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Transform : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning
ISSN : 23015225     EISSN : 29859441     DOI : -
Transform Journal is an open-access electronic journal that supports research in the field of Linguistics, Literature, and English Language Teaching. The aim of the journal is to publish academic research on applied linguistics relevant to actual issues and to be a publication platform for original research from academics, researchers, and practitioners. Transform journal is issued four times annually, in March, June, September and December. The focus and scope of this journal include areas of analysis: Linguistics Literature English Language Teaching
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DUBBING MOVIE TO INCREASE SPEAKING SKILL OF TENTH GRADE STUDENT™S OF SMA NEGERI 15 MEDAN Br Ginting, Febrianty Adma Gloria; Sumarsih, Sumarsih; Oktora, Maya
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 3 (2020): September, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i3.24470

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The study was aimed to recognize how a teaching method could increase students™ competence in speaking. The objective of the study is to describe how the dubbing movie increases the students speaking skill of the tenth Grade Students  of SMA N 15 Medan. The research design is a qualitative research. The data collecting methods were interview, observation, and documentation. The data gained was analyzed by using Miles and Huberman model of the data analysis. The research found that the students of the Grade X in SMA N 15 Medan enjoyed the process of preparing the video dubbing from the announcement, script preparing, and the practice. Some students who noticed difficult in speaking English were found increase in speaking competence especially in languages expression and found a fun way to practice English speaking. For short, the video dubbing teaching method increased the students of SMA N 15 Medan English speaking competence.
A SEMIOTIC INTERPRETATION OF ORNAMENTS IN LAPO BATAK IN MEDAN Elizabeth, Windy Lizasadela; Zainuddin, Zainuddin; Murni, Sri Minda
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 3 (2020): September, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i3.24512

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This study aims to analyze the semiotic meaning in Lapo Batak ornaments in Medan. The data of this study were taken from the interpretation of Batak Toba people who live in Medan in interpreting their cultural symbols. In analyzing the data, the research was conducted by using qualitative method. The result showed the semiotic meaning and how the cultural values were realized in Lapo Batak ornaments. The data were analyzed by using Roland Barthes™ order of signification theory; denotation, connotation, and myth to emphasize the interaction between the sign with the personal cultural experience of the viewers, and the interaction between convention in the sign with the conventions experienced and expected by viewers. The researcher found that the interpretations of the personal cultural experience from the viewers were still far from the Batak Toba convention (myth) in interpreting the ornaments.
Variation of Jargon in Naposo Nauli Bulung Group Batak Angkola Society Sitompul, Ira Fauziah; Tetty, Morada; Manullang, Elisa Betty
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 3 (2020): September, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i3.24513

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This study was focused on Jargon used byNaposo Nauli Bulung group in Batak Angkola society. The objectives of this study were to find out kinds of Jargons used inNaposo Nauli Bulung group, and to describe the meanings of jargons related to denotative and connotative meaning. This study was conducted by using descriptive qualitative method. The data were taken from the interpersonal functions of Naposo Nauli Bulung group in Batak Angkola societyand gathered descriptively, where the data is obtained, analyzed, classified and interpreted based on the results of research in the field. The technique used in the study was a technique documentary communication by Bailey (1994). The findings of this study show that kinds of jargon used in Naposo Nauli Bulung group classified into seven categories, namely Basilect, Colloquial, Cant, Slang, Vulgar, Acrolect, Argot.There were 100jargons founds in Naposo Nauli Bulung group, 63 jargon (63%) has denotative meaning and 37 jargon (37%) has connotative meaning. Base on the result, jargon was the most frequent that occurred among group members.
INTERPRETATION OF POETRY THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE BY ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON Wandana, Muhammad Ridho
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 3 (2020): September, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i3.24514

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This study discusses indirect descriptive expressions in the poem The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson use semiotics theory of Riffaterre. This study aims to, (a) describe the kinds of indirect descriptive expressions used in the poetry The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, (b) explain the realization of indirect descriptive expressions realized in the poetry The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, (c) explain the reasons of indirect descriptive expressions realized in the ways they are. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The data source used in this study is in the form of words, phrases, clauses and sentences from the poem. The results of this study, namely there are 8 Metaphors and 7 Metonymy in displacing of meaning; 6 Ambiguous, 2 Contradictions, and 4 Nonsense in distorting of meaning; 16 rhymes, 12 enjambments, and 6 typography in creating of meaning. 
METAPHOR IN ONANG-ONANG SONG HARAHAP, ISMAIL; Meisuri, Meisuri; Damanik, Sisila Fitriany
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 4 (2020): December, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i4.24533

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This study was about the use of metaphor in the onang-onang song. The goals of the study were: to find out the types of metaphor used in onang-onang song, describe the realization of each type, and explain the reasons of onang-onang song represent in the particular value. The descriptive-qualitative method was used in the analysis of metaphor. The data of the study taken from six Onang-onang songs and have 67 utterances 11 lines have metaphor meaning. The results of the data analysis showed that there were three types of metaphor: conceptual (45.4%),and followed by ontological (36.3%), and orientational metaphor (18.1)%. The song were realized linguistically by identifying in each of the uterancess to get the implicit message in the song. The onang-onang songs were used in cultural values because all of the message in each of lyrics has a good meaning such as adviced, shared experience, and also kind of prayer to the new mariage life. So to make this study be strong, a tribal leader has an important role to translate of each lyrics.
TABOO LANGUAGE EXPRESSION BETWEEN SELLER AND BUYER IN TRADITIONAL MARKET Samosir, Widya Nola; Meisuri, Meisuri; Putri, Citra Anggia
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 4 (2020): December, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i4.24536

