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INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Core Subject : Education, Social,
The focus of INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa is to provide a platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to share innovative research and practical insights within the realm of language teaching and literature. The journal particularly emphasizes studies that explore effective teaching methodologies, language acquisition, curriculum design, and the integration of technology in language education. In addition, it welcomes research on applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics, as they relate to language teaching practices. The scope of the journal also includes a focus on literary analysis, interpretation, and criticism, especially how literature can be incorporated into the classroom to foster critical thinking and cultural understanding. Specific topics of interest range from the teaching of literature in multicultural settings, literary pedagogy, and comparative literature to the role of literature in language development and intercultural competence. The journal seeks contributions that address contemporary challenges and propose creative solutions within these areas, aiming to bridge theory and practice in language education and literary studies.
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Moral Values in the Character of Ale in Brian Krisna’s Novel A Bowl of Chicken Noodles Before Death Fitri Wulansari; Adinda Permata; Agil Purwitasari; Didimus Yanto; Salsa Billa; Shela Dwi Ananda
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5752

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This study aims to describe the ethical values embodied in the character of Ale in Brian Khrisna’s work titled A Bowl of Chicken Noodles Before Death by applying a qualitative descriptive method based on a literature review. Research data were drawn from narrative excerpts, dialogues, and the main character’s behavior, analyzed using content analysis techniques. The findings reveal various moral values, such as gratitude, compassion, empathy, honesty, patience, a never-give-up spirit, the ability to forgive, and self-acceptance, which reflect positive human interactions with God, one another, and oneself. Ale’s character development shows a shift from a state of depression and despair toward a more positive understanding of life through the experiences and social interactions he undergoes. This novel serves not only as a form of entertainment but also as a tool for moral education that can shape the reader’s character and provide insight into the meaning of life.
The Resilience of the Main Character in the Film Farha (2021): A Structuralist Analysis Wafa Fatimatuzzahra; Irfan Addriadi; Khomisah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5763

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This study aims to analyze the forms of resilience exhibited by the main character in the film Farha (2021) by Darin J. Sallam, as well as to examine how the film’s intrinsic elements work together to construct the meaning of that resilience. This film was selected because it depicts the traumatic experiences of a Palestinian teenage girl living amidst the 1948 Nakba tragedy, while also showcasing the protagonist’s struggle in facing psychological pressure, fear, and alienation during the war.  This study was conducted by integrating Wellek and Warren’s structuralism with Michael Ungar’s multisystemic resilience theory. The research method used is qualitative descriptive, with research data consisting of scenes, conflicts, and visual elements that demonstrate the main character’s resilience process. Data was collected through the watch and note technique by watching the film repeatedly, then selecting scenes relevant to the research focus. The results of the analysis show that the character Farha’s resilience is constructed through three main forms adaptive negotiation, ecological resilience, and meaning-making, which evolve alongside changes in the conflict and the character’s psychological state. Additionally, intrinsic elements such as characterization, plot, setting, conflict, and visual symbols such as confined spaces and the sky play a crucial role in reinforcing the portrayal of the protagonist’s resilience.  Through this approach, the researcher asserts that resilience in the film Farha is a process of adaptation and transformation rooted in the character’s inner strength and the social and cultural values that underpin it, thereby enriching film studies through an interdisciplinary approach that bridges literary structuralism and contemporary psychosocial perspectives.  
Using the Semantic Mapping Technique in Improving Students’ Writing Procedure Text at Vocational High School Yudi Christo; Muhamad Yahrif; Sujarwo
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5774

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This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the Semantic Mapping Technique in improving students’ writing ability of procedure text at a vocational high school. This research employed a quantitative method using a quasi-experimental design involving an experimental class and a control class. The population of this research consisted of tenth-grade students at SMK Darussalam Makassar in the academic year 2025/2026. The sample consisted of 42 students divided into two classes, namely 21 students in the experimental class and 21 students in the control class. The instrument used was a writing test in the form of a pre-test and a post-test. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the assistance of SPSS version 25. The results showed that the mean score of the experimental class improved from 70.24 in the pre-test to 91.00 in the post-test, while the control class improved from 76.05 to 84.10. The result of the independent samples t-test showed that the significance value (Sig. 2-tailed) was lower than 0.05, indicating that there was a significant difference between students taught using the Semantic Mapping Technique and those taught using conventional teaching techniques. Therefore, the Semantic Mapping Technique was effective in improving students’ writing ability of procedure text, particularly in organizing ideas, arranging procedural steps systematically, and developing vocabulary.
Gamification in Language Learning: The Effect of Using Wayground on Students’ Understanding of the Simple Past Tense Alya Nabilah; Sri Suci Suryawati; M. Nawawi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5778

