Abstract:Keterampilan komunikasi lisan bahasa Inggris masih menjadi tantangan utama bagi remaja di wilayah semi-perdesaan seperti Kutacane, Aceh Tenggara. Minimnya paparan bahasa, rendahnya rasa percaya diri, serta terbatasnya kesempatan…
sempatan praktik berbahasa menyebabkan kemampuan berbicara bahasa Inggris belum berkembang optimal. Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM) berbasis komunitas ini bertujuan untuk memperkuat keterampilan komunikasi lisan bahasa Inggris melalui workshop storytelling terstruktur yang mengintegrasikan narasi budaya lokal. Metode yang digunakan meliputi pembelajaran partisipatif, praktik storytelling terpandu, interaksi sebaya, role-play, serta sesi refleksi dan umpan balik. Peserta berjumlah 30 remaja usia 15–18 tahun yang berasal dari kelompok belajar masyarakat di Kutacane. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pre-test dan post-test kemampuan berbicara, lembar observasi, serta refleksi peserta. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pada aspek pelafalan, kelancaran, penggunaan kosakata, dan kepercayaan diri berbicara. Selain itu, pemanfaatan cerita lokal meningkatkan keterlibatan peserta dan relevansi budaya. Program ini membuktikan bahwa storytelling berbasis komunitas merupakan pendekatan yang efektif dan berkelanjutan dalam meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara bahasa Inggris remaja lokal.
Abstract:This study examines how emotions are expressed through language in Inside Out (2015) using Saussure’s semiotic theory. The research focuses on how dialogues spoken by Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger function as signs…
signs that represent Riley’s emotional states. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the study analyzes the relationship between signifier (words and phrases used in dialogue) and signified (the intended emotional meaning). The findings indicate that emotions in the film are conveyed through specific verbal expressions, showing how language operates as a system of signs. This research contributes to the field of semiotics by providing insights into how words shape emotional meaning in animated storytelling.
Abstract:The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to visualize the narrative of English-language short stories offers a novel approach to enriching the interpretive and aesthetic dimensions of storytelling. Utilizing BingImage.com…
ngImage.com as an AI-based image generator, textual narratives are transformed into prompts that create visual depictions of each scene. The visuals effectively reflect the mood, emotions, and settings of the story, albeit with some inconsistencies in character depictions across scenes. This exploratory approach examines correlations between narrative and visuals, scene continuity, and aesthetic accuracy. The findings indicate that AI-based visualization can create a more immersive reading experience, enhancing the reader's comprehension through relevant illustrations. This technology also provides creative interpretations that expand the artistic dimensions of short stories. Despite its potential, challenges such as maintaining visual consistency across scenes remain. These findings provide new insights into the integration of digital technology in literary transformation, paving the way for innovative future methodologies.