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Accuracy, Acceptability and Readability in the Translation of The Hounds of Baskerville Movie Subtitle Hanivah, Nurul; Fahrur Rozi; Rahayu Puji Haryanti
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/y4xpez69

The translation of non-academic texts as movie subtitles has its level of complexity, so translation errors often occur. An assessment is needed to maintain the quality of the translation of movie subtitles. Thus, the researchers were interested in investigating the translation quality of movie subtitles by analyzing the level of accuracy, acceptability, and readability in the translation of The Hounds of Baskerville movie subtitles. The study applieda qualitative approach using a descriptive method. The data consisted of English and Indonesian subtitle transcripts of The Hounds of Baskerville movie and the results of the research questionnaire. The research questionnaire was filled by raters whoare a graduate of an English education/English literature study program, and experienced in translating non-fiction texts. This study applied the translation quality assessment model by Nababan (2012). From the results of the assessment of each aspect, a weighting obtained score of 2.2, indicated that the translated text was less accurate, less acceptable, and less readable for the target audience. This finding underscores the importance of balancing those three criteria in a translation. It can encourage those working in the translation and subtitling industry to create subtitles that are accurate, accessible to a wide range of audiences, and culturally relevant.

Students' Perception of The Use of English Slang Words In “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Movie to Improve Vocabulary Budiarti, Hardiana
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/s2cj4567

Along with the times, language changes and has many varieties. There are many varieties of language development used in everyday life. One of these language varieties is slang. This study focuses on students' perceptions of the use of English slang words in the movie "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" as a tool to improve their vocabulary. This study explores how exposure to colloquial language used in the context of teen movies affects students' vocabulary skills. This study used a qualitative method, employing Partridge's (2016) theory in analyzing the types of slang words in the film and used paired two sample. The participants of this study were 20 students of grade 7 MTs NU 12 Ki Ageng Mataram. This study used the descriptive qualitative research and the questionnaire used in this study is a closed questionnaire type and the researchers used a Likert scale to find out exactly the respondent's answer. The results of this study show that in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie, there are two types of slang: Public school and society slang. The result of students' perception analysis showed that most students (95%) agreed that watching the movie helped them focus in the learning process. The findings suggest that the integration of teaching materials involving popular culture content can be an effective strategy for teaching English vocabulary among teenagers.

The Grammatical and Textual Equivalence in the English-Indonesian Translation of Milan’s the Duchess War Afifah
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/wej4r265

This study examines grammatical and textual equivalence in the translation of Courtney Milan's novel “The Duchess War” from English into Indonesian. The data were collected through qualitative content analysis of selected dialogs from the original text and their translations, using the categories of grammatical equivalence (such as number, gender, person, tense, aspect, and voice) and textual equivalence (such as reference, substitution, ellipsis, conjunction, and lexical cohesion). The data were analyzed using Baker's (1992) theory of equivalence and Halliday and Hasan's (1976) theory of cohesive devices, with triangulation of methods to ensure the validity of the findings. The findings of this study show a high level of equivalence, with 89.7% grammatical equivalence and 88.7% textual equivalence. Although there were some cases of misalignment, the overall translation accuracy remained high. The main contribution of this study is to provide insights for translators regarding the importance of considering cultural context in achieving accurate and cohesive translations. This study implies that grammatical and textual equivalence is not enough to guarantee translation accuracy. Thus, paying attention to the cultural nuances will also help translators to effectively convey the intended meaning of source language in cross-cultural communication context.

An Analysis of Compound Words in English Captions of the British Embassy’s Instagram Account (@ukinindonesia) Jawi Sundari; Sri Wahyuni
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/zzrvm354

The primary goal of this research is to determine the writing forms and functions of compound terms discovered in English captions from the British Embassy in Indonesia's official Instagram account, @ukinindonesia. The data in this study was analyzed using a descriptive qualitative approach with document analysis. The theory from Akmaijan (2010) is used to determine the writing formation of a compound word in an English caption, whereas McCarthy's (2002) theory is used to determine the type of function of compound words. The findings of this analysis reveal that there are 120 compound terms in the English caption of the British Embassy's account @ukinindonesia. From the writing perspective, single-form compound words are the most used compared to the separated compounds. The hyphenated compound is the least used because the compound is not so commonly used in the making or writing captions containing compound words in English, and the captions on the account are mostly written in a simple, understandable way. The three functions of compound words are compound nouns, compound adjectives, and compound verbs. The account of the British Embassy mostly used compound nouns rather than compound adjectives and compound verbs, because compound nouns are the easiest compound to create and apply in making sentences and caption under the post. Based on the data found in this study, the compound words used in the English captions of the British account @ukinindonesia on Instagram are varied, rich, and unique, and play a vital role in delivering information and engaging with its followers on Instagram.

