JL3T (Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching)

Social Context and Sociolinguistic Factors in Second Language Acquisition (SLA): Perceptions of Tertiary Students in Bangladesh

Sharmin Rahman Bipasha, MD NAHIDUL ISLAM — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:50:42 +0800

The research examines how Bangladeshi tertiary students perceive social context and sociolinguistic factors that influence their learning of English. Understanding the influence of social contexts and sociolinguistic elements on English acquisition is essential to create effective educational methods because English language proficiency matters in Bangladesh's current globalization process. The study addresses three essential inquiries regarding social factors that influence target language acquisition and their variation between Bangla and English medium education environments, as well as their influence on final language performance results. Through quantitative research methodology, data were collected from 40 tertiary-level students (equally distributed between Bangla and English medium backgrounds) from three universities using a 15-question survey instrument. The research data demonstrates substantial differences between Bengali and English schools regarding how students learn language. Students from English-medium institutions receive early home-based exposure to English which along with family language usage and continuous motivational support leads to better English skill development while Bangla-medium students encounter English mainly in educational institutions (75%) where they study English as a subject (80%) yet they receive less institutional support for extracurricular English learning. Socioeconomic status proved essential for understanding success in language learning since participants pointed to restricted contact opportunities and ill-prepared teachers, together with limited resources, as essential challenges that prevented underprivileged students from mastering English language skills. Cultural beliefs, along with linguistic nationalism, function as additional obstacles for students to practice English. This scholarly work provides crucial information to second language acquisition theory because it shows how the educational medium, together with socioeconomic background and cultural environment, and motivational elements, develop separate paths for language acquisition. Research data should guide the creation of inclusive language teaching practices and policies that accommodate Bangladesh's varied sociolinguistic diversity.

A Bottleneck Hypothesis Test: L1 American English Learners’ Comprehension of Morphology and Syntax in L2 Urdu

Dr. Karishma Khatoon Karishma Khatoon — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:58:22 +0800

The paper investigates L1 English learners' knowledge of syntax and morphology in L2 Urdu to test the bottleneck hypothesis. The Bottleneck Hypothesis examines what is difficult and easy to learn in L2. According to the hypothesis, acquiring a second language functional morphology is more challenging than syntax. The present study tested whether subject verb agreement is more complicated than word ordering in the second language L2 (Urdu). The study differs in several respects (Methodology and Languages L1& L2) from other previous studies (Salbakova, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2018; Basnet, 2013; Jensen et al., 2020; Rajabi, 2022). Content Analysis and Quantitative methods have been used in this study to get the answer to the research questions and prove the research hypothesis. The result indicates that the learners struggle more in acquiring subject verb agreement than word order. The study concludes that the findings impart conditional support to the Bottleneck Hypothesis.

Gendered Phonetic Variations: Apico-Dental Pronunciation of /t/ and /l/ in Women and Its Sensuality

Dhuha Hadiyansyah, Zaharil Anasy — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:02:03 +0800

This case study, which employs a qualitative research approach, seeks to explore the reasons behind the pronunciation of the phonemes /t/ and /l/ as apico-dental by some women in both English and Indonesian. The research specifically examines these phonetic variations among 43 second-year students from UAI, who are between the ages of 18 and 20 with a particular focus on how these variations relate to gender. It is significant to spot that the study excludes individuals with speech disorders such as slurred speech or dysarthria, concentrating instead on participants with standard articulatory functions. The participants included 22 students from class IG22A (8 males, 14 females) and 21 from class IG22B (8 males, 13 females). Results revealed that only female participants exhibited apico-dental pronunciation of these phonemes, with no male participants showing this variation. Specifically, six women pronounced /t/ apico-dentally at the end of words like "bat" and "pahat," while tour pronounced /l/ similarly at the end of words like "peel" and "apel". Despite initial unfamiliarity with the correct pronunciation, participants quickly adapted after receiving corrections, suggesting the apico-dental articulation was habitual rather than a difficulty or a deliberate attempt to express sensuality. However, in-depth study links the tongue, in contact with teeth, movements to sensuality, indicating potential subconscious influences.

