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Redefining Challenges in English Listening Comprehension through Ellipsis Repair, Boundary Overrun, and Disfluent Clause Markers Stevani, Margaret; Wijayati, Wahyu; Tarigan, Jenheri Rejeki; Saragi, Alexander Adrian
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 5 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i5.1214

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This study redefined English listening comprehension in the Indonesian EFL context by analyzing the interpretive challenges posed by ellipsis repair, boundary overrun, and disfluent clause markers features that were often overlooked in pedagogical models. Ellipsis repair referred to a listener’s attempt to reconstruct omitted elements in spontaneous speech, often caused by speakers backtracking or self-correcting mid-utterance. Boundary overrun described a speaker’s tendency to extend or blur syntactic units across intonation or clause boundaries, which made real-time parsing difficult. Disfluent clause markers included fillers, false starts, and hesitations that interrupted clause structure and challenged linear meaning construction. Conducted at three private universities in Indonesia located on Medan (North Sumatra), Manado (North Sulawesi), and Makassar (South Sulawesi), the research involved pre-intermediate-level students who engaged with authentic spoken English data. Using a qualitative discourse-based approach, the study examined comprehension breakdowns through think-aloud protocols and clause-level analysis. Findings revealed that listener difficulties were not incidental but structurally rooted in disrupted syntax and prosody. These disruptions challenged students’ ability to construct coherent meaning in real time. The study highlighted the need for instructional models that developed interpretive resilience, not just lexical decoding. It called for a shift toward listening pedagogies attuned to spontaneous speech, structural ambiguity, and repair negotiation. The findings offered implications for EFL curriculum design, assessment development, and real-world communication training across Indonesian educational contexts.
Pelatihan Teknis Pemanfaatan Artificial Intelligences Chat Gpt Dan Canva Bagi Guru SMK Dalam Membuat Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Masa Kini Novelti, Novelti; Devi, Putri Ayu Permata; Wakhibah Dwi Khusnah; Marjuki, Marjuki; Stevani, Margaret
Journal Of Human And Education (JAHE) Vol. 4 No. 6 (2024): Journal of Human And Education (JAHE)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jh.v4i6.2084

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikanatihan teknis kepada guru SMK dalam pemanfaatan kecerdasan buatan (AI) melalui Chat GPT dan Canva untuk menciptakan media pembelajaran berbasis masa kini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa (PKM) dengan pendekatan pelatihan praktis dan interaktif. Guru-guru SMK diberikan pemahaman mendalam tentang penggunaan Chat GPT untuk menghasilkan konten pembelajaran yang menarik dan interaktif serta penerapan Canva untuk desain visual yang menarik dalam pembuatan materi pembelajaran. Pelatihan dilakukan melalui sesi workshop, diskusi interaktif, dan praktek langsung untuk memperkuat kemampuan teknis dan kreativitas guru dalam menghasilkan media pembelajaran yang relevan dan menarik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan teknis pemanfaatan AI melalui Chat GPT dan Canva bagi guru SMK memberikan dampak positif dalam peningkatan kualitas media pembelajaran berbasis masa kini. Guru-guru dapat menghasilkan materi pembelajaran yang lebih menarik, interaktif, dan visual yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan minat siswa. Dengan penerapan AI dan desain visual yang kreatif, pembelajaran menjadi lebih dinamis dan memikat, meningkatkan daya tarik dan efektivitas pembelajaran. Pelatihan ini memberikan landasan bagi pengembangan kompetensi guru dalam menghadapi tuntutan pendidikan era digital serta mendorong kreativitas dalam menciptakan pengalaman belajar yang lebih berkesan dan relevan bagi siswa SMK.
EVALUATION OF CONTEXTUAL CLUES: EFL PROFICIENCY IN READING COMPREHENSION Stevani, Margaret; Prayuda, Meikardo Samuel; Sari, Dyan Wulan; Marianus, Sumarlin Mangandar; Tarigan, Karisma Erikson
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol. 10 No. 3 (2022)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v10i3.7076

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The present research evaluated EFL perspectives about contextual clues in reading comprehension at different proficiency levels. The data analysis using qualitative descriptions with frequencies and percentages was employed for 38 intermediate-level students and 25 advanced-level students in the university level through teaching contextual clues in reading comprehension with an experimental design. The results proved that students' proficiency in reading ability could be demonstrated by their use of idiomatic expressions, indirect language, direct language, series of words, comparison, synonym, tone, situation, mood, reference, restatement, preposition, cause-effect, modification, and example. Advanced students with a high level of vocabulary, grammar, and decoding skills were better able to utilize many contextual clues than intermediate students. Thus, reading ability was strongly correlated with the ability to infer word meaning from contextual clues.
Unlocking meaning: Truth-conditional semantic and syntactic analysis in the Bible Stevani, Margaret
KURIOS Vol. 10 No. 2: Agustus 2024
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Pelita Bangsa, Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30995/kur.v10i2.925

