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Anjar Nur Cholifah
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anjar.cholifah@dkv.itera.ac.id
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INDONESIA
ELS Journal On Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities
Published by Universitas Hasanuddin
ISSN : 26210843     EISSN : 26210835     DOI : https://doi.org/10.34050/elsjish.v5i3
Core Subject : Education, Social,
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 It invites original, previously unpublished, research and survey articles, plus research-in-progress reports and short research notes, on both practical and theoretical aspects of Linguistics,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.
Articles 733 Documents
Linguistic Agency and Emotional Lexicon in Jane Eyre: A Corpus-Assisted Literary Analysis for English Language Teaching Muliyani Muliyani; Harlinah Sahib; Rahmawati Azi; Bahmansyur Bahmansyur
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): JUNE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v9i2.50931

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This study investigates the construction of linguistic agency and emotional expression in Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë through a corpus-assisted stylistic approach. The research aims to examine how syntactic structures, modality, pronoun usage, and emotional vocabulary reflect the protagonist’s psychological transformation and evolving identity throughout the narrative. The study employs a qualitative descriptive design supported by corpus-assisted analysis within the framework of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). The corpus was constructed from the complete text of the novel, consisting of approximately 183,000 words, from which 450 linguistic units and 1,248 clauses were purposively selected and analyzed across three narrative phases: childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The findings reveal a significant shift from passive to active constructions, indicating the development of linguistic agency and self-determination. The analysis of modality demonstrates an increasing use of volitional expressions such as will and shall, reflecting stronger interpersonal authority and autonomy. Furthermore, the emotional lexicon evolves from expressions associated with fear, sorrow, and repression toward vocabulary emphasizing freedom, hope, independence, and self-worth. These findings suggest that language functions as an important mechanism for the construction of identity, agency, and emotional transformation within literary discourse. The study also highlights the pedagogical relevance of corpus-assisted literary analysis in English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly in fostering students’ linguistic awareness and critical interpretation of literary texts.
Effectiveness of Audio-Visual Instructional Methods in Improving English Comprehension Skills among Public Senior Secondary School Students in Kakamega County Tonny Odhiambo
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): JUNE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v9i2.51021

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Audio-visual instructional methods have become increasingly important in enhancing language learning and comprehension skills in schools. However, limited studies have examined their effectiveness in improving English comprehension skills among public senior secondary school students in Kakamega County, Kenya. This study investigated the influence of educational videos and audio recordings on learners’ listening and reading comprehension skills, while also examining the role of teacher ICT competence and availability of audio-visual resources. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design targeting English teachers and students in public senior secondary schools in Kakamega County. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and observation checklists and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that educational videos and audio recordings positively improved learners’ English comprehension skills. Teacher ICT competence and the availability of audio-visual resources further enhanced the effectiveness of these instructional methods. The study concludes that audio-visual instructional methods significantly improve English comprehension skills among secondary school learners. The study contributes to existing knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of audio-visual instructional methods within the Kenyan secondary school context. It recommends increased investment in ICT infrastructure, teacher digital training, and provision of adequate audio-visual instructional resources to enhance English language instruction and learner performance.
Analysis of Multiculturalism Content in Book Édito 1 to Support Character Building of Beginner French Language Students Eva Fitriyana; Sri Handayani
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): JUNE
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v9i2.51318

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This study aims to analyze the multiculturalism content in the Édito 1 textbook and its contribution in supporting the strengthening of the character of beginning French language students. The study uses a qualitative approach with a content analysis method. The research data are in the form of text, images, and audio and video transcripts contained in the Édito 1 book. Data collection techniques are carried out through documentation, while data analysis is based on indicators of multiculturalism values which include learning to live in differences, building mutual trust, maintaining mutual understanding, upholding mutual respect, open-mindedness, appreciation and interdependence, and conflict resolution and non-violent reconciliation. The results of the study show that there are 48 multiculturalism contents spread across ten units, with the dominant indicators of learning to live in differences and appreciation and interdependence. These findings indicate that the Édito 1 book does not only function as a language learning tool, but also as a medium for instilling multicultural values that support the formation of student character, such as tolerance, openness, and appreciation of diversity.  The absence of indicators for conflict resolution and reconciliation is understandable, as this book is intended for A1-level learners who are still at the basic communication stage. Therefore, Édito 1 is relevant as a teaching material to support multicultural education and strengthen the character of beginning French language students.