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Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
Published by UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH BARRU
ISSN : 27211096     EISSN : 27211916     DOI : https://doi.org/10.56185/jelita
Core Subject : Education, Art,
Arts Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
This journal aims at covering (but not limited) the fields of: Education: Basic and Intermediate Education, Higher Education, Issues in Education, Educational Theories, Educational Psychology, Educational Philosophy, Teacher Training and Education Science, Curriculum and Materials Development, Language Assessment and Evaluation, etc. Language Teaching and Learning: Methods of ELT, English Teaching Media Development, ICT in ELT, Research on ELT, etc. Linguistics: Phonetics and Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, Grammar Analysis, Historical Linguistics, Dialectology and Language Evolution, Bio Linguistics, Clinical Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Forensic Linguistics, Eco Linguistics, etc. Literatures: Indonesian Literature, English Literature, Literature in Language Teaching, etc.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Symbols of Hopelessness in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness: A Study of Colonial Oppression Kristine, Benensia Inka; Sriastuti, Anna
JELITA Vol 6 No 1 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i1.908

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This research analyzes the symbols of hopelessness in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, focusing on the experiences of the Congolese under Belgian colonial rule. Using textual analysis grounded in Abram’s theory of symbols, the study examines how specific symbols—such as the iron collar, rifles, ivory, and the Congo River—embody the powerlessness, oppression, and suffering of the indigenous population. Thematic analysis reveals how these symbols represent the greed, destruction, and moral decay at the heart of colonialism. The iron collar symbolizes physical and psychological restraint, while the rifles signify the violence that enforces colonial dominance. Ivory represents the exploitation and greed driving colonialism, reducing both people and resources to commodities for profit. The Congo River functions as a path to both exploitation and despair for the Congolese, emphasizing the cyclical nature of their suffering. The findings highlight the stark contrast between the wealth of the colonizers and the degradation of the colonized, underscoring the pervasive hopelessness faced by the Congolese. This research contributes to postcolonial literary studies by offering a deeper understanding of the symbolic dimensions of Heart of Darkness and their broader implications for understanding colonial oppression, providing new insights into the moral and psychological impacts of imperialism.
Category Shifts in the Translation of Dialogue: Reflecting Psychological Pressure in 'The Yellow Wallpaper’ from English to Indonesian Nelli, Nelli; Kendenan, Esriaty Sega
JELITA Vol 6 No 1 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i1.927

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This study explores how dialogue in “The Yellow Wallpaper” reflects the protagonist’s psychological distress and analyzes the category shifts in its translation from English to Indonesian. This study applies Catford’s (1965) translation shift theory, this study identifies structural, class, unit, and intra-system shifts in the Indonesian translation by Lystianingtyas Putri Alfani (2021). A descriptive qualitative method is used to classify these shifts and analyze their impact on the depiction of psychological distress in the translated text. The analysis is further supported by Hans Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) theory, which categorizes psychological distress into three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. The findings reveal that grammatical differences between English and Indonesian influence how the protagonist’s emotions are conveyed. Structural, class, unit, and intra-system shifts in translation play a role in preserving or altering the intensity of psychological distress. This study contributes to translation and literary studies by highlighting the challenges of translating emotional nuances and encouraging further reearch on translation strategies in literary texts that depict a character’s psychological condition.
Understanding Writing Challenges and Performance among First-Year Military Students: A Study at Ethiopian Defense University Alemu, Abebe; Gebremariam, Alamirew
JELITA Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i2.906

