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AI-Supported Translation Learning in EFL Contexts: Insights from Students Ali, Sri Widyarti
Jurnal Wacana Sosial Nusantara Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025): Jurnal Wacana Sosial Nusantara - Desember 2025
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The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed language education, including translation learning in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. In translation classrooms, AI-based tools such as machine translation engines, large language models, and AI-assisted revision systems are increasingly used to support comprehension, problem-solving, and decision-making. However, empirical studies that foreground students’ perspectives on AI-supported translation learning remain limited, particularly in EFL higher education. This study explores EFL students’ experiences, perceptions, and learning practices related to the use of AI in translation learning. Adopting a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with undergraduate students enrolled in a translation course in an English Education program. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns across participants’ accounts. The findings reveal seven major themes, including AI as a cognitive support tool, a scaffold for linguistic and cultural awareness, a trigger for metacognitive reflection, and a source of ethical consideration. Overall, the study shows that students perceive AI not as a shortcut, but as a learning companion that reshapes their translation strategies and awareness. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of AI-mediated translation learning and offer pedagogical insights for the meaningful integration of AI in EFL translation education.
EFL Learners’ Perspectives on Syntactic Awareness in Academic Writing Ali, Sri Widyarti
Jurnal Riksa Cendikia Nusantara Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Riksa Cendikia Nusantara - Januari 2026
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This study explores EFL learners’ perspectives on syntactic awareness in academic writing within an Indonesian higher education context. Although syntax is often taught as rule-based grammar, little attention has been given to how learners conceptualize and utilize syntactic awareness in their writing processes. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 undergraduate students in an English Education program who had completed Academic Writing and English Syntax courses. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that learners perceive syntactic awareness as conscious attention to sentence structure, a strategy for achieving academic complexity, an error-monitoring mechanism, a bridge between grammatical knowledge and writing practice, a cognitive challenge, a product of reflective practice, a source of writing confidence, and a meaning-making resource. The study concludes that syntactic awareness extends beyond grammatical knowledge and functions as a dynamic metalinguistic and metacognitive process supporting academic literacy development. These findings highlight the importance of integrating reflective syntactic engagement into EFL writing pedagogy.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS Nurlaila Husain; Sri Widyarti Ali; Rasuna Rasid Talib; Moon Hidayati Otoluwa; Sartin T. Miolo
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIETY REVIEWS Vol. 3 No. 6 (2025): JUNE
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This study explores the pedagogical practices and support systems surrounding English language teaching for students with special needs in Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB), with a focus on two experienced teachers in Gorontalo City. Using a qualitative descriptive design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, capturing insights from teachers instructing students with diverse disabilities, including visual, hearing, intellectual, physical, and developmental impairments. The findings indicate that teachers adapt lesson plans, design their own modules, and employ multimodal resources such as flashcards, posters, videos, and educational applications. Instruction is personalized based on initial assessments to align with each student's abilities. However, challenges persist, notably the lack of specialized training in English teaching for students with disabilities, inconsistent parental involvement, and limited collaboration with external educational stakeholders. While institutional support—such as policy provisions and instructional materials—is evident, external partnerships remain underdeveloped. The study underscores the need for systemic interventions, including targeted professional development, strengthened home-school collaboration, and inter-agency cooperation to ensure inclusive and effective English language education for learners with special needs.
EXPLORING SYNTACTIC FLAWS IN STUDENTS' ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING: AN ERROR-DRIVEN APPROACH Sri Widyarti Ali; Indri Wirahmi Bay, Nurfadiyah Palilati
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIETY REVIEWS Vol. 1 No. 11 (2024): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIETY REVIEWS (INJOSER)
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Writing well-formed sentences requires a strong grasp of grammar and vocabulary, which can be especially challenging for students when the target language differs significantly from their native language. When learning how words connect to form larger grammatical units, students often become confused about parts of speech, leading to errors. This study aimed to describe the syntactical errors found in 15 argumentative essays by fourth-semester English majors and identify the error sources through a descriptive qualitative method. The analysis revealed 47 syntactical errors across 5 categories: noun phrases with determiners (26 instances), conjunctions (6), numbers (5), auxiliary verbs (6), and prepositions (4). Both interlingual (native language influence) and intralingual (target language itself) factors contributed to these errors. Ultimately, this research hopes to raise awareness among students about producing grammatically correct written English.
LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION AND PRODUCTION DISORDERS IN APHASIA: A PSYCHOLINGUISTIC PERSPECTIVE Sri Widyarti Ali; Helena Badu; Sri Rumiyatiningsih Luwiti; Usman Pakaya
International Journal of Teaching and Learning Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): APRIL
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Aphasia, a language disorder resulting from brain damage, significantly impacts both language production and comprehension. This paper reviews the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying aphasia, with a focus on expressive and receptive language deficits across different subtypes. In Broca's aphasia, individuals exhibit non-fluent, grammatically impaired speech, while Wernicke's aphasia is characterized by fluent but semantically meaningless speech. Conduction aphasia, a selective production deficit, highlights the role of the arcuate fasciculus in speech. The review also explores comprehension deficits, particularly in syntactic parsing, as seen in Broca’s aphasia. Recent neuroanatomical research has moved beyond the traditional Broca-Wernicke model, demonstrating the involvement of a broader network, including cortical and subcortical regions, in language processing. Assessment tools such as the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R) and the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination (BDAE) provide valuable insights into aphasia diagnosis and profile. The paper concludes by discussing modern therapeutic approaches like Constraint-Induced Language Therapy (CILT), Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT), and Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA), which target specific cognitive-linguistic impairments. This review contributes to the understanding of aphasia as a complex, multifaceted disorder, emphasizing its diagnosis, neural bases, and treatment strategies.
CONVENTIONAL AND CONVERSATIONAL IMPLICATURE IN INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER MARKETING Sri Widyarti Ali; Nurlaila Husain
International Journal of Teaching and Learning Vol. 2 No. 7 (2025): International Journal of Teaching and Learning (INJOTEL)
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The rise of social media has significantly changed marketing dynamics, with Instagram influencers now playing a crucial role in shaping consumer perceptions. Despite a growing body of research on social media communication, the specific use of implicature in influencer language remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by examining how Instagram influencers utilize both conventional and conversational implicature to subtly influence their followers' perceptions and behaviors. The research objective is to analyze the pragmatic strategies employed in influencer posts and assess their impact on follower engagement. A qualitative approach was used, involving a detailed examination of Instagram posts to identify and categorize instances of implicature. The analysis revealed that influencers effectively use conventional implicature, such as phrases like "obsessed with" and "can’t get enough," often enhanced by emojis to imply strong endorsements. Additionally, conversational implicature was found in statements like "Can’t wait to start reading," which suggest positive recommendations through contextual cues and emotional tone. The study concludes that influencers adeptly use these implicature strategies to convey endorsements subtly and engagingly, providing valuable insights for enhancing influencer marketing strategies.