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Sulistya Ningtyas
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Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies
Published by Universitas Diponegoro
ISSN : -     EISSN : 2614039X     DOI : 10.14710/culturalistics.v6i2.14886
Core Subject : Humanities,
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies is a peer-reviewed triannual scientific journal published by Department of Linguistics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia. It publishes articles in the field of cultural, literary, and linguistic studies.
Articles 161 Documents
The Use of National and Regional Languages in the EFL Teaching at SMPN 1 Salem, Brebes District Savitri, Ayu Ida; Chandra, Oktiva Herry; Marlina, Neneng
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 1 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Study (June 2025)
Publisher : English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i1.27272

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EFL Teaching is performed by applying various teaching methodologies to suit the characteristics and needs of the students. For the EFL students at public junior high schools who did not experience English learning in public elementary schools and have limited or no prior English language experience, the EFL teacher may incorporate the students’ acquired languages to help them understand the materials. The research exposes why an EFL teacher at SMPN 1 Salem, integrates national and regional languages in her EFL classroom. The data were collected by giving questionnaires to 27 students and 1 teacher. The results show that the teacher mostly incorporates Indonesian and Sundanese with English in her classroom. Javanese is not used, as all students speak it as their mother tongue, even though they belong to Salem Sub-District, Brebes District, Central Java Province, whose regional language is Javanese. The three languages are used in the classroom to enable students to master English, as it is quite difficult to acquire when it is fully taught in English. The research reveals how teacher adapts to the classroom conditions
Cultural Narratives in Indonesian Local Films: Resistance to Global Homogeneity Through Representations of Language and Identity Sutarya, Abdul Majid; Maskur, Abdul
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Studies (December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i2.25198

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Global cultural homogeneity, driven by the hegemony of considerable culture, challenges the diversity and identity of local cultures in an increasingly connected world. This research explores the role of Indonesian local films as a space where local culture can survive, transform, and interact with global culture. Using a cultural philosophy approach, this research examines three local films Tilik (2018), Uang Panai (2016), and Yowis Ben (2018)-as a medium that not only represents but also maintains cultural values through language, narrative and vital visual elements. These films invite us to reflect on the relationship between local identity and global cultural forces and how media can be a tool of resistance against cultural hegemony that reduces diversity. The results show that local films can be a vehicle to celebrate differences and introduce the richness of Indonesian culture while opening space for a more inclusive intercultural dialog. This research recommends strengthening local film production and distribution strategies and the need for more in-depth policy support to balance globalization and preserve local culture.
An Investigation of Students’ Ability to Understand Digital Article on Social Platforms Eka Nurindah, Sari; Rae Shella Tivani, Mareta; Erniati, Erniati
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Studies (December
Publisher : English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i2.29735

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AbstractThis research was conducted by taking the theme of digital literacy. This research aimed to evaluate how does students’ digital literacy level affect their ability to critically understand and retell digital articles shared on social media platforms and investigate the factors contributing to students’ difficulties in understanding digital articles on social platforms. Specifically, it seeks to explore digital literacy, cognitive processing, linguistic comprehension, and social media dynamics interact to affect students’ ability to interpret and evaluate digital article critically.This research was conducted using a descriptive quantitative research method. The subjects of this research were students of English Education Department. The research instruments used to collect data were questionnaires to investigate the factors contributing to students’ difficulties in understanding digital articles on social platforms and tests to evaluate how does students’ digital literacy level affect their ability to critically understand and retell digital articles shared on social media platforms. The sampling method used in this study is the total sampling method.The result of the research indicated that the ability to critically understand and retell digital articles shared on social media platforms of English Education Students ranged from good to very poor, with the majority falling into the fair to poor category (17,983). Meanwhile, the factors contributing to students’ difficulties in understanding digital articles on social platforms were attributed to several factors. First, students were not accustomed to read digital articles on social platforms. Second, they struggled with numerous unfamiliar words and sentence structures, particularly in digital article on social platforms texts.
When reality and fantasy merged: A magical realism perspective in A Kiss for Cinderella Nurfaizah, Rahma Fitria; Talianingrum, Elisabeth Edlin; Robbani, Diamonda Naomi
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Studies (December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i2.26653

