ELYSIAN JOURNAL : English Literature, Linguistics and Translation Studies

Correlation Between Students’ Perception on English Language Learning and Their English Speaking Performance

Ni Putu Dhita Vasya Wedari, I Made Perdana Skolastika — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The present study is entitled Correlation Between Students’ Perception of English Language
Learning and Their English-speaking Performance. The study aimed to investigate whether
there is a significant correlation between students’ perception and the speaking performance
of the third-semester students in the Faculty of Foreign Languages Mahasaraswati Denpasar.
The data were obtained by the quantitative method in correlational design. The study was
conducted at the Faculty of Foreign Languages Mahasaraswati Denpasar. The population was
189 Faculty of Foreign Languages students in Mahasaraswati Denpasar, divided into 6 classes.
This study applied the purposive sampling method, which took 16 students of the same class.
The instruments used in collecting the data of two variables were the perception of the English
Language online learning questionnaire and oral test video of speaking performance. The
questionnaire used Sugiyono’s perception scale, which contained 32 valid questions, and an
oral test video rubric to measure speaking performance based on Harmer. In analyzing the
data, SPSS software version 26 and Cronbach's Alpha formula were used to determine the
reliability of the questionnaire. The study findings were that the third-semester students in the
Faculty of Foreign Languages Mahasaraswati Denpasar had 50% high perception with a mean
score of 116.81, and their speaking performance was at a minimal level of 43,75% with a mean
score of 82,5. The coefficient relationship (rxy): 0.583. Based on the result of the study, it
could be concluded that the perception of English Language online learning had a highly
positive relationship with the speaking ability of the chosen third-semester students in the
Faculty of Foreign Languages Mahasaraswati Denpasar.

Exploring Directive Illocutionary Acts in “Avatar: the Way of Water” Movie

Made Fitria Regita Cahyani, Ida Ayu Gita Putri Ardiantari — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

This article is entitled An Analysis of Directive Illocutionary Acts in “Avatar: the Way of
Water” movie. The purpose of this study was to find out the directive speech acts that used in
“Avatar: the Way of Water” movie. The methods that used in this study were descriptive
qualitative and quantitative. Directive illocutionary acts presented in the movie were analyzed
and described based on theory by Searle (1979) on types of illocutionary acts and by Yule
(1996) on types of directive illocutionary acts. The subject of this study was the script of the
dialog among all the characters. The result of this study showed that the types of directive
illocutionary acts such as Command, Order, Request, and Suggestion. The total data that found
were 153 data which are: Command (88 utterances), Request (11 utterances), Order (44
utterances), and Suggestion (10 utterances). Command was the type that most often used in
this movie because it showed the strength of all characters and suggestion was the lowest.

An Analysis of Code Switching Found in Novel “The Paragon Plan”

I Kadek Wika Ardianta, I Komang Sulatra — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Bilingualism is native-like control of two languages. Has even suggested that Bilingualism commences when a person begins to understand utterances in a second language. Code-switching frequently occurs if the speakers can speak more than one language and use the languages simultaneously in the same context. This means the speakers intend to keep the utterance's meaning the same when emphasizing the purpose. In this research, the data was collected by using the observation method. The data of this study were taken from The Paragon Plan novel by Aranindy. The data was analyzed based on a theory proposed by Poplack (1980) to find out and categorize the types of code-switching. Meanwhile, the reasons for code-switching were analyzed by using the theory by Hoffman (1991). In analyzing the data, descriptive and qualitative methods were used. The types of inter-sentential switching are the most dominant in the novel The Paragon Plan with 30 data or 44.8%, followed by inter-sentential switching with a total of 24 data or 35.8%, and followed by tag switching amounted to 13 data or 19.4% of 67 data. Concerning the seven reasons for code switching, the findings indicate that only two were identified in the novel “The Paragon Plan”. Talking about particular topic is the most dominant reasons of code switching. Ultimately, code-switching in a novel can serve various narratives, character-building, and stylistic purposes. It enriches the story's linguistic and cultural landscape, making it more engaging and relatable for readers.

