese morphology, actively shaping meaning in natural conversational contexts. These results reinforce the importance of reduplication in the linguistic system of Javanese and highlight its role in everyday communication.
Vowel Insertion in Indonesian Phonology: A Generative Phonology Analysis with Phonetic Evidence Fanisa, Naza; Nila Ulfah, Khanandya; Rahmatul Khalik, Fajar; Suhery, Dedy
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025): DECEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i4.48851

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This study investigates vowel insertion in Indonesian by examining the phenomenon through both Generative Phonology and phonetic realization. The research is grounded in the framework of Chomsky and Halle (1968), who propose that phonological rules map underlying representations onto surface forms, and in Crystal’s (2008) description of epenthesis as the insertion of a sound to facilitate pronunciation. The data consist of Indonesian words containing illegal initial consonant clusters, alongside recordings from four native speakers whose pronunciations were analyzed auditorily. The generative phonology analysis reveals that vowel insertion functions as a systematic repair strategy triggered by clusters such as /st-/, /sp-/, /sk-/, and /sr-/, which violate Indonesian phonotactic constraints. The phonetic findings support this structure-driven analysis: all speakers consistently inserted a mid vowel—realized as [e] or [ə]—in the predicted environments, confirming the rule’s empirical validity. Taken together, the structural predictions and phonetic evidence demonstrate that Indonesian vowel insertion is both theoretically motivated and phonetically realized. The study contributes to the understanding of Indonesian phonology by showing how abstract phonological rules interact with actual speech production to maintain syllable well-formedness.
Gender Differences in Communication Styles Among Santri At Pesantren Al Hikam Burneh, Bangkalan Hasan, Amalia; Zulkhaeriyah, Zulkhaeriyah; Kurniawan, Bima; Silviana, Diah
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025): DECEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i4.48954

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This study investigates how male and female santri at Pesantren Al Hikam Burneh differ in their communication styles, guided by Deborah Tannen’s (1991) theory of rapport talk and report talk. The research seeks to answer how gender influences language use in both private and public interactions within the pesantren environment. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through interviews with several male and female santri who actively engage in daily communication. The findings show that female santri tend to express empathy, support, and emotional openness, which align with rapport talk, while male santri often focus on clarity and giving solutions, reflecting report talk. However, the results also reveal differences from Tannen’s assumptions; female santri appear more confident in public speaking, and male santri show politeness and restraint influenced by pesantren values. These variations suggest that gendered communication among santri is shaped not only by gender roles but also by religious and cultural norms that promote respect, balance, and harmony.
A Study On The Use Of Mind Mapping In Teaching Writing Nurhasanah, Fani; Manurung, Konder; Agussatriana, Agussatriana
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025): DECEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i4.48994

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This research aims to investigate the use of mind mapping as a teaching technique to enhance students’ writing skills in descriptive text. Using a qualitative library research approach, data were gathered from secondary sources, including theses, journals, and articles published between 2012 and 2024. The analysis focused on identifying teaching procedures, outcomes, and effectiveness across five selected studies. The findings indicate that mind mapping significantly improves students’ ability to generate, organize, and connect ideas, resulting in more coherent and creative descriptive texts. It also enhances vocabulary, grammar, and students’ motivation to write. Across the reviewed studies, post-test scores consistently showed substantial improvement, demonstrating the technique’s effectiveness in both secondary and tertiary educational contexts. Mind mapping’s use of colors, images, and keywords makes the writing process more engaging and accessible, supporting active learning and critical thinking. Based on these findings, the study recommends that English teachers adopt mind mapping as a strategy to improve descriptive writing skills and suggests further exploration of its application to other genres of writing.
Audio versus Multimodal Input: A Case Study of Speech Perception among Learners in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Context Putri Sailuddin, Sartika; Rafli, Zainal; Kamal bin Abdul Hakim, Muhammad
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025): DECEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i4.49140

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This study investigates how audio-only and multimodal (audio plus visual) techniques affect speech perception among Indonesian EFL learners. Using a quasi-experimental design, 60 third-semester English literature students were divided into two groups that received either an audio recording or an audio-visual video of the same narrative, “The Little Red Hen,” followed by a 20-item speech perception test and questionnaires on emotional engagement and learning satisfaction. Results show that the multimodal group achieved significantly higher comprehension scores than the audio-only group, with a large effect size indicating a substantial advantage of visual cues such as facial expressions and gestures in supporting listening. Correlation analyses also revealed significant positive relationships between emotional engagement, learning satisfaction, and speech perception in both conditions, with stronger coefficients for the multimodal group. These findings suggest that multimodal input not only improves comprehension by reducing cognitive load and enriching contextual information but also enhances affective factors that are crucial for successful language learning. The study recommends that EFL educators incorporate multimodal materials to optimize listening instruction and calls for further research on the long-term impact of different visual cue types in varied learning contexts.
Focalization Of Bullying In The Film Alrawaby School For Girls Season 2 By Tima Shomali (A Narratological Study Based On Gerard Genette) Salma febriana, Putri; Rohanda, Rohanda; Taufiq, Wildan
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 4 (2025): DECEMBER
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i4.49219

