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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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Multimodal Analysis of Interactive Meaning in Selected Picture Book Biographies About Greta Thunberg Ikhsanty, Nadia; Gintings, Imannuel Prasetya
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 2 (2022): June, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i2.43996

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This study aimed at identifying the types of interactive meanings, the use of interactive meaning in illustration and phrases of two picture book biographies about Greta Thunberg and the compatibility between the interactive meaning in illustrations and phrases of two picture book biographies about Greta Thunberg, Greta and The Giants and Little People Big Dreams “ Greta Thunberg. This study was conducted by applying descriptive qualitative method. The sources of data were taken from two picture books. The research instrument was the researcher herself by using a tool including laptop and books. The results of this research showed that in Greta and The Giants, there were thirteen types of interactive meaning with the total of 22 illustrations. As for the results in Little People Big Dreams “ Greta Thunberg, there were ten out of thirteen types of interactive meaning with the total of 13 illustrations. The total number of data were 35 illustrations and 130 phrases. Interactive meaning in Greta and The Giants and Little People Big Dreams “ Greta Thunberg were both compatible to giving information about climate change awareness.
Addition, Reduction, and Variation of Literary Elements in Alice Adventures in Wonderland I An Analysis of Film Adaptation Pujo, Anastasia; Tetty, Morada
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 2 (2022): June, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i2.43998

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This study aims at finding out how film adaptation from l novel Alice Adventures in Wonderland I (1865) to the film Alice Adventures in Wonderland I 2010. In terms of addition, subtraction, and variation on its inherent elements, In the study of scientific social problems, a descriptive qualitative design is used. The researcher discovered that the film had some addition, reduction, and variation changes. These changes are also felt by the readers as a result of the film. The research findings show that there are sixteen findings for film adaptation, three findings for plot, four findings for setting, and eight findings for characters, each of which are divided into intrinsic elements of film and novel Adventures in Wonderland  I.
Taboo Words in End of Watch Movie Simamora, Mikhael Manahan; Tangkas, I Wayan Dirgeyasa
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 2 (2022): June, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i2.43999

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This research attempts to find out the types of the taboo words expressed by characters in End of Watch Movie by identifying it and to explain the motives for taboo words expressed by the characters in the End of Watch Movie. This research utilized a theory from Jay (1992). This research utilized a design of a descriptive method which is a method for research that endeavors to depict and interpret the articles as per reality. The data of this research are in the linguistic features found in the movie. The data are quantities of English taboo words that contain transcripts in the movie. The data in this research were collected by using documentary techniques. In order to collect data, recorder technique is used as the instrument to collect the data. The technique of analyzing data will be examined by utilizing descriptive qualitative methods. The results of the research show that there are 113 data and for the taboo words type of scatology is the frequently used by the characters with the rate 23,89% and the most motive used is anger and frustration with the rate 30,09%.
Gender and Politeness of Request Expression on Whatsapp Saritza, Zuhra; Natsir, Muhammad
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 3 (2022): September, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i3.44031

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The research discussed about politeness strategy used by male and female students in requesting on WhatsApp message. The aims of this study were: to find out the types of politeness strategy used by male and female students by using Brown and Levinson (1987) politeness theory, to find out the differences and reason of politeness strategy used by male and female students in requesting on WhatsApp. The descriptive qualitative method were used in this research, and the data were derived from the WhatsApp message script. The findings of the study showed that male students applied 3 politeness strategies proposed by Brown and Levinson (1987): bald-on record (21 sentences), positive politeness (8 sentences), negative politeness (3 sentences). The researcher also found that female students applied 4 politeness strategies proposed by Brown and Levinson (1987): bald-on record strategy (5 sentences), positive politeness (7 sentences), negative politeness (17 sentences), and off record (5 sentences). The significant difference in politeness strategies used by male and female students are that there is no off record strategy used by male students, they apply the bald-on record strategy more often, while female students are more varied in using of politeness strategies and mostly applied the negative politeness. The difference of male and female students politeness strategy in requesting on WhatsApp because each gender has own way in conveying their want. Male students were more direct when requesting to others, while female students were more indirect when requesting to others.
Hyperboles Used by A Beauty Influencer in The Beauty Product Reviews Videos on YouTube Pulungan, Ulfa Julianti; Damanik, Sisila Fitriany
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 3 (2022): September, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i3.44032

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This study attempts to analyze hyperboles used by a beauty influencer in the beauty product review videos on YouTube. One of the most famous beauty influencer named Suhay Salim in her beauty product reviews videos on her YouTube channel often applying hyperbolic utterances. By following Claridge (2011) and Cano Mora (2006) theory of hyperbole, the study aims to find out the form of hyperbole that used by Suhay Salim in her beauty product reviews videos, and also how the hyperbolic utterance conveyed and why they used in the ways they are. In order to achieve the aims, the data is in the form of utterances that was selected from two of Suhay Salim™s most popular videos which contain skincare products review on her YouTube channel. The study adopts descriptive qualitative research method in order to give detailed explanation in describing the phenomenon. The results show that Suhay Salim uses six forms of hyperbole such as single word, phrasal, clausal, numerical, comparison and repetition hyperbole. And they are conveyed through variations of words, phrases and clauses. There are found some hyperbolic markers which can be grouped into two hyperbole form. There are found more than one hyperbolic marker in one example. And there are also found some examples have the same hyperbolic utterance. Moreover, the use of the hyperbole makes the utterances during reviewing the products way more attractive, convincing and persuasive which can attracts the viewer™s attention and influence them to buy the same product as the reviewer.
Semiotic Interpretation of Imperfect: Karir, Cinta dan Timbangan Film by Using Roland Barthes Theory Tarigan, Yosephine Angelica; Manullang, Elisa Betty
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 3 (2022): September, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i3.44033

