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Exploring Blended Learning on the Students’ Academic Achievement in A Pragmatics Course Ahmad Wahyu Saputra; Andi Anto Patak; Seny Luhriyani Sunusi
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 5, No 2, April (2026): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v5i2, April.84056

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The use of blended learning has become increasingly important in higher education, particularly in language courses that require contextual understanding. This study investigates the implementation of blended learning in the Pragmatics course at the Business English Communication (BEC) program and examines its impact on students’ learning experience, engagement, and academic achievement. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving six BEC students who participated in semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. The findings reveal that blended learning is implemented through a combination of face-to-face instruction and online activities, which provides learning flexibility and supports students’ understanding of pragmatic concepts. Most students reported positive learning experiences, increased engagement, and improvements in academic performance and pragmatic skills, although some challenges related to online interaction were identified. In conclusion, blended learning contributes positively to the learning process and academic achievement of BEC students in the Pragmatics course when effectively integrated with both online and face-to-face components.
Integrating Civic Themes into English Language Instruction: A Task-Based Approach to Enhancing Academic Literacy Himala Praptami Adys; Seny Luhriyani Sunusi; Geminastiti Sakkir
Journal of Excellence in English Language Education Vol 5, No 3, July (2026): Journal of Excellence in English Language Education
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FBS UNM

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/joeele.v5i3, July.88270

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The integration of discipline-specific content into English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction has emerged as a pivotal pedagogical strategy in higher education, yet empirical evidence regarding its implementation in civic education contexts remains scarce. This article reports on a task-based pedagogical intervention designed to enhance academic literacy among Indonesian civic education students through the integration of civic themes into ESP instruction. Drawing upon data from 82 second-semester students at Universitas Negeri Makassar, the study employed a mixed-methods design combining vocabulary discovery tasks, text analysis, and academic writing exercises centered on authentic civic-themed articles. Findings reveal that while the task-based approach facilitated meaningful engagement with civic content and disciplinary vocabulary, persistent challenges emerged, including students' tendency to select generic civic vocabulary rather than to explore specialized terminology and their increasing reliance on artificial intelligence tools for writing tasks rather than developing independent academic expression. These findings contribute to the growing body of ESP research by demonstrating both the affordances and limitations of content-language integration in civic education contexts. The study proposes a refined pedagogical framework that balances content engagement with explicit academic literacy development, addressing the identified gaps while leveraging the motivational potential of civic themes.