IJLHE: International Journal of Language, Humanities, and Education

An Analysis of Students’ Errors in Translating Indonesia-English Narrative Text

Marlin Margaretha Manu, Anggelina Martina Nahak — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to determine the types of errors in translating narrative texts from Indonesian to English and the most dominant types of errors in translating narrative texts from Indonesian to English by students of class X IPA 1 SMA Negeri 4 Kota Kupang. This research uses descriptive qualitative research. The subjects of this study were 15 students of class X IPA 1. The data source was taken from translating students' narrative texts from Indonesian into English. The research instrument is a translation task. The translation task was used to obtain data about student errors in Indonesian to English translation texts. The findings of this study indicate that there are four types of translation errors, namely: Omission, ex: SL: Then the dog arrived, SL: The dog arrived, Correct: Then the dog arrived. In addition, ex : SL: Cat and fox, TL: Cat and fox, Correct: Cat and fox. Mis formation, ex: SL: A moment later, TL: Just then, Correct: A moment later. Mis ordering, ex: SL: At least I know, TL: At least I know, Correct: At least I know. Moreover, the most dominant types of translation errors, the researcher concluded that the students' problems in translating narrative texts from Indonesian to English were mostly formation errors of 120 errors. Mis formation is the most dominant type carried out by students of class X IPA 1 SMA Negeri 4 Kota Kupang. Suggestions for improving the teaching and learning process, especially in the teaching and learning process of translation as one of the subjects in class X IPA 1 SMA Negeri 4 Kota Kupang, students must practice translating Indonesian texts into English or vice versa in class or outside of class to improve their translation skills.

Technology and Culture: Ruminations on Marshall Mc Luhan’s ‘The Mechanical Bride’

Ravindra Pratap Singh — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In his observation of North American culture industry Marshal Mc Luhan finds that how the trained human minds affect the collective public minds and influence them in their own way . The controlled popular culture offers various meanings to different stakeholders . Marshal Mc Luhan’s ‘The Mechanical Bride’ appears as a chapter in the his book The Mechanical Bride: Folklore of Industrial Man , and offers significant inferences on the influence of technology in the life of common individual , and subsequently makes the indicators of the popular culture. The present papers offers the key indicators and findings in Marshal Mc Luhan’s ‘The Mechanical Bride’.

School Principal's Role in Improving Learning Quality

Nurnida Usholicchah, Ade Akhmad Saputra — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of this study is to understand the important role of one of the tasks of the Principal (school principal), namely monitoring educators and students in order to improve and improve the learning process at SDN 6 Pemulutan Selatan by knowing the objectives, constraints and benefits of supervising the quality of learning. As it is known that supervision carried out by the principal is part of the management function. The research methodology applied is qualitative, where researchers are directly involved in collecting data at the research location. The object of the research is the principal's role in monitoring the learning process at school. Data were collected through direct observation and interviews with principals and teachers. The implications of this study provide a deeper understanding of the significant role of school principals as supervisors in improving the quality of learning. Related to this study, the researcher found that awareness of supervisory activities by school principals at SDN 6 Pemulutan Selatan is still lacking in attention and implementation. The results showed that supervision by principals of the learning process and teacher performance had a positive impact on improving the quality of learning. The results of this discussion can be seen that first, by supervising learning, principals can evaluate the teaching methods used, the effectiveness of learning, and student responses to learning. Second, the obstacles to supervising the quality of learning can be caused by factors such as incomplete infrastructure and limited time for school principals. Third, the benefits of monitoring the quality of learning are getting information on the teaching and learning process as evaluation material.

Use of Regional Languages in Indonesian Language Learning at Kampar Regency Elementary Schools

Muhammad Amin — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to analyze the use of regional languages in student communication in Indonesian language learning at Kampar Regency Elementary Schools. The research method used is field research with a qualitative research method approach and descriptive data analysis. Data collection was carried out by interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques use data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions/verification. The results of the research are that the use of regional languages in Indonesian language learning in Kampar Regency elementary schools has great potential to improve students' language understanding and skills. The integration of regional languages helps explain complex concepts and enriches the learning process. However, it is important to balance the use of regional languages and Indonesian so that both are supported. With the support of teacher training, development of teaching materials, and community involvement, the use of regional languages can be an effective strategy for improving the quality of education in Kampar Regency.

Enhancing English Proficiency at Ngubalan Elementary School in Tulungagung: An Integrated Approach

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated approach in enhancing English proficiency at Ngubalan Elementary School in Tulungagung. This research employs a qualitative approach, focusing on interviews as the primary instrument. Interviews were conducted with English teachers, students in grades 4-6, the principal, and parents. The interview data were analyzed using interactive analysis techniques consisting of Data Reduction, Data Presentation, and Conclusion Drawing. The findings indicate that the integrated approach successfully increased student motivation and engagement in learning English through the use of diverse media and methods. Teachers and the principal observed improvements in students' English skills, while parents noted positive changes in their children's English abilities at home. Challenges included limited facilities and time, but measures such as teacher training and collaboration with external parties have been taken to address these obstacles.

Cognitive Pragmatics in Japanese Comic

Eva Solina Gultom, Muhammad Reza Mersi, Arman Arman — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Comics became one of the literary works that implemented communication practices that involved linguistics. This study examined the cognitive pragmatics in the Japanese comic, Your Lie in April, by Naoki Urusawa. This study was centered on cognitive pragmatics, encompassing elements of cooperation, mental states, intentionality, and motivation. This research employed the descriptive qualitative technique. Through the examination, the researcher found that the comic exhibits cognitive pragmatic elements in the characters of Arima and Kaori. These elements include cooperation, mental states, intentionality, and motivation. The researcher has discovered 21 cognitive pragmatic aspects comprising cooperation (5 data), mental states (6 data), intentionality (5 data), and motivation (5 data). The comic primarily focuses on mental states as the most significant cognitive pragmatic feature over other aspects. In conclusion, Arima and Kaori convey these qualities through their discussions and facial expressions.