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This study about the semiotic interpretation of œImperfect: Karir, Cinta dan Timbangan film with Roland Barthes Theory. This study aims to (a) find out the signs that found in œImperfect: Karir, Cinta dan Timbangan film and (b) describe how the signs interpreted in œImperfect: Karir, Cinta dan Timbangan film. This reasearch uses descriptive qualitative method. The data were taken from words and phrases which are collected from ˜Imperfect: Karir, Cinta dan Timbangan™ film script. The results shows that there were 15 signs found in Imperfect: Karir, Cinta dan Timbangan film. Timbangan (balance) as the most frequent signs was about 8 data such as: stranded whale; stairs vibration; power head waste; eating tissue; broccoli hair; remember your thigh; you are so fat ya, but it™s OK it™s fresh; and both of you are so different, even you are sisterhood, followed by Cinta (love) with 4 data namely: moles; stretch mark, reduce the rice; and use sunblock, and 3 data for Karir (career) such as pregnant; round face; and she is so old school. The signs includes in Karir (career) when it relates to the development, growth, and progress of someone™s job/profession. The signs that associate to Cinta (love) connects to the deepest someone™s emotional and interpersonal affection. The signs Timbangan (balance) that have a correlation with someone™s weight and physical condition or appearance. Timbangan (balance) were realized by the utterance that refers to physical condition and closely to mock. Cinta (love) associate to the word, gesture, or utterances that express a love or deepest personal affection. Karir (career) was described by a simple word to mock that closely sounds sarcastic and exaggerating.
The Functions of Language Analysis on Oral Tradition Tangis in Karonese Ramayanti, Sri; Zainuddin, Zainuddin
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 3 (2022): September, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i3.44034

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This research deals with the analysis of language functions on oral tradition's Tangis in Karonese. The aim of this research is to: (a) describe how language functions are realized on oral tradition's Tangis in Karonese and (b) explain the reason why language functions are used on oral tradition's Tangis in Karonese. This research was conducted by using the descriptive qualitative method. The data of this research is taken from the utterances spoken by the pilgrims when did the Tangis. There are five language functions found in Tangis from the six language functions proposed by Roman Jakobson. They were referential 54,1%, conative 32,4%, emotive 8,1%, phatic 2,7 %, and poetic 2,7%. Besides the language functions found, there are also the reasons the language functions are used on oral tradition's Tangis in Karonese. They were thoughts, feelings, needs, and observation.
The Subtitle Strategy of Cultural Translation in œMurder on The Orient Express Movie Saragih, Wiwin Rosari; Manullang, Elisa Betty
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 3 (2022): September, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i3.44035

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This research examines the translation strategies used in movie subtitles and their relation to the cultural context. The translation of subtitles on movie is strongly influenced by grammar and culture. To get the right meaning, a translation strategy is needed in translating subtitles on movie that can adjust the cultural context from the source language to the target language. This study aims to find out the subtitle strategy applied in translating the movie subtitle "Murder On The Orient Express" related to culture and to clarify the reason subtitle strategy that related to culture context occur in the movie subtitle. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method. The data found in this study were 563 data. The results showed that there were 7 translation strategies related to cultural context that were applied to the translation of the subtitle "Murder On The Orient Express" movie. They were direct translation found 269 times, generalization used 100 times, substitution used 76 times, retention used 49 times, specification used 43 times, omission used 25 times and official equivalent used 1 time. The subtitles in this movie contain cultural bound terms and the grammatical structure of the language used by the actors is influenced by their respective cultures. Therefore, the subtitle strategy related to the cultural context occurs in the subtitle of this movie. Appropriate translation strategies must be applied to achieve equivalence of meaning from the source language to the target language.
A Study of Sarcasm of TV Series Friends Ramadhan, Ryo Tauhid; Setiasari, Winda
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 4 (2022): December, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i4.44037

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The objectives of this study were to find out 1) The types of sarcasm in TV Series Friends, and 2) The purpose of sarcasm in TV Series Friends. The data were analyzed in descriptive qualitative research. The data of this research were from the utterance of Friends™ cast or character. The data were taken from all the words, phrases, clauses, sentences in Friends transcript which available on the internet. The result of this research showed that 1) there were four types of sarcasm are used by Friends™ character, namely: like-prefixed sarcasm with a total number 9 utterances (21.4%), lexical sarcasm with a total number 11 utterances (26.2%), propositional sarcasm with total 16 utterances (38.1%), and illocutionary 6 utterances (14.3%). 2) There were five purposes of sarcasm are used by Friends™ character, namely: sophistication with a total number 19 utterances (45.2%), evaluation with a total number 5 utterances (11.9%), tool for politeness with a total 5 utterances (11.9%), the persuasive aspect with a total number 7 utterances (16.7%), retract ability with a total 1 utterance (2.4%) and group affiliation with a total number 5 utterances (11.9%).
An Analysis of Sue Ann™s Personality Development in Ma 2019 Lubis, Widya Febriani; Murni, Sri Minda
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 11 No. 4 (2022): December, 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v11i4.44038

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This study deals with the characterization of Sue Ann as the main character in Ma film and it was aimed to knowing the characteristics of personality development of Sue Ann.  It was conducted by applying descriptive qualitative method. The source of the data was taken from the dialogues and pictures of characterization of main character found in Ma film. The data were collected by using documentation technic. The data were analyzed by using descriptive qualitative analysis. The findings of this study showed that the characteristics of Sue Ann™s before she met Ben Hawkins and after she met him. There were factors that influence the changes of personality development by Hurlock (1976) included those condition are physical changes, environment, significant people, and social pressure. The factors affecting the change of Sue Ann™s personality, Sue Ann become Neuroticism/Negatively person, her behaviors and actions were changed such as depression and take revenge person.

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