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Language Circle starting in 2024 migrates from OJS 2 to OJS 3 to better secure from various unwanted things, including journal hacking and so on. To submit, the author please visit the new website page of our journal at the link https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/LC

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Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal, published twice a year in the months of April and October by the Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia. 

ISSN Print 1858-0157 | ISSN Online 2460-853X

Abstracting and Indexing: Dimensions, Garuda, SINTA, DOAJ

Current Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2025): October 2025 Reguler Issue

The Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature proudly presents its October 2025 Regular Edition. This issue features scholarly contributions from national and international authors, reflecting the journal’s ongoing commitment to advancing research in language, linguistics, literature, and language education.

The edition includes articles from scholars affiliated with Murang’a University of Technology (Kenya), Machakos University (Kenya), Guangxi Normal University (China), University of Jember, University of PGRI Kediri, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Universitas Islam Malang, Gadjah Mada University, Universitas Siliwangi Tasikmalaya, Universitas Kanjuruhan Malang, Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika, Universitas Negeri Malang, Universitas Bangka Belitung, and Universitas Negeri Semarang.

The diversity of authors and research topics in this issue highlights the interdisciplinary and international scope of current studies in language and literature. The editorial board extends its appreciation to all contributors and reviewers for their valuable work and collaboration in maintaining the academic quality of this publication.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1
Published: 2025-10-31

Articles

  • A Discursive Analysis of the Treatment of English and Indigenous Languages in Post-Colonial Language Policies in Kenya

    Geoffrey M. Maroko, Chege S. Nganga, Anashia N. Ong'onda (Author)
    1 - 15
    Article ID 16304
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.16304

  • Speech Acts in Social Media Fraud: Manipulative Communication Strategies on WhatsApp and Facebook

    Nur Lailiyah, Galuh Kirana Dwi Areni, Favorita Kurwidaria, Setyo Prasiyanto Cahyono, Monika Widyastuti Surtikanti, Farida Indri Wijayanti (Author)
    16 - 28
    Article ID 23944
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.23944

  • A Critical Discourse Analysis of West Kalimantan Folktales Using Norman Fairclough’s Three-Dimensional Model

    Muhammad Nurul Asa (Author)
    29 - 47
    Article ID 33787
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.33787

  • Exploring Students’ Perceptions of Padlet as a Digital Tool for Writing in EFL Higher Education

    Ika Wahyuni Lestari (Author)
    48 - 59
    Article ID 33868
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.33868

  • Visual and Auditory Features of Memrise in Increasing the Motivation to Learn English Vocabulary for Class X Students of SMK Negeri 3 Metro

    Citra Putri Aditia, Fenny Thresia , Devi Yandika Putri, Syalum Aini (Author)
    60 - 70
    Article ID 19970
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.19970

  • Challenges in Teaching English under the Emancipated Curriculum at Elementary Schools

    Metty Agustine P., Evi Kofifah hasan (Author)
    71 - 82
    Article ID 24518
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.24518

  • The Integration of Higher Order Thinking Skills in an Indonesian EFL Secondary School English Textbook

    Annessia Permatasari, Uun Muhaji, Maria Purnawati (Author)
    83 - 97
    Article ID 33935
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.33935

  • Teachers' Perspectives on Using STEM in English Language Teaching in Elementary School

    Teguh Budiarto, Wahyuningsih Usadiati, Agus Sholeh (Author)
    98 - 109
    Article ID 25985
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.25985

  • The Representation of Arab immigrants’ identity as portrayed in Diana Abu-Jaber’s novel Arabian Jazz: Postcolonial migrant Theory.

    Bambang Purwanto, Faruk, Achmad Munjid (Author)
    110 - 120
    Article ID 34478
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.34478

  • Pre-Service English Teachers' Goals and Beliefs in the Indonesian PPG Program

    Muhammad Haikal Attabik, Mailiza Zainiza (Author)
    121 - 137
    Article ID 34552
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.34552

  • The Implementation of the School Literacy Movement to Build Students’ Reading Habits

    Fani Hindun Muawanah, Sri Wahyuni (Author)
    138 - 149
    Article ID 26909
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.26909

  • University Students’ Use of ICT in EFL Learning: An Investigation of Perceptions, Attitudes, and Competencies

    Indi Azimah, Trisnawati H. Rahman, Rofiatun Muzahira, Achmad Fathorrosi Soleh, Muhammad Yunus (Author)
    150 - 161
    Article ID 31064
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.31064

  • Stereotyping And Objectifying Women: A Semiotics Analysis In The Lyrics Of Melanie Martinez's 'Strawberry Shortcake'

    Gracia Petra Theresa, M. Afifuloh, M. Aries Taufiq (Author)
    162 - 174
    Article ID 19733
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.19733

  • LEARNERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF NATIVE-SPEAKER INTERVIEWS AS A STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

    Jimmi Jimmi, Ari Iswanto Wibowo, Prapti Wigati Purwaningrum, Arif Suryo Priyatmojo (Author)
    175 - 187
    Article ID 30542
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.30542

  • Implementing Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) as a Learning Strategy to Enhance the Students’ Writing Skill for Seventh Graders

    Nurul Koidah (Author)
    188 - 198
    Article ID 26940
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/lc.v20i1.26940
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