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JOURNAL OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS AND LITERATURE
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ISSN : 25027816     EISSN : 2503524X     DOI : -
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Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature (JOALL) is a peer-reviewed professional journal with the editorial board of scholars mainly in applied linguistics, literature, and English language teaching (ELT). It is published by the Postgraduate Program of English Education, Universitas Bengkulu, Indonesia with the ISSN (online):2503-524X; and ISSN (print): 2502-7816.
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Love and belonging across cultures: a comparative study of two Asian short stories Humairoh, Jihan Al; Thoyib, Muhammad Edy
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i1.37547

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Love and belonging are universal and essential to human needs as they transcend cultural boundaries. This comparative study conducts an analysis of Xi Xi's A Woman Like Me, set in Hongkong, and Agus Noor's Kisah Cinta Perempuan Perias Mayat, set in Indonesia. Both short stories narrate the struggles of their protagonists with love, belonging, rejection, and social isolation. Therefore, this study aims to analyze how the social stigma associated with professional activities related to or leading to death stands in the protagonists' way in regard to satisfying their emotional needs, to establish how social rejection and isolation contribute to their self-concept development, and to show attempts they make to fulfill the need to be loved and to belong in spite of cultural barriers. This literary criticism applies Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and a qualitative comparative literature approach to illustrate the cross-cultural challenges in Hong Kong and Indonesia. The results indicate that while both protagonists strive for love and belonging, they are alienated by society due to their professions. Cultural aspects also revealed how Hong Kong and Indonesia's view of death shape their experiences of rejection. This study places emphasis on the intersection of character motivation in the pursuit of love and belonging, societal isolation and rejection caused by negative stigmatisation across cultures.
Framing conflict through euphemism and dysphemism in Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern media Rohmatullah, Muhammad Ali; Degaf, Agwin
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i1.38200

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The Israel-Hamas conflict, claiming around 42,960 lives from October 2023 to September 2024, has received extensive international media attention with varying portrayals. While Western perspectives are widely examined, research on non-Western media remains limited. This study analyzes how Channel News Asia (CNA) in Southeast Asia and The National in the Middle East employ euphemism and dysphemism to frame public perceptions of the conflict. Using Allan and Burridge’s typologies, this qualitative research examines 20 news articles from each outlet between October 2023 and September 2024. Through coding and categorization, it explores how language not only reports events but also shapes national and international discourse. Results reveal a significant difference in rhetorical approach: CNA predominantly uses dysphemisms, particularly to delegitimize Hamas, positioning the group as a threat. to state and represent a very bad thing or condition. In contrast, The National employs more euphemisms to soften portrayals of Palestinian actions and emphasize humanitarian concerns, presenting Palestinians sympathetically and highlighting civilian impact. This strategy suggests alignment with pro-Palestinian narratives, aiming to evoke empathy from readers. This study contributes to media discourse analysis by examining non-Western framing of conflict, illustrating how euphemisms and dysphemisms act as ideological tools in shaping public opinion. Expanding the scope to include non-Western perspectives highlights the role of regional media in influencing global narratives on sensitive geopolitical issues. Future research could apply this framework to similar rhetorical strategies in other conflicts and contexts.
Exploring modality in analytical exposition texts: a study of senior high school students' writing Ritonga, Siti Khairani; Sinar, T. Silvana; Zein, T. Thyrhaya
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i1.39049

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This study examines the application of modality in analytical exposition texts written by senior high school students, focusing on how different modalities convey ideas, judgments, and attitudes. Employing a comprehensive theoretical framework, the research categorizes modality into three types: epistemic (expressing degrees of certainty), deontic (indicating necessity or obligation), and dynamic (reflecting ability or willingness). Data were gathered through a documentation method, analyzing 36 essays written by 11th-grade students in an academic writing class. The analysis identified 77 clauses containing modality, distributed as follows: 42 clauses (54.5%) were epistemic, 11 clauses (14.3%) were deontic, and 24 clauses (31.2%) were dynamic. The dominance of epistemic modality indicates students’ inclination to express degrees of certainty in their arguments, reflecting an awareness of the persuasive demands of analytical exposition. The moderate presence of dynamic modality highlights their ability to convey potential or capability, while the limited use of deontic modality suggests less emphasis on obligation or necessity in their arguments. These findings underscore the critical role of modality in academic writing, particularly in structuring clear and persuasive arguments. This study emphasizes the need for educators to enhance students' understanding and effective application of modality in writing, ensuring greater clarity and precision in their analytical texts. By addressing gaps in students’ use of modality, this research contributes to improving their expressive skills and their ability to tackle complex issues critically. Furthermore, it offers insights into how instructional strategies can better support students in mastering this essential aspect of academic communication.
Complex word formation in contemporary syntactic frameworks: scientometric investigation and its relevance to grammar pedagogy Nugraha, Danang Satria
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i1.40034

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This study explored the evolving  research landscape on complex word formation within contemporary syntactic frameworks using a scientometric approach. Employing bibliographic data of 350 journal articles (2014 – 2024) retrieved from Scopus, the study examined publication trends, author productivity, and prominent publication avenues, utilizing VOSviewer for data visualization and network analysis. Findings revealed a growing body of literature, with an average of 34 publications annually and a notable increase in recent years. Verspoor and Culbertson emerged as the leading authors within this research focus, while Lingua and Languages were identified as the most prominent journal publishers. Keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed ten thematic clusters, highlighting the nature of this research domain. Two main clusters, “word constructions” (20.4%) and “syntax” (18.5%), dominated the landscape, followed by four intermediate clusters focusing on “compounds” (15.7%), “artificial intelligence” (14.85), “syntactic complexity” (10.2%), and “verb” (6.5%). Four minor clusters explored more specialized themes such as “speech perception and recursion” (4.6%), “syntactic processing and sentence comprehension” (3.7%), “syntax, semantics, and information structure” (3.7%), and “sign language and language evolution” (1.9%). These findings, to a certain extent, offer implications for grammar pedagogy, emphasizing the need for teaching approaches that reflect the interconnected nature of complex word formation.
Model of lie cues detection in cross-cultural communication: insights from linguistic and cultural intersections Eriyani, Reni Nur; Murtadho, Fathiaty; Arung, Fernandes; Boeriswati, Endry
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i1.39165

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This study explores lie detection within cross-cultural communication by examining linguistic and cultural cues that indicate deception. Employing a qualitative approach with an explanatory comparative method, the research involved six participants from diverse ethnic backgrounds in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were collected through observation and interviews using audio-visual scenarios designed to elicit both honest and deceptive responses. The findings reveal that linguistic cues to deception include uncertainty in speech, changes in intonation, unsynchronized eye contact and body language, and the use of ambiguous or vague expressions. Cultural cues also play a critical role, with norms, values, and traditions shaping how individuals express and interpret lying behaviors. For example, avoiding eye contact may signal dishonesty in one culture but signify respect in another. The research highlights that lie detection strategies grounded in single-cultural paradigms are insufficient for multicultural contexts. As a solution, the study proposes a new model that integrates linguistic and cultural parameters, offering a holistic framework for more accurate lie detection in intercultural settings. This integrated model contributes to both theoretical and practical domains, including law enforcement, diplomacy, and international business, where cultural sensitivity is essential. By advancing understanding of how language and culture interact in deceptive communication, the study addresses a critical gap in the literature and promotes more equitable and effective approaches to detecting deception in global interactions.
Construction and Constriction: Filipino/Moro binary in early republican English documents Mangurun, Mosa-ab Z.
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): February 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i1.39039

