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Journal : Magister Scientiae

Inner Circle English Cultural Senses Found in Interlanguage XII Rycha Rany Susanto; Ignatius Harjanto
Magister Scientiae No. 35 (2014)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v0i35.576

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The learning of culture is unavoidable in the learning of English since cultural values are embedded in the body of language. In order to communicate effectively, language learners need to be culturally aware of what their utterances might convey. As one of important factors in successful language learning process, English course books should foster English cultural issues and support learners to be culturally competence. The study investigated cultural contents of the inner-circle English countries in an English course book entitled Interlanguage XII, which has been approved by Badan Standar Nasional Pendidikan (BSNP). The inner-circle English cultural contents were investigated through the theory of four senses of culture by Adaskou et al (1990). The all four senses of culture were included in Interlanguage XII. The results indicated that the highest percentage is the presence of pragmatic sense, while the least sense was the sociological sense. The results also showed that even though the all four sense were present, the frequency among those four was not balance. This implies the aim and the emphasis of the course book in the foreign language learning; the course book emphasize more on the use of language instead of its grammatical and structural skill.
Pengorganisasian dan Pengembangan Ide Ignatius Harjanto
Magister Scientiae No. 29 (2011)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v0i29.582

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Writing requires what to write and how to write it. Having ideas only cannot guarantee people to be able to write their ideas. Ideas must be organized and developed in such a way to help readers understand. Effective writers organize and develop their ideas effectively. They use different strategies to sort the ideas and information they have gathered in order to make connections, identify relationships, and determine possible directions and forms for their writing. This article discusses issues of organizing and developing ideas. Starting with a theory of essay writing, the article discusses the parts of an article and its contents. For clarity, examples of organizing and developing ideas are given
Considerations in developing and using CAT to assess students' proficiency in English as a foreign language in Indonesia Ignatius Harjanto; Davy Budiono
Magister Scientiae No. 28 (2010)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v0i28.638

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The English curriculum for Secondary Schools in Indonesia requires the students to acquire ability in accomplishing tasks adequately, to find solutions, and to realize them in real situations. Such objectives can be achieved if, among others, teachers are qualified. This means that the graduates of teacher training colleges (TTCs) must be competent in the field having knowledge and skills. In case of English education, they must be proficient in the four English skills. To ensure their English proficiency, a test administered institutionally, which varies from one college to another, is not enough. A national test on English proficiency to the graduating students of TTCs is needed so that a national standard of proficiency for teachers can be measured. However, administering a national English proficiency test is expensive and cumbersome as well. A solution to the problem is the application of computer adaptive tests (CAT). This article argues that CAT enables the students to measure their own level of English proficiency inexpensively. Ideas on the rationale, application, and impacts of standardized proficiency test using CAT on students with learning English difficulties in regular schools are shared.
(Bahasa) Iklan: Memahami dan Memanfaatkannya sebagai Materi Pelajaran Bahasa Ignatius Harjanto
Magister Scientiae No. 27 (2010)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/mgs.v0i27.643

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In modern life, people cannot avoid persuasion from advertisements. Advertisers employ techniques to make claims for their products. The advertisers promise and claim in such a way that consumers may buy the products even when they do not really need them. People may disagree with and question the promises and claims of advertisements. The fact is that more consumers including students believe promises and claims in the advertisements than those who question them. Consumers who question the promises and claims of advertisements argue that advertising is childish, dumb, and a bunch of lies. This article discusses the language of advertising and how advertisers persuade and argue. To clarify the discusion, examples of claims used in the advertisements are given. The paper is ended with discussion of using advertisements for language teaching materials