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The Effect of Integrating Pragmatic Features of Conversational Implicatures in Grammar Teaching on Indonesian University EFL Learners Adam, Sutisno; Sailuddin, Sartika Putri
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol 13, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i1.12737

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One of the challenges that language teachers face is developing the language competence of Foreign Language learners so that they can use language correctly and appropriately in a variety of social contexts. This study aims to observe whether there is an effect of pragmatic instruction in EFL classroom to learners’ grammatical and pragmatic competence. The data collected were from year 2 English students by using grammatical and pragmatic pre-tests and post-test for students to answer. Students were divided into two groups of the treatment group which receive pragmatic instructions of implied meanings and the control group which received regular teaching. Students’ answers in the tests were analysed quantitatively to obtain the mean score and further will be compared. The results show that: 1) students perform low on both aspects in both pretest and posttest (m1.1=3.63, m1.2=4.83, m2.1=4.27, and m2.2=3.47), 2) there is a moderate positive effect of pragmatic instruction on students’ grammatical competence (t(60)=-3.73, p=0.000), and 3) there’s no effect of pragmatic instruction on students’ pragmatic competence (t(65)=1.73, p=0.089). This finding indicates the role that explicit pragmatic instruction may play in boosting EFL learners’ grammatical development, along with the extensive grammar learning that learners received. It suggests the need EFL curricula revision through incorporating pragmatic features in grammatical subjects. In this way, grammar learning can be improved, and pragmatic teaching model can also be created.
The Violation of Politeness Maxims in Ridwan Kamil's Old Tweet about Jakarta Sailuddin, Sartika Putri; Mahmud, Fitriningsih Pratiwi; Fajrhi, Nur
Tekstual Vol 23, No 1 (2025): Tekstual: Humaniora
Publisher : Universitas Khairun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33387/tekstual.v23i1.9819

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Politeness is one of the basics in creating effective communication in public spaces. One of the public spaces that is quite often used when communicating is social media, one of which is Twitter. People, including politicians, often express their opinions on certain issues through Twitter. Ridwan Kamil expressed his opinion about the characteristics of Jakarta residents long before entering politics. The tweet received many negative responses from netizens because it was considered impolite. This study aims to analyze the pragmatic features of the tweet by identifying violations of the principle of politeness and discussing its effectiveness on political discourse and digital communication. The data used are Ridwan Kamil's tweets in 2011, which mention in detail the characteristics of Jakarta residents, which were reposted by the @txtdrjkt account. Data analysis uses a discourse analysis approach guided by the theory presented by Leech (1991). The results of the analysis show that through a single tweet, Ridwan Kamil also violates the maxims of tact, generosity, approbation, modesty, agreement, and sympathy.
EVALUATING COHESION AND COHERENCE IN THESIS INTRODUCTIONS: A THEMATIC PROGRESSION ANALYSIS OF EFL STUDENTS’ TEXTS Ismail, Ade; Anwar, Indry Widyasti; Sailuddin, Sartika Putri; Ismail, Hijril
Indonesian Journal of Learning and Instruction Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ijli.v7i1.9594

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This study was conducted to determine EFL students' skills in writing a thesis introduction. Five student dipilih berdasarkan level keterampilan menulis di mana kelima mahasiswa ini merupakan mahasiswa terbaik. The analysis method used is thematic progression. The student texts were analyzed for each paragraph, then counted how many sentences applied the Constant Theme Pattern, Linear Theme Pattern, Split Theme Pattern, and Derived Theme Pattern. The findings indicated that from the total 194 sentences being analysed, seventy-six employed this pattern to connect ideas. Another aspect of connecting ideas is the cohesive devices used. The higher application of definite articles, pronouns and word repetition is evident. Students majorly drew definite articles and demonstrative pronouns (e.g. this, that) which then makes it adaptable for readers to follow their idea development in a paragraph. Regarding the coherence, students in this study significantly relied on the theme of sentences to be the source of their idea development. Despite the clarity and coherence being well managed in students’ writing, the link between ideas can still be diversed by employing other patterns. Moreover, some rhemes contain new information that need further elaboration as the text grows. Students have applied the rules of thematic progression, although there are several sentences that do not comply with the principles of cohesion and coherence. Guidance and feedback from the lecturer is really needed so that writing skills are maintained, especially in writing the introduction to the thesis.
Academic Reading Difficulties in Higher Education Anwar, Indry Widyasti; Sailuddin, Sartika Putri
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 10 No. 2 (2022): April
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v10i2.4849

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Academic reading is one of the challenges commonly faced by university students especially EFL learners. This study aims to identify academic reading difficulties in higher education focusing on Indonesian university students. It used mixed-method by collecting quantitative data from close-ended questionnaires and qualitative data from one open-ended question. In this study, 60 students were asked to rate the reading aspects listed in the questionnaires based on its level of difficulty and provide commentaries as well as possible additional aspect. The statistic results showed that overall students considered academic reading easy (M=2.445, SD=0.568). Reading carefully to understand the text was found as the aspect with the least difficulty (M=2.16, SD= 0.963) and working out the meaning of difficult words was identified as the most difficult one (M=2.75, SD=1.235). These statistics are supported by the qualitative finding whereas 43% students having problems translating and understanding difficult and formal words.
The Effect of Integrating Pragmatic Features of Conversational Implicatures in Grammar Teaching on Indonesian University EFL Learners Adam, Sutisno; Sailuddin, Sartika Putri
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): January
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i1.12737

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One of the challenges that language teachers face is developing the language competence of Foreign Language learners so that they can use language correctly and appropriately in a variety of social contexts. This study aims to observe whether there is an effect of pragmatic instruction in EFL classroom to learners’ grammatical and pragmatic competence. The data collected were from year 2 English students by using grammatical and pragmatic pre-tests and post-test for students to answer. Students were divided into two groups of the treatment group which receive pragmatic instructions of implied meanings and the control group which received regular teaching. Students’ answers in the tests were analysed quantitatively to obtain the mean score and further will be compared. The results show that: 1) students perform low on both aspects in both pretest and posttest (m1.1=3.63, m1.2=4.83, m2.1=4.27, and m2.2=3.47), 2) there is a moderate positive effect of pragmatic instruction on students’ grammatical competence (t(60)=-3.73, p=0.000), and 3) there’s no effect of pragmatic instruction on students’ pragmatic competence (t(65)=1.73, p=0.089). This finding indicates the role that explicit pragmatic instruction may play in boosting EFL learners’ grammatical development, along with the extensive grammar learning that learners received. It suggests the need EFL curricula revision through incorporating pragmatic features in grammatical subjects. In this way, grammar learning can be improved, and pragmatic teaching model can also be created.