Educalitra: English Education, Linguistics, and Literature Journal

Educalitra: English Education, Linguistics, and Literature Journal is a double-blind peer-review journal, published biannually in the months of January and July. It presents articles around the area of English language teaching and learning, linguistics, literature, and culture. Contents include analysis, studies, applications of theories, research reports, and material development. EDUCALITRA encompasses research articles, original research report, reviews, and scientific commentaries in education, including (but not limited to): 1. Language Teaching 2. English Language Teaching 3. Curriculum Development 4. Material Development 5. Applied Linguistics 6. Discourse Analysis 7. Sociolinguistics 8. Psycholinguistics 9. Pragmatics 10. Translation 11. SLA 12. Dialectology

List of Papers (Total 43)

Deconstructing the Binary Tropes of Gender Discrimination in Shazaf Fatima Haider's How It Happened

This paper seeks to analyze Shazaf Fatima Haider’s How It Happened using postcolonial feminist framework and through close textual analysis, deconstructing the binarism of gender discrimination in the novel. Women within the traditional patriarchal structures are presented through Dadi’s prescriptive role as she plays in the life of women through putting across structured belief...

Apology to the ecosystem: A Stylistic Analysis of Linda Hogan’s "Song for the Turtles in the Gulf"

This paper conducts a stylistic analysis of Linda Hogan's eco-friendly poem “Song for the Turtles in the Gulf,” examining its ecological concerns through the exploration of tone, symbols, images, personification, and intertextuality. Against the background of the 2010 BP oil spill, this poem issues a reflection on the disastrous impact of human endeavouring and development on the...

The Navigating Cultural Sensitivity in Kamila Shamsie's Home Fire

This study explores the depiction of intercultural sensitivity in Kamila Shamsie's novel Home Fire (2017), focusing on the complexities of cultural identity, family dynamics, love, belonging, and power relations. It examines the novel’s characters and their relationships to demonstrate how Shamsie addresses the tension between cultural heritage and national identity. The study...

Aestheticization of female body: Narrative Intrusion of the Unnecessary Description in The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

This paper examines the aesthetics of the female body in Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things (1997), through the intrusive descriptions of its surface. Drawing on Gérard Genette ‘s concept of ‘focalization,’ it analyses how Roy’s narrative voice navigates the representation of female characters, their bodies and the politics of gender and power wherein these representations...

Equivalence in meaning: A Comparative analysis of Nida’s and Newmark’s translation theories

Recently, there has been an increase in studies examining equivalence in meaning in translation, particularly in relation to how translators convey complex layers of meaning. While many studies have investigated equivalence, they often emphasize literal interpretations and frequently neglecting the underlying nuances associated with these translations. This paper presents a...

The Analysis of The Metaphor in Selective Song Lyrics

This research analyzes metaphors in Bruno Mars' song lyrics, namely Talking to the Moon, It Will Rain, and Just the Way You Are. This study uses a qualitative approach with the theory of Lakoff & Johnson (2003) which divides metaphors into three types: ontological, structural, and orientational metaphors. The results of the analysis show that the metaphors in the songs describe...

Barriers of Implicative Language Between Laymen, Children, and Sophisticated Men

This research examines the challenges encountered by rustic individuals in comprehending implicative language. Rustic individuals, characterized by their low levels of education and exposure to sophisticated linguistic nuances, face significant barriers when confronted with implicit communication. Residing in uncomplicated, culturally straightforward environments, these...

The Expositions of Expressionism in Elliot Flower’s Winner’s Loss

This paper underlines the idea of expressionism in flash fiction of Elliot Flower entitled Winner’s Loss. Expressionism exposes matters of distorted people and object, emotional pain and anguish, unrealistic feelings of modern world, and symbolistic understanding. This story tells about someone who entrusts the money to the main character name Jack and he accidentally loses the...

Diaspora, Maladjustment, and Hybridity in American and Pakistani Novels: A Comparative Study of Nafisa Haji and Bina Shah

The Pakistani diaspora in the United States confronts a range of challenges arising from the interplay of ethnicity, nationality, and religious identity. Central to these challenges is the task of reconciling deeply held religious beliefs with the prevailing norms and practices of American society. This study investigates the complexities of integrating religious faith into a...

The Interpretations of Eternalism in Reality Club’s 2112

This paper exposes the matter of eternalism in the song of 2112 by Reality Club. By accentuating the theory of eternalism by J. M. E. McTaggart, eternalism is underlined in how all existence in time is equally real. In analysis, the song of 2112 depicts a love story that goes on since the couples were teenagers. Things are getting more complicated since they could not be together...

Exploring ChatGPT to Assist English Language Learners’ Learning Process

The current study investigates the utilization of ChatGPT to assist students in their language learning process through a descriptive qualitative study. Research data was collected via semi-structured interviews using purposive sampling, targeting five English language education students at a private faith-based university in Purwokerto. The findings indicate that students...