Developing News Item Instructional Media with Authentic Material Using SAC to Enhance Students’ Reading Ability Lusiana Sari, Andini; Rudi Hartono; Sri Wahyuni
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/1y1h7s94

The rapid advancement of technology has led to the incorporation of technology in teaching and learning processes. One way to achieve this is through smartphone-based media, such as Smart Apps Creator (SAC), which creates simple mobile applications for improving teaching and learning activities. During learning process of EFL, researchers found problems especially in learning reading. The problems are students’ lack of motivation in reading and students’ difficulties in dealing with reading comprehension. This study aims to develop a simple mobile application as an instructional media for teaching News Item text with authentic materials for phase F students in grade 12th, and to test its effectiveness focusing on improving students' reading ability. The study also examines the potential of utilizing smartphones to support reading instruction, overcome students’ problem in reading, and encourage a more lively and effective learning environment. The product specifications include a mobile app that performs as an instructional media, containing News Item text enriched with authentic materials and is user-friendly. The study applied Borg and Gall (1983) model of educational research and development since the model includes a methodical process that the researchers can follow to guarantee that the final product satisfies behaviorally defined goals and complies with appropriateness standards. Data collection was conducted in SMAN 1 Kradenan Kabupaten Grobogan, with 29 students from grade 12th participating in field testing to evaluate the usability and effectivity of the apps to be used in learning. The result showed that the apps being developed is highly feasible to be used in learning and is effective in enhancing students’ reading ability.

The Realization of Expressive Speech Acts in the Comment Section on Nessie Judge’s YouTube Channel Urfatul Makhsunah; Hendi Pratama; Frimadhona Syafri
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eb7agp50

This study aims to analyze the realization of expressive speech acts in the comment section on Nessie Judge's YouTube channel using Searle's theory. Three top conspiracy videos were the object of the research. Data were collected from three selection video comment sections, with comments identified, classified, interpreted, and verified for patterns in expressive speech. Illocutionary Force Indicating Devices (IFIDs) were applied to categorize the comments based on the performative verb of each utterance. The findings categorized the comments into different types of expressive speech acts, such as thanking, apologizing, congratulating, praising, sorrow, and blaming. The analysis revealed that expressions of praising were the most dominant, accounting for 81 utterances. These expressions served to appreciate and acknowledge the quality of the content produced. Several factors contributed to the prevalence of praise, including high video quality, simplifying complex concepts, and fulfilling viewer expectations. Expressions of apology were the least frequent, occurring only 35 times. This study can contribute to education by deepening our understanding of how emotions and attitudes are expressed through language, a crucial aspect of effective communication. This research provides concrete examples of language use in digital contexts by analyzing expressive speech acts in YouTube comment sections. This knowledge can be applied to digital literacy and online communication training, empowering students to navigate and participate in online communities more effectively.

The Effectiveness of TikTok Videos to Enhance Students’ Motivation and Speaking Skills Setiowati; Issy Yuliasri; Abdrurrachman Faridi
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/9p2r4t73

Speaking skills are one of the most important skills in English language learning. However, most students, especially at SMPN 1 Cepu, still lack self-confidence, have limited vocabulary, are passive in learning, and need to be more active in using English in daily conversations. This research implemented TikTok videos integrated into project-based learning. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of using TikTok in improving students’s motivation and speaking skills. This research includes a mixed-method type, quasi-experiment research design (quantitative research – t-test) and (qualitative research – interview and questionnaire). Statistical test to determine whether there is an influence of using TikTok videos on speaking skills through an independent sample t-test using SPSS 24. Meanwhile, a statistical test to determine whether there is an influence of using TikTok on student motivation is the Mann-Whitney test. Based on the results of statistical tests, an Asymp Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.001 or less than 0.05. This means that Ha is accepted. This means that there is an average difference between the experimental and control classes. There is a significant difference in the average score of speaking skills between the experimental class and the control class. Apart from that, there was a significant difference in the average motivation score between the experimental class and the control class. The implication of this research is TikTok can be used as a learning media that can motivate students and improve speaking skills.

