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Journal : English Community Journal

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN RELIGIOUS PRACTICE, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND ENGLISH COMPETENCE OF THE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS FACULTY STUDENTS OF MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY PALEMBANG Gumartifa, Asti
English Community Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2018): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v2i2.1313

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English competence is always needed in this globalization era. TOEFL test is always used due to measure students’ ability in understanding English spoken and written. Grade Point Average (GPA) and religious performance practice are suspected whether or not influence students English language competence.  In this paper, religious practice and Grade Point Average (GPA) correlated to English language competence at the economic and business students’ faculty of Muhammadiyah University Palembang. Recent research demonstrated a positive correlation between religious practice and academic performance to English competence. Students’ religiosity was measured using Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS) ready-made questionnaire, while academic performance was measured by Grade Point Average (GPA) and TOEFL test was used to determine students’ English language competence. The statistical analysis revealed that there was no significant correlation between students’ religious performance to English language competence. Meanwhile, Grade Point Average showed positive correlation to English language competence.
A PREDISPOSITION USING MORPHOLOGICALLY-CHANGED ENGLISH WORDS IN WRITING BY INDONESIAN EFL LEARNERS Dwie Agustiani, Indah Windra; Gumartifa, Asti
English Community Journal Vol 4, No 1 (2020): English Community Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v4i1.2602

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This study aimed at investigating the reasons of Indonesia EFL learners in using morphologically- changed English words in writing and finding out the number of  Morphologically Changed English Words tend to be used by Indonesian EFL learners at  English study Program at FKIP UMP. The number of sample was 36 Indonesian EFL Learners at the third semester of  English Study Program at FKIP UMP.  This research was a descriptive study. The technique used for collecting the data was distributing questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using percentage analysis and explained descriptively. The results of this study showed that the majority of respondents had more than one reason for a predisposition using morphologically changed English Words in writing. What triggers the use of them was classified into 9  categories; Entertainment, Habit, Efficiency; Saving time and space, Simplification (Easeness), Esthetics, Narsistics, Self-Contentment, Uniqueness, and Trend/Environment. Self-contentment Reasoning is the   most dominant reason that the respondents had. There were 1 sentence,  8 phrases, and 20 words tend to be changed morphologically by Indonesian EFL learners as language users. This research was hoped to give the contribution to sociolinguistic aspect that tries to investigate personal use of the language in society in written and it might be dealt with discourse analysis either. It also informed the language phonemenom happened among  Indonesian EFL learners as language users and hoped to help other people understand the original language intention by EFL learners when writing such forms for avoiding misunderstanding. 
THE KNOWLEDGE OF VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES PRACTICE FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS Gumartifa, Asti; Saputri, Kurnia; Yuliani, Sri
English Community Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2020): English Community Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v4i2.3016

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Vocabulary is the first step that must be memorize by learner in speaking English as a foreign language. There are two kinds of vocabulary learning strategies which are breadth vocabulary (recognition) and depth vocabulary (recall).  In enhancing L2 vocabulary knowledge students need the awareness of learning strategies used. The active students use learning strategies can increase language skills, self confidence and learning motivation in learning activity process. Learning strategies instruct students to learn independently, responsibly, and actively. Thus, students tend to be more confident and motivated when applied learning strategies in the daily learning process. Besides, teacher ought to teach and motivate students to apply students’ some learning strategies accordingly. Finally after implementing learning strategies, students and teachers need to evaluate the progress students’ vocabulary regularly.
READINESS TO LEARN: PRINCIPLES. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND HOW IT AFFECTS LEARNING Agustiani, Indah Windra Dwie; Gumartifa, Asti Gumartifa; Yaman, Herasni Yaman
English Community Journal Vol 5, No 2 (2021): English Community Journal
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32502/ecj.v5i2.3529

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This study attempts to inform definition of learning  readiness,  the principle of readiness, factors contributing to readiness to learn and how readiness affects learning.  This study  is theory-based research or library research.This study used  secondary data.  The technique used for collecting the data is literature study. This study concludes  that the principles of readiness are not only affected  by one’s physical development  but also his/ her  mental development since they are closely interrelated.  Moreover, the suitability of the learning experiences  that will be given or the existing (prior) experiences become crucial  to result  in learning readiness and simultaneously  , and the adaptation process of basic readiness for certain activities is considered  as a natural thing when  it is in the formation period at the time of development .Factors contributing to readiness to learn are  maturation ,Intelligence, and motivation and readiness can generate active self directed learner, improve learning outcome/achievements.grow responsibility in learning ,and influence students’ activeness in learning.