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Support in Assisting Students’ English-Speaking Skills

This research explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) support in helping students' English-speaking skills. With the increasing importance of speaking skills in academic, professional and social contexts, this research aims to analyze the role of AI assistance in helping students' English-speaking skills. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods with 4 sixth...

Learning Platforms Both of Conventional and Online Educational Systems: Perspectives on Blended Learning

The purpose of this study was to find out how using the platform from the perspective of both teachers and students can help to enhance the teaching and learning process at the University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto for Master's Degree Students. The Pandemic gave a lot of benefits in the educational field. As we know online learning has been used since a long time ago supporting...

Harmonized Translation: A Case Study from English to Serbian

Harmonized translation is not just a process of translation; it is a creative endeavor that transcends simple language conversion. It's a sophisticated method that artfully interweaves the original song’s melody, rhythm, and poetic essence with the target language. This results in a seamless and expressive rendition that resonates with its new audience while preserving the...

The Students' Perception on Grade-Point Average (GPA) Score in Online Learning

The purposes of this research were to identify the students’ perception on GPA score in online learning in English Language Education study program of Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Purwokerto, and to analyze the students’ perception of the factors affecting English Language Education’s batch 2019 of Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Purwokerto GPA score. The subjects of this research...

Balancing Self-Love: A Dichotomy of Amour Propre and Amour De Soi in Button Button by Richard Matheson:

Amour Propre, which is frequently interpreted as self-love or self-esteem is reflected in the intentions and deeds of the characters in literary works. This study examines Richard Matheson's short story Button, Button through the lens of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's concepts of Amour De Soi and Amour-Propre. The purpose of the study is to analyze how the characters of Norma and Arthur...

Unity of Plot: Aristotelian Concept of Plotting in Suresh Triveni’s Jalsa (2022)

Suresh Triveni’s Jalsa: A Film (2022) centers a tragic tale of car accident which predominantly involves two ladies; Maya, a chief journalist and Rukhsana, a cook. The film opens with a hit and run case; Aliya, the daughter of Rukhsana, hit by exhausted Maya and left her in a pool of blood. This incident integrates more characters into the already overstuffed plot; complicit cops...

Teachers’ Perception and Practices of Intercultural Communicative Competence Integration in EFL Classroom: A Systematic Literature Review

Intercultural communicative competence stands as a cornerstone in modern English as a Foreign Language education, playing a pivotal role in nurturing learners' abilities to navigate diverse cultural landscapes. This systematic review meticulously examines the perspectives and practices of EFL educators in integrating intercultural communicative competence into language teaching...

ARIES App in Academic Writing Class: Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Analysis

The research aims to investigate ARIES app acceptance in academic writing class. In the university, one of the skills that must be learned is academic writing. Most jobs require strong academic writing skill, lecturers are obligated to equip students to become professional writers to enter the future career. The various applications provide benefits for students, the fact that...

Implementation of Movie Making as Instagram Content in the Extended Speaking Class

This journal contained analysis of implementation in movie making as Instagram Content in the Extended Speaking Class. Instagram as a popular media for improving speaking skills in the era of gadgets. Most of people have Instagram account in the recent time. They are very active in using Instagram. Anything can be viral on this platform. This study presented the students...

A Comparative Analysis of Tintern Abbey and Frost at Midnight from the Perspective of Ecocriticism

This comparative analysis exploits the framework of ecocriticism to explore the themes of nature and the environment in William Wordsworth's "Tintern Abbey" and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "Frost at Midnight." By examining the poetic techniques, imagery, and philosophical discourses employed by both poets, this article aims to shed light on how their respective works portray a deep...

The Dynamics of Language: An analysis of Speech Acts in "Sour Heart" by Jenny Zhang

Jenny Zhang's, Sour Heart, debut collection of short stories, is scrutinized with particular emphasis on the author's prose style. This paper delves extensively into the intricate mechanisms of language. The purpose of this study, which is grounded in speech act theory, is to examine how the characters' use of language to accomplish various tasks influences their identities...

Exploring Idioms in the Movie Script of “Moana” by Ron Clements and John Musker

An idiom is a word or phrase whose meaning is not always evident from its literal definition but is implicitly understood by native speakers of a particular culture. This study aims to investigate English Idioms in the movie script “Moana” By Ron Clements and John Musker using a large corpus. Examining usage statistics can provide a general understanding of English idiomatic...

The Use of Translation Strategy and Translation Methods in Tourism Texts under the Guidance of Peter Newmark’s Translation Theory: A Case Study of Everglades National Park, Florida

With the rapid growth of the economy, people's pursuit of quality life is gradually increasing. Travelling abroad has become a hot topic nowadays. The rapid development of overseas travel has increased the demand for tourism translation and more stringent requirements for tourism translators. How to deal with the translation problems caused by the cultural differences between...

Machine Translation Based on Neural Network: Challenge or Chance?

With the acceleration of economic globalization, there is a growing demand for translation services. In recent years, the quality of machine translation has been significantly improved. Compared with human translation, machine translation has the advantages of low cost and high speed. However, there is still little discussion on this scholarship, as this neural machine...