CLLiENT (Culture, Literature, Linguistics, and English Teaching)

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SILENT WAY METHOD TO INCREASE STUDENTS’ ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN SMPN 3 SUKOHARJO

2025-02-06T14:37:46+07:00

This study aimed to improve the vocabulary skills of 8th-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Sukoharjo using the Silent Way method. The research adopted a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design, conducted over two cycles during the 2023/2024 academic year. The sample consisted of one randomly selected class from the 8th grade, and data were collected using a mixed-method approach, including interviews, observations, field notes, and tests. The pre-test and post-test scores were used to measure the effectiveness of the intervention. The study concluded that the Silent Way method effectively enhances vocabulary acquisition by engaging students and fostering active participation. These findings suggest that innovative, student-centered teaching methods can significantly improve language learning outcomes. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term effects of such methods on vocabulary retention and overall language proficiency.

RACISM IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REFLECTED IN THE FILM “TILL” (2022)

2025-02-05T13:58:07+07:00

This study is aimed at analyzing how racism is generally represented in the film “Till” (2022) and how forms of racial discrimination violate human rights in the film “Till” (2022) and leave deeply felt feelings. The researcher uses the qualitative method to analyze the film “Till” (2022), directed by Chinonye Chukwu, as objective research. The approach and theory that the researcher uses to analyze the data are based on Miles & Brown's (2003) theory of racism. This study shows that racial discrimination issues in daily life can happen in many places and in any circumstance. Everyone in African America can experience it. In extreme situations, white people can murder brutally anyone who is the object of discrimination, regardless of age. It is racial discrimination that leaves deep wounds, such as trauma. On the other side, it became brave to oppose racism.

THE ARCHETYPE OF MOTHERHOOD REFLECTED IN THE CHARACTER OF MOTHER IN NIKI CARO’S THE MOTHER (2023)

2025-02-05T14:06:28+07:00

This study aims to analyze: (1) the archetype of motherhood reflected in the character of mother and (2) the role of mother psychological perspective of the character of mother in Niki Caro's “The Mother” (2023). The study uses descriptive qualitative method. Data collection from this research method includes watching and reading, identifying, classifying, and selecting. Data analysis of this research method by displaying, explaining, and interpreting using the psychoanalysis theory of Carl Gustav Jung and the relevant approaches related to the archetype of motherhood. The result of the study: (1) the archetype of motherhood reflected in the character of mother in Niki Caro’s “The Mother” (2023) is the representation of the archetype of motherhood about tenderness and affection.; (2) the role of mother psychological perspective of the character of mother is found in various archetypal types namely Persona, mothers often cover up reality in order to see the safety of their daughters; Shadow, the mother character is not only a loving woman but also full of ambition; Anima and Animus (syzygy), The mother character has another archetype namely animus, the mother is like a man, she is a strong woman and never fragile; Hero, The mother character also has the ability to be a hero because she always helps her coworkers and children; Self, The mother character also has a desire for herself.

REPRESENTATION OF BEAUTY IN THE WARDAH ADVERTISEMENT “IMPACTFUL BEAUTY FOR THE GREATER GOOD” (2024)

2025-02-05T14:41:47+07:00

This research was conducted to analyze the representation of beauty in the Wardah advertisement "Impactful Beauty for the Greater Good" (2024). There are three problem formulations in this research. First, how are beauty signs represented in the Wardah advertisement "Impactful Beauty for the Greater Good" Second, How are beauty objects represented in the Wardah advertisement "Impactful Beauty for the Greater Good" And third, How are beauty interpretants represented in the Wardah advertisement "Impactful Beauty for the Greater Good". The researchers used qualitative methods to study this problem. The theory and approach that researchers use is Charles Sanders Pierce's Semiotics theory. The results of this research show that based on the Beauty Signs, Beauty Objects and Beauty Interpretants contained in the Wardah advertisement "Impactful Beauty for the Greater Good" it can be concluded that Beauty does not have to be seen from physical appearance which has images which are in principle related to all the organs of a woman's body from head to toe, but real beauty is beauty from within such as positive traits and morals as well as usefulness in goodness.

LEARNERS’ CULTURAL BACKGROUND AND ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING IN A PESANTREN-BASED UNIVERSITY: A PRELIMINARY STUDY

2025-02-05T14:23:56+07:00

Learners' cultural background is a significant thing in learning English where they are expected to be able to adapt to the new language. The community of teachers and learners with pesantren backgrounds has unique characteristics different from the world of native English speakers. This research studies EFL learners' background of pesantren-based students in Universitas Sains Al Qur’an Wonosobo. It covers three issues, i.e. the way learners adapt their cultural background and experiences to English language learning, the way learners’ cultural background is involved in the English language acquisition process, and the way learners’ cultural conceptualization in their first language acquisition contributes to English language learning. Twenty English learners agreed to participate in the research. Adopting a qualitative design, the results highlighted that these learners have been able to make cultural adjustments from initially being Islamic boarding school students to becoming English language course students, students with their santri identity can make adjustments and sort out cultures that do not match their self-identity, they also felt that they preferred to gain knowledge about cultural concepts different from those they experienced in the pesantren. This research is important to support the consideration of curriculum and material development in Teaching English to students of Islamic schools, especially in intercultural language instruction.