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Journal of Language and Literature Studies is an open access journal which provides perspectives of languages, language teaching, and literature studies. This journal has the Focus and Scope at presenting and discussing outstanding contemporary issues in line with Applied Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Literatures, Literature in Teaching, and Curriculum Design of Language and Literature Teaching. Readers have the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, or link to the full text of all articles in JoLLS. The aim of this journal is to promote outstanding language and literature issues to research by encouraging enquiry into relationship between theoretical and practical studies.
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The Integration of Digital Tools in EFL Grammar Instruction in Indonesia’s Digital Age: Prospects and Challenges La Sunra, La Sunra; Amaliah, Suci; Syamsuddin, Muhammad Rifqi; Mansyur, Mansyur
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/4n0c6g86

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Digital technologies are transforming grammar instruction within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs. However, limited knowledge exists regarding their implementation in Indonesian higher education, where access disparities and varying levels of instructor preparedness pose significant challenges. This research endeavours to bridge that gap by examining the opportunities and obstacles associated with digital grammar teaching across three undergraduate English education curricula. Employing a sequential explanatory mixed?methods approach, the study surveyed 180 undergraduate students (S1) to gather insights on their interactions with mobile grammar applications, artificial intelligence-based grammar checkers, and online quizzes. Subsequently, semi?structured interviews were conducted with ten English faculty members to contextualize the quantitative findings. The results indicate that 72?% of students experienced increased motivation when engaging with digital tools for grammar learning, 69?% reported greater autonomy in their practice, and 65?% perceived enhancements in accuracy. Nonetheless, 31?% of students relied on instructors to interpret automated feedback, and 41?% accepted corrections uncritically, reflecting an overdependence on technological solutions. The qualitative interviews revealed that while digital tools fostered greater engagement and facilitated differentiated assignments, concerns persisted regarding feedback reliability, unequal access to devices, and the necessity for instructor oversight. These findings imply that digital tools have the potential to bolster motivation, autonomy, and precision in Indonesian EFL grammar education when thoughtfully integrated within supportive infrastructural and professional development frameworks. The study underscores the critical need for equitable access, comprehensive instructor training, and deliberate curricular integration to maximize the benefits of digital grammar instruction.
The Read–Cover–Remember–Retell (RCRR) Technique in Enhancing EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension: A Lesson from Junior High School Context Agusriani, Agusriani; Munir, Syahrul; Agussatriana, Agussatriana
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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This study investigates the effectiveness of the Read–Cover–Remember–Retell (RCRR) technique in enhancing EFL learners’ reading comprehension of narrative texts in a junior high school context. The research was conducted with ninth-grade students of SMP Negeri 15 Palu using a quasi-experimental design involving two intact classes. One class was assigned as the experimental group, taught using the RCRR technique, while the other served as the control group and received conventional reading instruction. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test reading comprehension assessments consisting of multiple-choice items that measured students’ ability to identify main ideas, supporting details, vocabulary meaning, and inferences. Descriptive statistics were used to examine students’ initial and final performance, and an independent samples t-test was employed to determine the significance of differences between the two groups. The results showed that the experimental group’s mean post-test score increased substantially compared to its pre-test score and outperformed the control group, which demonstrated only modest improvement. The statistical analysis confirmed that the difference between the post-test scores of both groups was significant, indicating that the RCRR technique had a positive impact on students’ reading comprehension. The findings suggest that the structured stages of RCRR promote active engagement, deeper processing of textual information, and better recall, making reading a more interactive and meaningful activity. This study concludes that RCRR is an effective and practical strategy for improving reading comprehension in EFL classrooms and offers pedagogical implications for teachers seeking student-centered approaches aligned with curriculum demands.
Exploring the Effectivenss of Critical Thinking Skills in Speaking Skills: Insights from a Vocational School Context Setianingsih, Tri; Utama, I Made Permadi; Kamarudin, Kamarudin; Sumarni, Baiq
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/89pxa558

