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ALLURE JOURNAL
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28077075     DOI : https://doi.org/10.26877/allure
ALLURE Journal is committed to exploring and highlighting insights into crucial issues dealing with academic researchers and critical practitioners interested in applied linguistic, linguistic, literature, and cultural studies.
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Semiotics Analysis on Historical Memes in Eno Bening’s Tweet Replies Dewanto, F. Bethavianus Bayu; Cahyono, Setyo Prasiyanto
Allure Journal Vol 1, No 1 (2021): July 2021
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (743.159 KB) | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v1i1.9291

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This research is entitled Semiotics Analysis on Historical Memes in Eno Bening’s Tweet Replies. The study concerns with all the way the researchers explore the meaning of representamen/signs on either non-verbal and verbal data of historical memes in Eno Bening’s tweet replies. The method used in this paper is descriptive qualitative analysis where the researchers describe the meaning of the memes. The researchers also use semiotics analysis proposed by Pierce’s semiotic analysis (1994) in order to discover the interpretation of meaning implied in the memes. From the analysis, the researchers conclude that the historical memes in Eno Bening’s tweet replies mostly used to retell a story of historical events that happened in the past. Furthermore, memes are also used to criticize, give an opinion and also satirize a historical event.
The Relationship between English Language Proficiency and Logical Thinking Skills Tedjo, Ester Widawati; Hartani, Tuti
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 1 (2022): January 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (228.616 KB) | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v2i1.10726

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The present study investigates the relationship between students’ English language proficiency and their logical reasoning reflected by their performance in applying spreadsheet program. Since logical thinking is the basis of both using English language for communication and operating Microsoft Excel program, students can very likely show similar success in their performance while learning these two skills. The subjects were 67 students enrolled at a secretarial college in Surabaya, Indonesia. Data were collected from the students scores of TOEIC international test and Computer II course focusing on Microsoft Excel. Means of the scores were calculated and the sets of data were analyzed to see if there was a significant correlation between them. The results showed that the students’ English proficiency correlated significantly with their academic performance in computer. It can then be concluded that students with better logical thinking ability seem to be more successful in learning English as a foreign language.
Conversation Analysis: Turn-Taking Analysis on Boy William Podcast Episode 06 in Collaboration with Cinta Laura Tyas, Novita Kusumaning; Pratama, Febi Gilang
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2022): July 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v2i2.11997

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This study is proposed to analyze conversation analysis especially for turn- taking strategy in a podcast of Boy William especially in the 6th episode, collaboration with Cinta Laura Kiel, one of Indonesian artist. This study used qualitative method with Stenstroom’s framework was used to analyze the turn- taking strategy used in the conversation. The process of analysis consists of four steps; streaming Boy William’s podcast 6th episode with Cinta Laura, making transcription of the conversation, classifying the data and interpreting the data. The result of this study showed that turn- taking strategy appear in the conversation. There were starting up, promoting, interrupting, repeating words, taking over, overlapping, appealing, silent pause and filled pause. The most frequent turn- taking strategy used is promoting strategy. Therefore, this study suggests that conversation analysis is important for understanding the intent of people's speech. In addition, this study can be used as a reflection of both theoretical and practical contributions. In theory, this study supports the theory of conversation analysis in turn- taking strategies. In fact, teachers can use it as a reference for applied linguistics courses.  
Verbal Humor in Louis C.K.’S Stand-Up Comedy Concert “Oh My God”: The Pragmatic Strategies Syauqillah, Uda Makiyya; Setyaningsih, Nina
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2022): July 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v2i2.10374

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A stand-up comedy performance is not only about amusing the audiences with the joke, but it also has other functions. This research analyzes the pragmatic strategies and function of Louis C.K.’s stand-up comedy concert “Oh My God”. Raskin and Attardo’s (1992) General Theory of Verbal Humor (GTVH) and Grice’s (1975) maxims of cooperative principle were employed as the framework of the analysis. A descriptive qualitative method was also used to analyze the data. The result reveals that Louis C.K.’s jokes in this concert mostly violate the maxim of quantity to generate laughter through exaggeration and faulty reason. Furthermore, Louis C.K.’s stand-up comedy is not only a way to entertain but it also has another function, that is, to deliver certain messages to the audience. Louis C.K.’s joke is also a form of giving a narrative to the audiences to understand the reality that people face in another point of view.
An Analysis of Phrases in Technology Brands Slogan and its Contribution in Teaching English Grammar Rizal, Ifan Nur; Sumardiyani, Listyaning; Lestari, Maria Yosephine Widarti
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2022): July 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v2i2.11689

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A phrase is a group of words that serves as a unit of a sentence. There are several types of phrases namely noun phrase, verb phrase, adjective phrase, adverb phrase, and prepositional phrase. A phrase used in an advertisements and promotional activities such slogans. Every commercial product makes a slogan to attract the attention of target market. This study is a content analysis which aimed at analyzing kind of phrases in syntax categories that found in English technology brand slogans and its contribution in teaching English grammar. The method used in this study was qualitative descriptive to investigate and describe kind of phrase in 40 technology brand slogans and clarify the contribution of the analysis to teaching English grammar. In collecting the data, researcher used note taking. The result shown that researcher find some phrases form. The analysis was recommended by the researcher as a teaching media since its accordance with the English teaching syllable.
Living in My Voice and Choice: A Poetry-Based Mindfulness in EFL Classroom Piscayanti, Kadek Sonia
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2022): July 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v2i2.11979

