SALIENCE : English Language, Literature, and Education

Phonological Adaptation of English Pseudo-loanwords (Wasei Eigo) in Japanese

2024-05-26T00:53:23+00:00

Some researchers have classified wasei eigo, a unique phenomenon in the absorption of English words into Japanese, as pseudo-loanwords. These words are notable for their characteristics, which not only change morphologically but also semantically. However, the phonological adaptation that occurs in English words when they are absorbed into wasei eigo is often ignored by some researchers. In fact, understanding this adaptation needs to be deepened first, considering English has a different phonological system from Japanese. This study aims to fill the gap by examining wasei eigo words found in Japanese online communication, especially on social media. The purpose of this study is to explain the phonological processes and rules of wasei eigo. Based on data findings, analyzed using both the theory of English and Japanese phonological systems, Japanese tend to adapt English words by adding, deleting, and substituting phonemes. Several reasons underlie these adaptations, including the absence of phonemes in the target language and differences in syllable systems. As a first step in analyzing the phenomenon of pseudo-loanwords in Japanese, this research will serve as a foundation to further study wasei eigo from various perspectives of linguistics.

The Relevance of Perpetual Peace in Henry van Dyke’s Ashes of Vengeance

2024-03-10T03:43:44+00:00

This paper explores the concept of perpetual peace in Henry van Dyke's flash fiction entitled Ashes of Vengeance. The story revolves around the harsh city of Dun, where a man, known as the avenger, seeks revenge for the death of his family. He escapes prison and offers a secret pathway to take over the city to the chief of the besiegers, Alaric. However, upon seeing the city's current state, he changes his focus to peace. Then, how is perpetual peace related in Henry van Dyke’s Ashes of Vengeance? Through Immanuel Kant's theory of perpetual peace, stable peace occurs when all people, governed by universal rule of law, rather than proprietary rulers. In this story, the proprietary ruler is represented by the people of Dun, while Alaric represents the person who wishes to rule according to universal law. Using qualitative analysis, the paper concludes that individuals can achieve stable peace if people do not commit an act that would make a possibility of peace impossible for the future, and that perpetual peace will gradually be achieved.

An Analysis of Deixis in Leo Movie (2023)

2024-06-13T10:27:01+00:00

Deixis in movies is often used to create a sense of immersion for the audience. The intricate layers of deixis help to establish a strong connection between the audience and the characters. There are five main types of deixis: person deixis, spatial deixis, temporal deixis, discourse deixis, and social deixis. Each type serves a specific purpose in guiding the audience’s understanding of the narrative and enhancing their overall viewing experience. This qualitative descriptive research aimed to find five different forms of deixis in Leo. Through note taking techniques and data analysis, it was found that personal deixis occurs more than other types of deixis. It was then followed by the occurrence of temporal/time and social deixis. Social and discourse deixis, which are the least common types of deixis, are also very important in raising the film’s emotional impact and storytelling.

The Role of Song as a Media to Improve English Vocabulary on Teenagers

2024-05-10T06:14:29+00:00

Vocabulary is important in every language. By using vocabulary, we can easily exchange information with others. Similarly, English as an international language also has a lot of vocabulary. In the current era of globalization, there are many ways to improve English vocabulary. Many media that can be used, ranging from social media, applications, songs, etc. Media is something that can be used to facilitate someone in learning. Learning can be done independently, one of which is using song. This research focuses on improving English vocabulary on teenagers through English songs. It aims to describe the use of English songs as a media to improve English vocabulary on teenagers. This study was a qualitative descriptive. The technique of collecting data used questionnaire. The subjects of this study were male and female teenagers aged 11-21 years. After distributing the questionnaires randomly by fulfilling the respondents’ criteria, 37 teenagers were obtained who voluntarily filled out the questionnaires. The results of the study show that English songs have an important role in improving teenagers’ English vocabulary and can be used effectively as a medium to improve English vocabulary on teenagers.

Racial Discrimination in The First Grader Movie

2024-06-13T10:39:27+00:00

Racial discrimination is one of the social phenomena that causes intergenerational trauma. The movie becomes one way to picture this reality, as in The First Grader. Using content analysis to qualitatively describe the phenomena, the researcher found three levels of racism. The findings show that personalized mediate racism happens the most. The next level of racism that occurs is institutionalized racism and internalized racism. The source of the racism is British colonialism in Kenya and tribalism, which have had lasting effects on the social fabric of the country. The movie effectively portrays how these different levels of racism manifest in everyday life. The First Grader serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle against racial discrimination and the importance of addressing its root causes to prevent further intergenerational trauma.