Engaging Audiences with Courtesy: Gender Differences in Positive Politeness Strategies within TED Educational Speech videos Sangaji, Fahmi Arif; Hendi Pratama; Sri Wuli Fitriati
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/4hevh483

Improper communication, such as insults or bad language, is a communication problem. It may harm or threaten others in various situations. Positive politeness strategy can be used as the communication strategy to avoid face-threatening acts (FTA) and make the interlocutors feel comfortable. We examined positive politeness strategies used by male and female speakers in educational TED Talks speech videos and explained the differences between male and female speakers on the use of positive politeness. The strategies were analyzed using Brown and Levinson's (1988) politeness theory. This study used discourse analysis with pragmatic approach. Data was obtained from four educational TED Talks speech videos with two male and two female speakers. There were several stages to analyze the data using discourse study, including data identification, data categorization, data interpretation, conclusion drafting and verification. The findings suggest that male speakers often giving or asking for reasons in speeches to explain why they did it. Women often joked in their speeches to relaxed audiences and put them at ease. Also, joking strategy were applied differently by male and female speakers in delivering speeches. The female speaker had to explain the contexts and describe the images, whereas the male speaker was more spontaneous and fun. The findings of this study showed how male and female speakers use the appropriate utterances when delivering their speech in front of the audiences. Positive politeness strategies are used by the speakers to show their interest, build togetherness, and avoid conflict. Besides, the findings of this study can show the speakers’ ability in pragmatic competence by looking at their language use in specific context.

The Implementation of Word Search Puzzle with Numbered-Heads Together Strategy to Increase Students’ Vocabulary Mastery Nurlaely Hidayati; Dwi Rukmini; Rahayu Puji Haryanti
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/yhvhnj98

Considering the significance of vocabulary mastery in language acquisition, this research addressed students' challenges in vocabulary learning. Particularly, this study evaluates the implementation of Word Search Puzzles combined with the Numbered-Heads Together (NHT) strategy to improve students’ vocabulary mastery. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, by combining quantitative and qualitative methods. The research involved pre-tests, treatments using Word Search Puzzles and NHT, post-tests, observations, questionnaires, and interviews. The results show that there is a significant improvement in students' vocabulary mastery, with an increase in scores from pre-test to post-test. Also, most of the students expressed enjoyment and interest in the new teaching methods. It can be concluded that the use of Word Search Puzzles and the NHT strategy positively impact students’ vocabulary mastery. Consider the effectiveness of the applied strategies, it is suggested for educators, especially English teachers, to consider to application of Word Search Puzzle with Numbered-Heads Together strategy into classroom practices.

Cohesion and Coherence in Reading Texts of the 7th-Grade Coursebook ‘English for Nusantara’ Purwaningtyas, Atika; Sri Wuli Fitriati; Rahayu Puji Haryanti
English Education Journal Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/nafhrr89

Cohesion and coherence are critical concepts in the study of reading texts, particularly in the 7th-grade coursebook English for Nusantara, as they directly influence how students understand and engage with the material. This research examined the reading texts in this book, focusing on how cohesive devices contribute to text coherence. By applying a descriptive qualitative approach, the analysis of this study employed the cohesion theory by Halliday and Hasan (2013), whereas the coherence principles applied the theory by Oshima and Hogue (2005). The texts that were analyzed include both descriptive and procedural genres, the focus lay on identifying and analyzing elements of cohesion and coherence present in the textual content. The study found that reference was the most prevalent grammatical cohesion device across both genres, followed by conjunctions, while substitution and ellipsis were absent. Overall, the analysis showed that the reading texts in "English for Nusantara" effectively utilized cohesion and coherence, fulfilling their communicative objectives through the effective application of both grammatical and lexical cohesion devices. The findings of a study on cohesion and coherence in reading texts from the 7th-grade coursebook English for Nusantara can provide valuable insights for improving language teaching, curriculum design, and textbook development in several ways. Also, it can serve as a foundation for developing teaching practices, curricular goals, and textbooks that help students better understand and use cohesion and coherence, ultimately improving their language skills and fostering more effective learning.

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