Mandarin Language Students Illocutionary Acts in Japanese Language Learning at the University of Sumatera Utara

Speech acts play an essential role in language learning as an aspect that can improve a learner's ability to speak orally. In this research, illocutionary speech-acts were described in the Japanese language learning process for students of the Mandarin Language Department, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of Sumatera Utara. This research is qualitative. The data are speech acts in the lecture process in class, especially in the discussion. The data sources were 40 fourth-semester students of the Mandarin Language Department. The theory used was the Searle speech act theory. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, recording , and note-taking techniques. Data analysis techniques were carried out applying Miles & Huberman's opinion by condensing data through transcription of recorded data into written form, identifying forms, speech act functions, data presentation, and concluding. As a result, there were forms of illocutionary speech acts, namely directive, expressive, and declarative. Furthermore, the purpose used in class was in directive speech acts which were to order, ask, invite (engage). In other words, in expressive speech-act was praising, and in declarative speech-act was prohibiting. In conclusion, Japanese speech acts in Japanese class occured between lecturers and students and only consisted of several types of speech acts due to students' limited mastery of Japanese.

Investigating Clustering Technique on Students’ Writing Skill in Narrative Text

Abstract— The purpose of this study was to explain the effect of clustering technique toward students’ writing skill of narrative text. This study used a quasi-experimental design with post-test only control group design. The population of this study was all students of tenth graders at SMA Tulus Bhakti Bekasi, with the amount of the students were 132 students. The samples of this research were taken by cluster random sampling consisting of 60 students. The students were divided into two classes, 30 experimental class (X IPS 1) and 30 other students in the control class (X IPS 2). The instrument used to collect data was learning achievement test in form of subjective test. The statistic method used to analyze the data was One-Way ANOVA using SPSS through the testing of Null Hypothesis. The result of ANOVA showed that value of sig (significance) is lower than 0.05 (0.000<0.05) or Fobserved with df (1/58) is higher than Ftable (28.185>4.01). Accordingly, the Null Hypothesis (Ho), stating that there is no effect of clustering technique on grade ten students’ writing skill of narrative text at SMA Tulus Bhakti, was rejected and the Alternative Hypothesis (Ha), stating that there is significant effect of clustering technique on grade ten students’ writing skill of narrative text at SMA Tulus Bhakti, was accepted. Based on the analysis of the data, the research has empirically proved that there is an effect of clustering technique has an effect on grade ten students’ writing skill of narrative text at SMA Tulus Bhakti Bekasi. Keywords— clustering techniques; quasi-experimental method; writing skill

Strategic Implementation Of Speech Functions On The Automotive Billboard Texts

This research aims to describe the category and derive dominantly used speech functions in the automotive billboard texts. The study used a descriptive qualitative method. Data is automotive billboard texts around the Medan city, and it is collected by applying documentary techniques. The finding describes there are three speech functions available used in automotive billboard texts. They are ten statements (76. 9%), one offer (7. 7%), and two commands (15. 4%), and there is no question in this domain. The statement model used as the stand-out one is compatible with the essential functions of commercial billboard texts, the viewer estimated only concisely saw the images and display of the billboard texts with 5-7 seconds when they were driving. Hence, the power of speech function and the language used must be effective, efficient, and capable of persuading or hypnotizing readers to take consumptive actions against products advertised by manufacturers.

Paratextual Analysis of “Majmu 'Al-Masa'il” Aceh Manuscript : Study of Philology

This article aims to analyze the paratext elements contained in the book Majmu 'Al-Masa'il. The term paratext is defined as a concept that helps readers interpret the main text of a book except for the body of the text, such as covers, pages, and marginal notes. Majmu 'Al-Masa'il is a book that contains the teachings of fiqh in paratextual analysis. However, this paper does not focus on discussing the teachings of fiqh but only focuses on the interpretation of the marginal notes on the pages of the book. Genette's paratext theory was used to analyze other material found in marginal notes on book pages. Paratext Genette is a theory used in analyzing main texts in philological studies.

The Student's Propensity in the Usage of Interpreting Skill and Processes in English-Indonesian Interpreting Practice in Online Learning

The objective of this research was to figure out the students’ dominant interpreting skills and process during the interpreting practice to hone their interpreting ability in English-Indonesia Interpreting class. This research was conducted to the last years university students and took 20 students as sample that taken by simple random sampling. This research employed the descriptive method. The instruments of this research were oral test and monitoring guide for observing interpreter practice. The result of this research located that the students’ oral test score was 6. It pointed out that students’ interpreting skill in fair level. Meanwhile, the average score of their decoding skill was 24. It showed that their decoding skill was at the very poor level. The student’s accuracy average score was 2,1. It pointed that they got the needed improvement level, and the average score of the student’s recording skill is 0.3. It means that they are in the unacceptable level in interpreting practice. The conclusion of this research is the students still having the lack of interpreting skill and process. They tend inconsistent in interpreting process.

