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Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
Published by Universitas Tidar
ISSN : 25802712     EISSN : 25802720     DOI : 10.31002/metathesis
Core Subject : Education,
METATHESIS is a Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching published by Department of English Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Tidar. It is published twice a year in April and October. We accept manuscripts within the fields of: (1) English language teaching and learning, (2) English language assessment, (3) Linguistics Studies (4) English literary studies, (5) Language skills, (6) Technology-enhanced language learning, (7) Text-based language teaching and literature, (8) Curriculum and material development. (9) Discourse Analysis (10) Translation
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Semiotic Analysis on TV Series Industry: Case Study of Criminal Minds Poster Linuwih, Endar Rachmawaty; Harijanto, Shelvie; Fadilah, Eka
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i1.814

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This research aims to identify and explain the signifiers, signified, denotations, connotations meanings, and myths embedded in the signs of the TV series Criminal Minds poster. In this research, the authors used the descriptive qualitative method to identify, analyze, and explain the signs in the Criminal Minds TV series poster. The authors also employ Ferdinand de Saussure and Roland Barthes' semiotic approach in the research. The primary data of this research is taken from both the verbal and nonverbal signs in Criminal Minds TV Series posters. This research shows that there are nine nonverbal and two verbal signs. Furthermore, after analyzing all of the signs (both verbal and nonverbal) in Saussure and Barthes' semiotic approach, this study found that all of the signs carry specific messages. Its purpose is to give the audience teasers or clues about the story, which tells about the journey of all main characters of Criminal Minds. Moreover, the myth commonly found across the signs in this TV series poster is to attract more potential viewers to watch the series.
Language Variations of Adolescents on Tiktok Social Media Sulistiyarini, Siti; Prasetyo, Gilang Tegar
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i1.1432

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The use of language on social media which tends to adjust its pronunciation has given rise to a phenomenon called ecrononciation. This phenomenon has been happening in Indonesia for a long time, especially among teenagers. This causes the emergence of new language variations that displace old language variations over time. Therefore, this research aims to describe the differences in language variations of teenagers on social media, the function of language variations used by teenagers on social media, and the background that causes language variations of teenagers on social media. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection was carried out through listening and note-taking techniques sourced from videos uploaded by one of the TikTok social media user accounts. The data used in this research are oral statements accompanied by written transcripts uploaded by the account. The data that has been collected is identified and analyzed using the matching method based on the theory of language variation in sociolinguistic studies. Based on the results and discussion in this research, it was found that there are forms of adolescent language variation in the form of new forms, the emotive function of adolescent language variations on social media, and the background of adolescent language variations from time to time is influenced by speech situations and age factors.  
Revealing the Ideology of Documentary Film Dirty Vote: Critical Discourse Analysis with Transitivity Perspective Wulansari, Atsani; Mazid, Sukron
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i1.1441

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The Dirty Vote documentary movie attempted to depict the ambiance of Indonesia’s general election. Movies inherently reflect the viewpoints and ideology of particular groups; therefore, it led us to research the film further by using Critical Discourse Analysis. Film as one of the discourses has its linguistics characteristic which brings the ideological orientations. This research aims to reveal the ideology of Dirty Vote from transitivity perspective. Transitivity is the ideational function that can show what happens in a text as it is related to a series of context in which participants, processes, and circumstance must be used in a discourse. In addition, this research uses Fairclough›s Critical Discourse Analysis to reveal ideological assumptions in discourse. The data is taken from the utterance of one of the constitutional law experts, namely Zainal Arifin Mochtar (ZAM). Fairclough›s CDA model: description, interpretation and explanation are used to analyze the data. This study found that the processes in opening of the film are relational attributive process, material process and behavioral process. Meanwhile, the processes perceived in the content of the movie are material, relational attributive, relational identifying, behavioral, verbal, mental, and existential process. The transitivity analysis in the film produces representation of general election reflected in the ZAM’s speech and create the ideology of the film.
Exploring Learning Strategies for Kampus Mengajar Students to Catch up with the Conversion Material Ibrahim, Nuno Heydie; Nuratika, Fauziah Diah; Indriani, Lilia
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i2.1555