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This research focused on complex conditional sentences in the Christian bible, employing truth-conditional semantics and syntactic analysis to uncover their theological messages. A qualitative study analyzed 20 verses, categorized into four types of conditional sentences according to Ferdinand de Saussure's syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations. It involved word analysis, structural classification, context correlation, synonymous exploration, and historical and theological consideration. The findings revealed several key insights. First, conditional sentences in the Christian bible predominantly featured compound-complex structures with an active voice, highlighting subjects and actions in religious verses. Second, they adhered to declarative formats, aligning with truth-telling principles in religious contexts. Third, complex structures and subordinate clauses conveyed conditional details, reasons, and situations, elaborating on the interplay between syntax and semantics. This research enriched our understanding of the relationship among verb forms, modal verbs, and diverse meanings within English conditional sentence types in the Christian bible. Fourth, this research had a significant social impact on human development from a theological perspective by enhancing spiritual growth, critical thinking, and ethical understanding. It promoted personal transformation and reflective faith, providing religious leaders with tools to interpret scripture more accurately. Additionally, the research clarified how biblical language communicated moral imperatives, supported ethical frameworks, and facilitated interfaith dialogue. Preserving theological heritage contributed to the holistic development of individuals and communities. Ultimately, this study aimed to ensure the Bible's relevance in shaping social behavior aligned with Christian teachings.
SOUND GRAMMAR, FLAWED REASONING: RHETORICAL FALLACIES IN ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING OF ENGLISH EDUCATION THESES Stevani, Margaret; Alexander Adrian Saragi; Happy Kusuma Wardani
Academic Journal PERSPECTIVE: Education, Language, and Literature Vol 13 No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian (The Institute of Research) Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33603/perspective.v13i1.10212

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This study investigated the prevalence and types of rhetorical fallacies in the argumentative sections of English education theses, despite overall grammatical accuracy. Drawing on Toulmin’s argument model, cognitive reasoning theories, and nexus-juncture analysis, three-fifty undergraduate theses from three universities in Indonesia were analyzed qualitatively. Common fallacies such as hasty generalization, false cause, strawman, circular reasoning, and either/or reasoning were identified and mapped onto Toulmin’s components (claims, warrants, backing, rebuttals). Findings revealed that students demonstrated competency in grammatical structures but often lacked logical consistency in their arguments which led to flawed reasoning that undermined their thesis statements. The findings recommended that integrating rhetorical fallacy identification into writing instruction could improve both the clarity and validity of student arguments. This study highlighted the need for focused pedagogical strategies to address both grammar and reasoning skills in argumentative writing to promote effective and persuasive academic communication in English education.
MENGOPTIMALKAN KETERAMPILAN INDUSTRI 4.0: MEMBERDAYAKAN SISWA SMK MELALUI SOSIALISASI TEKNOLOGI INTERNET OF THINGS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PELUANG KERJA Muhajir, Ali; Kushariyadi, Kushariyadi; Arisa, Ma’rifani Fitri; Imran, Hamzah Al; Stevani, Margaret
Community Development Journal : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Volume 5 No. 2 Tahun 2024
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/cdj.v5i2.26331

