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This study aims to explain the level of student interest and various aspects that influence their interest in reading poetry among students of the Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) class of 2024. The research focuses on how students interpret poetry, factors that encourage and inhibit reading interest, and the role of the academic environment in shaping literary appreciation, especially poetry. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach through interviews and documentation to gain an in-depth understanding of students' experiences, views, and habits in reading poetry. The results show that students' interest in poetry is in the moderate category. Some students consider poetry to be beautiful and meaningful works, thus helping them to reflect on themselves and increase their interest in reading. However, others find it difficult to understand the implied meaning in poetry and consider poetry a complicated and less interesting genre. Factors that encourage interest in reading poetry include the active role of lecturers in presenting interesting poetry material, campus literary activities such as poetry readings and competitions, and the existence of student communities that focus on writing and literary appreciation. Meanwhile, obstacles found include limited literacy facilities such as reading rooms and poetry book collections, low student personal motivation, and the dominance of digital media which is more practical and entertaining than printed literary works. This research emphasizes the importance of creative learning strategies and support for campus activities to revitalize the culture of reading poetry so that literary appreciation can develop more optimally.

This study aims to analyze the representation of character values within the Eight Dimensions of Graduate Profiles aligned with the vision of the Pancasila Student Profile in Amalia Najichah’s poems from the anthology Surat dari Samudera (Letters from the Ocean). The research employs a qualitative approach using content analysis, complemented by stylistic and literary reception theories. The data consist of six poems analyzed based on eight character dimensions: Faith and Piety to God Almighty, Citizenship, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Independence, Health, and Communication. The findings reveal that all poems reflect these character values, with Citizenship and Collaboration as the most dominant dimensions. Stylistic analysis shows that the use of repetition, metaphor, and onomatopoeia not only enhances aesthetic quality but also reinforces moral and social messages. Meanwhile, reception theory analysis indicates that young readers can internalize these values cognitively, affectively, and socially through reflective and contextual reading experiences. The study concludes that youth poetry has strong potential as an effective medium for character education in the Merdeka Curriculum, both in intracurricular and co-curricular contexts. Therefore, Amalia Najichah’s works serve not only as aesthetic expressions of adolescence but also as strategic instruments for shaping a faithful, independent, collaborative, and Pancasila-oriented generation.

This study aims to describe the form and function of negation elements in the syntactic structure of Chairil Anwar's poetry anthology. The research method is descriptive qualitative with linguistic approach. The data sources are poetry texts by Chairil Anwar consisting of nine titles of Chairil Anwar's poems: Aku, Diponegoro, Karawang-Bekasi, Derai-Derai Cemara, Senja di Pelabuhan Kecil, Cintaku Jauh di Pulau, Hampa, Tak Sepadan and Siap Sedia. The data was collected using the documentation method, namely reading and scrutinizing the poetry texts to identify sentences that contain negation elements. The data found were then recorded and classified based on the form and location of the negation element in the syntactic structure of the sentence. Data analysis was conducted through several stages, namely: 1) identifying negation elements (all word/phrase elements containing negation elements in the poem); 2) classifying negation forms based on their types such as not, not, none, yet or don't; 3) analyzing syntactic structure (how the negation element functions in the syntactic structure, whether in predicate, subject, object or adverb; 4) interpreting the meaning and semantic and stylistic functions of negation elements in the context of the whole poem. To maintain data validity, this research uses theoretical triangulation by referring to various linguistic references (especially syntax and semantics) as well as previous studies on Chairil Anwar's poetry. In addition, data validation is done through cross-checking between readers on the results of identification and analysis. The results show that the element of negation plays a central role in shaping the syntactic structure, meaning and ideological and emotional character of his poetry. 

This article discusses the use of local dialects in short stories and poetry from Central Kalimantan, as well as their impact on the cultural identity of the community. Local dialects, such as Dayak and Banjar languages, serve as crucial elements in folk literature that reflect the life, values, and traditions of the people. Through the analysis of literary works incorporating these dialects, the article demonstrates how dialects not only enrich the reading experience but also function as tools for cultural preservation. The use of local dialects in literature helps strengthen cultural identity and a sense of unity within the community. Despite challenges in the application and publication of literature in regional languages, it is essential to continue supporting the use of local dialects to ensure the cultural richness of Central Kalimantan remains preserved and relevant.

