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SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27984672     DOI : 10.36582
SoCul (ISSN:2798-4672 ) is a bimonthly journal aiming at facilitating and sharing the disseminations of research findings, elaboration of theories, methods, knowledge, social engineering and learning and outputs in terms of breakthroughs, innovations, best practices in terms of community service or outreach relevant with Social and cultural issues. It mainly focuses, not limited, research papers related to what are considered being connected with social culture issues such as cultural values and heritage, literature, language learning, art and education. It may include economic and technology issue in the sense of social engineering and network development for poverty and illiteracy solution.
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AN ANALYSIS OF ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS IN ALCOTT’S THE LITTLE WOMEN: A PRAGMATIC STUDY Lalu, Nanda Yohana Gabriela; Wongkar, Yapi H.; Lolowang, Imelda S.
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 4 No. 6 (2024): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Publisher : Faculty of Language and Arts (Fakultas Bahasa dan Seni) Universitas Negeri Manado

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/p4g2xv64

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Language plays an important role in shaping character development in literary works, particularly in portraying women’s voices within specific social contexts. This study aims to analyze how illocutionary acts reflect the character development of the four March sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy in Louisa May Alcott’s The Little Women. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with a pragmatic approach, focusing on speech act theory proposed by Searle. The data source of this study is the novel The Little Women, specifically the utterances produced by the four main female characters. Data were collected through documentation techniques, involving careful reading, identifying, and classifying utterances that contain illocutionary acts. The data were analyzed by categorizing the utterances into types of illocutionary acts and interpreting their functions in relation to character development and 19th-century social context. The findings reveal that each character demonstrates distinct dominant illocutionary acts that reflect her personality and personal growth. Jo frequently uses assertive and directive acts, indicating her independence and resistance to gender norms, while Meg’s speech shows internal conflict between desire and social expectations. Beth’s expressive acts reflect her gentle and selfless nature, whereas Amy’s assertive acts illustrate her ambition and maturity. These results show that illocutionary acts significantly contribute to character development in the novel. This study implies that speech act analysis can enhance literary interpretation and support the teaching of pragmatics through literary texts.
EXPLORATION OF THE REPRESENTATION OF CULTURAL VALUES IN THE TEXTBOOK NETZWERK B1 DEUTSCH ALS FREMDSPRACHE Lendo, Sjuul Juliana
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 4 No. 6 (2024): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/7r1wtt24

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This study aims to explore cultural values ​​in the Netzwerk B1 textbook, which is widely used in Indonesia. Using a critical social semiotic approach based on Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistic (SFL) theory, this study examines the semiotic relations between image-text and the cultural meanings contained therein, adopting the semiotic relation model proposed by Xiong and Peng (2021), namely denotational/pedagogic/linguistic relations, denotational/pedagogic relations, and denotational relations. The results show that the Netzwerk B1 textbook provides ample opportunities and space for learners to learn, think, and reflect on German and Indonesian culture, through pedagogical questions in the image-text and in the form of pre-activities or follow-up activities after the image-text is discussed. The implication of this research is that language textbooks should be written and designed with attention to the selection and presentation of cultural materials containing global cultural values ​​and also paying attention to the provision of tasks that can involve learners actively and responsively, whether in the form of hands-on tasks, project-based tasks and problem-based tasks. Thus, learners can have comprehensive cross-cultural knowledge and skills through learning foreign languages, including German.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SMARTPHONE USE AND READING ACTIVITIES OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Renyaan, Meske Maria; Rettob, Aloysius; Maukar, Merlin
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/w524m141

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This research aims to find out whether or not there is a correlation between smartphone use and students reading activities This research is conducted at English Education Department Faculty of Language and Arts Manado State University The method used in this research is qualitative method Data collection in this research is a questionnaire that is distributed to 27 students The result of this research shows data based on the variables smartphone use and reading activities The data from this research were displayed in percentage form The result of this research shows scores of each variable 87 96 for X variable and 74 23 for Y variable The researchers conclude that there is a correlation between these two variables because the difference in percentage scores between these two variables which is not too large which indicates that reading activities using smartphone is an activity that can attract students to read more Therefore both have a positive correlation because the two variables have increased in which respondents use smartphone for reading activities due to several considerations for example the simple form of a smartphone and easy to carry and use in a comfortable position depends to the wishes of the respondents and also the low price of a smartphone so the smartphone is not difficult to get < p>
BRAVERY IN RICK RIORDAN S THE BLOOD OF OLYMPUS A CHARACTER ANALYSIS Takaliuang, Thalia; Wuntu, Ceysi Nihta; Sabudu, Delly
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/n7m2s491

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This research intends to depict Bravery in Rick Riordan s The Blood of Olympus< em> This research is classified as qualitative research because the data are in the form of words rather than numbers The objective approach is used to analyze Rick Riordan s The Blood of Olympus < em>It means that Riordan s work is analyzed in isolation from all these external points of reference analysis as a self sufficient entity constituted because this approach has a relationship with the novel The finding shows that bravery depicted in the novel can be seen through the Discretion of a Piper McLean There also existed the power against bravery and Reyna s mission in combat The novel is one of the literary creations that have real quality Besides that reading a novel is influential for the reader s life because we can understand as well as realize the real condition and life of the story in the novel < p>
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS COMPREHENSION OF NON GENDER BIAS TEXTS Reyaan, Johanis Anton Emilo; Kamagi, Sarah; Rettob, Aloysius
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/e6d5f951