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The main objective of this study was to investigate students’ writing challenges and performance at Ethiopian Defense University/EDU/. For the study, the researcher used an explanatory sequential mixed method design. English language instructors and first-year students of EDU provided data for the study. Particularly, first-year students of the university's colleges of Engineering and Resource Management produced the replies. The researcher used a questionnaire to determine students’ writing challenges, a paragraph writing test to determine their level of writing performance, and interviews with first-year students and English language instructors. Therefore, 108 students completed the questionnaire and took writing test. As a consequence, 8 students and 6 English language instructors were interviewed. According to the study's findings, the main writing challenges that students encountered were: insufficient linguistic background, a lack of writing practices, traumatic past experiences, a lack of writing motivation, carelessness in writing, scarcity of resources, shortage of time, and unsupportive English courses and modules. Additionally, the findings of the correlation analysis showed that the association between the students’ writing challenges and writing performance is statistically insignificant. Lastly, it was proposed that bridging English language trainings, revisions to English courses and course modules, and increased awareness of traumatic experience on writing among the university community could all help improve students' writing performance.
The Effectiveness of the Verbal Quiz Method in Enhancing Vocabulary Mastery Aprialiana, Titin; Kalsum, Kalsum; Rustam, Utary
JELITA Vol 6 No 1 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i1.940

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the verbal quiz method in improving the vocabulary ability of grade VIII students at SMPN 2 Patampanua. This study used a pre-experimental design with one group pre-test and post-test. The population of this study was class VIII students at SMPN 2 Patampanua, and the sample selected was class VIII.2 consisting of 26 students. The research indicated a significant increase in students’ vocabulary ability after the treatment. The average score of students on the pre-test was 45.23, with a standard deviation of 9.64, while the average score on the post-test increased to 68.76, with a standard deviation of 15.63. The t-test value reached 6.34, higher than the t-table value of 1.708 at a significance level of 0.05 with 25 degrees of freedom. Based on the assessment rubric during the treatment, improvements were seen in several aspects, including appropriate vocabulary, speaking fluency, context understanding, and pronunciation. These results show that the increase in the average score from 37.5 in the second meeting to 60.3 in the fifth meeting shows significant improvement. Based on these findings, the writer concluded that students' vocabulary ability improved in several aspects, such as appropriate use of vocabulary, fluency, context understanding, and pronunciation, after being given the application of the verbal quiz method, which can effectively improve the vocabulary ability of grade VIII students at SMPN 2 Patampanua.
The Role of Family in Schizophrenia Relapse Reflected in ‘Everything Here Is Beautiful’ Tegar, Firza; Thohiriyah, Thohiriyah
JELITA Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i2.954

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Everything Here is beautiful is a novel by Mira T. Lee, which potrays Lucia, a Chinese – American who struggles with schizophrenia. Through this novel, Mira T. Lee vividly potray the immense struggle of living with schizophrenia and the challenges of leading an everyday life. Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder that requires the family's role in providing support and treatment. By using Sigmund Freud's theory of the unconscious mind, this study aims to emphasize the crucial role of family dynamics in shaping the condition of individuals with schizophrenia. The article employs a qualitative approach to conduct an in-depth analysis of the dynamics of the id, Ego, and Superego in order to reveal the relapse of the schizophrenia condition experienced by Lucia. The findings show that dysfunctional family dynamics can trigger an identity crisis, which in turn exacerbates schizophrenia symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, abnormal behavior, disorganized thinking, and emotional disturbances. The study provides a novel perspective on familial impact through literary character analysis.
The Role of English Day Strategy in Enhancing Speaking Skills: A Case Study in Darul Falah Boarding School Suseno, Ranna Parahita Wukirsari Dewi; Rosdiana, Aliva
JELITA Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i2.956

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This study aims to examine how the English Day strategy in English learning contributes to the improvement of students’ speaking skills. Fluency in English has become more than an ability in an increasingly globalized world. This study used a qualitative case study design supported by a mixed-methods approach, applying interviews with English teachers, student questionnaires, and pre-post speaking assessments analysis from 20 students of Darul Falah Boarding School Klaten. The results show that English Day greatly improves students' confidence and speaking fluency, however, through limited practice, students writing skills remained underdeveloped, indicating an imbalance in the integration of language skills. These findings highlight the value of immersive teaching methods backed by thorough resources and engaged teachers.
The Effectiveness of Instagram as a Medium for Learning English Vocabulary Rosinta, Rosinta; Ramadhan Hamid, Ade Ismail; Rachman, Dzul
JELITA Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i2.970