Gerindra Party Admin Communication Strategy on Tiktok and X Social Media

Laras Sang Dyah Pitaloka Pitaloka, Agusniar Dian Savitri — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:04:28 +0800

The aim of this research is to analyze the strategies for interacting with audiences implemented by the Gerindra Party admin in the context of political communication via social media TikTok and X (Twitter). Given the increasing use of social media as a political communication tool, this study investigates how political parties can use digital platforms to reach wider audiences, especially the younger generation. The research method used in this research is online observation of the Gerindra Party admin's response to uploaded content and interactions with the audience. The results show that the communication strategy on TikTok focuses on informational and persuasive approaches, using engaging audio-visual content and popular hashtags to increase engagement. Meanwhile, social media admin X implemented a more informed and responsive strategy by sharing infographics and responding quickly to user comments. A comparative analysis of the two platforms reveals that although the goals of political communication are similar, the approaches used are different, depending on the characteristics of each platform. The findings of this research highlight the effectiveness of political communication strategies in the digital era and demonstrate the importance of adapting to social media trends to build a positive image and increase public engagement. This study aims to provide practical information to political parties to develop more effective communication strategies on social media and to deepen understanding of the dynamics of political communication in the public sphere.

Keywords: Communication Strategy, Politics, TikTok, X, Gerindra Party Admin

Women's Resilience in the Work Field in the Novel Lebih Senyap Dari Bisikan by Andina Dwifatma and the Novel Kim Ji-Yeong Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo

Regina Antika Regina, Titik Indarti, Resdianto Permata Raharjo — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:07:06 +0800

Novel Lebih Senyap Dari Bisikan by Andina Dwifatma and novels Kim Ji-Yeong, Born 1982 Cho Nam-Joo's work is similar in its form of female resilience. The two novels will be studied using feminist theory and comparative literature. The focus of the research is how resilient women are in the world of work in the two novels. The aim of this research is to determine the forms of women's resilience in the world of work. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method, data collection techniques using library techniques, data analysis techniques using descriptive techniques, and using time triangulation techniques to test data validity techniques. The research results show that there are similarities and differences in the forms of women's resilience in the world of work. These differences are motivated by life and cultural factors in each novel.

Keywords: resilience, feminism, comparative literature

A Cognitive Stylistic Analysis of Kofi Awoonor's The Weaver Bird

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:09:41 +0800

Colonial trauma has left a lasting imprint on postcolonial literature, shaping narratives of displacement, resistance, and cultural transformation. This study examines Kofi Awoonor's The Weaver Bird using a cognitive stylistic approach to uncover the mental processes influencing readers' perceptions of colonialism. African poetry remains underexplored in cognitive stylistics, making this study significant in broadening the scope of literary analysis. By integrating Conceptual Metaphor Theory and Conceptual Blending Theory, this research explores how Awoonor's language constructs an embodied experience of loss and perseverance. Employing a qualitative method, the study conducts a close textual analysis to identify cognitive mechanisms shaping meaning in the poem. Findings reveal that metaphorical structures trigger cognitive processes that reinforce postcolonial awareness and collective identity. This study contributes to both literary and psychological research by demonstrating how poetry functions as a cognitive tool in processing historical realities. Its implications suggest that literature is not merely a reflection of history but an active force in shaping thought, memory, and resistance.

The Elucidation of Jennette's Extreme Anxiety in Jennette McCurdy's I'm Glad My Mom Died

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:12:22 +0800

This study investigates how the memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy portrays the characteristics of extreme anxiety in Jennette as the main character. Jennette feels such extreme anxiety due to abundant expectations from her mother to become a successful actress. Through qualitative method and explorative approach, Jennette's extreme anxiety is due to stressful and negative feelings in order to always be the best in front of her mother and other people. She knows that she hates it, but she could not avoid her mother at all. She is also terrified in her self-loathing and self-pity situation that may never meet her mother's demands. In conclusion, Jennette's extreme anxiety is haunting her alongside fear and struggle to be perfect every time.