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This study aims to analyze the focalization techniques applied in Tima Shomali's film AlRawaby School For Girls Season 2, with reference to the narratological theoretical framework developed by Gérard Genette. The main focus of the study lies on three types of focalization: zero focalization, internal focalization, and external focalization with types of bullying, namely physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying. Using a qualitative-descriptive method, this study identifies and analyzes how the three types of focalization are used to convey the narrative, shape the audience's perception, and construct social meaning in the storyline. The results show that the film is dominated by internal focus centered on the characters who are victims of bullying, thus presenting a subjective and empathetic narrative. In addition, there is also a shift to external focalization in several scenes that show the objective reality of bullying as a social phenomenon. In other words, the film AlRawaby School For Girls Season 2 not only depicts the personal experiences of the victims, but also highlights the structural and systemic aspects of bullying in a broader social context.
Integrating Literature in EFL to Foster Moral Growth and Character Development: A Study of The Jungle Book Talukder, Md. Jobaar; Hossain Azad, Shahadat
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): MARCH
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v9i1.44818

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Education plays an important role in shaping human character and the selection of appropriate learning materials significantly contributes to students’ personal and moral development. This study attempts to explore the integration of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom, focusing on its potential to foster moral literacy through ethical sensitivity, logical reasoning, and moral imagination. Using a qualitative descriptive methodology and drawing on Nancy Tuana’s framework of Moral Literacy, the research seeks to examine how the novel’s themes can contribute to the moral growth of the junior high school students. The findings reveal how the ethical sensitivity is conveyed through its themes of brotherhood and acts of heroism, while moral reasoning is exemplified by the emphasis on gratitude and the consequences of revenge. Additionally, the moral imagination is demonstrated through camaraderie and self-preservation efforts. Therefore, the study concludes that The Jungle Book offers valuable material for promoting moral literacy, making it a rich pedagogical resource in EFL contexts. Besides, it emphasizes the dual role of literature in both enhancing language skills and promoting moral values, thereby offering a holistic approach to education that nurtures both linguistic competence and ethical development of the young learners.
A Study On The Use Of Retelling Story Technique In Teaching Speaking Skill Barani, Rivaldo; Darmawan, Darmawan; Wahyudin, Wahyudin
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): MARCH
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v9i1.45399

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Retelling story is widely used as a technique to support students’ speaking development in English language classrooms. This study aims to describe how the retelling story technique is implemented in speaking classes and to examine its effects on students’ speaking skills at different academic levels. This study employed a qualitative library research design by analyzing five previous research studies that investigated the use of retelling story in teaching speaking skills. The selected studies were conducted at different educational levels and were reviewed to identify instructional procedures, supporting media, and reported learning outcomes. The results of the analysis show that all five studies applied the retelling story technique through three main stages: pre-retelling activities, during-retelling activities, and post-retelling activities. These stages were consistently referred to as before, during, and after retelling activities. The implementation of the technique was often supported by additional media and methods, such as YouTube videos, picture series, and guided questions, to help students understand and retell stories more effectively. Furthermore, the findings indicate that students at different academic levels showed improvement in their speaking skills after the application of the retelling story technique. Students became more active in classroom interaction and demonstrated increased confidence in expressing ideas orally. The reviewed studies also reported that students were more motivated and independent when retelling stories. Overall, the findings suggest that the retelling story technique has a positive effect on students’ speaking skills and can be considered an effective strategy for teaching speaking in EFL classrooms.  
An Analysis Of Teachers’ Strategy In Teaching Reading Comprehension Of Senior High School At Kecamatan Dampelas Puspita Sari, Endang; Darmawan, Darmawan; Wahyudin, Wahyudin; Arid, Muhammad
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): MARCH
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v9i1.45455

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This study aimed to find the strategies used by English teachers in teaching reading comprehension at senior high schools and to identify the most frequently used strategies. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research design, collecting data through questionnaires and interviews with 4 English teachers. The results showed that teachers used various strategies in teaching reading comprehension, and scaffolding, QARs, monitoring comprehension, and memorizing were the most frequently used strategies. These strategies were highly effective in helping students understand reading texts and improving their reading abilities. This study also revealed that scaffolding and QARs strategies enabled teachers to provide appropriate assistance and support to students who did not understand reading texts, allowing students to better comprehend the texts. The findings of this study were expected to be used as a reference for English teachers in developing effective reading comprehension teaching strategies.
Difficulties Of Grade X Students In Writing Descriptive Texts At SMA Negeri 3 Palu Putri Rahayu, Pelangi; M. Said, Mawardin; Budi, Budi; Mukrim, Mukrim
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): MARCH
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v9i1.45456

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This study aims to identify and describe the specific difficulties experienced by Grade X students at SMA Negeri 3 Palu in writing descriptive texts in English. More specifically, the study seeks to examine students’ understanding of the generic structure of descriptive texts, their use of vocabulary, and their application of grammatical rules in writing. A qualitative descriptive research design was employed to provide a detailed picture of students’ writing problems based on their own responses. Data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to Grade X students who had learned descriptive text writing in their English classes. The findings reveal that students face several challenges when writing descriptive texts. Many students had difficulty distinguishing between the identification and description parts of the text, which often resulted in unclear or incomplete descriptions. Students also reported limited vocabulary, making it difficult for them to express ideas clearly and vary their word choices. In addition, grammatical problems, particularly in the use of tenses and sentence structure, were frequently identified as major obstacles in their writing. These results are consistent with previous studies that report similar difficulties among EFL learners in writing descriptive texts. Limited mastery of vocabulary, grammar, and text organization has been widely recognized as a key factor affecting students’ writing performance. The findings suggest that students need more structured guidance and practice to develop these skills. Therefore, this study recommends that English teachers provide focused instruction and targeted training to help students better understand text structure, expand their vocabulary, and improve grammatical accuracy in descriptive writing.