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English writing motivation on junior high school students: the types and the levels Arisman, Rizal
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v9i1.12-22

This scientific work intends to explore the sorts and degrees of writing motivation aspects, including enjoyment, self-efficacy, instrumentality, recognition, and effort. The design used is a quantitative approach with the descriptive research method. It involves 166 students at junior high schools in Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi province. An Academic Writing Motivation Questionnaire (AWMQ) is utilized as the research instrument to collect the data. The study discovers that the mean score of the enjoyment aspect is 3.50, the mean score of the self-efficacy aspect is 3.73, the mean score of the instrumentality aspect is 3.98, the mean score of the recognition is 3.97, and the mean score of effort aspect is 3.49. All aspects are categorized at a high level. The instrumentality aspect takes the first place in those results since it possesses the maximum mean score. This result indicates that the students possess strong beliefs that writing serves a practical purpose or is instrumental in achieving specific goals, focusing on the practical benefits of writing. Overall, the average point of writing motivation is 3.70, which is a high level. It means the students are highly motivated toward their writing subject.

“Please, may I?”: An analysis of request politeness strategy in online student-supervisor interaction Wahyuni, Luh Gede Eka; Laksana, I Putu Yoga; Putra, I Nyoman Adi Jaya
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v9i1.1-11

This research examines the various ways in which EFL students and supervisors utilize politeness strategies when making requests in the process of thesis supervision through WhatsApp group communication. The study focuses on how factors such as power dynamics, social distance, and imposition influence the choice of linguistic strategies for making requests. A document study was employed to collect the data. The document was gathered from WhatsApp conversations between 26 students and 5 supervisors and analyzed using Blum-Kulka and Olshtain's situational classification and Brown and Levinson's politeness theory. The findings reveal that students tend to employ more negative politeness strategies, such as questioning, apologies, and expressions of gratitude when making requests to supervisors in order to mitigate potential threats to face. On the other hand, supervisors, due to their higher status positions, tend to use more direct strategies, such as obligations and imperatives, when making requests to students. However, the context also plays a role as supervisors exhibit politeness by using politeness markers in intra-supervisor requests. It concludes that power dynamics, social distance, and imposition ranking significantly influence the selection of politeness strategies, with wider power gaps leading to more negative strategies while familiar relationships foster direct communication. These findings suggest that understanding appropriate politeness strategies can enhance effective communication between students and supervisors and minimize potential miscommunication in cross-cultural academic environments.

Linguistic manipulation realised on Hoatiti Facebook political statements and comments: A gricean relevance maxim violation Brown, Papiso Irene
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v9i1.23-32

Adherence to Grice’s maxims assumes that speakers and writers engaged in a conversation are understandable to both their listeners/readers such that words used do not have ambiguous or overlayed meanings that can be misinterpreted to deviate from the actual intended meanings. This study outlines how interlocutors communicate in digital spaces in cases where either the writer/reader does not fully cooperate in a conversation thus violating the Relevance Maxim in political discussions. The proposed study objective is to assess the degree of relevance in political posts and responses, examining whether followers maintain focus on the topic under discussion, or if they deviate into tangential or irrelevant issues on the Hoatiti Facebook page. Therefore, the study is premised on a qualitative method approach limited to a case study. It comprises of Hoatiti Facebook group page randomly extracted statements n=3 and comments n=5 (3x5) to allow for interaction analysis between the writers and the readers using purposive-convenience sampling. Data is analyzed thematically and inductively. The theoretical undertaking to guide this study is premised on Sperber & Wilson’s theory expounded on the 1985 Relevance theory and built on the Gricean model of pragmatic inference and conversation. The findings of the study revealed various fallacies including ad-hominem, tangential, red-herring, or personal attacks fallacies that violated the relevance maxim. It therefore recommends that for interlocutors to stay informed about a topic they must critically evaluate the statements before responding to contribute and give meaningful insights to the conversations through literacy campaigns to inform them of the importance of relevance in online political conversations.