I Go by The Name: The Naming of Indonesian Pop Singers’ Stage Names in Perspectives of Charactonym

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:14:39 +0800

Stage name is a popular phenomenon in the world of celebrities, especially singers. Through stage names, it is expected that the singers are more recognizable to the public. We argue that stage names might function as a charactonym in which the singers play a different character than they are in the real world. To prove this claim, we first attempted to reveal the types of stage names and second to unveil how the stage names function as charactonym. A collection of singers' stage names was investigated by employing the theories from Lyons (1977) theory that discusses the types of names, and Coates (2018) theory discusses names that form charactonyms. In this research, Indonesian singers such as Jaz are included in the type of name senses and the form of interpretation charactonym, while Budi Doremi is included in the type of name references and Hindia is included in the type of name denotation, both of which have the form of charactonym role playing. This research has the theoretical implication that looking at stage names in terms of charactonyms can be used as a guideline to investigate stage names from the perspective of charactonym.

Language Style (Teenage Language) Used By Ustaz Hanan Attaki

Asmaul Husna Husna, Khairunnisa, Ibnu Hajar — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:17:42 +0800

A muslim master who talks in front of audience and urge us to Allah and changing our mindset in order to act base on Islam principle. In deliver the speech there are some ways in order to attract the listener pay attention. Every Muslim master in Indonesia called by Ustad. They have different rhetorical as their own character to persuade the audience. The use of rhetorical could be seen by the language style they used. One of the popolar Ustad in Teenager environment is Ustad Tengku Hanan Attaki, Lc.It could be His style and rhetorical is relaxive. The material presented and explained by Ustad Hanan Attaki is understandable for teenager. It is likely influence of the teenager language used by Ustad Hanan Attaki. The aim of this research is to analyze how language style used by Ustad Hanan Attaki. The method used is descriptive qualitative. Several episodes of Ustad Hanan Attaki speech were downloaded from YouTube and transcribe. Teenager language utterances were identified and underlined. Data were focused on teenager language base on four categorize; irregular words, tend to abbreviate words, using particle, and the use of foreign language. The result showed that Ustad Hanan Attaki conveys different style. There are the word choice and combine with official and non official language style in four type of teenager language. Which dominant used in his speech is the use of foreign language types. The teenager language used by Ustad Hanan Attaki in his speech success attracts the teenager attention.

Keywords: Language Style; Teenager Language Used; Ustad Hanan Attaki

Embedding Sustainability Literacy with Language Teaching in Higher Education

Zakiyah Dania Billah, Viqi Ardaniah, Lastiko Endi Rahmantyo, Peter Ardhianto — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:23:09 +0800

ABSTRACT

This study contributes to the identification of sustainability literacy variables for language teaching in higher education. Prior studies have addressed sustainability literacy through curriculum development, environmental education, and technological adoption. Sustainability literacy ensures that higher education academics have sustainability knowledge, adopt and perform sustainable practices or attitudes. However, previous studies neglect how environment, economy, social variables of sustainability literacy are disseminated in language teaching. The language teaching has not addressed sustainability themes in language skill courses such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Thus, this study aims to generate sustainability literacy variables that can be used as sustainability themes in the language teaching. A bibliometric analysis through VOSviewer is employed to collect the variables from the Scopus database by determining keywords. The present study employs BOOLEAN search with some keywords including â€œsustainable literacyâ€, â€œsustainability literacyâ€, â€œenvironmental literacyâ€, â€œhigher educationâ€, â€œuniversityâ€, â€œinstituteâ€. In addition, inclusion criteria include journal article as type document, English language, and open access. The 106 documents met the criteria ranging from 2008 to 2024. The results indicate that there are eight groups of sustainability themes related to sustainability literacy. Of the eight groups, sustainability literacy variables selected for the language teaching consist of climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, economic growth, digital economy, financial knowledge, global citizenship, and knowledge sharing. The variables give implications both in practice and theory.

