Journal issue
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)
March
Published: 2025-03-18
All articles of this issue have been reviewed in a blind review process, and the authors and co-authors are from eight countries (Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Nigeria, Vietnam, Algeria, Belgium, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan)
- Articles
- 18
- Published
- 2025-03-18
- Year
- 2025
Table of Contents
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Articles
Sociolinguistic Dimensions of Language Shift and Identity Renegotiation Among Belait Speakers in Brunei Darussalam: Sociopolitical Implications
This study investigates the ongoing shift of the Belait language in Brunei and its impact on identity renegotiation among its speakers. The research examines socio-political, cultural, and cognitive factors contributing to…
Pages: 1-17 -
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Lexical Modality in Presidential Election Discourse in Selected Nigerian Online Newspapers (2011 – 2019)
Public opinion columns in the Nigerian online newspapers often provide vital information on sociopolitical issues. Previous studies on political media discourse focused on how public opinions shape pre-election political debates…
Pages: 18-32 -
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HelloTalk’s Role in Enhancing English Speaking Skills: A Lesson from Technology-Assisted Language Learning
The use of technologies in language learning can improve EFL students’ learning outcomes. One of them is HelloTalk application. It has great potential to be a useful language learning tool. This is reinforced by the results of…
Pages: 33-46 -
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The Psychological Comparison of the Red Queen and White Queen in Alice Through The Looking Glass English
This study analyze the psychological aspects of the secondary characters, namely the Red Queen and the White Queen in the film Alice through the Looking Glass (2016). This study focuses on how the differences of their Id, Ego,…
Pages: 47-59 -
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Morpho-Syntactic Errors in EFL Students’ Writing: A Lesson from Language Education Institutions
Many students struggle with writing in English due to linguistic challenges such as morphology and syntax. This research aimed at discovering the morpho-syntactic errors that EFL students did and the most dominant error in the…
Pages: 60-72 -
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The Palestinian-Israeli Ceasefire Proposal: Van Dijk's Critical Discourse Analysis of Al-Arabiya's Reporting
The ceasefire proposal between Israel and Palestine shocked the world's residents because of the pros and cons of several related parties. Israel and Hamas as the target parties showed different responses to the proposal…
Pages: 73-85 -
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Resolving the Sudan Crisis: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Norman Fairclough’s Perspective
The conflict between South and North Sudan is worsened by racial differences. It has also destroyed public infrastructure, including healthcare. The healthcare system's collapse puts the Sudanese population at serious risk now…
Pages: 86-98 -
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Analysis of Michael Riffaterre's Semiotics in the Poem “Syaiun Sayabqa Bainana” by Faruq Juwaidah
Poetry is different from other genres of literature, such as prose and drama. The difference lies in the language used in poetry, which is usually multi-interpretive, metaphorical, and ambiguous. This ambiguity of poetry creates…
Pages: 99-111 -
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Exploring Logical Analysis and Defined Descriptions for Enhancing Expression Readers in ELT
The ongoing debate in English Language Teaching (ELT) emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to enhance language acquisition. This study explores the development and implementation of expression readers, a tool designed…
Pages: 112-124 -
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Peer Assessment in Writing Classroom: Exploring its Potential in Developing Students Communication Skills
In higher education in Algeria, assessment in the English as a Foreign Language classroom remains a contentious issue, as educators continue to express skepticism towards the adoption of the new assessment paradigm. In this…
Pages: 125-137 -
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Developing English Learning Materials Integrated with Problem-Based Learning for Vocational Fashion Schools Students: An ESP Context
This research relates to how the English materials are developed for fashion students of SMK based on Problem Based Learning Approach. This research aims to develop the English materials by applied the ESP based on need analysis…
Pages: 138-150 -
Articles
Zainichi Identity and American Ideology in Pachinko (2022): A Narratological Study of Literature Analysis
Pachinko (2022) is an American series produced and aired by Apple TV+ portraying generations of Zainichi trying to settle in Japan after their displacement from Japan-Occupied Korea that at the same time shows how American…
Pages: 151-162 -
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Investigating Social Dynamics in the Novel Gadis Kretek by Ratih Kumala: A Literary Study of Traditional Cultural Values and Modernity
A novel possess a high level of complexity, including their portrayal of social dynamics. The complexity of novels is evident in their narrative structures, the characterization of characters with psychological depth and diverse…
Pages: 163-173 -
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The Effectiveness of QAR Strategy in Improving Junior High School Learners’ Reading Comprehension: A Lesson of Deep Reading Processes
Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for students, yet many face challenges due to limited vocabulary and ineffective reading strategies. This study investigates the effectiveness of the Question-Answer Relationship (QAR)…
Pages: 174-184 -
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Self Identity of the Main Character of Archie The RedCat's Sri Asih Webtoon: A Literature Study
This study examines the formation of self-identity in the main character of the Sri Asih Webtoon by Archie the RedCat and Devita Krisant, focusing on three key stages: the real, imaginary, and symbolic. Using Jacques Lacan's…
Pages: 185-195 -
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Investigating Early Vocabulary Acquisition on 18-24-Month-Old Child: A Study of Vocabulary Spurt and Function Words
This study investigates vocabulary acquisition and the phenomenon of vocabulary spurt in a 24-month-old child, focusing on the interplay of cognitive abilities, memory, and understanding of word functions. The research aims to…
Pages: 196-205 -
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Designing English Speaking Materials Based on EFL Students’ Learning Needs: A Needs Analysis at Vocational Schools
The English Day program is an extracurricular program and an alternative process to improve students ability on speaking. English day able to amuse students and teacher to learn English. The objectives of this research were to…
Pages: 206-215 -
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Strengthening Multimodal Literacy through Digital Literary Text Learning: Enhancing Students’ Achievement in the Age of Disruption
The rapid advancement of digital technology necessitates a transformative approach to literary education that extends beyond verbal literacy to embrace multimodal competencies (visual, auditory, interactive). This study aims to…
Pages: 216-225