JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE
Journal of Language (JoL) is an open access and a peer reviewed scientific journal covering research reports in linguistics, literature or language teaching, and critical evaluations of books on the related areas published by Faculty of Literature, Islamic University of North Sumatra (UISU), Medan, Indonesia. The main objective of JoL is to provide a platform for scholars, academicians and researchers to share the contemporary thoughts mainly in the fields of language, literature, and language teaching. This journal is published twice a year in May and November.
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<![CDATA[FIGURE OF SPEECH IN THE ELECTION DEBATE BETWEEN DONALD TRUMP AND JOE BIDEN ]]>
<![CDATA[Dedi Bangun]]>;
<![CDATA[Syahron Lubis]]>;
<![CDATA[Ridwan Hanafiah]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 4, No 2: November 2022 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v4i2.5592
<![CDATA[This research is aimed at identifying the types and functions of figures of speech in The New York Times selected headlines under the issue of Donald Trump and Joe Biden 1st Presidential Debating 2020. The study of Stylistic is employed since this research investigates language and style which can be seen in figurative language through figures of speech in the objects of study. This research is done by descriptive qualitative method. The data of this research are taken from The New York Times official website. The data are the sentences referring to figures of speech. Inductive analysis method is used in the analysis of the data, then triangulation is used to establish the reliability of the data, so that it can enhance trustworthiness. The research results show six of twelve types of figures of speech are found based on Perrine’s theory, i.e. metaphor, simile, personification, symbol, paradox and overstatement/hyperbole. Each type of figure of speech has its particular function or functions. However, there are only two of four functions of figures of speech found based on Perrine’s theory, i.e. to add emotional intensity and to say much in a brief compass. Metaphor, simile, and overstatement/hyperbole carry both functions, adding emotional intensity to the readers and saying much in a brief compass.]]>
<![CDATA[TIME DEIXIS IN ANTHONY MCCARTEN’S SCREENPLAY THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING ]]>
<![CDATA[Johan Ardian Putra]]>;
<![CDATA[M. Manugeren]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 4, No 2: November 2022 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v4i2.5905
<![CDATA[This research is about time deixis on the screenplay of The Theory of Everything by Anthony McCarten with various indicators that explain the whole analysis, such as multiverse concepts in the physics law that are in force. The lack of understanding of language and time deixis is a serious problem often creating chaos in human civilization, resulting in something very extraordinary bad impact on life that seems to have nothing to do at all. This research is useful to make humanity aware of the importance of understanding language and understanding pluralism as a new era of human, not only in culture but also the way to learn. In the fact, that has small probability of success to rebel it off since it involves the prosperity of human life throughout the world. However, this study does not aim to force readers to change the ideology, perspective, and point of view that have been believed, only as the informative research showing new concepts of understanding literary work and life concepts so far. Notwithstanding, political interests in the future may be able to restructure all policies that have been mutually agreed internationally, if the agreement is nearing a saturation point. The method used in this study is a scientific methodology with qualitative description by collecting data through the screen play and literary review. And, various historical and future suggestions are also presented in this study. The results show that there are exposures of time deixis in the screenplay: ambiguity, polysemy, and vagueness.]]>
<![CDATA[THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LESSON STUDY TO PROMOTE LECTURERS’ SKILL IN TEACHING ACADEMIC WRITING ]]>
<![CDATA[Lilis Suryani]]>;
<![CDATA[Ningtyas Orilina Argawati]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 5, No 1: May 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v5i1.6888
<![CDATA[Lecturers find it challenging to teach writing especially academic writing, since students face difficulties in learning during the study process. This situation may happen because of the inappropriate way of lecturers in covering the material; of all the lecturers should have a good mastery of the materials to be given. Lesson study seems to fit the lecturers' method of practice teaching to improve the skill of teaching writing skills. The study aims to describe the implementation of lesson study by five lecturers to promote the skill of teaching writing. A descriptive qualitative research design was employed with observation and interviews, which were used as the instruments to gather the data. Five lecturers joined the lesson study along with the 45 students in the class. The result shows that using lesson study can promote the lecturers' skill in teaching academic writing by guiding the students in learning, explaining the material of academic writing and varying teaching methods.]]>
<![CDATA[INDONESIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ MINDSET ABOUT THE ROLES OF TALENT AND EFFORT IN EFL LEARNING ]]>
<![CDATA[Novita Herawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Rahmah Fithriani]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 5, No 1: May 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v5i1.6967
<![CDATA[Mindset plays a significant role in language learners' success. The present investigation examined the mindsets of Indonesian students with respect to their English language learning proficiency, specifically exploring whether such proficiency is attributable solely to innate talent or whether it requires individual effort. The primary objective of this study is to ascertain whether the mindset of individuals towards learning English is characterized by a growth orientation, which is influenced by effort, or a fixed orientation, which is influenced by talent. Additionally, the study seeks to explore the potential impact of this mindset on the motivation of individuals to study English. A sample of 150 university students from various academic disciplines was surveyed to gather data. The present investigation utilized a mindset survey, which was administered through the completion of a questionnaire and subjected to quantitative analysis. Based on the data, it can be inferred that students hold the belief that exerting effort is of greater significance than possessing innate talent when acquiring proficiency in the English language. This encompasses the capacity to endure critique and surmount obstacles and challenges. The present study characterizes the students’ attitude towards English as exhibiting a positive trend of progressing and developing, which is expected to yield enduring advantages for their English learning. They understand the significance of acquiring English proficiency for future employment opportunities and the diverse range of potential applications in their daily routines.]]>
<![CDATA[ABNORMAL BEHAVIORS IN OKKY MADASARI’S NOVEL BOUND IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS ]]>
<![CDATA[Fatma Khairani Harahap]]>;
<![CDATA[Safitri Hariani]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 5, No 1: May 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v5i1.6863
<![CDATA[This research aimed to describe the abnormal behavior and the factors causing the abnormal behavior experienced by the first character in Okky Madasari's novel Bound. The qualitative-descriptive study was used in this research. The research focused on the problems related to the Sasana’s abnormal behaviors. Sasana is the first character in the novel. The abnormal behaviors in the novel were analyzed by implementing the abnormal psychology. The data collection techniques used in this study were reading and note-taking techniques. The depiction of the abnormal behaviors experienced by the first character, and the factors of the behaviors are described based on the collected data both in the form of sentences and paragraphs contained in the data source. The results show that the abnormal behaviors happen to the first characters in the novel. The abnormal behaviors in this novel include being interested in things related to women, wearing women's clothes, behaving like a girl, and feeling jealous of his sister. Besides, the factors that cause the abnormal behaviors of the first character are biological factors and socio-cultural factors.]]>
<![CDATA[GENDER INEQUALITY IN ELIZABETH RUDNICK’S NOVEL MULAN ]]>
<![CDATA[Massya Yuridha]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 5, No 1: May 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v5i1.6815
<![CDATA[This study is aimed at analyzing gender inequality in Elizabeth Rudnick’s Novel Mulan. This study is focused on the phenomena of gender inequality in the novel, and the gender inequality seen through socio-cultural context. Mulan tells about of a young Chinese woman, a female warrior from the period of the Northern and Southern Chinese dynasties. She disguises herself as a man to fight. She replaces her father in a war. As the first child, Mulan is burdened with the tasks of bringing honor to her family; while, at that time, the kingdom does not allow a woman to join the war. Such part of the story in the novel portrays gender inequality. In the study, the descriptive qualitative method is applied. The result of this research shows that the phenomena of gender inequality cover gender violence against women presented in the novel. Besides, the gender inequality can be seen through socio-cultural context in the novel. It can be concluded that gender difference between women and men can be found in the novel. It occurs in social and cultural context in the novel. ]]>
<![CDATA[POVERTY IN ANDREA HIRATA’S NOVEL ORANG ORANG BIASA ]]>
<![CDATA[Satiman Satiman]]>;
<![CDATA[Sri Chairani]]>;
<![CDATA[M. Manugeren]]>;
<![CDATA[Purwarno Purwarno]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 5, No 1: May 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v5i1.6621
