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Classroom Fatigue and Second Language Acquisition: A Study on English Learning Among Evening Class Students Harun, Medina Yasmina; Khawas, Ursya Tiara; Kurniadiansyah, Meytha Dwi; Sentana, Yuli Mahmudah
Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Education Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Education
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36456/xm3wnh67

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A considerable number of night-class students and workers encounter significant challenges related to their physical and mental well-being, which has been demonstrated to influence their motivation and focus. This study demonstrates that fatigue resulting from professional obligations leads to a significant decrease in motivation and concentration levels in students enrolled in night classes. The impact is also evident in their speaking and writing skills, attributed to the difficulty in selecting vocabulary and arranging sentences coherently when experiencing fatigue. However, listening and reading skills tend to exhibit greater stability or minimal impact. To cope with fatigue, students implement strategies such as taking brief rests, recalling academic principles, and utilizing interactive technology. Consequently, it is imperative for lecturers and institutions to implement more interactive, flexible, and relevant teaching approaches that align with real-life contexts, to assist student workers in managing fatigue and achieving optimal learning outcomes.
English Bachelor Degree as Symbolic Capital Nurhaliza, Anita Lucy; Widyastuti, Linda; iasya, Lubna; Kurniadiansyah, Meytha Dwi; Pangesti, Nesa Riska
Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Education Vol 4 No 1 (2026): Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Education
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya

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This study explores the symbolic function of an English Education bachelor's degree among working adults in Indonesia, particularly how it operates as a form of symbolic capital within the framework of Pierre Bourdieu's theory. Through a qualitative method using thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with working students, the research investigates their motivations, experiences of fatigue, learning focus, and perceived competence development. Findings reveal that the primary motivation for pursuing the degree is symbolic recognition rather than language mastery. While participants hoped to gain legitimacy and upward mobility, they often experienced cognitive exhaustion, declining motivation, and superficial learning engagement. Furthermore, the symbolic value of the degree simultaneously empowered and burdened their identity, triggering both pride and pressure. The study concludes that the pursuit of symbolic capital in higher education can compromise pedagogical and psychological outcomes if not accompanied by institutional support. These findings suggest the need for more inclusive and responsive academic policies that consider the unique challenges of adult learners.