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Journal of Language and Literature Studies
Published by Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28081099     DOI : https://doi.org/10.36312/jolls
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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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Enhancing Critical Speaking Through Task-Based Learning in Madagascar’s Rural Education Context Narovana, Andriamiarana; Setyarini, Sri; Purnawarman, Pupung; Léa, Norolalao Hanta
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v6i1.4643

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English is the third most spoken language in Madagascar, after French, the national language, and Malagasy, the native language, yet its teaching in rural schools remains challenging due to limited exposure, insufficiently trained teachers, and curriculum constraints. This study focuses on investigating the contribution of the task-based approach to learners’ development of critical speaking, as it helps them use language critically in their everyday lives and enhances their communicative competence. This study also explores the challenges learners face in class that limit their critical speaking development. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured online interviews with two English teachers from junior and senior high schools. The findings reveal that learners from senior high school have improved their speaking skills and critical expression through a task-based approach (role play, debates). In contrast, those from junior high school are still taught through a teacher-centered approach, as they are beginner-level students with limited prior exposure to English; thus, their critical ability is still low. The most significant challenges encountered while developing critical skills are learners’ difficulty in mastering the language itself and the curriculum's extensive content, which must be taught and mastered within a short timeframe. These results highlight the need for curriculum reform that prioritizes communicative tasks, scaffolding at lower levels, and increased instructional time for English. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of classroom practice in rural areas of Madagascar by exploring strategies that foster learners' communicative and critical skills within an English as a Foreign Language setting.
A Pragmatic Analysis of Deixis in Selected Songs from The Album Being Funny in a Foreign Language for ELT Putri, Atik Okta Setya; Budiman, Theresia Cicik Sophia; Setyorini, Ajeng
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v6i1.4653

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Meaning extends beyond the literal form of language since it is a dynamic system. Defixis is a remarkable pragmatic phenomenon in language usage; it refers to a collection of statements whose meaning is contingent upon characteristics including speaker, place, time, discourse, and social context. Everyday speech, literary works, and creative expressions (such as song lyrics) all include deixis. Songs are great resources for linguistic analysis and language acquisition because they provide rich contextual references, which are a result of the language's genuine usage. There is a dearth of literature on pragmatics in literary and media texts, although there is some study on deixis in song lyrics, especially as it pertains to ELT. The purpose of this research is to dissect the album Being Funny in a Foreign Language for its deixis and the pragmatic roles they play in certain tracks. Based on Levinson's (1983) theory, this research used a qualitative content analysis methodological approach to classify deixis as follows: personal, temporal, geographical, discourse, and social. Five songs were chosen at random using a purposive sample strategy to gather data for the investigation. As a source of information, documentation procedures were used to gather the official lyrics of the five songs. In addition, the data were evaluated by classifying different kinds of deixis and then determining how often each kind occurred. Out of a total of 482 deixis expressions, 455 were found to be personal (94.40%), 2 to be spatial (0.41%), 7 to be temporal (1.45%), 17 to be discourse (3.53%), and 1 to be social (0.21%), according to the findings. The study revealed that personal deixis was the most common form of deixis, with discourse, time, location, and social deixis following closely behind. Each of these types added to the rich contextual meaning found in the song lyrics. This discovery suggests that students' comprehension of pragmatic studies, particularly as it pertains to deixis, might be enhanced by using song lyrics as realistic teaching resources. 
Media Discourse and the Framing of Gulf Elite Connections in the Epstein Case: A Comparative Study of France24 Arabic and WatanOnline Ammar, Zaqhlul; Ula, Aristya Luna Rahmatul; Jannah, Miftachul; Al Anshory, Abdul Muntaqim; Naufal, Sulthan
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v6i1.4656

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This study examines how Arabic-language media construct meaning around alleged Gulf elite connections in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a transnational controversy involving issues of legitimacy, secrecy, and institutional authority. While framing research has widely explored domestic political scandals, limited attention has been given to how Arabic-language outlets frame transnational elite allegations within their institutional and geopolitical contexts. Positioned within discourse and media linguistics, this study analyzes how language operates as a symbolic resource in shaping political meaning. Using qualitative content analysis grounded in William A. Gamson’s interpretive package framework, the study analyzes two Arabic-language news articles published by France24 Arabic and WatanOnline. Framing devices (metaphors,  catchphrases, exemplars, depictions, visual images) and reasoning devices (roots, appeals to principle, consequences) are systematically identified to reveal how interpretive packages are constructed. The findings indicate two contrasting orientations. France24 Arabic advances an institutional-procedural frame emphasizing documentation, formal political access, and state legitimacy. In contrast, WatanOnline constructs a network-of-influence frame highlighting secrecy, relational dependency, and concealed mediation. The study extends Gamson’s framing model to transnational elite scandals in Arabic media and demonstrates that framing functions as a linguistic mechanism shaping perceptions of elite legitimacy and political power.
Development of Flashcard Worksheet with Academic Competency Test Assessment in Improving Figurative Language Comprehension Ardhani, Syafira; Purwati, Panca Dewi
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v6i1.4659

