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LINGUISTS : JOURNAL OF LINGUISTICS AND LANGUAGE TEACHING
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu
ISSN : 23552069     EISSN : 26565765     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.29300/ling.v9i2.
Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Social,
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
The aim of this Journal is to promote a principled approach to research on language and language-related concerns by encouraging enquiry into relationship between theoretical and practical studies. The journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis in: Second and foreign language teaching and learning; Literature and teaching; Language in education; Language planning and Language testing; Curriculum design and development for Second/ Foreign Language; Discourse analysis; Translation; and Linguistics; ELT in Muslim Communities
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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FROM “TRUE STORY” TO MYTH: A SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF IDEOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT FILM POSTER Agustina Indah Bahari; Hendra Aditya; Syahrial Syahrial
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.10549

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This study examined how meaning and ideology were constructed in the film poster of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It through a semiotic approach. While previous studies on film posters tended to focus on identifying visual and textual signs, limited attention had been given to the analysis of myth and ideological construction, particularly through the integration of Saussure’s and Barthes’ frameworks. Addressing this gap, this study employed a qualitative descriptive method by combining Saussure’s concepts of signifier and signified with Barthes’ levels of signification, denotation, connotation, and myth, to analyze both verbal and non-verbal signs in the poster. The findings revealed that the interaction of visual elements, such as lighting, color, and facial representation, with verbal elements, including the slogan and film title, constructed a layered system of meaning. At the myth level, the poster naturalized specific ideological meanings by reinforcing religious values, legitimizing supernatural authority, and promoting the belief that narratives “based on a true story” were inherently more frightening than fictional ones. This myth operated within a broader ideological context shaped by Western demonological perspectives and reflects the commodification of religious belief within the entertainment industry. This study contributed to semiotic and film studies by offering an integrated analytical framework that combined structural and interpretative approaches. It also provided a critical perspective on how horror film posters functioned as cultural texts that not only represented meaning but also constructed and circulated ideological narratives in contemporary media.
INTERPERSONAL METAFUNCTIONS IN L2 JOURNALISM: TENOR AND MODALITY ANALYSES OF EFL STUDENTS’ SOFT NEWS Zulfikar Zulfikar; Amrizal Amrizal; Teuku Zulfikar; Mohamad Syafri
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.10712

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This study investigates how interpersonal meaning is constructed in EFL students’ soft news writing through the lens of Systemic Functional Linguistics. Drawing on a qualitative descriptive design, the research analyzed a corpus of eleven student-produced soft news articles written by Indonesian undergraduate EFL learners. The analysis focused on two complementary dimensions of interpersonal meaning: the socio-semiotic variable of tenor and the lexicogrammatical system of modality. Tenor analysis revealed that the students generally position themselves appropriately as reporters or chroniclers, maintaining a formal yet empathetic relationship with a generalized readership and adopting affective stances consistent with the human-interest orientation of soft news. At the grammatical level, modality analysis showed a strong preference for implicit, objective modalization with low to median values of probability and usuality, reflecting journalistic caution and an emerging awareness of neutrality. In contrast, modulation is used infrequently and displays a polarized distribution, with obligation realized either weakly or strongly and inclination largely restricted to low values. This asymmetry suggests that while students demonstrate greater control over epistemic positioning, they show more limited ability to negotiate interpersonal pressure and reader alignment. The findings highlight the pedagogical value of SFL-informed instruction in helping EFL learners connect contextual awareness with linguistic realization and develop more flexible control of interpersonal resources in journalistic writing.
THE EFFECT OF SOCRATIC QUESTIONING ON READING COMPREHENSION ACHIEVEMENT OF EFL STUDENTS AT MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF PALEMBANG Kurnia Saputri; Sri Yuliani; Endang Puji Astuti
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.10680

