https://jurnal.unai.edu/index.php/acuity/issue/feed Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture 2025-10-07T12:19:34+07:00 Chief Editor jurnal.acuity@unai.edu Open Journal Systems <p>Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature, and Culture (JELPEDLIC) is the research journal for the Teaching of English, Literature &amp; Culture. It publishes research-based qualitative or quantitative articles, reviews that reflect on every aspect of English teaching. The journal also considers new developments in literacy, drama, film, literacy studies, literature, language pedagogy, media, and new technologies as they pertain to the teaching of English. It also seeks to provide a forum for an open exchange of ideas, based on research and serious professional reflection on both the theoretical underpinning of practice and practical applications of theory. JELPEDLIC welcomes contributions from all English teachers nationwide as well as fresh voices with something new to contribute to the community</p> https://jurnal.unai.edu/index.php/acuity/article/view/2855 Motherly Love of the Main Character in Indian Thriller Film “Mom” (2017) 2025-07-28T20:07:55+07:00 Tira Nur Fitria tiranurfitria@gmail.com <p>The objective of this study is to describe the representation of motherly love (love a mother as the main character (Devki) to her stepdaughter (Arya) in the film Mom (2017). The author uses descriptive research which is described through the storyline in terms of dialogue and action. The analysis shows that Mother's love is represented in the form of a mother's struggle for her stepdaughter who gets sexual violence and injustice in the law. Devki, a mother wants to avenge all the criminals who have been involved in the abuse of Arya. Arya is not Devki's biological child, but she loves her very much. Devki the mother is willing to play “dirty” and hires a private detective to complete his noble mission, but Devki is not aware of another danger that threatens him. She did various ways to avenge the suffering her daughter experienced from the perpetrators. As a child, we must have often heard stories about her life suffered because of the torture of her stepmother. In this film, we see a woman as a mother with sincere affection. This film proves that not all stepchildren will end up suffering. Devki proves that she is Arya's stepmother, but her love for her daughter is not about blood relations. Although Devki did do wrong, we may have to admit it. A mother's instinct does not know the meaning of her child, adopted child, or stepchild. A person who plays the title of mother sometimes acts out of sanity for the sake of a child, but she proves that a mother will go through all her limitations to give justice and happiness to her child. Devki is willing to risk his life to give a new life to Arya. She tries to return Arya's life and smiles. Devki is an image of the strength of a mother who is full of love from a stepmother towards her stepdaughter.</p> 2025-10-07T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture https://jurnal.unai.edu/index.php/acuity/article/view/4145 Daffodils and the Green Imagination: Wordsworth Through an Ecocritical Lens 2025-09-16T21:08:49+07:00 Mariwan Hasan mariwan152@live.com Shkar Hama Amin shkar.hama@gmail.com <p>This paper investigates the poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth using an ecocritical approach Ecocriticism focuses on the connection between literature and nature, examines how humans are related with the ecosystem. The study explains how Wordsworth shows nature, especially the beauty of daffodils, and how this relation enhances human emotions and feelings. The poem considers the opinion of Wordsworth that nature has a superpower on the human mind to bring joy and happiness.</p> <p>This research also highlights Wordsworth’s use of language and imagery to bring nature to life. The personification of the daffodils gives them a sense of movement and happiness, supporting the idea that nature has its own value and role. Besides the poem insists on how remembrances of nature can make a power to offer tranquility and inspiration, even when a person is alone. This indicates that the effect of nature extends and expands even after the time of experience, shifting attitudes and feelings over time.</p> <p> The research includes the scope of the study, the problem, and the hypothesis. It introduces ecocriticism, examines and explores its historical improvement, and explains its application to Romantic literature, particularly the works of William Wordsworth.</p> <p>Then, the research tackles the studies on the Romantic age’s ecological context, Wordsworth’s personal connection with nature, and previous scholarly interpretations of “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.” It also includes the research methodology and literary framework adopted in this study.</p> <p>An ecocritical analysis of the poem itself, pointing out crucial themes, poetic devices, and the ecological messages implied in the text are pinpointed.</p> <p>Finally, this paper deals with these sections along with the conclusions and the works cited page, providing an inclusive view of how literature, especially Romantic poetry is able</p> 2025-10-07T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture https://jurnal.unai.edu/index.php/acuity/article/view/3971 A study on English Teachers' Conceptions of Grammar Teaching and Classroom Practices in West Shoa Zone High schools, Ethiopia 2025-08-23T21:17:00+07:00 Haile haile mekonin wayesa59@gmail.com Adinew Tadesse Degago adinew_tadesse@yahoo.com Abera Admassu abera_admassu@yahoo.com 4Alemayehu Getachew alemmayehu@yahoo.com <p><em>This study examines English teachers' conceptions of grammar teaching methods in secondary schools across West Shoa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Teachers’ beliefs about grammar instruction significantly influence their lesson planning and instructional strategies. A total of 120 English language teachers from 18 government secondary schools were selected using a census technique. A concurrent mixed-methods research design was employed, utilizing questionnaires and interviews for data collection. The qualitative data were analyzed through verbatim transcription, while the quantitative data were examined using descriptive statistics, including frequency, mean, and percentage. Findings revealed that teachers predominantly adhered to traditional grammar teaching approaches, positioning themselves as the primary source of knowledge while treating students as passive recipients. This reliance on conventional methods suggests a limited integration of communicative and student-centered strategies in grammar instruction. The study highlights the need for pedagogical shifts toward more interactive and learner-centered approaches to enhance grammar teaching effectiveness.. </em></p> 2025-10-07T00:00:00+07:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture