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Journal MELT (Medium for English Language Teaching)
ISSN : 25280287     EISSN : 27148858     DOI : 10.22303
Core Subject : Education,
Journal MELT (Medium for English Language Teaching) is a scientific journal which published by English Education Study Program, University of Potensi Utama Medan. MELT Journal published twice a year in June and December. This journal is the forum for academics and researchers to share the research results in the field of English Language Teaching and Learning and Linguistics.
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IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH MAGNETIC BOARD MEDIA Firdayanti Firdaus
Journal MELT (Medium for English Language Teaching) Vol 3, No 2 (2018): MELT December 2018
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (431.508 KB) | DOI: 10.22303/melt.3.2.2018.138-151

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The purpose of this study was to find out how the application of the Magnetic Board Media to improve students’ English vocabulary achievement. This is a Classroom Action Research which used the Kemmis & Mc. Taggart Model in two cycles. Each cycle consists of four stages: plans, actions, observations, and reflections. The subjects in this study were students of Grade IV-A of The State Elementary School No. 104202 Bandar Setia Percut Sei Tuan. The object of this study was the application of Magnetic Board Media to improve the students’ vocabulary achievement. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the percentage of completeness from pre-action, Cycle-I and Cycle-II increased. The percentage of student’s completeness in pre-action was 18%, in the Cycle-I was 53%, and in the Cycle-II was 87%. There was a significant increase 69% from pre-action to cycle-II. Thus, this study was successful and can be said that the use of the magnetic board media can improve students' vocabulary achievement, long term memory, and motivation.
AN ANALYSIS OF SPEECH FUNCTION ON THE CIGARETTES ADVERTISEMENT Nova Andriani
Journal MELT (Medium for English Language Teaching) Vol 3, No 2 (2018): MELT December 2018
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (253.209 KB) | DOI: 10.22303/melt.3.2.2018.152-160

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This research deals with speech function on the cigarettes advertisement. The objective of this study is to find out the types of speech function and the most dominant types of speech function on the cigarettes advertisement. Descriptive qualitative method was carried out to analyze the data. Source of data of this research would be taken from cigarettes advertisement. Of the selected from table, table 1 – table 7. In collecting the data, some references related to speech function found out in the library. In analyzing the data, first each slogan in each cigarettes advertisement, second to identify the types of speech function which are mostly dominant, and the last to find the dominant type of speech function. The cigarettes advertisement were analyzed on the occurrences of speech function based on the types of speech function on the cigarettes advertisement. There were 118 items, namely statements 74 items (62,7%), questions 14 items (11,8%), offer 13 items (11,1%), and command 17 items (14,4%). And the dominant speech function is statements 118 items (62,7%).
TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN THE CLASS ON STUDENT CHARACTER BUILDING (Case Study at SMK Pelayaran Samudera Indonesia – Medan) Titim Eliawati; Dina Irmayanti Harahap
Journal MELT (Medium for English Language Teaching) Vol 3, No 2 (2018): MELT December 2018
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (581.133 KB) | DOI: 10.22303/melt.3.2.2018.81-94

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This study aims to get answers as a result of an in-depth analysis of the role of teacher leadership in the classroom in the formation of student characters. The focus of this research is the formation of student character and sub focus is the role of teacher leadership. This research was conducted at SMK Pelayaran Samudera Indonesia - Medan by using qualitative approach and research method was case study. This study was conducted based on data obtained from the grand tour results and the results of some previous research on teacher leadership and its relevance to the formation of character education students. The result of this research was teacher leadership is very influential on student character formation.
THE PROFESSIONALISM OF DOCTOR THROUGH THE LANGUAGE POLITENESS: PRAGMATICS STUDIES Aprili Yanti
Journal MELT (Medium for English Language Teaching) Vol 3, No 2 (2018): MELT December 2018
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (315.488 KB) | DOI: 10.22303/melt.3.2.2018.95-113

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The ability to speak is one of the language skills that a person needs, especially students as prospective scientists. This ability is not a capability inherited from generation to generation even though basically humans can talk scientifically. However, formal speaking skills require intensive training and direction or guidance (see Arsjad and Mukti, 1988: 1). Patients are encouraged to choose a doctor general or family doctor who can give a sense of trust, feel comfortable tell his health problems and undergo an examination, then answer all questions asked by patients and explain it in layman, too give enough time for it all.By having patient-doctor relationships good, patients can get degrees optimal health, health services efficient, & prevent mistakes in unnecessary treatment.Some of the factors underlying language politeness are namely social distance between speakers and speakers, has differences in terms of age and sociocultural / professional background, religion etc.
STUDENTS’ ERRORS IN USING MODALS Enni Maisaroh
Journal MELT (Medium for English Language Teaching) Vol 3, No 2 (2018): MELT December 2018
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (264.244 KB) | DOI: 10.22303/melt.3.2.2018.114-126

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This study deals with the students’ errors in using modals of Can, May and Must. There were 25 students chosen as the sample who were asked to write compositions containing the modals. There were errors found in the writings which were categorized into 10 types according to the use of the modals. Type 1 (modal + simple infinitive to) is the dominant errors while Type 5 ( modal + pronoun) is the fewest. In all, there were 52 errors made in 192 modals used. Therefore, the percentage of the errors is 27%. This implies that the students could use the modals quite well. The second most difficult in the compositions is Must (34.92%) while according to their responses in the questionnaire the most difficult modal verb is May (48%) the causes of the errors were that the students lacked the knowledge of the uses; They seldom, practiced the use of the modals in compositions , and applied translation approach to use the modals in their writings. It is suggested that they be taught the pattern modal + simple infinitive to because this is the most common error.
THE MULTIMODAL ANALYSIS OF ADVERTISING TAGLINE "TOLAK ANGIN SIDOMUNCUL” THROUGH SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTICS APPROACH Juliana Juliana; Santi Arafah
Journal MELT (Medium for English Language Teaching) Vol 3, No 2 (2018): MELT December 2018
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (292.465 KB) | DOI: 10.22303/melt.3.2.2018.127-137

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Tagline is one way to attract the customer attention to remember the products with the catch-up phrase. An ad tagline can create a new image of its brand and also provide a persuasive effect that affects the audience behavior. The effectiveness of an advertisement is very important to analyze. This research uses qualitative methods to analyze the use of multimodal linguistics in looking at the effectiveness of Tolak Angin Sidomuncul ad. Mutlitodal elements are analyzed in Tolak Angin Sidomuncul ad applying systemic functional linguistics (SFL) in analyzing the multimodal elements such as linguistic, visual, audio, gestural, and spastial elements. The results of this research showed that the use of multimodal elements in Tolak Angin Sidomuncul Ads are interconnected each other to convey the meaning and message which aims to attract the attention of audience to buy Tolak Angin Sidomuncul products.

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