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English Journal Antartika
Published by Antartika Media Indonesia
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30317614     DOI : 10.70052/eja
Core Subject : Education,
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
English Journal Antartika is a scientific journal research in Linguistics, Literature, Teaching, and Interdisciplinary Language Learning focusing on All Language, published by Media Antartika the articles have never been published online or in print. The publication is scheduled twice a year, in June and December.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Linguistik dan Bahasa
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Semiotic Analysis of Emojis in The Comments Section of Nasdaily’s Instagram Mochammad Alvin Pratama Putra; Dwi Taurina Mila Wardhani; Yopi Thahara
English Journal Antartika Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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This study investigates the semiotic meaning in which emojis are used in the comment section of Nas Daily's Instagram posts, an Israeli-Palestinian social media influencer. This study employs Saussure's (1959) theory of semiotics i.e., signifier and signified relationship and Evans's (2017) linguistic theory of emojis, discussing their affective and contextual roles in online communication. A qualitative descriptive design was followed, and data were collected from screenshots of emojis in comments on the Instagram post by Nas Daily on November 26, 2024, about the Nas Scholarship. Data analysis applied Spradley's (1980) four-stage model: Domain Analysis, Taxonomic Analysis, Componential Analysis, and Cultural Theme Analysis. Results show that emojis serve certain communicative functions, where the most frequent functions are Substitution and Reinforcement. The most commonly used emoji sets are People, Symbols, and Smileys. These allow individuals to express emotions, emphasize their messages, or even replace words themselves. The study finds that Instagram users typically use emojis to summarize and reinforce their messages, especially in favorable and supportive settings such as in Nas Daily's comments. Semiotically, emojis are unveiled to be endowed with rich meaning and potent visual means of communication, and using them contributes to social relationships' formation in virtual environments.
Translation Analysis of Noun Phrases in I Wonder Why: Kangaroos Have Pouches and Other Questions About Baby Animals Frandini Eris Yudianti
English Journal Antartika Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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This study focuses on analyzing the translation techniques of noun phrases and their translation qualityi n the book I Wonder Why: Kangaroos Have Pouches and Other Questions About Baby Animals. The method usedi s descriptive qualitative. The data sources consisted of the English version of the book as the source text (SL)a nd the Indonesian version as the target text (TL). The data analysis technique refers to the theory of translation techniques by Molina and Albir (2002) and the translation quality assessment model by Nababan et al. (2012).The results show that 14 translation techniques were used, with the most dominant technique being establishede quivalence. Established equivalence is used to adjust the context for easier understanding by child readers. The evaluation findings indicate that the translation of noun phrases in this book is of high quality. This indicates that, in general, the translation conveys meaning accurately, is acceptable within Indonesian linguistic norms, and is easily understood by the target readers. This study concludes that choosing the right translation technique significantly influences the quality of the translation, especially in children's texts, which require simplicity of language while maintaining accuracy of meaning. These findings can be a reference for translators in understanding the translation strategies of noun phrases, especially in the children's book genre
Is Is English Considered Prestigious? Exploring Language Ideology Among University Students Khoirin Nida Qurrota A'yun; Ila 'Iliyya; Reti Wahyuni, M.Pd.
English Journal Antartika Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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In many higher education contexts, English holds a prestigious position, particularly in countries where it functions as a foreign language. Among university students, English is often associated with intelligence, academic competence, modern identity, and access to global opportunities. This study aims to explore how university students perceive English as a prestigious language and how this prestige ideology shapes their linguistic identity and confidence in academic and social contexts. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a case study design. Five fifth-semester university students were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis based on Braun and Clarke’s framework. The findings reveal that English functions as symbolic capital in university settings, influencing how students evaluate themselves and others. English prestige motivates students by providing access to academic and professional opportunities, such as scholarships, internships, and international programs. However, the findings also indicate that English prestige can generate pressure and anxiety, particularly for students who perceive their English proficiency as insufficient. Furthermore, English prestige significantly shapes students’ linguistic identity, producing both confidence and insecurity. To manage this tension, students actively negotiate their language use through adaptive strategies such as code-mixing to maintain inclusivity and self-confidence. This study highlights the dual role of English prestige as both empowering and constraining, emphasizing the importance of inclusive pedagogical practices that balance motivation with emotional support in English language learning.
Love and Loss in Novel Wuthering Heights Through psychoanalisis Perspective Devi Fitria; Novi Elisa
English Journal Antartika Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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This study examines the theme of love and loss in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights through a psychoanalytic and Gothic perspective. The novel portrays an extreme emotional relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, in which love functions not merely as a romantic experience but as a psychological force that shapes identity, trauma, and emotional destruction. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method supported by thematic analysis to explore the construction of love, the causes of loss, and their psychological consequences for the characters. The data were collected through close reading of dialogues, narrative descriptions, and character interactions. The findings reveal that love in the novel is formed through childhood emotional bonding and identity fusion, while loss is generated by rigid social class structures, Catherine’s decision to marry Edgar Linton, and her death, which leads Heathcliff into a state of melancholia. This unresolved loss results in obsession, psychological suffering, and acts of revenge. Furthermore, Gothic elements reinforce the depiction of love that transcends death through spiritual and supernatural dimensions. The study concludes that Brontë represents love as an existential and destructive force, in which love and loss are inseparably intertwined and function as the central emotional conflict of the novel.