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The Kampus Mengajar program plays an important role in education, offering opportunities to develop students outside the regular classroom. However, converting program activities into semester credits has a considerable impact on participants who have to learn independently. The primary goal of this study was to explore what learning strategies are used by Kampus Mengajar 6 & 7 students and the benefits of the learning strategies used by Kampus Mengajar 6 & 7 students. In this study, the researchers used qualitative research. The researchers use interviews as the main instrument to obtain data related to the problems being discussed in this study. The collected data will be analyzed using the descriptive analysis method. Students of Kampus Mengajar 6 and 7 at the English Education Department use learning strategies, such as Social, Cognitive, Affective, and Memory strategies, to catch up with the learning material. In general, Kampus Mengajar students thought their learning strategies worked effectively for understanding the conversion course material. The study examined Kampus Mengajar 6 & 7 English Education students' learning strategies for conversion courses. They primarily used social strategies, such as peer interaction and group discussions, and cognitive strategies, involving critical thinking and problem-solving. Affective and memory strategies were also employed for motivation and retention. Meta-cognitive and compensatory strategies were not used due to insufficient awareness and proficiency.
Consumer Fraud Mode by Tricking Prices through Hyperbolic and Persuasive Advertising Promotion Language Pratikno, Heru; Suseno, Imam; Saifullah, Aceng Ruhendi
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i1.1563

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In trading activities, sometimes certain people take advantage of the situation to take as much profit as possible from consumers. What these parties do is sometimes done in deceptive ways. However, strangely, consumers are actually tempted by their products, and do not even mind their deception. This has the potential to become a legal problem because of the attempt to deceive consumers with ironic slogans and promotional language. Therefore, the purpose of this research is that the author wants to know how sales cases that occur in minimarkets and online shops have the potential to become legal problems. In addition, the author wants to know what kind of promotional language minimarkets and online shops use to manipulate the selling price so that it looks cheaper to consumers so that it has the potential to become fraud. The data collection used in this research uses observation and documentation methods. After that, the data that has been collected will be analyzed using a qualitative approach. The results show that the use of advertising promotional language can increase sales value. On the other hand, the language has the potential to become a legal case because there are elements of price fraud against consumers in accordance with Article 378 of the Criminal Code.
Micro-Teaching and Collaborative Learning: A Synergy for Developing Student-Teacher Performance and Collaborative Skills Amala Malik; Fitrotun Maulani; Farikah; Dwi Winarsih
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i2.1603

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Micro-teaching, one of the valuable advancements in teacher training, has become a tool for student-teachers to achieve professional teaching skills and foster deeper teaching knowledge. Collaborative skills, considered one of the 21st-century skills, have been identified as an indicator of a successful life. Therefore, Collaborative learning as a teaching approach where students work together on tasks or projects can help develop collaborative skills. Equally important, this research investigates how collaborative learning impacts student-teacher performance and collaborative skills development in micro-teaching classrooms, identifying factors contributing to successful teaching practice. This study employs qualitative research using a case study design by collecting data through questionnaires, documentation, and peer observation. The researchers analyzed 70 student-teachers from the micro-teaching class at Universitas Tidar who had already completed the teaching practice. Descriptive qualitative techniques are used to analyze the data to gain a deeper understanding of the results through data condensation, display, and conclusions. As a result, researchers expect to find that collaborative learning significantly enhances student teaching practice performance in the micro-teaching classroom. Furthermore, students could enhance communication, teamwork, management, problem-solving skills, and active participation during the collaborative learning process.
Need Analysis in Developing Writing Instruction for Educational Short Story Writing based on Local Narratives Sri Wulandari; Puri Bakthawar
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i2.1605