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This research addresses the problem of how the Filipino/Moro binaries are represented within select English legal and constitutional documents and related subjective texts during the early Philippine Republican period. Specifically, it is structured to answer the research questions: a) What are the linguistic mechanisms employed in the Philippine early Republican governmental documents that marginalise Moros? and b) How do these documents perpetuate the Filipino/Moro binary? Data are extracted from English legal and constitutional documents from 1935 to 1975 from the government websites, including the Official Gazette of the Philippines (officialgazette.gov.ph) and the Supreme Court E-Library (elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph). Their source texts are objectified (Republic Acts) or subjective (Presidential Speeches). To analyse how these texts constructed and perpetuated marginalisation and oppositional binaries, Foucault’s (1972) framework was employed. Its application here involves a genealogical examination of the archival corpus and selecting texts that explicitly reference the Moro population or their biopolitical and territorial governance. In the genealogical analysis, data are subjected to a coding process and thematic categorisation of the discursive practices. The study elucidates the persistent influence of these discursive formations on the Moros' pursuit of equitable representation within the nation-state’s biopolitical framework. Consequently, the findings entail the necessity for a reconceptualisation of national identity that embraces the multiplicity and diversity of the archipelago's indigenous populations. This study is significant as it sheds light on the complex dynamics of power, knowledge, and identity construction, and their lasting effect on the contemporary political realities of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Understanding these is fundamental to achieving authentic and attainable peace in this volatile region.
Unlocking interaction: A deep dive into metadiscourse in Indonesian and International EFL and ESL textbooks for Senior High School Rismar Riansih; Angga Dwinka; Safnil Arsyad
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i2.41244

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This study presents a comparative corpus analysis of interactional metadiscourse features in two English textbooks used in Indonesian senior high schools: an EFL textbook published by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture (Bahasa Inggris: Work in Progress) and an ESL textbook published by Cambridge University Press (English as a Second Language: Second Edition). Despite the central role textbooks play in shaping classroom discourse and developing students’ communicative competence, limited attention has been paid to how interactional metadiscourse is utilized in these materials, especially in EFL contexts like Indonesia, where textbooks often serve as the primary source of English input. Addressing this gap, the present study investigates how interactional metadiscourse, features that guide readers through the text and engage them, differ between a locally produced EFL textbook and an internationally published ESL textbook. The analysis was conducted using a corpus-based approach, drawing on Hyland’s (2005) model of interactional metadiscourse to manually identify and categorize features, including hedges, boosters, attitude markers, self-mentions, and engagement markers. The results revealed notable differences in the frequency and types of interactional metadiscourse employed in the two materials. These findings support the alternative hypothesis (H1), which posits that the international ESL textbook contains more interactional metadiscourse features than the Indonesian EFL textbook. The study contributes to the limited body of empirical research on metadiscourse in English textbooks and offers insights relevant to improving textbook design and English language instruction in the Indonesian context.
Emotions, identity, and profanity: Swearing as expression in the Heartbeat novel Nasir, Chairina; Anisah, Anisah; Qismullah Yusuf, Yunisrina; Zahari, Maula Azkia
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i2.42079

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Swearing is a linguistic phenomenon that serves multiple functions in communication, including the expression of emotions, reinforcement of social bonds, and intensification of speech. The novel Heartbeat by Jealoucy features characters who frequently engage in swearing across various contexts. However, there is limited research examining the types and motivations of swearing in contemporary literary works, particularly in modern novels. This study aims to identify the types of swearing (Ljung, 2011) employed by the characters and to analyze the motivations behind their usage (Andersson & Trudgill, 1992). Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research involves close reading and note-taking to examine instances of swearing within the text. The data were categorized into types of swearing and the motivations behind swearing. The analysis focuses on the context, function, and underlying reasons for each instance. The findings reveal that the characters use swearing 44 times throughout the novel, with expletive interjections identified as the most frequently used type. Psychological motivations, such as expressing anger, frustration, or surprise, emerge as the most dominant reasons for swearing. These findings suggest that swearing contributes significantly to character development and the authenticity of dialogue in fictional narratives. Future research may investigate how swearing differs across literary genres or how it affects readers’ perceptions.
Translingual practice as a rhetorical tactic in the 2024 gubernatorial election debates Umam, Akhmad Hairul; Sugiharto, Setiono; Nisa, Baiatun
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i2.43127