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This research discussed about  taboo language in Batak Toba language at Pajak Sore Padang Bulan Medan which aimed to find out the types, the impacts of  taboo language expression towards customers, and how Bataknese society perceptions towards their taboo language. This research was based on Mahmoud™s theory. This research was conducted by using descriptive qualitative method. The data were taken from 25 conversations of male and female participants who become sellers and customers in Traditional Market. The findings showed that there were 25 data, 20 data for the types and the impacts, 5 data for Bataknese society perceptions. The dominant types from taboo words in Batak Toba language is Insult and Slurs with 7 expressions, second is scatology with 5 expressions, followed by epithets with 3 expressions, vulgarity with 1 expression, obscenity with 1 expression. Batak sellers is the dominant use taboo language because it was their habit when they were angry but sometimes it is also a part of their close relationship, it means that how close their relationship, so they can used the taboo language. In the analyzed of the impacts of taboo language towards customers, the dominant impacts were people got offended easily and sometimes they become the people who have the irrational thinking. There were 5 perceptions of Bataknese society perceptions about their taboo language and the dominant perception were sellers and customers could not receive taboo words because they still thought that the language could have a bad impact on children because they would replicate and pronounce the taboo language.
FEMINISM IN SUSANNAH GRANT™S FILM œERIN BROCKOVICH Sundari, Ade Lina; Bahri, Syamsul; Lubis, Fauziah Khairani
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 4 (2020): December, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i4.24929

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The research is about feminism in the film œErin Brockovich. This study aims at identifying what the type and the principles of the feminism found in Erin Brockovich™sFilm. This study is conducting by applying descriptive qualitative method. The source of data is taken from the film and script. The techniques for analyzing the data are descriptive qualitative research. The writer uses Tong™s Theory to analyze the type of feminism and Sadli™s Theory to analyze the principles of feminism. This film is based on a true story; Erin Brockovichdescribes a single mother of three children who succeed in lawsuit office that helps many people of the PG&E case in Hingkley. The role of Erin shows a super mother who can be equal both take care of her children and succeeds in her career. The results of this research show that there are 30 dialogues and scenes it refers to Liberal Feminism. Then, from 50 dialogues and scenes, it was found there are all out of four types of the principles of feminism, they are: daring to convey a different opinion, having clearer aspirations and ambitions, having a desired social status, and daring tocompete.
Characterization of Irewa in Dorothea Rosa Herliany™s Novel Isinga a Feminism Approach Zuhri, Nur Arafah; Gultom, Johannes Jefria
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 4 (2020): December, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i4.25189

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This study aimed at discovering the characterization of Irewa presented in Dorothea Herliany™s Novel and describe feminism reflected in the characterization of Irewa in the novel .The data of this study were the sentences of characterization of main character found in Isinga novel. The data were collected by using documentation technique. The data were analyzed by using descriptive qualitative analysis. The findings of this study were Irewa™s does, says and other thinks about her character™s described toward feminism. In addition, feminism diverse area of inquiry, dealing with the history of women™s. 
SEMIOTIC REPRESENTATION OF BATAK TOBA WEDDING CEREMONY Nainggolan, Anggi Octorina; Meisuri, Meisuri
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 4 (2020): December, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i4.25190

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The study is concerned with the way the writer explores the representation of semiotic in Batak Toba Wedding Ceremony, how semiotic is linguistically represented and the reason of semiotic realization as it is. The research method used in this paper is qualitative research which is related to the grounded theory where the sign is described in the culture of Batak Toba based on Pierce™s triadic of semiotic. Pierce™s theory was used in the frame of cultural semiotic representation and focuses on the words, sentences, which was spoken by the speaker in the Video of Wedding Ceremony RN and HS. The interview was assisted by three interviewees who are the speakers in every ceremony of Batak Toba in Medan. The results showed that Semiotic is not only found in a thing. Semiotic also found in a language. The linguistic representation of semiotic will be found in what language that used by a speaker showed the representation of a sign. The classification of verbal and nonverbal helped the writer to find the representation of semiotic linguistically. There were 5 icons, 2 indexes and 3 symbols found in that ceremony.
LANGUAGE FORMALITY ON TV PROGRAM 'SATU INDONESIA' Simanjuntak, Pebruarika Nova; Hasibuan, Juli Rachmadani; Putri, Citra Anggia
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 9 No. 4 (2020): December, 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v9i4.25191

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This study deals with Language Formality used on TV program 'Satu Indonesia Net TV'. The objectives of this study were to find out the level of the language and describe the language formality in  TV  program. This  research  was  conducted  by  using descriptive qualitative Method. The data were the dialogues in program 'Satu Indonesia' special  episode  August  12th   2016 and  17th   December  2016  which  was  taken  from YouTube. The findings indicated that there were four level of formalities found on Program Satu Indonesia. There were 4,87% Frozen,31% Formal, Consultative 21,95 and 18,85% Casual. The most dominant level that is used by the figures in this program was Formal Level. It explained that, the figures from political scale used the language differently based on the context and the situation that is held in a conversation.

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