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Socratic Questioning is a method of cooperative dialogue that employs disciplined, open-ended questions to stimulate critical thinking. This study aims to investigate: (1) the significant difference between EFL students’ reading comprehension before and after being taught using the Socratic Questioning method combined with critical reading strategies at Muhammadiyah University of Palembang, (2) the significant effect of the Socratic Questioning method on students’ reading comprehension achievement, and (3) the challenges faced by students in analyzing argumentative texts. This research employed a mixed-method approach, involving 30 EFL students selected through purposive sampling. Quantitative data were collected through reading comprehension tests and analyzed using a paired sample t-test, while qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews. The findings revealed that there was a statistically significant improvement in students’ reading comprehension after the implementation of the Socratic Questioning method, indicating a strong positive effect on students’ critical reading skills. Additionally, the qualitative results showed that students faced challenges related to identifying implicit arguments, evaluating evidence, and constructing logical interpretations of texts. This study contributes to filling the research gap in the limited application of Socratic Questioning in EFL higher education contexts in Indonesia, particularly in enhancing critical reading comprehension. In conclusion, the Socratic Questioning method is an effective pedagogical approach for improving students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking, although students require guided practice to overcome difficulties in analyzing argumentative texts.
LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT OF SURYA KENCANA, BOGOR Kanya Aimee Saltiga Putri; Rindu Rindang Cintakami; Maliq Rizqy Attaya; Dewi Yanti
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.7761

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This study explores the linguistic landscape of Surya Kencana Street in Bogor City, Indonesia, a historically rich and culturally diverse area. Surya Kencana is characterized by multilingual dynamics, making it an ideal location to investigate how language functions in urban spaces. Through photographic documentation, a total of 74 photographs capture various public signs within the area, showcasing how language is represented in this urban landscape. The research categorizes public signage into three types based on language use: monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual. The primary objective of this research is to understand the dynamics of language use in Surya Kencana, particularly the roles of Indonesian, English, and Sundanese in public signage. The study also aims to investigate the influence of globalization and local language policies on the linguistic landscape, focusing on the commodification of language in a historical commercial district. This research fills a gap in existing studies by addressing the limited research on linguistic landscapes in secondary Indonesian cities, and specifically by examining the absence of studies focusing on language commodification in local commercial districts. It also explores the discrepancies between national language policies and the actual language practices visible in public signage. The findings reveal that Indonesian, as the official national language, dominates the signage throughout the area, while English is widely used for its commercial and international significance. Interestingly, the use of Sundanese is relatively minimal, especially in economic and business contexts. This suggests that Indonesian and English hold symbolic and commercial value, with Sundanese being marginalized in the public sphere. Moreover, the linguistic landscape of Surya Kencana continues to evolve, reflecting a new identity shaped by processes of language commodification. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on linguistic landscapes in Indonesia, offering insights into the role of language in the construction of urban identities and power relations. Furthermore, it highlights the complex interplay between language policy, market forces, and social dynamics in shaping the linguistic environment of a commercial area.
INTEGRATING INTENTION ATTRIBUTION INTO HATE SPEECH CORPUS IN THE INDONESIAN CONTEXT: A PRAGMATIC FRAMEWORK FOR NLP FOUNDATIONS Fauzan Novaldy Pratama; Eri Kurniawan; Andika Dutha Bachari; Siti Sopiah; Zainul Muttaqin
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.10932

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This study develops a hate speech corpus by integrating Searle’s Speech Act theory to identify the illocutionary intentions behind offensive utterances, elaborated in two research objectives: 1) identifying illocutionary points within the corpus containing social identity content by employing Searle’s speech acts approach, and 2) evaluating corpus quality from a natural language processing perspective. Achieving these objectives requires a methodology that integrates linguistically qualitative description with quantitative machine learning measurement. The data was obtained from a readjusted corpus, with a focused annotation on 3,315 data points containing social identity markers. The study employed a qualitative linguistic framework for intention attribution, followed by a quantitative evaluation using a hybrid BiLSTM-IndoBERT algorithm to assess corpus consistency and model predictability. The findings indicate that hate speech in the Indonesian context is predominantly manifested through negatively expressive utterances, with religion being the most frequent target, followed by ethnicity-based directive attacks. The hybrid model achieved an F1-score of 87%, demonstrating the viability of the annotated corpus for automated detection. Integrating intention attribution provides a more granular linguistic foundation for language models compared to purely semantic-based approaches. This study offers a framework for stakeholders to map hate speech patterns, though future work should incorporate more diverse sociopolitical contexts.
SILENCE TO CONFIDENCE: DRAMA PEDAGOGY IN AN ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Abdul Yongky Syaputra; Johanes Sapri; Syafryadin Syafryadin; Syisva Nurwita
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.10985