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Mastering the simple past tense is a significant challenge for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, often due to the limitations of traditional, teacher-centered instructional methods. This study investigates the effect of Wayground, the latest evolution of the Quizizz platform, as a digital learning medium to improve students' understanding of the simple past tense. A quasi-experimental design was employed with 65 tenth-grade students, who were divided into an experimental group (n = 35) and a control group (n = 30). Data were collected through pre- and post-tests and analyzed using nonparametric statistical measures: the Wilcoxon signed-rank test and the Mann–Whitney U test. The results revealed a statistically significant difference in learning outcomes favoring the gamified intervention (p = 0.000). Despite individual learning variances, the findings confirm that Wayground fosters a highly interactive and motivating environment that significantly accelerates grammatical competence. These results suggest that integrating modern gamification tools can effectively overcome learning constraints and substantially improve structural grammar pedagogy in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context.
An Analysis of the Accuracy of Google Translate in Translating Academic Sentences: A Literature Review Chuzaimah; Dian Fera Pratiwi; Agus Setiawan; Nurdin Noni; Mersi Axelina
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5779

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The increasing use of machine translation tools in academic contexts has raised concerns about their accuracy in translating complex academic language. This study aims to analyze the accuracy of Google Translate in translating academic sentences through a qualitative literature review. The review synthesized findings from 16 selected studies published between 2014 and 2025 that examined Google Translate or machine translation in academic, educational, and language learning contexts. The studies were selected based on their relevance to translation accuracy, error types, user perceptions, and the use of Google Translate in EFL settings. The data were analyzed using thematic categorization, focusing on grammatical accuracy, lexical and terminological accuracy, contextual and semantic accuracy, translation performance across language pairs, and educational implications. The findings indicate that Google Translate performs relatively well in translating simple and general sentences, especially those with clear structures and common vocabulary. However, its accuracy decreases when translating complex academic sentences, technical terms, culture-bound expressions, and context-dependent meanings. The review also shows that translation accuracy varies across language pairs and is influenced by sentence complexity, linguistic structure, and the availability of language resources. In educational contexts, Google Translate can support students’ comprehension, vocabulary learning, and academic writing, but excessive dependence on the tool may reduce students’ critical language awareness. Therefore, Google Translate should be used as a supportive tool accompanied by critical evaluation and human post-editing. Future studies are recommended to test Google Translate using real academic sentences written by Indonesian EFL students.
Lecturers’ Practices in Using AI-Powered Tools to Support Academic Writing in EFL Classrooms Hadijah; Hariadi Syam; Nurdin Noni
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5786

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly influenced academic writing instruction in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. This study aims to explore lecturers’ practices in using AI-powered tools to support academic writing, with attention to their pedagogical use, stages of integration, instructional roles, and perceived challenges. This study employed a qualitative design involving ten lecturers from two Indonesian universities. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and document analysis and were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings show that AI-powered tools, including Grammarly, QuillBot, and ChatGPT, are mainly used for grammar correction, paraphrasing, vocabulary improvement, and idea generation. The use of these tools is mostly directed toward the revision stage, while planning and drafting remain largely student-driven. Lecturers play an important role in controlling and guiding AI use to maintain students’ authorship and academic integrity. However, AI integration is still limited by lecturers’ digital competence, lack of institutional training, unclear guidelines, and concerns about student dependency on automated outputs. The study implies that responsible AI integration in EFL academic writing requires clear institutional guidelines, lecturer training, and ethical writing policies.
Syntactic Deviations and Semantic Oddities in Cody Fry’s Pictures of Mountains Album Ana Maria Jati Aryani; Made Frida Yulia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5814

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This study identified the syntactic deviations and semantic oddities in the song lyrics of the Pictures of Mountains album by Cody Fry. The lyrics of the songs were pleasant to listen to. However, there were some intentional deviations, which could catch the listeners’ attention. In order to explore that phenomenon, this research employed qualitative content analysis to analyze the lyrics of eleven songs in the Pictures of Mountains album. One song out of twelve was not included as the object of this research due to the absence of lyrics in it. The analysis revealed that this album showed two types of syntactic deviations. Those were 44 instances of omission and 2 types of addition, which varied from parts of speech, clauses, and particles. Nevertheless, misordering and misformation, as other types of syntactic deviations, did not appear in the album. On the other hand, 10 occurrences paradox and an example pleonasm recognized as forms of semantic oddities in the album. Meanwhile, periphrasis and oxymoron were nonexistent in all the song lyrics of the mentioned album. The findings of this research contribute to linguistic study by pointing out how syntactic deviations and semantic oddities serve as intentional linguistic variations in song lyrics. Moreover, it offers new insights on the contributions of the songwriter’s works to the discussion about language and its creativity. Lastly, it serves as proof that linguistic phenomena vary across literary works, such that language can be modified to enhance the unique expression and emotional portrayal.
The Effects of Reading to Learn Pedagogy on Students’ Skills in Writing Recount Texts Rifla Zalifatun Nasika Shofa; Dwi Agustina
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5820