Deixis in the song lyrics of Adele's song Arif Maulana; Fawwaz Rizky
English Journal Antartika Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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This study examines deixis in the song lyrics of Adele using a qualitative approach, focusing on the types and pragmatic meanings of deictic expressions. The research is motivated by the importance of deixis in understanding how contextual meaning is constructed in song lyrics, particularly in Adele’s emotionally expressive and personal songwriting style. Deixis plays a crucial role in linking language to context, allowing listeners to interpret meaning beyond literal expressions. This study is significant because it contributes to pragmatic and linguistic analysis by highlighting how deictic expressions function as linguistic tools to convey emotional intimacy, perspective, and interpersonal relationships in contemporary song lyrics. The data were collected through purposive sampling from selected songs in Adele’s album 25, including Hello, All I Ask, When We Were Young, Love in the Dark, and Send My Love. The lyrics were carefully examined to identify deictic expressions, which were then classified based on Levinson’s (1983) theory of deixis, consisting of person, place, time, discourse, and social deixis. The interpretation of the data employed Yule’s (1996) pragmatic framework, emphasizing contextual meaning, speaker intention, and listener inference. The findings indicate that person deixis is the most dominant type, followed by temporal deixis, while spatial, discourse, and social deixis appear less frequently. These deictic forms reflect themes of emotional closeness, memory, longing, and self-reflection. The study concludes that deixis in Adele’s song lyrics functions as an essential pragmatic device that connects linguistic expression with emotional and contextual meaning, allowing personal experiences to be understood as shared and universal.
The Representation of Syrian Asylum Seekers in Turkish and Global English Media: A Van Dijkian Critical Discourse Analysis Pınar Karaca Canpolat; Eyyüp Yaşar Kürüm
English Journal Antartika Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
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This study examines how Syrian asylum seekers are represented in Turkish and global English-language media, with particular attention to the discursive choices through which meaning and ideology are constructed. Drawing on Van Dijk’s socio-cognitive model of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the research focuses on lexical patterns, framing strategies, and structural features that shape media narratives about asylum seekers. The data set includes media content from Turkish outlets such as Hürriyet, Daily Sabah, Cumhuriyet, BirGün, and GZT, alongside global media sources including BBC, The Guardian, The New York Times, and Al Jazeera English. Covering the period between 2019 and 2025, the analysis identifies two dominant and recurring frames: humanitarian framing and securitization framing. The findings suggest that Turkish media tends to move between narratives of compassion and concerns over economic or social strain, while global media more frequently situates Türkiye within broader geopolitical and security-oriented discourses. Across both contexts, asylum seekers are largely positioned as objects of policy rather than active subjects of experience. The study argues that these representations are not neutral but reflect wider ideological struggles in which language plays a central role in shaping public perception and social cognition.
Exploring EFL Learners’ Pragmatic Competence in Asking for and Giving Permission Shella Aulia Putri; Musiman Musiman
English Journal Antartika Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
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This study aims to examine EFL learners’ pragmatic competence in using expressions of asking and giving permission. The research was carried out at MTs Muhammadiyah Sukarame, Bandar Lampung, involving 32 eighth-grade students. A descriptive qualitative approach was applied to describe students’ speaking performance during classroom activities. The data were obtained through classroom observation, particularly during speaking practices. The findings indicate that students still encounter several difficulties in using appropriate expressions. Most of them have limited vocabulary, low confidence, and difficulties in applying correct grammatical structures. Consequently, their utterances are often incomplete and poorly organized. Furthermore, many students feel hesitant and afraid of making mistakes when expressing their ideas. These results show that students’ pragmatic competence in asking and giving permission remains relatively low. It also highlights the importance of providing more interactive and communicative learning activities to support the development of students’ speaking skills.
Flashcard Race Game Enhances EFL Students' Reading Comprehension Dian Rakhmawati; Fatma Yuniarti
English Journal Antartika Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
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Reading comprehension is one of the essential language skills that EFL learners must master because it significantly influences their academic achievement and language proficiency. Nevertheless, many students still encounter difficulties in identifying the main ideas, locating detailed information, making inferences, and understanding unfamiliar vocabulary while reading English texts. These problems are often associated with teacher-centered instructional practices that provide limited opportunities for active student engagement. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Flashcard Race Game in improving EFL students' reading comprehension. The research employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design involving two eleventh-grade classes. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests and analyzed using an independent samples t-test. The findings revealed that students taught through the Flashcard Race Game significantly outperformed those receiving conventional instruction. Moreover, the strategy enhanced students' motivation, classroom participation, collaborative learning, and confidence during reading activities. The study concludes that the Flashcard Race Game is an effective instructional strategy for improving EFL students' reading comprehension and creating a more interactive learning environment.

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