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A Kiss for Cinderella is a literary work whose narrative combines elements of reality and fantasy, reflecting the characteristics of magical realism. Magical realism is essential in "A Kiss for Cinderella," as it intertwines reality and fantasy, making the extraordinary feel ordinary. The narrative centers on a young woman enduring difficulty, who finds solace in a dreamlike realm inspired by the Cinderella fairy tale. The novel tells the story of a young woman who experiences hardship while escaping to a dream world inspired by the fairy tale of Cinderella. Through the dream world that she creates, she not only escapes from the harsh reality, but also builds an inner space where she finds meaning, magnificence, and the strength to survive. This study is conducted by reading carefully and thoroughly to the text, and then begin to isolate the part which shows how magical realism exists in the text of the play. This study also highlights how the fusion of real and imagined elements deepens the emotional and thematic impact of the play. This article explores how the interaction between imagination and reality shapes the story's themes and character development. By analyzing key scenes, we examine how magical realism is used to blur the boundaries between the protagonist's struggles and her fantasies. By using this approach, it is hoped to be able to deeply reveal how magical realism plays an important role and is able to strengthen the messages and human values which are contained in the play.
From Teen Talk to Royal Speech: Language Style Shifts of Mia Character in The Princess Diaries Delisha, Rania Kalila; Istiningdias, Dini Sri
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Studies (December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i2.27708

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This study explores Mia Thermopolis's character development in The Princess Diaries through the lens of Martin Joos' theory of language styles. By examining her use of casual, formal, consultative, and intimate language, this research uncovers the complexities of her identity as she transitions from an awkward normal girl to a royal princess. The analysis highlights how Mia's language choices reflect her evolving self-acceptance and the challenges she faces in reconciling her dual identity. Mia as an awkward normal girl, establishing her as a relatable figure, with her insecurities, clumsiness, self-deprecating humor, informal dialogue, vulnerability, and her struggles. Mia is in the transition phase, highlighting her significant growth and exploration of her identity. Mia, as a Royal Princess, the contrast between her past awkwardness and her current royal responsibilities highlights the tension between her authentic self and societal expectations. Social factor plays a significant role in Mia’s Language Style. By learning to navigate the complexities of her social environment, she gains confidence in her role as a princess while remaining connected to her true self.
Politeness Strategies Used by Tom Cotton to Ask Questions in Congress Interviews: A Comparative Analysis Mutiara, Mutiara; Br. Hutagalung, Affifah Syahlina; Purba, Thesia Aprianti; Br. Tamba, Elizabeth Rusida Yosephine
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Studies (December
Publisher : English Literature Study Program, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i2.24820

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This research aims to examine the politeness strategies used by Tom Cotton to ask questions in congress interviews. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method by collecting the data from his two congress interview videos with the TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew, and the Secretary of the Army, Christine E. Wormuth, on YouTube. The data are in the form of phrases and clauses that contained politeness strategies. In analyzing the data, the researchers compare the data using the theories of politeness strategy by Brown and Levinson (1987) to outlines the different types of politeness strategy such as: bald on record, positive politeness, and negative politeness, that Cotton used in the interviews. The data is never analyzed yet by any researcher before. After analyzing the data, the researchers found three types of politeness strategies in the Tom Cotton’s question interviews at congress: Bald on record, positive politeness, and negative politeness, and also found the differences and similarities of the way of Tom Cotton’s interviews.
An Analysis of an AI-Integrated Student- Centered Promotional Video for Educational Institutions: A Qualitative Descriptive Study Rohliah, Leni; Gustiani, Sri; Ningsih, Wirda; Tarigas, Fransiska Amelia; Fadhlurrahman, M. Ri’fat; Maulita, Harum
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Studies (December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i2.30029