An Analysis Figurative Language in Bruno Mars Selected Song Lyric: “It Will Rain”

Patrisia Adma Renda, Desak Putu Eka Pratiwi — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Language is an important role in human life. Humans need language in order to communicate with other people, interact and also to get information. With the existence of language, every human being can express an idea or ideas, imagination and desires the others. Language serves to unite the relationship between human beings. Language can also be called art because with language, we can express ideas or ideas with literal works commonly used in language arts or commonly called figurative language. Figurative language is a form of parable or not the actual meaning used to write or convey things related to everyday life. This study was conducted to analyze the types of figurative language in Bruno Mars' selected song lyric: "It Will Rain". This study uses the theory proposed by Perrine (1969) and the theory of Knickerbocker and Reninger (1963). the type of figurative language used in the lyrics of Bruno Mars' chosen song: "It Will Rain". Apart from that, the researcher also uses the theory proposed by Leech (1981) which serves to determine the meaning contained in the lyrics of Bruno Mars' chosen song. To collect data , the researcher first looks for the song lyrics from the website, then reads and understands the song lyrics. After the data collection technique, the researcher begins to select, code and classify all data containing figurative language according to the type of figurative language. The researcher analyzed the data using qualitative and descriptive methods. From the results of the study, it shows that there are three categories of types figurative language that can be found in the lyrics of the song are: hyperbole, simile, and repetition. 7 data in this study. There are 4 or 57% hyperbole data, 1 or 14% simile data and 2 or 29% repetition data. From the data obtained, the researcher concludes that hyperbole is the most dominant used in the Bruno Mars' selected song lyrics: "It Will Rain".

Types and Functions of Code Switching Found in TS Media Youtube Podcast with Naura Ayu

Putu Priskawati, I Komang Sulatra — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Code switching is a common phenomenon in language use. When people have the ability to speak more than one language, they will combine the language and often switch the language. This study aims to find out the types of code switching found in Naura Ayu utterances in TS Media Podcasts and analyze the code switching functions found in Naura Ayu utterances in TS Media Podcasts. The data were taken from TS Media YouTube Podcast with Naura Ayu. Naura Ayu is one of famous singers in Indonesia and in her podcast she usually switches the code. This study used only one video among two videos. The data were collected from one video. The title of the video is TS Media Podcast with Naura Ayu Part 1 with the duration 28.34 minutes. The method used in analysing the data was qualitative method by applying several techniques, such as; watching, listening, finding the utterances with code switching, and taking notes. All of code switching types proposed by Poplack (1980) found in this study, those are inter-sentential switching, intra-sentential switching and tag switching.This study also found four functions of code switching among six functions proposed by Appel and Muysken (1987).Those functions are referential function, metalinguistic function, expressive function and directive function. The type of code switching that was dominant found in Naura Ayu utterances was intra-sentential switching, besides the dominant function of code switching found was referential function.

Keywords: code switching, types, function, and podcast

Alih kode merupakan fenomena umum dalam penggunaan bahasa. Ketika orang memiliki kemampuan untuk berbicara lebih dari satu bahasa, mereka akan menggabungkan bahasa dan sering beralih bahasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis-jenis alih kode yang terdapat pada tuturan Naura Ayu dalam Podcast TS Media dan menganalisis fungsi alih kode yang terdapat pada tuturan Naura Ayu dalam Podcast TS Media. Data diambil dari TS Media YouTube Podcast bersama Naura Ayu. Naura Ayu adalah salah satu penyanyi terkenal di Indonesia dan dalam podcastnya dia biasanya mengganti kode. Penelitian ini hanya menggunakan satu video di antara dua video. Data dikumpulkan dari satu video. Judul videonya adalah TS Media Podcast dengan Naura Ayu Part 1 berdurasi 28.34 menit. Metode yang digunakan dalam menganalisis data adalah metode kualitatif dengan menerapkan beberapa teknik, seperti; mengamati, mendengarkan, menemukan ujaran dengan alih kode, dan mencatat. Semua jenis alih kode yang dikemukakan oleh Poplack (1980) ditemukan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu alih inter-sentential, alih intra-sentential, dan alih tag. Penelitian ini juga menemukan empat fungsi alih kode di antara enam fungsi yang dikemukakan oleh Appel dan Muysken (1987). Fungsi-fungsi tersebut adalah fungsi referensial, fungsi metalinguistik, fungsi ekspresif, dan fungsi direktif. Jenis alih kode yang dominan ditemukan pada tuturan Naura Ayu adalah alih kode intra-sentential, selain itu fungsi alih kode yang dominan ditemukan adalah fungsi referensial.

Kata kunci: alih kode, tipe, fungsi, dan podcast

Speech Act Analysis of Greeting Form Found in Peacemaker Movie Series

I Ketut Adi Lanang Iswara, Komang Dian Puspita Candra — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

The chosen movie series Peacemaker are the subject of the investigation, this study entitled “Speech Act Analysis of Greeting Form found in Peacemaker Movie Series” the study focused on greeting utterance produced by each characters in the Peacemaker movie series and concerns with the illocutionary acts that occur in the character’s utterance. It is aimed (1) to find out the types of illocutionary acts in the Peacemaker movie series, and (2) to analyze the function and meaning of the illocutionary act produced by the characters in the movie series. This study used descriptive qualitative method inanalyze the types and the function and meaning of illocutionary acts proposed by theory from Searle’s (1979). The result of this study showed that most of the data are expressive illocutionary act, second is followed with directive illocutionary act and the last is declarative illocutionary act that found in the Peacemaker movie series, in greeting utterance is hard to found greeting utterance that consist with assertive illocutionary act and commissive illocutionary act. The study conclude that the speaker has reason when they need someone to do the action through their greeting utterance. People are not only producing the greeting utterance to communicate but from the greeting utterance also has purpose they want to deliver to the hearer in purpose to understand the meaning of the greetings itself in directform or indirect form.

