SALIENCE : English Language, Literature, and Education

The Explications of Existential Despair in The Animals’ House of The Rising Sun

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This article explores into the concept of existential despair, as presented in The Animals' 1964 song House of the Rising Sun. The authors explore how the main character's personal journey grows important existentialist problems such as freedom, responsibility, regret, and the consequences of untrue existence by studying the song's lyrics. The authors of this article employ a qualitative method, which allows the reader to learn more about the object's background. By examining tone and symbolic imagery, the song changes into not only a warning but also a deep thought on what it means to experience life and awaken to the weight of one's own existence. In conclusion, this song is not only about melodic music, but it also contains song lyrics of existential despair as reflected in everyday points of human life.

The Effectiveness of Augmented Reality As Learning Media For Students With Intellectual Disabilities Intellectual Disabilities

Elma Fatikha Afif, Ulfa Wulan Agustina, Nurul Afidah, Yuyun Bachtiar — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of this research is to ascertain whether Augmented Reality (AR) is a useful learning tool for helping students with intellectual disabilities recognize animal names and whether a rise in the average score of these students occurs. A new technology that mixes two- and three-dimensional items with information in a true projection is called Augmented Reality (AR). We employed pre-experimental design and experimental research approaches in this work. As tools for gathering data, the researcher performed tests and observations twice at each meeting. According to SLB Muhammadiyah Jombang research, Augmented Reality (AR) significantly enhances learning for students with intellectual disabilities, particularly when it comes to identifying animal names. Following the use of Augmented Reality (AR), the average pre-test score rose to 73.87, while the post-test score rose to 88.50. High levels of involvement and enthusiasm were evident during the Augmented Reality (AR) lecture, according to observation results. Augmented Reality (AR) has a good influence on student attention and engagement, as evidenced by the N-Gain formula's effectiveness score of 64.06%. For students with intellectual disabilities, Augmented Reality (AR) is a useful tool to improve their educational experience.

The Effectiveness of Meme Pictures To Teach Adjectives at SDN 2 Ringinpitu

Faris Nur Kusuma, Yulia Nugrahini — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to examine the effectiveness of using meme pictures as a teaching medium to enhance the mastery of adjectives among fifth-grade students at SDN Ringinpitu 2 during the 2024/2025 academic year. The study was motivated by classroom observations that revealed low student engagement and underachievement in English, particularly in understanding adjectives. Given the popularity of meme culture among children through social media, the study explored whether memes could serve as engaging and effective instructional media. A quantitative approach was used with a one-group pre-test and post-test experimental design involving 17 students. Data were collected using observation sheets, questionnaires, and adjective-based tests, then analyzed using SPSS version 27. The paired sample t-test results indicated a statistically significant improvement in students’ post-test scores compared to their pre-test results (p-value = 0.011 < 0.05). This finding confirms that the use of meme pictures has a positive and meaningful effect on students’ adjective mastery. The research concludes that integrating meme-based visual content into English instruction can be an effective and innovative strategy to improve student learning outcomes, particularly in vocabulary development.

A Case Study on Reading Achievement of Eighth- Grade Students at MTs in Badegan Ponorogo

Roudlotul Mu’awanah, Ratri Harida, Tomy Kartika Putra — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigates the difficulties of eighth-graders in comprehending English reading texts and what leads to those difficulties. Employing the case study strategy, this study recruited 52 students at Badegan’s junior high school, Ponorogo as the subjects. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews and analyzed quantitatively with the Likert scale and qualitatively with thematic analysis. Findings revealed that the main challenges students had were understanding the overall gist of texts (M = 3.06), limited mastery over vocabulary (M = 2.92), and difficulty following English grammar and sentence structure (M = 2.73). The other areas included main and supporting points, understanding idioms, and grasping word roles. Apart from language issues, there were also some non-linguistic variables found to affect comprehension, such as inadequate reading time (M = 2.98), insufficiency of practice (M = 2.83), and lack of strategies for reading provided by teachers (M = 2.69). All these results indicate that internal and external factors interact to hinder reading comprehension among the students.

Digital Storytelling in English Language Teaching (ELT) Engaging Learners Through Multimedia Narratives

Tira Nur Fitria, Afdaleni Afdaleni — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This research describes the digital storytelling in ELT in engaging learners through multimedia narratives. This research is library research. The analysis shows that storytelling is a traditional method of conveying experiences, ideas, and emotions through words, images, and sound. It involves narrating stories that share personal experiences and facilitate emotional connections between individuals. In education, storytelling enriches learning by presenting vivid narratives that convey values, morals, and knowledge effectively. In ELT specifically, storytelling aids in understanding language structures, improving speaking skills, and deepening comprehension of target language cultures. Digital storytelling in ELT encompasses various applications that enhance language learning through multimedia narratives. Students engage in personal narrative projects, book reviews in video format, and historical or cultural storytelling to develop English proficiency and critical thinking. They use digital storyboards to structure narratives, interactive apps for creative storytelling, and collaborate on digital projects to foster teamwork. Competitions and augmented reality (AR) applications further motivate students, promoting language skills, cultural awareness, and digital literacy in dynamic educational settings. Digital storytelling in ELT relies on various platforms, tools, and resources for creating and engaging with multimedia narratives. It integrates images, videos, and audio to deepen reflection and articulate personal or academic content creatively. Educators access curated materials from sources like the British Council's Teaching English and TESOL International, while educational apps and YouTube offer templates and examples for language learners. Besides, professional journals, webinars, and teacher networks provide further support, promoting effective implementation of digital storytelling to enhance learning and collaboration in ELT classrooms.

The Manifestation of Unconscious Mind in Liana Flores’ Rises The Moon

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This analysis looks into the expression of the unconscious mind in Liana Flores' song Rises the Moon from 2019. The study argues that the music reflects repressed emotions, desires, and psychological struggle. The song depicts a journey of emotional release and self-discovery. The authors of this essay use a qualitative method, allowing the reader to discover more about the object's background. The song reflects the idea that addressing and accepting one's unconscious creates self-awareness and personal progress, making it an effective tool for emotional healing and reflection. In conclusion, songs like Rises the Moon may not only be enjoyable in its melody, but also may contain various understandings of human psychology.