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This study explores the impact of the Talking Chips strategy on enhancing critical thinking during English speaking tasks among vocational students. While these students often excel in practical skills, they struggle with critical thinking in English, leading to a skills gap in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education. Using a quasi-experimental design, two eleventh-grade classes from a Tourism and Travel Business program at vocational schools participated in a pretest-posttest speaking assessment. The experimental group (n = 25) used the Talking Chips strategy, while the control group (n = 25) followed conventional methods. The speaking assessments were evaluated using an analytic rubric, with high inter-rater reliability (0.87). Mann-Whitney U analysis revealed a significant treatment effect (U = [insert value], p = .001, r = [insert effect size]), indicating that the Talking Chips strategy effectively improved students’ analytical reasoning and reflective responses. These findings suggest that cooperative learning strategies, like Talking Chips, can enhance higher-order thinking skills in EFL speaking classrooms. The study concludes that incorporating turn-taking structures in speaking tasks helps foster deeper reasoning and encourages more purposeful argumentation, recommending that teachers use such techniques to promote critical thinking in vocational EFL settings.
Intersectional Identity and Representation of a Young Girl in Elemental of Force of Nature (2023): A Contemporary Literary Analysis Qotrunnada, Nabillah
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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This study analyzes the representation of intersectional identity in the character Ember Lumen from Pixar’s film Elemental (2023), which expresses the complexity of race, gender, and social class dimensions in the life of a minority girl within an immigrant family. The background of this research highlights the significance of children’s films as a narrative arena capable of illustrating and reproducing the dynamics of social patriarchy and structural discrimination that restrict the freedom and self-identity construction of young women. The objective of this study is to describe how Ember’s character embodies acts of resistance against social and cultural pressures through the lens of Kimberlé Crenshaw’s intersectionality theory. A qualitative descriptive approach is employed using the critical film study method to analyze symbols, characters, and narrative elements in the film, focusing on their interactions within socio-cultural contexts. The findings reveal that Ember Lumen successfully resists familial patriarchy and socio-economic constraints to create personal agency and achieve identity transformation. This transformative process signifies a struggle for liberation from traditional norms and socially constructed gender roles within both family and society. The conclusion emphasizes that children’s films can function as a space for social critique and as a medium for gender emancipation among minority women. The implications of this research open new opportunities for developing studies on gender representation and intersectionality in popular media while enriching contemporary literary and children’s film theory.
A Barthesian Semiotic Analysis of Domination and Opression Myths in Osama Hajjaj’s Israel-Palestine Caricatures on Instagram Nadhiyah, Aini Rohtul; Chotimah , Dien Nur
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/t74kx884

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Political cartoons play a significant role in shaping public meaning because they can convery social criticism and ideology through brief yet powerful visual symbols. As a form of visual discourse, cartoons challenge dominant media narratives and open spaces for interpretation of political events. This study examines how Osama Hajjaj’s cartoons represent the Israel-Palestine conflict, focusing on the myth of Israel domination and oppression. Altough this conflict receives extensive coverage in international media, there remains a gap in understanding the contribution of visual media particularly political cartoons in shaping public perception and ideology. This research employs Roland Barthes’ semiotic theory to analyze Osama Hajjaj’s cartoons on the Israel-Palestine conflict, uploaded on Instagram between July 2024 and February 2025, with reports from The Guardian used a contextual data to interpret visual responses to ongoing discourse. The purpose of this study is to analyze Hajjaj’s cartoons using Barthes’ semiotics to uncover layers of denotative, connotative, and mythological meaning. The findings indicate consistent visual patterns at the denotative, connotative, and myth levels, revealing how the cartoons to empirical media coverage. In doing so, the cartoons are understood not only as symbolic representations but also as critical responses to international media narratives. The study concludes that Hajjaj’s  cartoons fuction as a form of visual resistance to media hegemony and hold educational potential in enhancing visual media literacy and critical awareness of the ideologies embedded in digital political representation. 
AR-Based Flashcards to Improve Primary School Students’ English Vocabulary Mastery: Insights from Vocabulary Learning Research Rachmawati, Arandha May; Lestari, Bunga Ayu
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/rxsmg853

