Educalitra: English Education, Linguistics, and Literature Journal

Harmonized Translation: A Case Study from English to Serbian

2024-08-07T23:50:23+00:00

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 original's musical integrity, emotional resonance, and contextual relevance. In essence, harmonized translation is a profound way of connecting languages and cultures through the power of music, inspiring a new level of creativity in the translation process. Compared to traditional translation theories, which encompass lyrics and poems as discussed by Munday, J. (2016), harmonized translation emphasizes measurable qualities necessary for achieving what can succinctly be described as fidelity.

The Interpretations of Eternalism in Reality Club’s 2112

2024-07-31T00:47:19+00:00

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 but they still have feelings of comfort and togetherness as if they live in eternal times. The memories keep going on though the time moves forward. It proves that the block universe of past, present and future events are all on an equal footing. In conclusion, the song reflects the matter of eternalism in the points of memories, not as past understandings, but as an open future towards any determinism in showing that any event is always interpreted through any matter of time.

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

2024-07-31T00:47:19+00:00

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, a trainee reporter and a cocky young son of an ambitious politician. Hence, the rarely and never simple plot continues with an intriguing story-line and elements of surprise further. Pertaining to previous, the purpose of this paper is to explore how these distinctive perspectives are convincing to one action and constitute a unified whole. In order to analyze the tightly-executed plot, this paper will utilize the concept of unity-of-plot proposed by Aristotle. In his Poetics (Chapter, VIII), Aristotle defines plot as soul of tragedy and emphasizes on plot as an artistic whole. Moreover, to testify the unity of plot, Aristotle argues that the plot should be grasped by each of its parts without distorting the meaning of the whole. Additionally, the primary intent of this study is to explore how the plot of the chosen film is executed artistically.

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

2024-07-31T00:47:19+00:00

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 embody these concepts with Arthur representing Amour De Soi and Norma exemplifying corrupted Amour-Propre. Utilizing a qualitative analysis approach, the study explores the characters' actions and motivations within the narrative to uncover the implications of their respective forms of self-love. The findings reveal the dangers of allowing Amour- Propre to become excessive or corruptible as seen through Norma's relentless pursuit of material desires leading to tragic consequences. Furthermore, the study underscores the importance of maintaining a balance between self-love and consideration for others highlighting the virtues of a more balanced and self-respecting approach to life as demonstrated by Arthur's contrasting fate.

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

2024-07-31T00:47:19+00:00

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 were 20 students of English Language Education Study Program, academic year 2019/2020 that are active until the 4th semester, as proved by GPA score that not get zero score. The type of this research is qualitative research with descriptive approach. The instruments of data collection were documentation (in the form of GPA score) and interviews by Google Meet. Based on the result, there were increased and decreased score. According to the result of GPA score, there are several conditions. First, the students got GPA score and the ability increased. Second, the GPA score increased but the ability decreased. Lastly, the GPA score and the ability decreased. Meanwhile, the factors that affected students’ GPA score were divided into two factors, internal and external. Internal factors included students’ health, motivation, passion, talent and students’ readiness. Meanwhile, the external factors included school environment and family motivation.

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

2024-07-31T00:47:19+00:00

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 teaching and learning material using the website. Many people create an application and modern websites like Zoom, G-meet, on class, etc. That application supported almost everyone because it allowed for the flexible delivery of information via audio-visuals no matter time or place. However, online learning also needs to be implemented to know students’ motivation, responsibility, and learning behavior.
Problem-solving that the University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto used was implementing blended learning both online 60% and offline 40%. The data collection was an open-ended questionnaire that delivered questions to one lecturer, one international student, and 7 national students through G-Form. Inductive analysis was utilized using the data. As a result, all of the respondents gave positive and agreement perspectives on blended learning because it could make students learn autonomously, manage time more flexibly, enhance student achievement, and be confident when offline class.

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

2024-07-31T11:20:09+00:00

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 semester student participants from a private university in Purwokerto who often use AI to help their English-speaking skills. Data was collected through semi- structured interviews and analyzed using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research results show that AI makes a significant contribution to English language learning through personalization of learning, automatic evaluation. However, there are challenges in using AI such as lack of human interaction, limited features and AI not being able to understand complex situations. This research provides insight into the benefits and challenges of using AI in language learning, as well as its implications for the development of students' English-speaking skills.

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

2024-07-31T00:47:19+00:00

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 culturally hybrid identity through the lens of Homi Bhabha’s theory of cultural hybridity. By analysing the novels Writing on the Forehead by Nafisa Haji and Where to Dream in a Blue Moon by Bina Shah, this research explores the dynamics of cultural convergence and its implications for diasporic communities. These works offer insights into how Pakistani immigrants navigate the tension between maintaining religious fidelity and adapting to new cultural contexts. The study reveals that while the process of hybridization presents significant challenges, it also offers opportunities for enriching religious experiences and fostering intercultural dialogue. The findings underscore the importance of understanding the nuanced interplay between traditional religious practices and the evolving cultural landscape of the diaspora. This research contributes to broader discussions on multiculturalism, religious pluralism, and social cohesion, highlighting the role of literature in depicting and addressing these complex issues. Future studies should further explore how hybrid identities develop over time and the impact of generational shifts within diasporic communities on religious and cultural integration.

Exploring ChatGPT to Assist English Language Learners’ Learning Process

2024-07-31T12:25:09+00:00

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 understand the use of ChatGPT and can effectively use prompts to interact with it. The study also indicates that participants generally use ChatGPT to assist with completing assignments, language learning, and writing their final projects. Participants commonly found that ChatGPT provided inaccurate information and lacked contextual understanding. To address these challenges, they cross-referenced information from ChatGPT with their own knowledge and reliable sources. The study also identified potential challenges such as plagiarism, using ChatGPT for cheating, and dependency on ChatGPT to complete assignments. This study supports the notion that ChatGPT can facilitate and support the language learning process for students.