Soft Skills and Work Ethics of Language Program Graduates

Graduates of vocational schools and polytechnics are expected to become skilled workers who are ready to work in various fields of work. Especially for graduates from language study programs, having the language skills and competence certificate is not enough to face the competition in the world of work. They also need to always perform soft skills and work ethics, to be able to get ready for working, to be able to understand colleagues better, and thus to adapt fast in any environment. Thus, there have been issues toward to what extent formal education specifically embeds soft skills and work ethics, what aspects of soft skills and work ethics that employees must possess, and what efforts have been given to develop them. This study aims at describing the efforts done by Language Study Programs, Sekolah Vokasi, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)to adopt soft skills and work ethics and describing the performance of Language Study Programs, Sekolah Vokasi, UGM graduates in the aspects of soft skills (intrapersonal skill, interpersonal skill, and communication) and work ethics (commitment, integrity, professionalism, and hard work). The data were obtained by conducting observation and interview to the head of Language Study Programs and also administering a self-evaluation questionnaire, containing 47 items of soft skills and 44 work ethics items with five performance indicators (1: never – 5: always), that was distributed to 160 graduates from English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Language Study Programs of Sekolah Vokasi UGM. The finding of study suggests that efforts done are soft skills training session (in student orientation), etiquette lesson, support in organization participation, and internship program. The mean score of each indicator in the questionnaire is between 3.62 – 4.65 (out of 5). This score shows that the Language Study Programs graduates often and usually perform soft skills and work ethics that benefit them in the labor market.

Forms of Discrimination on Subalternity Group in Navis’s Saraswati : Si Gadis Dalam Sunyi Shortstory

This research is motivated by the colonial problem in the archipelago which still leaves a trail of oppression as well as the struggle of the natives to escape the impact of this ideology. The colonial trail that still lags behind creates an indigenous group that becomes a subaltern - an isolated, oppressed, and exiled group. In the postal colonial subaltern theory Gayatri Spivax stated that among the groups that were the most victims of colonialism were the subalterns. Relevant to the problem, this study aims to describe the forms of discrimination against subaltern groups, especially women who become subaltern groups, against colonial ideology. Data obtained from Saraswati : Gadis dalam Sunyi shortstory by A. A Navis that is analyzed qualitatively. Based on research data sources namely Saraswati : Gadis dalam Sunyi shortstory by A. A Navis. The results of this study indicate that the figure Saraswati became subaltern because she is marginalized, economically impoverished, labeled, and sexually abused.

Ecological Crisis And Exploitation Of Women in Margaret Atwood’s Surfacing

The problem of ecological crisis and exploitation of women is a topic that is often discussed today because it occurs in various parts of the world. The natural conditions and fate of women both in developing and developed countries are in an alarming condition because the development and exploitation of nature causes water, soil and air pollution. Women who use nature for their daily needs with development are forced to become objects of capitalist patriarchal exploitation. In addition, the degradation of nature due to the interference of science and technology causes the degradation of natural ecosystems so that the survival of other living things such as plants and animals is disrupted. This descriptive study aims to examine the issue of ecological crisis and exploitation of women found in the novel Surfacing by Margaret Atwood by using the ecofeminism theory of Vandana Shiva and Maria Mies. This research uses 3 variables: 1. Reduction of women's uterus, 2. Development, 3. Exploitation . This research is a library research. To see the colors of representation, researchers used the theory of ecofeminism introduced by Vandana Shiva and Maria Mies. The results showed an ecological crisis and exploitation of women found in the novel Surfacing, namely (1) the reduction of the womb of women with the presence of modern science, (2) pornography of women and exploitation of animals for commercial purposes, (3) development and illegal logging for various interests industry

Improving English University Students’ Speaking Skill Through Effortless English Movie Technique

The aim of this article was to explain how to implement Effortless English Movie Technique in order to improve students’ English speaking skill. Effortless English Movie is a six-day implementation technique that has different instructions for each day. It was a library research since the data are taken by gathering information from books and journals. However, the researchers also did pre-liminary observation to see the students’ perception toward the learning technique at university level to get a better comprehension about the real situation in learning process. The researchers, then, adapted the theory of the Effortless English Movie by A.J. Hoge with the real situation, so it can be used by the teachers well into their classrooms. This technique leads learners to focus on listening to be familiar with English conversation or dialogue, and continue to the speaking section to practice their pronunciation with the movie that has been chosen by the teacher. By using repetition strategy to practice the speaking skill, this technique focuses on speaking like a native speaker with an amusing way. Therefore, Effortless English Movie Technique is an optional easy and enjoyable technique that helps students a lot in learning to communicate fluently and accurately. The researchers hope that this article is useful for the readers, students, teachers, and next researchers in giving information about improving speaking skill. The researchers also expect that this technique can be one of the most favorite techniques that teachers use in classroom for English lesson, especially speaking skill.

The Effect of Mind Mapping Techniques on Writing Skill of Procedure Text for Students Class VII MTsN Model Sungai Penuh, Jambi Province, Indonesia

This study aims to explain the influence of mind mapping techniques on writing procedure text skills. Theories that become the reference in this study are from Harsianti and Penguin, which are about the text of the procedure, the Deporter's opinion on the Mind Mapping Technique. This study uses a quasi-experimental method with factorial design. The populations in this study were all students of class VII MTsN Model Sungai Penuh, with the amount of the students are 122 students, with a total sample of 61 students consisting of 31 students of class VII.A and 30 students of class VII.B. The sampling technique is random sampling. Based on the analysis of the data obtained by the results of research that is mind mapping techniques are appropriate for learning in writing procedures for text writing procedures for students of class VII MTsN Model Sungai Penuh because with these techniques can improve students' skills in imagination and concentration as evidenced by the average value of class students the experiment was higher than the control class and statistical analysis showed F-count 108.9 > F table 20.60.