<![CDATA[This study aims to reveal poverty which is one of the social problems reflected in Andrea Hirata's novel Orang Orang Biasa. This research is considered important and feasible to do because it is an effort to convey social criticism to the government and related parties on poverty which is the most common social problem often faced by society. This research is a descriptive qualitative research and applies the sociological theory of literature put forward by Laurenseon and Swingewood (1972) to understand and evaluate literary works by considering social aspects. The finding of this study indicates various types of social problems in the novel stem from one problem, namely poverty, both material and moral poverty.]]>
<![CDATA[BEHAVIORISM IN AYU UTAMI’S NOVEL SAMAN ]]>
<![CDATA[Yuni Akrama]]>;
<![CDATA[M. Manugeren]]>;
<![CDATA[Irma Khoirat]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 5, No 1: May 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v5i1.7023
<![CDATA[Behavior is a series of causes and effects of the stimulus and response. The response occurs as a result of the given stimulus. In this regard, this study aims to dissect changes in the behavior of the major characters through stimulus and responses that occur in Ayu Utami's novel Saman. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with a literary psychology approach supported by Skinner's theory of behaviorism. According to Skinner, the relationship between stimulus and response occurs through interaction with the environment, which then causes changes in behavior. The data collection technique used in this research is library study. The data analysis technique in this research is descriptive qualitative which begins with data analysis, description of the classification results, and conclusions. The results show that the major characters in this novel experience behavioral changes through the perspective of stimulus and response related to two points of discussion: parental advice and love. In one case heeding parental advice brings good to others and in another disaster; so is love, one runs with risk and the other goes smoothly.]]>
<![CDATA[LUXURIOUS LIFE STYLE IN KEVIN KWAN'S NOVEL CRAZY RICH ASIANS ]]>
<![CDATA[Eka Tri Purnama Sari]]>;
<![CDATA[Andang Suhendi]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 5, No 1: May 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v5i1.6824
<![CDATA[This study discussed the luxurious life style in Kevin Kwan's novel Crazy Rich Asians. The analysis focused on the lifestyle and characteristics of Asian rich people in Singapore. Twelve pieces of data are found, and the quotations are taken from the Crazy Rich Asians novel. It would be good evidence to expose the luxurious lifestyle represented by the Asian rich in Singapore. In collecting data, the theory from Raharjo and Silalahi was used, and some understanding and explanations from another expert. To analyse the data, the qualitative research method was applied. Therefore, this research method is considered very suitable for studying social phenomena such as the luxurious lifestyle depicted in the novel. There are four characteristics of a luxurious lifestyle depicted in Asian rich people. They are luxurious goods, luxurious activities, convenience, privacy, and exclusivity. Luxury goods as a feature of a luxurious lifestyle can be seen in the penchant of Asian rich people to buy luxury goods and jewellery, and to own luxury properties. Luxurious activity can be seen from the several activities. Convenience as the characteristic of luxurious activity can be seen from the use of luxurious facilities. The exclusive party at young’s family house, and the exclusivity of Nick’s house are presented to show privacy and exclusivity.]]>
<![CDATA[LEXICAL VARIATIONS OF THE AGRICULTURAL LEXICON “PLOW” IN BANDUNG REGENCY ]]>
<![CDATA[Deanty Rumandang Bulan]]>;
<![CDATA[Dani Hermawan]]>;
<![CDATA[Rae Dadela]]>
<![CDATA[ JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE Vol 5, No 1: May 2023 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30743/jol.v5i1.6981
<![CDATA[This study presents the sociolinguistic study on lexical variations of the agricultural lexicon “plow”. The study aims to elaborate on how the lexical variations are constructed morphologically and also explain how sociolinguistic factors affect those variations. The study is conducted by means of descriptive qualitative method. The data for this study were extracted from a register of the agricultural corpus that was created by recording and transcribing the farmers’ conversations in Bandung Regency. The findings show that the lexical variations for ‘wuluku’ or “plow” in Bandung Regency are dominated by the agricultural lexicons that are related to agricultural tools and other agricultural activities. Morphologically, in the speakers’ daily utterances, the variations for lexicons “plow” have been used attached to the prefixes di- and N- that function to create a verb. From the sociolinguistics view, it also appears that some variations come from adopting the Indonesian lexicon as the result of bilingual/multilingualism in the community.]]>