Keyword: greeting utterance, illocutionary act, movie series peacemaker

Jargon on Instagram Features

Fendianus Gaby, Putu Desi Anggerina Hikmaharyanti — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

Jargon is a special vocabulary used in certain area of life (environment). Jargon is rarely understood by people because it is very specific in order. The purpose of this study was to identify the form and meaning of jargons in Instagram features. The data of this study were taken from the form of words inInstagram social media platform. This study considered to use the theory of Halingga (2004) on forming jargon and Leech (1981) on meaning. Descriptive qualitative method was applied to analyze the collected data. This study found 12 data (60%) for word forms, 3 data (15%) for the phrase form, 5 data (25%) for the abbreviated form and 12 data (60%) for acronym. The meaning of the jargons reached more denotatively the same as their real meaning characteristics.

Jargon is a special vocabulary used in certain area of life (environment). Jargon is rarely understood by people because it is very specific in order. The purpose of this study was to identify the form and meaning of jargons in Instagram features. The data of this study were taken from the form of words inInstagram social media platform. This study considered to use the theory of Halingga (2004) on forming jargon and Leech (1981) on meaning. Descriptive qualitative method was applied to analyze the collected data. This study found 12 data (60%) for word forms, 3 data (15%) for the phrase form, 5 data (25%) for the abbreviated form and 12 data (60%) for acronym. The meaning of the jargons reached more denotatively the same as their real meaning characteristics.

An Analysis of Figurative Language Used in Nine Track Mind Album by Charlie Puth

Sintana Novita Dewi, Ida Ayu Putri Gita Ardiantari — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

In writing songs, songwriters often use figurative language. In this study, analyzed the figurative language contained in the album Nine Track Mind by Charlie Puth. The purpose of this study was to determine the type of figurative language used and the meaning shown by figurative language in the songs on the album. This research is a descriptive research with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The data found on this research were analysed by theory of Knickerbocker and Reninger (1963) and supported by the theory of Wellen and Warren (1984). The results of this study showed that there were ten figurative languages used by songwriters, namely 60% hyperbole, 10% allusion, 10% repetition, 20% metaphor. In addition, the songwriter also uses connotative and denotative meanings in the album.
Keywords: figurative language, song, album.

Assertive Illocutionary Act Found in Rendall Park’s Speech Video at UCLA 2023

I Gusti Bagus Niko Ari Putra, I Gusti Ayu Vina Widiadnya Putri — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

In this study, the researcher focuses on the analysis of the Assertive Illocutionary Act Found in Rendall Park’s Speech video at The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 2023. This study aims to find out the assertive illocutionary acts used in Rendall Park’s Speech Video at UCLA 2023 and the second is to find out the most dominant assertive illocutionary acts classification found in Rendall Park’s Speech at UCLA 2023 and analyze some of the utterances. This study made use of Searle's (1979) classification of illocutionary acts theory. The data collection for this study used the observation method. To analyze the data, a descriptive qualitative method is used in this study because the results presented from this research are in the form of using words. In this study, researchers managed to find five types of assertive illocutionary acts classification in the data source. The result of this research found there are 46 utterances indicating assertive illocutionary acts. There are 19 utterances as informing classification, 13 utterances as stating classification, 10 utterances as asserting classification, 4 utterances as boasting classification, and 1 utterance as complaining classification. Informing is the most dominant assertive classification that was founded in this speech.

A Study on Development of Main Character and Characterization in “Bohemian Rhapsody” Movie

Gerdi Kafi Lole Sardiana, Ni Made Verayanti Utami, Ni Nyoman Deni Ariyaningsih — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800

There are two objectives of the study the first one is to identify the main character development in the “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie. the second is to analyze characterization of the main character in “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie. The data of this study were taken from the movie entitled Bohemian Rhapsody. The data source in this study was take from the movie in the movie was analyzed descriptively based on the theory How To Analize Fiction proposed by William Kenney (1956). The main character development was analyzed into two categorizes which is simple(flat) character and complex(round) characters. The characterization of the main character was analyzed into three categorize which is physiological, sociological, and psychological dimension of the main characterization. The characterization of Freddie Mercury over all is that he is a kind person, humble, gentle and romantic person but in the middle of the story he changed into a bad person, ego and unfriendly person which make him a complex(round) character.