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This study investigated the effects of Reading to Learn pedagogy on students’ skills in writing recount texts and identified challenges encountered during its implementation. The study was conducted because many English as a Foreign Language students experienced difficulties in organizing ideas, controlling grammar, and constructing coherent recount texts. A pre-experimental design with one-group pre-test and post-test was employed involving the eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 7 Pekalongan, Central Java. Quantitative data were collected through writing tests administered before and after the implementation of Reading to Learn pedagogy, while observational data were used to identify challenges during the teaching and learning process. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality testing, and paired-sample t-test analysis. The findings revealed that the students’ mean score improved from 67.0345 in the pre-test to 84.8276 in the post-test. The paired-sample t-test showed a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results with a significance value lower than 0.05, indicating that Reading to Learn pedagogy effectively improved students’ recount writing skills. The observational findings further revealed several challenges, including limited instructional time, students’ difficulties in grammar and vocabulary control, and students’ dependence on teacher scaffolding during independent writing activities. Overall, the study concluded that Reading to Learn pedagogy effectively improved students’ recount writing skills through structured and scaffolded literacy instruction.
An Analysis of Archetypal Images in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Gracesila Hanna Caroline Turnip; Nurma Dhona Handayani
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i2.5835

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This study aims to identify and analyze the archetypal images represented in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein using the archetypal image classification proposed by Guerin et al. (2005). This research employed a qualitative descriptive method. The primary data source was Frankenstein novel by Mary Shelley, while the data consisted of words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and narrations containing archetypal images. The data were collected through close reading and note-taking techniques and analyzed using an archetypal approach. The findings revealed ten data categorized into seven archetypal images, namely water, sun, colors, serpent, archetypal woman, wise old man, and tree. Among these categories, colors appeared most frequently, followed by water, while the remaining archetypal images appeared once each. The identified archetypal images symbolically represent themes of life, death, transformation, morality, knowledge, human relationships, and personal responsibility. The findings demonstrate that archetypal images function as universal symbols that enrich the thematic and psychological dimensions of the novel. This study contributes to the field of literary criticism by providing a deeper understanding of symbolic representations in Frankenstein and by demonstrating the applicability of archetypal image theory in revealing hidden meanings within literary texts.
The Influence of Storytelling Activities and Self-Confidence on the Speaking Ability of Fifth-Grade Students at SD Muhammadiyah Makkoring Abdul Rauf; Nuraini K; Yusmah; Jamaluddin Ahmad; Muhammad Hanafi; Jumiati
INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36232/interactionjournal.v13i1.5840

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This study aimed to determine the influence of storytelling activities and self-confidence on the speaking ability of fifth-grade students at SD Muhammadiyah Makkoring. This research employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental design in the form of a one-group pretest–posttest design. The population of this study consisted of all fifth-grade students at SD Muhammadiyah Makkoring, totaling 20 students. Since the population was relatively small, all students were selected as the research sample through total sampling. Data were collected through speaking ability tests, self-confidence questionnaires, observation, and documentation. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the assistance of IBM SPSS Statistics software. The results showed that storytelling activities had a significant influence on students’ speaking ability. This was indicated by an increase in the students’ average speaking ability score from 61.35 in the pre-test to 79.65 in the post-test after the storytelling treatment was implemented. The t-test result showed a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. Self-confidence also had a significant influence on students’ speaking ability, as indicated by an increase in the average score from 61.35 to 86.30 after self-confidence reinforcement was provided, with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05. Furthermore, storytelling activities and self-confidence simultaneously had a significant influence on the speaking ability of fifth-grade students at SD Muhammadiyah Makkoring. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that storytelling activities and self-confidence can improve students’ speaking ability, both individually and simultaneously. Therefore, storytelling activities and self-confidence reinforcement can be used as alternative learning strategies to enhance elementary school students’ speaking ability