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The Ability of Students of SMAN 4 Kota Sukabumi Towards English TKA Zahara, Mutia; Djuharie, Otong Setiawan
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): JANUARI-MARET
Publisher : Indo Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63822/sh48px58

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English plays a crucial role in academic and professional fields, making the assessment of students English proficiency increasingly important. In Indonesia, the government has introduced the Tes Kemampuan Akademik (TKA) as a standardized assessment to measure students academic abilities. This study aims to examine the ability of students at SMAN 4 Kota Sukabumi toward the English TKA, focusing on language aspects such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and students perceptions of the test. This research employed a qualitative descriptive method. Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed via Google Form to twelfth-grade students of SMAN 4 Kota Sukabumi during the 2024/2025 academic year. The questionnaire used a Likert scale and open-ended responses to explore students experiences, perceived difficulties, and attitudes toward the English TKA. The findings show that most students perceive English TKA as more difficult than regular school examinations, particularly in the reading section due to time management issues. Vocabulary was generally not considered a major obstacle. However, students reported insufficient guidance and specific strategies from teachers in preparing for the English TKA. Despite these challenges, the majority of students agreed that English TKA effectively measures their overall English proficiency and motivates them to study English more seriously. In conclusion, English TKA is perceived as a relevant and comprehensive assessment tool. Greater instructional support and strategic preparation are needed to improve students readiness and performance.
The Phonological Structure of Sundanese Language as a Representation of Regional Language Identity Silvia, Annisa; Djuharie, Otong setiawan
Educational Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): JANUARI
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63822/dt29p902

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This research aims to describe the phonological system of the Sundanese language and analyze how the characteristics of the sound function as a pillar of identity for the speaking community. As the regional language with the second largest number of speakers in Indonesia, Sundanese has a phonetic uniqueness that clearly distinguishes it from other cognate languages. Furthermore, in an ethnolinguistic perspective, the vowel 'eu' is analyzed as a symbol of the collective identity of the Sundanese people. The results show that the use of the vowel 'eu' is not just an articulatory phenomenon, but a representation of a "sense of language" rooted in local values. In the midst of modernization and the influence of urban Indonesian, this vowel is an indicator of the vitality of the language as well as a boundary marker for its speakers. This study concludes that the preservation of the vowel 'eu' in daily speech practice is an active effort to maintain the integrity of Sundanese language identity in the era of globalization.