This study aims to analyze the ibdal rule in Arabic word derivation with an integrative approach between traditional methods and modern linguistics. The ibdal rule, namely the change of one letter into another letter in a word, has long been a concern in classical Arabic studies. The traditional approach views ibdal as part of an effort to maintain the purity and beauty of the Arabic language, based on oral history, analysis of ancient poetry, and readings of the Qur'an. Meanwhile, modern linguistics views ibdal as a rational phonological phenomenon, occurring due to phonetic considerations, ease of articulation, and social dynamics. Through an integrative study, this study found that a comprehensive understanding of ibdal can only be achieved by combining an appreciation of classical Arabic heritage with scientific analysis based on modern phonology and morphology. The results of this study indicate that ibdal is not only linguistic, but also reflects the vitality of the Arabic language in responding to changes in the times. The integration of these two approaches also has an impact on the development of curriculum, teaching methods, and the expansion of Arabic language research space towards a more interdisciplinary direction. This study emphasizes the importance of building a scientific attitude that respects tradition while being open to renewal in Arabic studies. Thus, it is hoped that this research can be a significant contribution to the development of Arabic linguistic studies in a contemporary academic context.

the importance of children's literature in supporting the development of literacy, character, and imagination in the digital era. Children's literature has unique characteristics and must be adapted to the world and stage of psychological development of children. As prospective elementary school educators, understanding the theory and genre of children's literature is important in selecting and delivering appropriate reading materials. This study examines the theory of children's literature according to experts, the classification and characteristics of various genres of children's literature such as fairy tales, fables, myths and legends, children's poetry, picture stories, children's novels, fantasy, and realistic fiction. Each genre is discussed by prioritizing the educational and moral functions contained, and is equipped with examples of relevant children's literature. With this approach, this paper aims to provide prospective teachers with a comprehensive understanding of the use of children's literature in an interesting and meaningful learning process.    

the importance of children's literature in supporting the development of literacy, character, and imagination in the digital era. Children's literature has unique characteristics and must be adapted to the world and stage of psychological development of children. As prospective elementary school educators, understanding the theory and genre of children's literature is important in selecting and delivering appropriate reading materials. This study examines the theory of children's literature according to experts, the classification and characteristics of various genres of children's literature such as fairy tales, fables, myths and legends, children's poetry, picture stories, children's novels, fantasy, and realistic fiction. Each genre is discussed by prioritizing the educational and moral functions contained, and is equipped with examples of relevant children's literature. With this approach, this paper aims to provide prospective teachers with a comprehensive understanding of the use of children's literature in an interesting and meaningful learning process.    

As a literary genre with its own appeal, short stories (qishshah qashirah) and poetry (shi'r) offer a unique and beneficial reading experience for students. However, learning to read Arabic literary texts often presents various challenges. This study aims to analyze in depth the reading skills of Arabic literary texts, specifically short stories and poetry, at Madrasah Aliyah. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method, which aims to observe and describe events, phenomena, attitudes, social activities, perceptions, beliefs, and thoughts of individuals or groups. Data collection is conducted through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique follows the Miles and Huberman model, which consists of three main stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that students' ability to read Arabic literary texts, both short stories and poetry, remains relatively low. Several internal and external factors influence this ability, including limited vocabulary (mufradat), which causes students to struggle in understanding texts, frequently pause, guess word meanings, or even give up entirely. Additionally, weak proficiency in Arabic grammar (nahwu and sharaf) further hinders their comprehension of sentence structures in literary texts. To address these challenges, three strategies can be implemented by educators to enhance students' reading skills: utilizing diverse learning media, selecting engaging and relevant themes, and providing a variety of reading resources.