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With an emphasis on the overall rhetorical tactics used in a political discourse, this qualitative case study investigates translingual practice in the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election debates. It specifically examines how the candidates deliberately switched between Indonesian, English, and regional languages to interact with a linguistically varied population and to create compelling political narratives. The study is framed under the frameworks of both translingualism and Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). Data sources were taken from the transcribed video recordings. The analysis emphasizes the interplay between multilingual communication, voter perception, and identity construction within Jakarta’s multicultural context. The findings revealed that translingual practice was purposefully used to appeal to a broader range of demographic groups. Candidates can improve their political messaging, negotiate their identities, and promote inclusivity by mixing languages. Translingual practice is a dynamic and flexible tool for political communication in Jakarta's diverse language environment. By showing that translingual practice serves as a strategic performative tool in electoral engagement rather than just being a reflection of Indonesia's linguistic diversity, this study contributes to the body of research on political discourse in multilingual cultures. It makes the case that, especially in globalized metropolitan contexts, language choice in political discourse is vital for influencing public opinion and for navigating democratic processes.
Exploring the dynamic role and cultural meaning of the ‘Berasan’ in Rejang traditional weddings in Bengkulu Province Didi Yulistio; Sarwit Sarwono; Reko Serasi; Nova Efrianti
JOALL (Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature) Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33369/joall.v10i2.41020

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The 'Berasan' tradition in Rejang traditional weddings in Bengkulu Province shows significant dynamics in its development. Because it is a cultural system of community life, this tradition is important to understand so that it is widely known and studied in depth by experts, both within and outside Bengkulu Province. This study aims to describe the dynamics of the 'berasan' culture related to its history, system, ceremonial structure, meaning, and shifting patterns of variation in Rejang traditional weddings in Bengkulu Province. This study uses an ethnographic survey method and a qualitative approach. Data collection from informants (who meet the requirements for the study of oral traditions) through interviews and documentation in the form of words, sentences, symbolic actions, and objects or equipment used as well as secondary data, such as texts, traditional manuscripts, and videos of the 'Berasan' procession. Data analysis techniques are carried out through the stages of listening, viewing, and recording as well as transcribing, analyzing, and interpreting data according to the problem and drawing conclusions. The results of the research "Dynamics of the 'Berasan' tradition in Rejang traditional weddings in Bengkulu province" can be stated that: (1) the history of the origins of the 'berasan' tradition as a hereditary legacy from ancestors or since the existence of the ancestors of the Rejang tribe in Bengkulu; (2) the 'berasan' tradition system as an essential procession in Rejang traditional weddings; as a continuation of the introductory relationship between the man (bachelor) and the woman (girl), (3) the structure of the 'berasan' tradition is a deliberation process to formalize the engagement through a meeting of the man's family with the woman's family, witnessed by traditional figures, village heads, and religious scholars, in order to decide various matters related to the implementation of the 'marriage contract' and the wedding party, (4) the meaning of 'berasan' as a symbol of the value of the certainty of the relationship between the man (bachelor) and the woman (girl), a symbol of commitment to silaturahmi in perpetuating the relationship between the two new families, and a symbol of 'respect' as a form of appreciation for the woman's family, and (5) there is a pattern of variation in the shift in the 'berasan' tradition (culture), such as (a) simplification of the procession time (flexibility), (b) simplification of the use of symbolic equipment (such as tools), (c) shift in the use of language (from Rejang to Indonesian), and (d) differences in the use of technology and (e) variations in the rules for implementing the tradition 'berasan' in various places, in Bengkulu

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