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Lexicon
Published by Universitas Gadjah Mada
ISSN : 23022558     EISSN : 27462668     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/lexicon
Core Subject : Humanities, Education,
Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Lexicon, Journal of English Language and Literature, is an open access, peer reviewed, academic journal published by the English Department, Universitas Gadjah Mada in cooperation with the English Studies Association in Indonesia (ESAI). It is devoted primarily to the publication of studies on English language and literature. It publishes original articles written exclusively in English twice a year in April and October. Manuscript submission is free of charge and open all year round to any author all across the globe.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Seni dan Humaniora (Lain-Lain)
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Complexity of Love in Wuthering Heights and Tenggelamnya Kapal Van Der Wijck Satria, Sistiadinita Abang; Oktavianda, Melti
Lexicon Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/lexicon.v12i1.94206

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This study explores the theme of doomed love as depicted in Buya Hamka’s Tenggelamnya Kapal Van der Wijck (1938) and Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights (1847), examining the profound social barriers that doomed these relationships. It particularly focuses on the characters Zainuddin and Heathcliff, who are both rejected by their societies and lovers due to insurmountable social inequalities, a rejection that culminates in the tragic deaths of their beloveds. The aim of this paper is to dissect how intrinsic narrative elements and socio- cultural contexts collectively shape the central themes of love and societal rejection in these works. The approach used in this study is Genetic Structuralism by Lucien Goldmann (1980), a literary theory that combines structural analysis with socio-cultural context. This approach argues that a literary work should be understood as a product of both its internal structure and the socio-historical conditions in which it was created. The dialectical method is used to analyze and compare literary works by examining the interaction between intrinsic elements of the texts (structures) and their socio-historical contexts (worldviews). Applying this method to compare Tenggelamnya Kapal Van der Wijckand Wuthering Heights involves tracing the internal structures of each text, including characters, narrators, irony, and worldviews, and the external socio- historical realities shaping these structures, such as colonialism and traditionalism in Indonesia for Hamka, and industrialization and social stratification in England for Brontë. The findings show how in both works, love is portrayed as a complex and often obstructed idea, shaped by cultural and social barriers of their eras and worldviews of their authors. This idea simultaneously reflect their unique cultural contexts and engage with universal human questions about morality, love and society.
Modal Auxiliary Verbs in The Jakarta Post Op-Ed Articles by Indonesian and Non-Indonesian Writers Rahmawati, Aulia Nur; Hardjanto, Tofan Dwi
Lexicon Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/lexicon.v12i1.98573

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This study was aimed at finding the meaning, similarities, and differences of the use of modal auxiliary verbs in editorial articles from an Indonesian newspaper, The Jakarta Post, regarding the writers’ various linguistic backgrounds.  The data were collected from 20 editorial articles written by Indonesian and non-Indonesian writers using corpus linguistics software #Lancsbox v. 6.0, which found 286 instances of eight modal auxiliary verbs. The most commonly employed modal auxiliary verbs by both Indonesian and non-Indonesian writers are can, will, should, may, would, could, must, and might, respectively. Biber et al.’s (1999) classification of deontic and epistemic meanings was used to find the meaning of the modal auxiliary verbs. The results of this study show that Indonesian and non-Indonesian writers used modal auxiliary verbs significantly differently, suggesting that linguistic and cultural background might affect the use of modal auxiliary verbs, especially in newspaper editorial articles. Furthermore, the results also show that both groups of writers used more modal auxiliary verbs with epistemic meaning rather than with deontic meaning, indicating their commitment to the truth of their argument. 
First-Person Pronouns as Authorial Presence in Research Articles: A Cross-Linguistic Study of English and Indonesian Tsaqifa, Tsabita Intan; Rahmasari, Shafira
Lexicon Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/lexicon.v12i1.103704

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This paper is a corpus-based study that attempts to examine how first-person pronouns are used in English research articles in comparison to Indonesian research articles in the field of linguistics since Indonesian writers tend to avoid the use of first-person pronouns in academic writing. This study intends to identify the types of first-person pronouns used to express authorial presence in English and Indonesian research articles. It also explores the discourse functions of first-person pronouns that serve in English and Indonesian research articles. The source of the data consists of 40 research articles that are collected from reputable journals and analyzed using AntConc. This study employs the categorization of discourse functions proposed by Hyland (2002). The results show that I, my, me, we, our, us, and the author(s) are employed by the English authors and kami, penulis, and peneliti are used by the Indonesian authors. The pronoun we is the most frequently used by both English and Indonesian authors. The English authors tend to use the pronoun I rather than the Indonesian authors. The Indonesian authors hide themselves in the phrases of the author(s) and the researcher(s).  In addition, the results also identify that these first-person pronouns serve discourse functions in research articles.
English Alveolar /t/ And Approximant /ɹ/ Convergence Phenomenon in Indonesians’ Interaction: Reflection of Social Dynamics Kania, Annisa Nurhijatul; Roselani, Ni Gusti Ayu
Lexicon Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/lexicon.v12i1.104977

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This study investigates the phenomenon of sound convergence in Indonesian-English bilingual interactions, focusing on a podcast setting. This study investigates three key aspects; the convergence of two English sounds: alveolar /t/ to Indonesian dental /t̪/ and approximant /ɹ/ to Indonesian trilled /r/ using Phonetic and Phonology approach; the reciprocal nature of the convergence; the social factors motivating this linguistic behavior using Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) approach.. The data collected from six podcast episodes reveal that reciprocity played a significant role in the frequency of convergence, with higher levels of mutual adjustment leading to increased overall convergence. Additionally, the speakers' educational backgrounds, particularly those from prestigious universities, influence the emergence of sound convergence. This research contributes to our understanding of sound convergence in multilingual contexts, shedding light on the complex relationship between language, identity, and social factors. The findings have implications for language education, cross-cultural communication practices, and our broader understanding of how linguistic choices reflect social structures in bilingual settings.
Navigating Academic Texts: Challenges and Strategies of International Students in Reading Comprehension Rahayu, Josilia Puspito; Baehaqi, Luqman; Widiastuty, Hesty
Lexicon Vol 12, No 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/lexicon.v12i1.106062

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Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill essential for academic success. However, many international students, particularly those from non-English-speaking backgrounds, face significant challenges in understanding academic texts. This study explored the reading comprehension challenges encountered by four Asian international students from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Vietnam at an American university in New York during the Fall Semester of 2023. It explored the Problem-Solving Strategies they used to overcome these challenges. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and open-ended questionnaires. The findings revealed that linguistic factors, such as limited academic vocabulary, and non-linguistic factors, such as background knowledge, significantly affect students' reading comprehension. Despite these challenges, students frequently utilized Problem-Solving Strategies, including rereading, adjusting reading speed, and inferring meanings from context, to enhance their understanding. The study highlighted the crucial role of these strategies and suggested that targeted instruction in Problem-Solving Strategies could further support international students' academic success.

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