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This study examines the creation and application of an institutional promotional video integrating student-centered scriptwriting and AI voice generation. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness, strengths, and weaknesses of the outcome product from pedagogical and technological perspectives. The study uses a qualitative descriptive design to analyze the product along four dimensions based on four key aspects; content quality, narration, technical quality, and promotional effectiveness. The data were collected through documentation, reflective observation, and review of project records. Findings indicate that the integration of student-centered learning in script development encouraged creativity, collaboration, and ownership, while the use of AI voice technology enhanced cost efficiency and consistency in narration. However, limitations were detected in the emotional expressiveness of the AI- generated voice and the briefness of the video, which reduced narrative depth. The study suggests that integrating student‐centered methods using AI techniques can provide a pedagogically significant and technically interesting model for institutional promotion. Suggested recommendations include the use of hybrid forms, continuing students' participation in post-production, and carrying out studies of audience perception in future research.
Face-Threatening Acts Performed by Joe Gardner in Soul Movie Budianto, Clarissa Lievany; Maharani, Sang Ayu Isnu; Saientisna, Made Detriasmita
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Studies (December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i2.27562

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Speech acts are actions carried out through language that do more than just share information; they can also affect the listener or change social situations. Sometimes, these spoken interactions may cause the listener to feel uncomfortable or lose respect. The idea of protecting a person’s dignity and social standing in communication is known as ‘face.’ When speech acts threaten this sense of face, they are called face-threatening acts. This study aims at identifying and analyzing the face-threatening acts performed by the character Joe Gardner in Pixar’s animated movie Soul (2020), by applying Brown and Levinson’s (1987) framework. Data were collected using the documentation method and note-taking technique, focusing on Joe Gardner’s utterances throughout the movie. The analysis employs a descriptive qualitative method, involving classification, identification, and verification based on the four types of face-threatening acts. The findings show that Joe Gardner performs all four types of face-threatening acts in 103 utterances: threatening the hearer’s negative face (61.2%), threatening the hearer’s positive face (23.3%), threatening the speaker’s negative face (6.8%), and threatening the speaker’s positive face (8.7%). The most frequently used type is the threat to the hearer’s negative face.
Collective Memory: Moral and Cultural Values on The Songs of Makalelon-Makaaruyen: Oral Tradition of Tontemboan Minahasa Senduk, Arter Jodi; Claudia, Tatiana Stary; Saputra, Buyung Ade
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Studies (December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i2.30048

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This article examines the oral tradition of Makalelon-Makaaruyen songs among the Tontemboan Minahasa people, a traditional sub-ethnic song form originating from the Minahasan community in Indonesia. Performed in Tontemboan, Manado Malay, and Indonesian, these songs serve as repositories of collective memory, preserving moral teachings and cultural values across generations. This study underscores the enduring role of these songs in upholding moral and cultural principles, collective memory, and cultural continuity, emphasizing the importance of oral tradition in sustaining identity and values among the Tontemboan Minahasa. Functioning as a medium of cultural transmission, the songs embody prayers, petitions, social virtues, and expressions of love for the homeland. Rooted in the Tontemboan sub-ethnic heritage, Makalelon-Makaaruyen songs encapsulate the community’s shared identity and historical consciousness, passed down orally through generations. The collective memory they preserve strengthens social bonds and mirrors the Minahasa people’s cultural worldview through Moral and Cultural Values conveyed, Sociocultural Context and Usage, and Social and Cultural Functions. This article demonstrates how these oral traditions serve as a living heritage that reinforces Minahasa cultural resilience as one among other collective memory of cultural expressions that heartedfully symbolizes and expresses, “Pakutuan Wo Pakalowiren/Pakalowiden”.  
Men, Women, and Politeness Candria, Mytha; Ningtyas, Sulistya; Wulandari, Retno
Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistic Studies Vol 9, No 2 (2025): Culturalistics: Journal of Cultural, Literary, and Linguistics Studies (December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14710/ca.v9i2.30379

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The article suggests that there is no straightforward correlation between men, women, and politeness. Women do not necessarily speak more politely than men, nor do men invariably speak more rudely than women. Indeed, the binary division of male and female has frequently been challenged in contemporary scholarship, as such oppositions risk excluding and discriminating against individuals who do not culturally or socially fit into either category. Moreover, politeness is not determined by gender alone; rather it is shaped by a constellation of social factors, including culture, age, social status, race, ethnicity, and educational background.  

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