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The Investigation of Indonesian EFL Learners’ Perception and Understanding on Equality Values in “Jane Eyre” Novel: A Gender Perspective Rahman Hakim; Siti Suharsih; Rosmania Rima; Dhafid Wahyu Utomo; Dina Rachmawati
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 6, No 1 (2021): Available Online in March 2021
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v6i1.10519

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This research investigated the Indonesian EFL Learners’ perception and understanding of gender equality values in one of the greatest novels, Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte in 1847 as the picture of women emancipation at the time. To this aim, 100 Indonesian pre-intermediate EFL learners were selected from among 125 students at one of the public universities in Banten. They were given a questionnaire and it was analyzed descriptively to explore the content of the story, equality values and the connection with the value of life. The analysis of the data revealed that first, there is still gender inequality between men and women. Second, self-expression, employment, and education were dominant themes found in the issues of gender inequality in the novel.  Third, the gender values in the novel “Jane Eyre” are still related to the current reality or the environment. Moreover, extensive reading activities were impactful in rising students’ interest in reading and awareness of social issues. Therefore, this study suggests that the values of gender equality can be brought to be a good discussion in the class through extensive reading activities.
Developing Comic Material for Teaching Writing in Narrative Text at the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Negeri 3 Kota Serang Farras Huda; Siti Hikmah; Rosmania Rima
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2017): Available online in September 2017
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (419.826 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i2.2245

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The research aimed to (1) identify eighth-grade students’ learning needs of writing narrative text at SMP Negeri 3 Kota Serang, and (2) develop appropriate materials for eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Kota Serang. The subjects of this Research and Development study were students and teacher of SMP Negeri 3 Kota Serang. The research procedure was simplified and modified the steps from Borg and Gall (1983:775) and Jolly and Bolitho (cited in Tomlinson, 1998): conduct the needs analysis, write the course grid, develop the first draft, evaluate by expert judgments, revise, evaluate the second draft, and implement of the material. The data collection instruments were the needs analysis questionnaire, interview, and expert judgment questionnaire, which analyzed through percentage, mean followed by descriptive analysis's conversion and qualitative data analysis. The researchers found that both teacher and students wanted specific writing activities in the form of three units of printed comic material through design the layout and storyboard, sketch the characters, and draw and write the activity. The result of the first evaluation by two expert judgments showed the material was in range “fair”, “good” and “very good” while the second was in range “very good”.  The product offer creativity and interactivity for English teacher and another developer in the future. Keywords: narrative text, writing, comic material
Involving Local Wisdom as Values to Develop English for Tourism Course Material: A Case of Baduy Tribe in Lebak Banten Welliam Hamer; Sutrisno Sadji Evenddy; Jumbuh Prabowo; Rosmania Rima; Dhafid Wahyu Utomo
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 1 (2017): Available online in March 2017
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (346.265 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i1.1597

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This study aims at developing course material of English for Tourism material involving the values local wisdom at English Department Untirta. In specific, this study has the objectives to (1) determine the current materials, (2) provide the materials for EFT which are appropriate to the needs of students and stakeholders by involving local wisdom of Baduy tribe. This study carried out in Serang and Lebak Regency. This study uses research and development methodology (R&D). The data collecting techniques in this study are documentation, questionnaire, and interview. The data gained from documentation and interview analyzed by using content analysis. While the data gained from questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively. The conclusions are (1) The running materials of English for Tourism are based on lecturer’s assumption, (2) Based on the expert  validation, the model material of English for Tourism falls into very feasible category with the percentage of 86.76 %. The teaching material based on the results of the students’ responses by the percentage is in the category of good (78.9 %). Based on the validation both from expert and students it could be concluded that an EFT material involving Baduy local wisdom was feasible to be applied in English Department of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University. Keywords: material development, English for tourism, local wisdom, Baduy Tribe
Chatting with AI Chatbots Applications to Improve English Communication Skill Rahman Hakim; Rosmania Rima
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 7, No 1 (2022): Available Online in March 2022
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v7i1.14327

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Artificial intelligence allows a person to converse with machines, computers or robots. Chatbots are an application that you can talk to like you would talk to a human. Chatbots can be a tool to practice the language learned anywhere and anytime. In order to improve students' communication skills in English, researchers conducted research on the use of artificial intelligence Chatbots applications in learning English courses in the PKh Department for the 2020/2021 academic year. This study uses a descriptive method to describe the process of learning English with chatbots and to determine student perceptions of the use of these chatbots in improving their communication skills in English. After having conversations with chatbots: ELIZA, ALICE, MITSUKU/KUKI, and ANDY with conversation topics: introductions, feelings/confessions, daily activities, hobbies, lectures, COVID-19 pandemic, etc. The results obtained are the most preferred Chatbots: ANDY, there are POSITIVE meaningful expressions (86%) and no NEGATIVE meanings towards ANDY chatbot. Least favorite chatbots: ELIZA, there are a lot of NEGATIVE (43%) meaningful expressions towards ELIZA chatbot which are bigger than POSITIVE expressions (39%). 
Development of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Module for English for Academic Purposes Course Rahman Hakim; Rosmania Rima
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 9, No 1 (2024): Available Online in March 2024
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v9i1.24453

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This study intends to develop Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Module for English for Academic Purposes Subject at Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University. The MOOC aims to equip learners, regardless of department, faculty, or participating campus, with the necessary English language skills to succeed in an academic environment. In order to improve the effectiveness of online learning from these courses, an e-learning platform, such as MOOC, that can accommodate a large number of students from departments and faculties, as well as from other campuses that are members of the Study Program Implementing Collaborative Free Learning Curriculum - Independent Campus". The MOOC is developed through Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation (ADDIE) model that is organized systematically to address issues with learning that relate to instructional media that meet students' requirements and personality traits. A questionnaire was used for evaluation, and the elements were taken directly from the Computer System Usability Questionnaire (CSUQ). The ADDIE (Analysis, Design, construction, Implementation, and Evaluation) approach was used to guide the construction of the MOOC in this study, and the results of the usability evaluation add to the body of knowledge already available on MOOCs. The MOOC achieved a very good rating with an average score of 82.66%, indicating it effectively meets these quality standards. The average score of 78.50% translates to a good rating, indicating a positive user experience with the MOOC. When respondents were asked to comment on the MOOC's strengths the capacity to make students' learning easier emerged as the most prevalent.