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This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of Augmented Reality (AR) flashcards to improve English vocabulary mastery for 25 students in the fifth-grade primary school. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) with the ADDIE development model that includes the stages of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Data collection was carried out through questionnaires, and vocabulary tests before and after treatment. The results of the study indicate that AR flashcards are very effective in supporting vocabulary learning. Validation by material experts showed a feasibility level of 93%, indicating that the content in this media is accurate, relevant, organized coherently, and appropriate to the level of cognitive development of students. Media experts also assessed AR flashcards as valid in terms of visual appearance and functionality. Teachers gave very positive responses, especially in aspects of media use and management in the classroom. Students showed high engagement, enjoyment, and increased learning motivation during learning with this media, although some experienced difficulties in understanding the language used. The test results showed a significant increase in vocabulary mastery, from 40% in the pre-cycle to 92% in the third cycle. These findings demonstrate that AR flashcards are effective and technologically innovative. The implications of this study suggest that AR flashcards can be an alternative contextual and student-centered learning medium in accordance with the Independent Curriculum. However, limitations include the limited number of subjects and the need for simplified language. Further research is recommended for broader coverage and long-term evaluation.
AI and Digital Literacy in Language Education: A Systematic Review on Critical Thinking Development Iskandar, Zelvi; Yulanda, Nurul Izhan Pepridel; Dubey, Shibani Basu; Apriani, Eka
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have reshaped language education and raised new questions about how AI interacts with digital literacy and critical thinking development. This study presents a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) following PRISMA 2020, examining Scopus-indexed articles published between 2015–2025. A total of 58 records were identified, 44 were screened, and 14 full-text studies were included for qualitative thematic synthesis. The findings reveal that AI literacy, digital literacy, and critical thinking operate as an interdependent cognitive ecosystem in language learning: AI functions as a cognitive mediator that can stimulate analytical reasoning; digital literacy equips learners to navigate and evaluate multimodal information; and critical thinking serves as an epistemic and ethical filter for responsible meaning-making. Effective pedagogical strategies identified include AI-supported inquiry, reflective scaffolding, and project-based digital literacy tasks, with teachers and virtual communities of practice serving as ethical mediators and collaborative support structures. Key challenges—cognitive offloading, algorithmic bias, and digital divides—pose risks to learner autonomy and equitable learning outcomes. To bridge these issues, this review proposes the AI-Enhanced Critical Literacy Pedagogy (AICLP) model, offering an integrative framework that connects cognitive, reflective, and ethical dimensions for strengthening critical thinking in AI-mediated language education. The model provides theoretical grounding and practical guidance for curriculum design, teacher development, and education policy in the digital era.
Writing Poetry with the Development of Associative Meaning in Chairil Anwar's Poetry Collection: A Lesson of Poetry Writing Instruction Firmansyah, Bagas Eko; Amilia, Fitri; Anggraeni, Astri Widyaruli
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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This research is motivated by the importance of associative meaning in poetry as a formative element of imaginative power, emotion, and linguistic creativity. However, there has been limited research systematizing associative meaning techniques as a model for poetry writing instruction. This study aims to analyze associative meaning techniques in Chairil Anwar's poems and formulate their implications for poetry writing instruction. This research employs a qualitative descriptive design with semantic analysis of eight selected poems from the collection Aku Ini Binatang Jalang (I Am a Wild Animal). Data were collected through repeated reading and note-taking techniques, while data analysis was conducted through componential analysis, referential analysis, and meaning verification using KBBI (the Indonesian Dictionary). The research findings indicate that there are three dominant techniques in the development of associative meaning in Chairil Anwar's poetry: meaning components, rewriting, and synonymy. The synonymy technique is the most frequently used, followed by rewriting and meaning components. These findings demonstrate that associative meaning plays a crucial role in strengthening the expressive power and semantic depth of poetry. These findings have implications for poetry writing instruction, namely the need for explicit teaching of associative techniques to help students enrich their diction choices and expand semantic creativity in their poetic works.
Discourse on Character Education of the Main Character Enong in the Novel Padang Bulan by Andrea Hirata Sofhan, Irfan Kholid; Suaedi, Hasan; Afrizal, Mohamad
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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This study aims to analyze the character education discourse reflected through the main character, Enong, in the novel Padang Bulan by Andrea Hirata using F.W. Foerster's character education theory. The methodological approach employed is discourse analysis with descriptive qualitative methods. The research data consist of narrative excerpts and dialogues reflecting the character values of Enong, which are then classified based on Foerster's four main principles: orderliness (discipline), adherence to values (obedience to values), loyalty, and integrity of life (unity of life). The research findings indicate that the character education discourse in this novel is manifested through two main aspects: learning motivation and hard work. Learning motivation is reflected in Enong's enthusiasm for continuously pursuing knowledge, diligence in self-directed learning, and loyalty to her aspirations despite living in economic and social limitations. Meanwhile, the value of hard work is evident in Enong's persistence in bearing the family's economic burden, courage in taking on the role of a tin prospector, and resilience in facing failure without giving up. All four of Foerster's principles are consistently present in Enong's actions and words, demonstrating the integration of moral, intellectual, and social values. This study concludes that Andrea Hirata successfully constructs a humanistic character education discourse through the figure of Enong as a representation of a resilient, independent, and educated woman. These findings are relevant for use as literary teaching materials in character education learning in schools because they contain universal values such as discipline, responsibility, determination, and loyalty to one's aspirations.
Representation of Javanese Beliefs in the Film Sumala (2024):Magical Realism Oktaviona, Anindya; Suaedi, Hasan; Dzarna, Dzarna
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/w2e3ep60

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The phenomenon of the representation of local beliefs in modern Indonesian films shows a tendency to combine traditional elements with contemporary storytelling styles, but studies that specifically examine this combination through the perspective of magical realism are still limited. This study aims to reveal how the film Sumala  (2024) represents Javanese beliefs through three main elements of magical realism according to Wendy B. Faris, namely the irreducible element, merging realms, and disruptions of time, space, and identity. The study uses a qualitative descriptive method with data sources in the form of scenes, Dialogues, and visual symbols in the film. Data are analyzed through a process of reduction, classification, interpretation, and drawing conclusions based on the theory of magical realism and the concept of Javanese beliefs. The results show that Sumala presents magical objects, spiritual rituals, and human interactions with spirits as magical elements that are naturally accepted in the story world. This representation illustrates the Javanese view of life that emphasizes the balance between the rough universe and the subtle universe as an important part of the cosmological order. This study concludes that the magical elements in Sumala not only function as narrative aesthetics but also play an important role in preserving Javanese spiritual and cultural values. This finding has implications for strengthening film and cultural studies, particularly regarding the representation of local wisdom in modern Indonesian cinema.

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