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Low figurative language comprehension among Grade V elementary school students is caused by the abstract nature of the material, limited engaging learning media, and the absence of standardised assessments to measure figurative language literacy competency. This study aims to develop a flashcard worksheet design assisted by academic competency test assessment, validate its feasibility, and examine its effectiveness in improving students' understanding of figurative language (metaphor, personification, and hyperbole). The study employs the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model with 26 Grade V students of SD Negeri 3 Cepiring, Kendal Regency as subjects. Media were developed using the Canva Application by integrating Demak local wisdom elements, comprising: (1) an A4 main worksheet with 30 validated TKA items; (2) 20 pairs of 5.6 × 8.7 cm flashcards featuring Demak Batik and Grand Mosque motifs; (3) A5 Make a Match instruction cards; and (4) QR Code barcodes linked to digital answer keys. Data were collected through questionnaires, tests, and documentation. Media expert validation yielded 88% (very valid) and material expert validation 95% (very valid), with an average of 91.5% (very valid). Teacher responses reached 100% (very appropriate) and large-scale student responses 95.13% (very appropriate). The effectiveness test showed 69.23% of students achieved learning completeness with an average score of 68.15 and Cronbach's Alpha reliability of 0.907 (very high). Taken together, these findings demonstrate that culturally contextualised, assessment-integrated media can meaningfully raise figurative language literacy in elementary learners who previously lacked both engaging instructional materials and structured competency measures. It is concluded that the flashcard worksheet media assisted by academic competency test assessment, developed based on Demak local wisdom, is valid, practical, and effective in improving Grade V students' figurative language comprehension, and is therefore feasible as an alternative Indonesian language learning medium in elementary schools. Practically, teachers can adopt this media as a ready-to-use instructional tool that simultaneously supports active figurative language learning and prepares students for standardised academic competency assessments, particularly in schools where localised and assessment-aligned resources remain scarce.
The Relationship Between Perceived Difficulty, Reading Perceptions, and Critical Reading Strategy: A Lesson from EFL University Students Samsudin, Samsudin; Asbar, Asbar; Jazadi, Iwan
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v6i1.4692

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Critical reading is central to academic literacy in EFL higher education, yet many students struggle to engage strategically with complex academic texts. While prior research has examined reading strategies extensively, empirical attention has been limited to how perceived Difficulty and reading perceptions jointly relate to the use of critical reading strategies in Indonesian university contexts. This study adopted an explanatory sequential mixed-method design involving 32 Indonesian EFL undergraduate students. Quantitative data were collected using a four-point Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression. The quantitative phase was followed by semi-structured interviews to explain and contextualize the statistical patterns. The findings indicate that students generally reported high levels of strategy use and positive perceptions of reading, while perceived Difficulty remained moderate. Correlation results showed that reading perception was moderately associated with strategy use, whereas perceived Difficulty demonstrated weak relationships. Although the regression model did not reach statistical significance, reading perception displayed a marginal predictive tendency, suggesting that students’ epistemic orientation toward reading may play a more meaningful role than perceived textual challenge in shaping strategic engagement. Qualitative findings further revealed that students conceptualize Difficulty as multidimensional, encompassing workload, time constraints, motivation, and contextual relevance, rather than merely linguistic complexity. This study suggests that fostering positive perceptions of reading may be more pedagogically impactful than focusing solely on reducing textual Difficulty. The findings contribute to theoretical discussions of the affective–cognitive dimensions of critical reading and offer practical implications for designing strategy-oriented instruction in EFL higher education. 
A Semantic Analysis of the Root [س-ل-م] and Its Derivatives in the Qur'an: A Case Study of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs Qur'an Translation Ramadhan, Rezky; Haeruddin, Haeruddin; Baso, Yusring Sanusi; Andi, Agussalim
Journal of Language and Literature Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jolls.v6i1.4710

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In the Qur'an, changes in morphological patterns (wazan) not only produce grammatical variations, but also give birth to differences in meaning. One of the most productive roots in the Qur'an is the root [س-ل-م], which gives birth to various derivations. The word سلم is often interpreted in a limited way as "peace" or "Islam". This study aims to identify all derivations  of the root [س-ل-م], classify its morphological form, and analyze its core meaning and semantic development in the translation of the Qur'an of the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. This study uses a qualitative-descriptive design with a morpho-semantic approach. Data were collected through a documentation technique by tracing all Qur'anic verses containing derivatives of the root, then analyzed through the stages of identification, morphological classification, determination of core meaning, and contextual analysis. The results showed that the root س-ل-م (s-l-m) appeared 140 times with 16 derivative forms, dominated by the nominal form (112 data) rather than the verbal (28 data). Semantically, these roots form a network of meanings that include existential salvation, spiritual surrender, theological systems (Islam), collective identity (Muslim), social peace, and cosmic surrender. This study confirms that the concept of salvation in the Qur'an is multidimensional and linguistically structured.

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