Keywords: Sustainability literacy; higher education; language teaching; VOSviewer.

Skimming and Scanning Strategies in Enhancing High School Students' Reading Skills by Using TOEFL Questions

Theodesia Lady Pratiwi, Jennifer Wiwit, Maya Marsevani — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:26:06 +0800

This study examines the effectiveness of skimming and scanning strategies in enhancing students' TOEFL reading skills. Conducted through Classroom Action Research (CAR), the study involved 36 eleventh-grade students from a private high school in Batam. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling technique, assisted by the former teacher. The research was carried out in four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection. A pre-test and a post-test were administered to evaluate student progress, along with field notes to document classroom observations. The effectiveness of the intervention was assessed by comparing the pre-test and post-test results. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in students' TOEFL reading comprehension. The average pre-test score increased from 69.47 to 82.23 in the post-test, which is classified as "very good" according to the scoring criteria. These results suggest that incorporating skimming and scanning strategies into TOEFL reading instruction significantly enhances comprehension skills. The study highlights the effectiveness of these strategies in improving students' reading abilities and overall TOEFL performance. Future research could explore the long-term effects of skimming and scanning strategies and compare them with other reading methods in TOEFL preparation.Reading Strategies; Scanning; Skimming; Toefl Reading.

Analysis of Techniques and Quality of Translation of Surah Yasin into Rejang Language

Sakut Anshori, Muhammad Taqiyuddin, Rizki Indra Guci, Diana Hardiyanti — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:28:48 +0800

This study investigated the translation of Surah Yasin from Arabic into the Rejang language, focusing on translation techniques and quality. The objective was to evaluate how meaning was preserved and conveyed through this localized translation. The research involved a content analysis of the translated work titled Alquran Ngen Tai Ne Lem Baso Jang and was complemented by Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with two expert raters and members of the translation team. The primary participants were seven Rejang language translators from IAIN Curup, each contributing their linguistic and religious expertise. The researchers adopted a qualitative descriptive approach, utilizing document analysis and FGDs to gather data, and applied Miles and Huberman's interactive model for analysis. Findings revealed that the most frequently used translation technique was “established equivalent” (64.08%), followed by explicitation (16.54%) and addition (5.94%), reflecting efforts to ensure clarity and contextual understanding. The translation quality scored an average of 2.95 out of 3, with high readability (3.00) and acceptability (2.98), though accuracy (2.93) showed room for refinement. These findings imply that localized religious translations, when done thoughtfully, can maintain both theological integrity and cultural relevance, thus aiding comprehension among minority language speakers.

The Impact of the Zoning System on the Professional Development of English Teachers

Muslem Muslem, Nina Afrida, Apriliana Zura — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:31:31 +0800

Progress in a person's life can be seen based on the level of knowledge they have. Education is one way to help people reach their full potential both academically and non-academically so they can fulfill the essential functions and goals of national education. The study aimedto determine the impact of the zoning system on learning English and the challenges for English teachers when the zoning system was implemented at SMPN 1 Langsa. This study used a qualitative method using an ethnographic approach. This research was conducted at SMPN 1 Langsa with the subject of three English teachers. The data collection techniques used were observation and interviews. The results showed that: 1) The teaching and learning process is not conducive due to the lack of student discipline in learning. 2) The lack of politeness of students when talking to teachers in class. 3) The lack of student motivation to learn English. This research also showed that the challenges for English teachers during the implementation of this zoning system are that teachers must be more assertive in managing students, be extra in teaching students from the basics again in order to achieve learning objectives, and must conduct inclusive education training to deal with students with special needs.