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Speaking reluctance remains a persistent challenge in lower-secondary English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms, particularly when learners associate oral participation with public error, peer judgment, and loss of confidence. This qualitative case study examined how drama pedagogy shaped speaking participation, classroom engagement, and confidence in an eighth-grade classroom at MTsN 2 Kota Bengkulu, an Islamic junior high school in Indonesia. Data were collected through four classroom observations, a semi-structured teacher interview, and students' written reflections, and were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings show that drama pedagogy supported speaking through role-mediated participation, collaborative rehearsal, embodied and gradual performance, and deliberate teacher scaffolding. The study contributes a process-oriented understanding of drama pedagogy in a madrasah EFL context by explaining how roles, peer interaction, embodiment, and culturally responsive classroom organization can transform silence into safer, more meaningful oral participation.
ILLOCUTIONARY SPEECH ACTS AND GENDERED TABOO EXPRESSIONS IN SUNDANESE INDIGENOUS DISCOURSE Leny Saili Rahmah; Rully Agung Yudhiantara; Dedi Wahyudi
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.10778

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Taboo expressions function as critical pragmatic resources through which social norms, moral values, and gendered expectations are constructed and maintained within speech communities. While existing research in Sundanese linguistics has extensively examined ritualized discourse and literary taboos, everyday taboo expressions (pamali) have often been relegated to the study of static belief systems rather than active communicative tools. Therefore, this study addresses this gap by investigating women-specific taboo expressions as dynamic illocutionary speech acts within the indigenous community of Kasepuhan Sinar Resmi. The research aims to identify these expressions, analyze their illocutionary force using Searle’s framework, and examine generational perceptions of these pragmatic regulations. Employing a qualitative ethnographic-pragmatic approach, data were collected through participant observation and in-depth interviews with a purposive sample of 18 participants, including indigenous elders and Sundanese women across four distinct life stages. Data were analyzed using manual thematic coding and validated through member checking with community authorities. The findings reveal that women-specific taboos are systematically organized into a "Life-Cycle Matrix" (general, virgins, menstruating, and pregnant/postpartum). Pragmatic analysis identifies a "Pragmatic Chain" where Declarative acts establish a sacred status, thereby triggering Directive, Commissive, and Expressive acts to enforce behavioral compliance.  The study demonstrates that taboo discourse operates as a gendered mechanism of social regulation, where the illocutionary force is derived from ancestral authority rather than empirical causality. From a language education perspective, these results underscore the necessity of integrating "culturally grounded pragmatics" into curricula. This approach enhances sociolinguistic awareness by teaching learners to navigate local norms of authority and gendered communication in diverse indigenous and Muslim-majority contexts.
FROM BULBANCHA TO SHIKAAKWA: RAIL TOPONYMY IN AMERICAN SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL PLURALISM AND RESILIENCE Purnama Rika Perdana; Najmi Hillalliyati; Jaelani Jaelani; Jamaluddin Nasution; Winaria Peggy. L Simanjuntak
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.10993

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American transportation history is characterized by significant paradigm shifts, evolving from fragmented local waterways and roads into a sophisticated, interconnected system. This transformation has profoundly influenced the nation's cultural and linguistic landscapes, as expanding infrastructure often sought to supplant existing geographical identities with industrial and corporate narratives. This qualitative study investigates the toponymic evolution of the rail corridor in the City of New Orleans by comparing station data from the 1951 Illinois Central (IC) Railroad system map with the 2025/2026 Amtrak official route schedule. An analysis of the transition from 21 stops in 1951 Illinois Central to 20 stops in 2025 Amtrak reveals a complex stratification of names, where 19th-century corporate eponyms (such as McComb and Hazlehurst, named after railroad executives) are layered over an enduring indigenous and colonial substratum. Despite decades of corporate branding and institutional rebranding (such as the shift to Union Station), this research underscores a remarkable toponymic resilience among names deeply rooted in the physical landscape. The findings indicate that indigenous ecological and hydrological toponyms (such as Shikaakwa or Chicago, Teh-yak-ki-ki or Kankakee, and Yashu or Yazoo) have served as phonetic monuments, outlasting the transient nomenclature of private rail corporations. Ultimately, the City of New Orleans route functions as a moving archive of American pluralism, where the linguistic soul of the land endures beneath the shifting imprints of industrial progress.
REFRAMING ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOURSE IN SCIENCE-BASED ENGLISH E-BOOKS: AN ECOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS IN INDONESIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS Abd Syakur; Ni Wayan Sartini; Hilman Fikri; Ika Rahmania
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.10984