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Industri 4.0 merujuk pada revolusi industri terbaru yang melibatkan integrasi teknologi digital, otomatisasi, dan konektivitas data untuk meningkatkan efisiensi, produktivitas, dan inovasi dalam berbagai sektor industri. Konsep Industri 4.0 mencakup penggunaan teknologi canggih seperti Internet of Things (IoT), kecerdasan buatan (AI), analisis data, robotika, dan komunikasi mesin ke mesin (M2M). Dengan cepatnya perkembangan teknologi, beberapa pekerjaan tradisional mungkin berubah atau digantikan oleh otomatisasi. Siswa SMK yang memiliki keterampilan yang sesuai lebih mampu beradaptasi dengan perubahan ini. Fokus utama pengabdian ini Fokus utamanya adalah meningkatkan konektivitas antara peralatan, sistem, dan orang, sehingga memungkinkan pengambilan keputusan yang lebih cepat dan efisien. Tujuan pengabdian ini memberikan wawasan tentang pengalaman kerja akan sangat membantu seorang siswa SMK namun selain itu harus beriringan dengan skill yang sesuai di era Industri 4.0, maka dari itu pelatihan ini sangat menunjang dari segi jangka pendek juga jangka panjang. Metode pelaksanaan melalui virtual zoom dengan pendekatan metode ceramah serta diskusi interaktif. Hasil pelaksanaan pengabdian ini yaitu luaran yang diterima para siswa SMK setelah mengikuti pemaparan materi tingkat kesadaran untuk meningkatkan skill dengan kemampuan peluang kerja Internet of Things (IoT).
Socialization of Public Health Literacy through Noun Phrase Translation in Medical Texts: Sosialisasi Literasi Kesehatan Masyarakat melalui Terjemahan Noun Phrase pada Teks Medis Margaret Stevani; Ikhwan Mahfud Hidayat
Dinamisia : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Dinamisia: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/dinamisia.v8i2.19357

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English as a lingua franca required an in-depth understanding of the translation of noun phrases in medical terminology due to the complex nature of noun phrases and involving explanatory words, resulting in a lack of understanding regarding the equivalence of meaning in English. The focus of this community service was to improve understanding of noun phrases in medical texts by applying translation analysis techniques which include translation shifts at the unit, structure, category and intra-system levels. Qualitative data from sentences in English medical textbooks and their translations into Indonesian were used as a basis for analysis through content analysis methods and focus group discussions (FGD) to understand the process of changing meaning in translation. The research sample involved 14 undergraduate students of Pharmacy and D-III Midwifery semester V at STIKes Mitra Husada Medan, North Sumatra. The results of this community service contribute to increasing public health literacy, especially among students in the health sector, thereby enabling collaboration between two fields of science that mutually contribute to sustainable development.
Digitalization of Cracker Sales Transactions through QRIS as an Effort to Introduce Non-Cash Payments for MSMEs Saragi, Alexander Adrian; Nasution, Fitri Rahmawati; Stevani, Margaret; Ismajaya, Muh. Aryanugraha; Utami, Farhah
Jurnal Sipakatau: Inovasi Pengabdian Masyarakat Volume 3 Issue 1 December 2025: Jurnal Sipakatau
Publisher : PT. Lontara Digitech Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/jsipakatau.v3i1.2555

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This community service activity was carried out with the aim of introducing and training the use of QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) to MSME cracker sales in Tulungagung as an alternative to a non-cash payment system. So far, the cracker sales transaction process has been carried out entirely in cash, so business actors do not have the knowledge or experience in using digital payment methods. In fact, the development of the digital economy in Indonesia shows a significant increase in the use of QR-based payments, especially in the MSME sector. Through this activity, participants were given an understanding of the basic concept of digital payments, the benefits of QRIS for small business actors, and the technical stages of its registration and use through banking applications and digital wallets. The implementation method consists of socialization, training on the practice of creating a QRIS merchant account, and transaction simulation using the devices of each participant. The results of the activity indicated that all participants were able to create a QRIS account independently, understand how to make and receive payments, and realize that the non-cash method can be a practical, safe, and efficient option for their business. This activity is the first step to increase digital financial literacy for MSME actors in the traditional food sector, as well as open up opportunities for them to be integrated into the national digital economy ecosystem.
Refining Final Report Writing in English for Hospitality Communication through Genre-Specific Move, Service Lexicon Precision, and Contextual Register Stevani, Margaret; Saragi, Alexander Adrian; Astuti, Peni; Permatasari, Yovita Dyah
English Education : English Journal for Teaching and Learning Vol 13, No 2 (2025): VOLUME 13 NO 02 DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24952/ee.v13i2.16456

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The research analyzed student writing samples to identify common challenges such as vague conclusions, overuse of passive voice, and syntactic fragmentation by focusing on three key pedagogical components: genre-specific rhetorical moves, service lexicon precision, and contextual register awareness. Findings revealed that students often lacked awareness of professional genre conventions, resulting in ineffective expression of experiential learning and accountability. Through targeted instruction that incorporated move-based modeling with lexical enhancement and discourse-level sensitivity, participants demonstrated significant improvement in clarity, coherence and professional tone. The research underscored the effectiveness of an integrated and genre-informed approach in elevating students’ communicative competence in hospitality reporting tasks could offer implications for curriculum design in ESP contexts.