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This study aims to see how effective the use of Instagram Story as an innovative way to help students learn English vocabulary in class VIII MTs Muhammadiyah 1 Samarinda. This study was conducted with a quantitative approach and used a pre-experiment design, specifically one-group pre-test and post-test. The study participants consisted of 20 students who took the vocabulary test before and after the treatment. The test was in the form of multiple choice questions which aimed to measure how well they understood the vocabulary. In three meetings, students were taught to use Instagram Story features such as pictures, quizzes, and charades to learn English vocabulary. The results showed that the students' average score increased from 7.15 in the pre-test to 9.35 in the post-test. The paired t-test analysis showed a t-count of -5.311 with a significance of less than 0.001, which means there was a highly significant difference before and after the treatment. These findings prove that Instagram Stories serve as an effective learning medium that significantly improves students' English vocabulary mastery.
Engaging Strategies for Early Childhood Foreign Language Acquistion: A Systematic Literature Review Surahmat, Zulkifli; Sukmawati, Henni; Tri Muliyana, Agnezia; Rahmaniar, Rahmaniar; Sahibu, Mutmainna; Sardi, Ahmed
JELITA Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i2.975

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The most appropriate period for learning a new language is considered the early childhood period, when children can learn languages easily and instinctively without, for instance, having to go through tedious textbooks. The objective of this review is to identify the best practices aimed at fostering foreign language acquisition by drawing upon previous empirical studies. The results indicate that the children's language skill development is greatly enhanced when the learning process is made fun through playful activities, and the singing and telling of stories. Structured approaches such as Total Physical Response (TPR), bilingual education, and even the active participation of the parents in the home language environment have been noted to foster language learning as well. Supporting early childhood learners and teachers with creativity and flexible instruction tailored to the rapidly growing characteristics of the children results in effective language acquisition, hence emerges as a key pillar on guiding principles towards successful language mastery. This review indicates that purposely designed instruction towards learners in their early years enhances teaching effectiveness yielding improved results while the use of active, direct, and fun-filled strategies yields better results in mastering languages.
Human-Nature Reciprocity in C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: An Ecocritical Analysis Salma, Sifa; Haryanti, Rahayu Puji
JELITA Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i2.978

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This study explores the reciprocal relationship between humans and nature in C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe through an ecocritical lens, using Greg Garrard’s theoretical framework. Employing a qualitative method, the research focuses on two major themes from Garrard's ecocriticism: wilderness and dwelling. The analysis examines ecological values conveyed through character interactions, symbolism, and narrative structure. The findings reveal that nature in the novel functions as a setting and a moral agent capable of influencing human behavior and values. Human actions depicted through the Pevensie siblings and their interactions with the natural world directly impact the ecological balance within the story. This study contributes to ecocritical scholarship by foregrounding the active role of nature in a literary work often overlooked in environmental studies. It highlights children’s fantasy literature as a valuable medium for promoting ecological awareness and ethical reflection on human-nature interdependence.
Exploring University Students’ Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Podcast in English Learning Hendrawan, Shafira Zinedhina Hauda Sari; Rachman, Dzul; Khusnul Khatimah, Khusnul Khatimah
JELITA Vol 6 No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v6i2.983

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This research aimed to (i) explore English Language Education students’ perceptions of podcasts as a tool for enhancing English language learning; (ii) examine the impact of podcasts on students’ motivation to learn English; and (iii) identify the challenges faced by students when using podcasts for learning. This qualitative research used a constructivism approach and applied thematic coding in data analysis. The research participants were ten English education students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that most students perceived podcasts as flexible, enjoyable, and useful for improving listening and speaking skills. Podcasts also positively influenced students’ motivation and confidence. However, challenges such as fast-paced speech, native accents, lack of interactivity, and technical issues were noted. Overall, podcasts are effective as supplementary tools in language learning, particularly in enhancing listening and speaking competence.

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