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Background of study: Despite the increasing integration of English-language e-books into Indonesian science classrooms, research remains limited on how environmental issues are represented in these materials, particularly from an ecolinguistics perspective. Existing studies tend to focus on general language proficiency or content comprehension, often overlooking the subtle ways in which language shapes learners' understanding of ecological concepts and human–nature relationships. Aims and scope of paper: This study aims to investigate the representation of environmental discourse in science-based English e-books used by junior high school students in Indonesia, uncovering the linguistic patterns that construct or obscure ecological awareness. Methods: Employing a qualitative research design with content analysis, the study analyzed a purposive sample of five widely adopted e-books from SMPN 6 Malang, selected based on curriculum relevance and classroom use frequency. Data were collected by systematically coding procedural texts for lexical choices, thematic framing, and syntactic structures that reflect ecological perspectives. Result: The findings reveal that while several texts integrate environmentally conscious vocabulary and encourage inquiry into natural processes, there are frequent instances of anthropocentric framing and implicit prioritization of human utility over ecological balance, suggesting a tension between promoting awareness and maintaining conventional procedural orientations. Conclusion: These nuances indicate that while e-books offer opportunities to foster ecological literacy, careful selection and supplementation are required to enhance learners' authentic understanding of the environment.
IMPROVING SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS' VOCABULARY MASTERY THROUGH UNO GAME CARDS: CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH Selvia Irawan; Norasiah Norasiah; Ari Andre Rianyansa; Basinun Basinun
Linguists : Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1 (2026): July (In Press)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29300/ling.v12i1.10987

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In this study, students of MTs Muhammadiyah Gedongtengen Yogyakarta experienced difficulties in mastering English vocabulary. Students also feel bored in the language learning process. Since they are usually given tedious tasks such as writing and memorizing vocabulary, students are not actively involved in the learning process. The Uno game cards as an English language learning medium are essential in improving students' vocabulary mastery. It can help bridge the communication gap between teacher and students by helping teacher explain concepts better. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Uno game cards in improving seventh-grade students' vocabulary mastery. This study adopted a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design following the Kemmis and McTaggart framework. The research was conducted in two cycles, each comprising four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants were the teacher (collaborator) and the seventh grade of MTs Muhammadiyah Gedongtengen Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The participants were all students of Class VII at MTs Muhammadiyah Gedongtengen, Yogyakarta. The class consisted of 11 students, including 5 males and 6 females. The researcher involved all students in the class because Classroom Action Research focuses on solving instructional problems in a particular classroom setting. This CAR was conducted in two cycles, and the data collection technique was an observation, field notes, interview, and vocabulary test. Qualitative data were analyzed using the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña interactive model, while quantitative data from vocabulary tests were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings indicated that Uno game cards effectively enhanced students’ vocabulary mastery and classroom engagement. Qualitative data showed increased student participation and motivation during the learning process, while quantitative results demonstrated a steady improvement in vocabulary achievement, with mean scores increasing from 62.18 in the pre-cycle to 74.91 in Cycle 1 and 78.91 in Cycle 2. These findings suggest that Uno game cards are an effective medium for supporting vocabulary learning among seventh-grade students. Thus, there were approximately 16.73 points of improvement during the cycles. Therefore, Uno game cards were found to be effective in improving seventh-grade students' vocabulary mastery and learning engagement.

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