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Writing instruction is one of the educational tools which is very important in writing courses, including creative writing. It can help students understand how to write a specific genre of text, as well as guide students in the writing process. This research aims to investigate the need for developing writing instruction for writing educational short stories based on local narratives. The need analysis includes target needs and learning needs. The type of this research is descriptive qualitative, using a questionnaire and interview as the instrument. The result of this research showed that literary aspects such as theme, plot, character, setting, point of view, and educational value needed to be strengthened. Those materials should be the priority to be implemented in writing exercises about local stories. It can be concluded that this study underlines the important role of writing instruction, especially in developing creative writing proficiency, emphasizing the need to strengthen the literary aspects of short stories.
Transitivity Analysis of The Main Character in Front Desk: Linguistic Portraits of Racial Dynamics in Young Adult Fiction Nirwana; Mustafa, Mutakhirani; Muhlis
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i2.1685

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This article applies Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) to conduct a transitivity study of racial prejudice depiction in Kelly Yang's young adult fiction novel "Front Desk." The study dives into the linguistic representation of racial dynamics utilizing SFL's transitivity paradigm, focusing on the experiences of Mia, the main character of the novel dealing with racial prejudice in the United States. Beginning with a review of relevant literature on racial bias in literary works, the study offers a conceptual framework, stressing dominant groups' property claims. The analysis deconstructs Mia's experiences through material, verbal, relational, mental, and behavioral processes, exposing how linguistic choices generate systemic hurdles and social biases. The findings highlight Mia's frequent physical actions, emotional responses to racial discrimination, and extensive verbal communication, all of which demonstrate the pervasiveness of systemic hurdles in her life. The study contrasts Mia's experiences with characters from other literary works to interpret racial relations. The study examines the language of race in "Front Desk," emphasizing the novel's dual importance in showing immigrant problems and promoting critical observations on racial concerns. The conclusion states that the novel's linguistic portrayals play a critical role in influencing readers' understanding of racial dynamics, emphasizing language's ability not just to reflect but also to question existing conventions.
The Investigation of How Anxiety Never Stops Me from Learning English: An Autoethnography Research Marshalina, Afifah
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i2.1979

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As one of the most crucial affective variables, anxiety is a highly significant predictor of EFL, which may hinder the learning process. This paper presents an autoethnography qualitative investigation of the journey of learning English, which has been dominated by anxiety. The researcher’s learning experiences since secondary school were discovered. This paper aimed to explore central research questions of the cause of anxiety and the strategy to cope with anxiety in learning English. In this autoethnography, personal memories served as the primary instrument for data collection, supplemented by visual data such as pictures, a drawing, diary snippet, and screenshots. Finding crucial moments and doing in-depth analysis become considerably important in using autoethnography. Furthermore, this paper employed a narrative approach to describe personal experiences and used thematic analysis to categorize data based on key themes in findings. The study findings indicated that lack of teacher encouragement, unpleasant classroom atmosphere, lack of vocabulary mastery, and fear of negative evaluation became the causes of anxiety. In addition, several ways to cope with anxiety done through keeping a positive mindset, improving self-motivation to learn more, and involving in the English community. Implications and suggestions for potential further study are also addressed.
Case-Based Method for Enhancing Critical Thinking in English Debate Courses Al Firdaus, Moch. Malik
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v8i2.2321

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This study investigates the challenges faced by students in expressing critical thinking and evaluates the implementation of the Case-Based Method in an English Debate and Critical Thinking (EDCT) course. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected from 35 undergraduate students through classroom observations, weekly reflections, and instructor interviews. The study identifies three primary challenges: a lack of understanding of debate fundamentals, insufficient critical thinking practice due to large class sizes, and limited knowledge of current issues, all of which hindered students’ ability to construct and articulate arguments effectively. To address these challenges, the study introduces the IDR (Introducing, Debating, Reviewing) framework. In the "Introducing" phase, students are given a preview of topics and motions, enhancing preparation and engagement. The "Debating" phase employs the British Parliamentary format with randomized roles, encouraging critical analysis from multiple perspectives and fostering adaptability. The "Reviewing" phase emphasizes peer feedback and collaborative learning, allowing students to refine their argumentation skills and deepen their understanding of the issues. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of the Case-Based Method in improving students’ critical thinking and debate performance. It promotes active learning, enhances engagement, and develops essential analytical and communication skills. The study highlights the importance of integrating real-world issues and interactive practices into large classroom settings to overcome existing challenges. This research provides practical implications for educators seeking to implement effective pedagogical strategies in debate and critical thinking courses.