Dayak culture offers a wealth of noble values that can positively shape the character of elementary school students. This paper aims to: (1) identify the values of Dayak culture contained in the poem "Philosophy of Huma Betang". (2) Explain the method of introducing these cultural values to elementary school students. (3) Describe the effectiveness of using poetry as a medium of cultural introduction. One of the effective methods to introduce Dayak culture to students is through poetry. This article discusses the poem "Philosophy of Huma Betang" by Misnawati as a medium that conveys cultural values in an interesting and easy-to-understand manner for elementary school students. The importance of this research is based on the need to understand and preserve Dayak cultural values. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, by identifying the cultural values contained in the poem. The method of introducing cultural values to elementary school students involves reading with expression, discussion, creative activities, and educational visits. The results of the study show that the use of the poem "Philosophy of Huma Betang" is successful in increasing students' understanding and appreciation of Dayak culture. Students show high interest, they can remember well the values learned, and show improvement in language skills and creativity. Educators also give positive feedback on the effectiveness of this method in learning in elementary school classrooms.

This research is entitled Analysis of Language Style and Concrete Words in the Poem “Doa Orang Sibuk yang 24 Jam Sehari Berkantor Di Ponselnya” by Joko Pinurbo. This research is a form of appreciation for literary works in the context of understanding language styles and concrete words in poetry. This study aims to describe and interpret the use of language style and concrete words in the poem titled “Doa Orang Sibuk yang 24 Jam Berkantor Di Ponselnya” by Joko Pinurbo. According to Sudjiman, language style includes diction or lexical choice, sentence structure, majas and imagery, rhyme patterns, and matra found in literary works (1987: 13) while concrete words are words that can be described concretely by the reader's mind when reading a poem. The method used in this research uses a qualitative method by investigating the language style and concrete words in the poem “Doa Orang Sibuk yang 24 Jam Sehari Berkantor di Ponselnya” by Joko Pinurbo so as to produce concrete data. With this research, it can produce data that can find out the language style and concrete words used in the poem “Doa Orang Sibuk yang 24 Jam Sehari Berkantor di Ponselnya” by Joko Pinurbo.

The title of this article is "Analysis of diction and language style in Fiersa Besari's poem 'For you'". The problems discussed in this research are diction and language style in Fiersa Besari's poetry. The aim of this research is to describe the diction and language style in Fiersa Besari's poetry. The advantage of this research is that teachers and students can understand the vocabulary and language style of poetry, and teachers can choose poetry as school material in accordance with its pedagogical effects. This research is a descriptive research. Data sources were obtained from data and documents collected in the form of primary data in the form of the poem 'Fiersa Besari Untukmu' and secondary data in the form of supporting books suitable for this research. This data analysis was carried out in several stages. This means studying literature through reading, noting, and identifying lines of poetry that contain the diction and language style of the poetry. The data analysis method used is descriptive. Data analysis concludes that there are denotative and connotative meanings in the diction and language style of poetry.

The material object of this study is Engkau poetry by Muhammad Zuhri, while the formal object is semiotics by Riffaterre. In his theory, Michael Riffaterre, introduces two level of reading, i.e. heuristics (mimetic reading, based on the dictionary meaning, characterized by non-gramatical) and hermeneutic reading or retroactive reading (reading decoding process by searching models, matrix, hipogram: actual and potential to get a unity of meaning). The result of this study revealed that Engkau poetry in heuristics reading has not been found its unity of meaning, and it is still scattered and fragmented. In hermeneutic or retroactive reading, potential hipogram depicts the inner journey of the “Aku” lyrics from stagnant stage to the finding of bright spot stage. There are two monumental models in Engkau poetry.

This study aims to analyze the use of imagery and images in the poems of Sapardi Djoko Damono through a structural approach. Using qualitative methods and Ferdinand de Saussure's structuralism theory, the research focuses on the linguistic structures that form visual, auditory, and kinesthetic imagery in Sapardi's works. The imagery in his poems functions as a medium to present images, sounds, and movements that evoke emotional and intellectual responses from readers. In this analysis, every word and phrase is examined as a sign consisting of the signifier and the signified, which together form rich poetic imagery. The findings indicate that Sapardi meticulously utilizes linguistic structures to create imagery that not only depicts the beauty of nature and everyday life but also conveys nuances of emotions such as solitude, longing, and love. This structural approach enables a deeper understanding of how imagery in Sapardi's poems communicates emotional and symbolic meanings, creating an intuitive and profound reading experience for the audience. This research is expected to contribute to the study of Indonesian poetry and enrich literary analysis perspectives through the structuralism approach.