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The present study deals with male and female students reading comprehension The purpose is to describe the effect of gender on reading comprehension of neutral or non gender biased texts The study is experimental in nature and conducted online through WA and email The study involved two classes of eight grade students of SMP Negeri Tompaso in academic year 2020 2021 The data are collected using a reading test in multiple choice format The data collected are statistically analyzed Result of the analysis leads to the conclusion that there is no difference between female and male students reading comprehension performance on gender free bias texts Put it another way gender does not affect reading comprehension performance This conclusion supports William 2000 who affirms that sex differences in cognition are small or have no effect on comprehension However since it is conducted online control over extraneous variables could not be strictly carried out; therefore more studies are needed to obtain more information about effect of gender on comprehension < p>
THE IMPACT OF PIRACY IN ELIZABETH RUDNICK S PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL Malolo, Surya Randa; Mamentu, Agustine C.; Sabudu, Delli
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/yvnj8346

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The objective of the present study is to find out the impact of piracy in Elizabeth Rudnick s novel Pirates of the Caribbean: The curse of the Black Pearl< em> The methodology which the writers applied in this research is the qualitative method with the mimetic approach to analyze the data The source of the data in this research is Elizabeth Rudnick s novel Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl< em> which was published by Disney Press in 2006 The result of this research shows that piracy affects the human and the environment Piracy also affects the underwater ecosystem and creates pollution It is suggested that more investigation be done to examine the larger effects of piracy on both the natural environment and human settings To lessen the harmful effects of piracy on the underwater ecosystem and minimize contamination initiatives should also be made to increase awareness and encourage responsible behavior < p>
INCREASING STUDENTS VOCABULARY BY USING COMIC STRIPS : A Study Conducted at SMP Anugrah Tondano Korompot, Rahman; Olii, Sanerita T.; Rorimpandey, Rinny
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/wttx2e53

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This research aims at finding out whether the use of comic strips could increase the students vocabulary or not In conducting this research quantitative method with pre experimental design one group pre test and post test is used This research is carried out at SMP Anugrah Tondano in which the subject of this research is 8 first grade students of SMP Anugrah Tondano The data are collected through matching test and are analyzed by using the mean score formula The findings show that the mean score of the post test 85 6 is higher than the pre test score 58 1 It indicates that Comic Strips is effective way to increase students vocabulary So it can be concluded that the use of Comic Strips as a technique is effective to increase the students vocabulary Since this study is conducted in the pre experimental design further studies with the experimental design are expected to show the effectiveness of using comic strips in English Language Teaching < p>
IMPROVING STUDENTS VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH WORD WALL TECHNIQUE Maindoka, Rivalen A.; Olii, Sanerita T.; Rorimpandey, Rinny
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/n2hcfr75

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The aim of this research is to see whether the use of the Word Wall Technique can improve students vocabulary mastery or not This research is conducted in the seventh grade of SMP BEREA Tondano class VII is chosen as the subject of the study and this class consists of fifteen 15 students This research uses the pre experimental design with one group pre test and post test The instrument for data collection is a multiple choice test In this research showed that the mean score of the pre test is 49 6 and the post test is 82 This means that the result of post test is higher than pre test In other words this result may lead to conclusion that using Word Wall Technique is effective to improve students vocabulary mastery at the seventh grade of SMP BEREA Tondano This shows that English teacher can use Word Wall Technique to improve students vocabulary mastery < p>
IMPROVING STUDENTS READING COMPREHENSION IN NARRATIVE TEXT BY USING PICTURE STORY Paputungan, Vira Triana; Kamagi, Sarah; Rorimpandey, Rinny
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 3 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/xjz89e02

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The aim of this study is to find out whether the use of picture story is effective to improve students reading comprehension especially using the stories of narrative text The stories presented are themed local stories in the country Cerita Rakyat< em> because students are still not familiar with the story In this study the writers adjust to the level of students thinking Therefore picture story is one of the considerations where this media is able and effective to improve students reading comprehension The approach of this study is quantitative Multiple Choice and True or False test are used as the instruments eliciting the data The subject of this study was the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri 5 Bolaang The result shows that there is an increase between the pre test 11 85 and the post test 14 75 This indicates that picture story improve students reading comprehension This is suggested that picture story can be used as effective media in improve students reading comprehension < p>
METAPHORS IN SELENA GOMEZ S SONG KILL EM WITH KINDNESS: A SEMANTIC ANALYSIS Mokoagouw, Feisy; Liando, Nitha V. F.; Kumayas, Tirza A.
SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues Vol. 2 No. 4 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53682/gx1b3y88

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This research is descriptive qualitative research that analyzes the metaphors in the song lyric Kill Em With Kindness< em> by Selena Gomez The purposes of the study are to identify the types of metaphors and to find the theme of the lyrics in the song Kill Em With Kindness< em> The metaphor theory is used to categorize metaphorical expressions into several types The findings show that there are 3 metaphorical expressions with 9 metaphors found within Gomez s song These metaphors are categorized into three types of metaphors: 3 nominal metaphors 4 predicative metaphors and 2 sentential metaphors Predicative metaphors are the most common of the three types of metaphors The song s theme is revealed by elaborating on the metaphorical meanings and shared concepts From the shared concepts in some metaphorical expressions such as [ violence] [ painful] [ against] [ worthy] [ point] [ destroyed] [ quarrel] [ disgrace] [ anger] the probable theme that can be drawn is nothing is better than kindness The theme is derived from an understanding of the song s overall plot as depicted by the lyrics Overall the lyrics depict a situation of how humans more concerned about commenting on other s importance with cruelty violence and bullying while the best way to treat people is through kindness Finally all the negativities are not ensured all the piece just from kindness all the things will come good and peace itself < p>

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