The back translation from connotative into denotative words and phrases: English-Indonesian translation Tambunsaribu, Gunawan; Hattalaibessy, Enrico Al Israel
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v9i1.33-45

This study investigates the use of connotative words and phrases in the novel Raumanen and aims to translate them into their denotative equivalents. It further examines whether the translated (target) text retains the original meaning of the source text. Data were collected from the novel Raumanen, and the research employed a descriptive qualitative method. The steps included: (a) identifying connotative words and phrases in the source language, (b) re-translating them using denotative expressions, and (c) comparing the meanings between the original translator’s version and the researchers’ re-translation. The findings indicate that translating connotative expressions into denotative language often results in unnatural phrasing and ambiguous meaning in the target text.

Needs analysis of communication strategies in the Project-Based Learning Model Fauziya, Diena San; Fuadin, Ahmad; Permana, Indra
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v9i1.46-54

This study analyzes the need for communication strategies in the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model. As a transformative educational approach, PjBL emphasizes 21st-century skills, with communication playing a central role in ensuring effective collaboration and learning outcomes. Although PjBL encourages interaction and teamwork, significant communication challenges persist in its implementation, particularly in higher education settings. This research employs a mixed-methods approach with a parallel convergent design, integrating qualitative and quantitative data simultaneously. The study involved two universities in West Java, with data collected through interviews, surveys, and literature review. The findings reveal three essential communication strategies that are needed to support the implementation of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model effectively: (1) strategic use of technology as a communication medium, (2) regulated frequency of interaction to maintain group coherence, and (3) multimodal forms of communication, including verbal, nonverbal, and digital, tailored to project needs. These strategies are instrumental in enhancing collaboration, clarity, and efficiency throughout the project process. Results show that 35% of students have adequate digital literacy, 40% face difficulties using digital tools, and 25% express the need for additional training to improve their communication skills on digital platforms. Additionally, structured and scheduled communication significantly enhances group collaboration. This study highlights the importance of developing communication strategies that include digital literacy training and the optimal use of technology to support effective communication in PjBL. These findings provide a foundational insight for future research and policy development aimed at integrating targeted communication frameworks into innovative, student-centered pedagogies.

Adaptation of Indonesian tourism services in the face of contemporary Japanese evolution Ery, Anda Prasetyo; Hendraningrum, Rr. Adi; Zalman, Hendri; Rahmawati
Journal of Applied Studies in Language Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31940/jasl.v9i1.55-67

This study analyzes the need for communication strategies in the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model. As a transformative educational approach, PjBL emphasizes 21st-century skills, with communication playing a central role in ensuring effective collaboration and learning outcomes. Although PjBL encourages interaction and teamwork, significant communication challenges persist in its implementation, particularly in higher education settings. This research employs a mixed-methods approach with a parallel convergent design, integrating qualitative and quantitative data simultaneously. The study involved two universities in West Java, with data collected through interviews, surveys, and literature review. The findings reveal three essential communication strategies that are needed to support the implementation of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model effectively: (1) strategic use of technology as a communication medium, (2) regulated frequency of interaction to maintain group coherence, and (3) multimodal forms of communication, including verbal, nonverbal, and digital, tailored to project needs. These strategies are instrumental in enhancing collaboration, clarity, and efficiency throughout the project process. Results show that 35% of students have adequate digital literacy, 40% face difficulties using digital tools, and 25% express the need for additional training to improve their communication skills on digital platforms. Additionally, structured and scheduled communication significantly enhances group collaboration. This study highlights the importance of developing communication strategies that include digital literacy training and the optimal use of technology to support effective communication in PjBL. These findings provide a foundational insight for future research and policy development aimed at integrating targeted communication frameworks into innovative, student-centered pedagogies.

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Majid Wajdi

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jasl@pnb.ac.id

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+62361-701981

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jasl@pnb.ac.id

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Unit Publikasi Ilmiah, Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat, Politeknik Negeri Bali, Kampus Jimbaran, Badung, Bali, Indonesia

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Kab. badung,

Bali

INDONESIA