Claurin Sahusilawane, Parjolo Aritonang, Orpa Penina Oraile, Rosina F. J. Lekawael
{"title":"A Pragmatic Analysis of Deixis and Reference on Taylor Swift Songs","authors":"Claurin Sahusilawane, Parjolo Aritonang, Orpa Penina Oraile, Rosina F. J. Lekawael","doi":"10.30598/matail.v3i2.9144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30598/matail.v3i2.9144","url":null,"abstract":"This research examines the pragmatic aspects of deixis and reference in song lyrics. Pragmatics is concerned with how speakers or writers convey meaning, and how listeners or readers interpret it. Deixis refers to linguistic elements that directly refer to the personal, temporal, or locational characteristics of the situation in which an utterance occurs. The study explores the different types of deixis, including person deixis, spatial deixis, temporal deixis, discourse deixis, and social deixis, and their role in establishing meaning and creating a connection between the songwriter and the audience. Reference, on the other hand, focuses on the identification of things in the world, with deixis serving as the mechanism for achieving reference. The analysis highlights the importance of context in determining the referents of deictic expressions and the impact of deixis and reference in conveying the songwriter's intended message. By understanding the pragmatic use of deixis and reference in song lyrics, researchers and readers can gain insights into the communicative strategies employed by songwriters and the ways in which meaning is constructed within the lyrics.","PeriodicalId":485218,"journal":{"name":"MATAI International Journal of Language Education","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135144018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Imelda Tahalele, Felicia Miranda Lekatompessy, Wensy Steva Nussy
{"title":"The Analysis of Students' Psychological Problems and Its Solutions in Speaking English at One of the Junior High Schools in Aru Islands","authors":"Imelda Tahalele, Felicia Miranda Lekatompessy, Wensy Steva Nussy","doi":"10.30598/matail.v3i2.9140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30598/matail.v3i2.9140","url":null,"abstract":"and their solutions in speaking English. The research design of this study was a mixed method with an explanatory sequential design approach. The population of this study was second-grade students, and its sample was two classes consisting of 60 students and 3 English teachers who taught them. The instruments used in this study were questionnaires and interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using the formula from Sugiyono (2005) f/n x 100%, while the qualitative data was analyzed using the technique by Miles and Huberman (1992:16) data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verifying.
 The results of this study indicate that students still have problems speaking English, especially psychological problems such as fear of making mistakes, lack of self-confidence, lack of motivation, and anxiety. Therefore, based on the problems above, there are several solutions provided by teachers and students to overcome these problems.","PeriodicalId":485218,"journal":{"name":"MATAI International Journal of Language Education","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135144020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marce Laimena, Smarty Jabez Samuel Satumalay, Stella Rose Que
{"title":"A Critical Discourse Analysis on Instagram @Sajak Maluku based on the Van Dijk’s model","authors":"Marce Laimena, Smarty Jabez Samuel Satumalay, Stella Rose Que","doi":"10.30598/matail.v3i2.9141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30598/matail.v3i2.9141","url":null,"abstract":"This research discusses critical discourse analysis based on Van Dijk's theory on the Instagram account of @Sajak_Maluku. It aims to explain the theme and moral lessons embedded in the discourse on the Instagram account of @Sajak_Maluku. This was descriptive qualitative research. The data source in this research was the Instagram account of @Sajak_Maluku. The technique of data collection was done by documenting the screenshots of the images containing the discourse on the @Sajak_Maluku Instagram account. Furthermore, the discourse was analyzed using the critical discourse analysis method with a content analysis model based on Van Dijk's theory. The critical discourse analysis method was carried out to explain the hidden purpose in the discourse, while content analysis aims to explain the content of the discourse. The results of this research show that there are two themes in the discourse on the @Sajak_Maluku Instagram account from June 1 until June 10, 2022, which are self-reflection and religious themes. Moral values which can be concluded from religious themes are how we have to be thankful for our everyday life, and we have to keep praying for everything from self-reflection theme is advice to ourselves in relation to what we face every day.","PeriodicalId":485218,"journal":{"name":"MATAI International Journal of Language Education","volume":"129 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135144022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gabriela Elizabeth De Queljoe, Renata C. G. V. Nikijuluw, Smarty Jabez Samuel Satumalay
{"title":"The Use of The Word Splash Strategy in Vocabulary Enhancement at Junior High School Level","authors":"Gabriela Elizabeth De Queljoe, Renata C. G. V. Nikijuluw, Smarty Jabez Samuel Satumalay","doi":"10.30598/matail.v3i2.9142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30598/matail.v3i2.9142","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explores using the word splash strategy to enhance vocabulary at the Junior High School Level. Some researchers have applied the word splash strategy to help students learn vocabulary. The research showed that by using the word splash strategy, students could effectively motivate learning vocabulary. Students showed evidence of learning by using the word splash strategy. Word Splash is a learning strategy that stimulates thinking around a topic. The Word Splash Strategy allows students to learn new words and ideas before they start reading and helps them figure out how the word might relate. This strategy can help students improve their vocabulary by allowing them to predict words before they read the passage and connect new words or ideas to the passage's main idea.","PeriodicalId":485218,"journal":{"name":"MATAI International Journal of Language Education","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135144019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benjamin Jeremias, Helena Magdalena Rijoly, Sophia Binnendyk
{"title":"Students’ Satisfaction Towards Online Learning at English Education Study Program","authors":"Benjamin Jeremias, Helena Magdalena Rijoly, Sophia Binnendyk","doi":"10.30598/matail.v3i2.8783","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.30598/matail.v3i2.8783","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to explore students’ satisfaction during online learning process related to 3 aspects which are: Course Structure, Online Learning Flexibility and Technology Quality in English Education Study Program of Pattimura University. This study was conducted with Mixed Method research design using questionnaire as the data collection technique. There were 2 types of questionnaires: Close-Ended Likert Scale questionnaires and Open-Ended Questionnaires. The participants were the active students of English Education Study Program of Pattimura University batch 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The result shows that students’ satisfaction rate is between Satisfied and Satisfied Enough. This means that the satisfaction rate is average. The study also produces a collection of students’ feedbacks and suggestion.","PeriodicalId":485218,"journal":{"name":"MATAI International Journal of Language Education","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135144021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}