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Poetry is an expression of thoughts and feelings with words. Poetry in language learning is the bridge to communicate ideas and unheard voice. This research is aimed at exploring the voice and choice, the emotion and expression of language learners from three poetry of three different poets in EFL classroom with mindfulness approach. Mindfulness approach allows them to be more aware of the novel              situation, flexible to context, having multi perspectives, and create a production. The method used is narrative inquiry with mindful journal as instrument. The findings showed that the poetry the learners write have the power to explore the learners’ ability in stimulating their truest voice and choice from within, as well as to stimulate their language creativity and productivity. By having sensitivity, the creativity is born and productivity is born too. In the context of language learning, the language learners are more open about their identity, their purest voice, and their alternative solution of life’s problem. Mindfulness is not only as tool to stimulate the voice but also stimulate the choice of the poets.  
Using SQ4R to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension in Vocational High School Mahastu, Puput Jianggi; Fahas, Rida; Husaini, Rizqi; Richy, Dedy
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2022): July 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v2i2.11964

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This study intends to enhance the first semester comprehension skills of Class X TKJ students at SMK Nagara Kedunggalar using the SQ4R approach. Action research in the classroom is used in the study. Only one cycle of three sessions was used for the research. Participants in the study include the author, an English teacher, and 26 TKJ students in the tenth grade from SMK Nagara Kedunggalar. Both qualitative and quantitative data are present in this study. The qualitative information was gathered through student and English teacher interviews, as well as observation of the teaching and learning process. The results of the pre- and post-tests for reading comprehension are used to generate the quantitative statistics. The three action research methodologies are used to conduct the study in a methodical manner. They include preparation, execution, observation, and reflection. The pupils must meet five benchmarks, including the ability to identify the main concept of a narrative work, identify references and vocabulary, and create a conclusion or summary. Additionally, the students' interest and participation can be increased by using the SQ4R approach. The majority of students are able to get past whatever issues they may have with the signs. According to the advancement of the mean value of the students' pre-test and post-test scores, the implementation of the SQ4R approach can improve the students' reading ability. Their post-test scores had a mean value of 83 while their pre-test scores had a mean value of 39. This accomplishment demonstrates how the SQ4R approach can help pupils' reading comprehension skills.
Women Oppression as A Result of Male Domination Represented in Malladi’s Novel The Mango Season Asturi, Ratna Dwi; Rosyidi, Mohamad Ikhwan
Allure Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2022): July 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v2i2.11940

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Oppression is the name of social injustice. It is perpetuated through social institutions, practices, and norms on social group by social group. Indian society belongs to the man since time immemorial. The woman has been given a secondary and inferior position in her family and society. She has been facing injustice, suppression, oppression, subjugation, and exploitation in a male-dominated Indian society. This study aims to describe how male domination and women’s oppression experienced by women and its explanation in what extent oppression reject male domination represented in The Mango Season novel. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative study and using Derrida’s theory of deconstruction to support the data. The main theory used in this study is Maine’s theory of Patriarchy in a perspective of feminist. This study shows that the novel deconstructs its portrayal of male’s domination towards women. So, by destabilizing the binary opposition in the novel, that are males oppose females, the males-females hierarchy are reversed.
Interference in a Language and Culture Communication Gashimov, Elchin
Allure Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2023): January 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v3i1.14156

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International communication is one important aspect in a dialogue of culture and in a process of communication we should concentrate in a problem of the interrelated phenomena of language and culture within the context of bilingual communication. Language and culture interference are important aspect to be considered with regard to teaching of plurilingual learners, whose communicative competence is formed on the basis of several linguistic and cultural systems that interact with each other and exert mutual influence. Interference is an important aspect not only in linguistic, not only in the method of teaching but also in culture too. After pandemic era we practically have a new view of communication - Online communication, that is defined as perceptual-verbal interaction connected with acts of cognition and creation of meaning-forming systems, manifested in a whole set of principles, among which there are: 1) dialogueness and communicability; 2) visual-perceptual experience; 3) interpersonal communication; 4) a tool for cross-cultural dialogue; 5) a linguistic component.
Persistency in Nationalism Found in Rudy Habibie Movie by Hanung Bramantyo Nurjanah, Mila; Suwarti, T. Sri
Allure Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2023): January 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/allure.v3i1.11954

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This research was written to describe the characterization of Rudy and find the conflicts that exist in the movie so that the writer can find the main points of research that show the persistence in nationalism found in Rudy's struggle in the Rudy Habibie movie. The research focused in persistency in nationalism in Rudy Habibie movie. To analyze this research was made with qualitative and descriptive methods. The writer used the subtitle of the Rudy Habibie movie as the object of research. The results of this research found 3 characterizations that resulted in 8 characters, 3 internal conflicts and 3 external conflicts, and 4 persistence in nationalism. The persistence in nationalism that was found to be very strong where Rudy always tried anything for the good and progress of Indonesia, with persistence in learning, the courage to express opinions, and being willing to part with his first love.