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Developing English Course Syllabus And Course Material By Integrating The Life Story Of Sam Ratulangi Hasan Basri, Muhammad; Anggraini Sebayang, F. Ari; C. Ranuntu, Garryn
ELS Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities Vol. 8 No. 3 (2025): SEPTEMBER
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34050/els-jish.v8i3.44908

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The study aims to develop English subject syllabus and course material by integrating the life story of Sam Ratulangi in Sam Ratulangi University. The researchers employ need analysis as the core of this research. Besides, this study also provides questionnaire for students signing in Bahasa Inggris course as well as the graduates of the subject. Interview is conducted to English lecturers and alumni of Sam Ratulangi University. To support the data mentioned, document analysis is administered to investigate the current syllabus along with textbook as course material of Bahasa Inggris course. The population of this research is the first-year students of Sam Ratulangi University from four departments (department of English literature and Indonesia literature representing social studies while department of pharmacy and nursing representing science studies). This study applies Slovin method in selecting the sampling. Descriptive research is applied in this study. It also employs both quantitative and qualitative method. Responses to questionnaire is qualitatively analyzed using The Likert Scale. Instead of using five rating scale, this study addresses only a four-point rating system since it focuses mostly on making decisions based on the needs of the students. The data from interview, document analysis, and test is analyzed quantitatively. The result and product of this research is the proper syllabus along with the course materials based on the students’ needs. Moreover, it promotes the systematic procedure in designing and developing a course both from syllabus aspect and course material.
Students’ Perceptions of Using Google Translate in Learning English: A Mixed-Method study Claudia, Desyca; Pakpahan, Emma Martina; Anggraini Sebayang, F. Ari
Jurnal Impresi Indonesia Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026): Jurnal Impresi Indonesia
Publisher : Riviera Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58344/jii.v5i5.7742

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English plays a crucial role in higher education, as many academic resources are presented in English. However, many students still face difficulties in understanding English texts due to unfamiliar vocabulary and complex sentence structures. To overcome these challenges, students often use machine translation tools, particularly Google Translate. This study aims to investigate undergraduate students’ perceptions of using Google Translate in learning English within academic contexts. This study applies a mixed-method design using an explanatory sequential approach. Quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of 25 Likert-scale items distributed to 34 undergraduate students in Medan. Qualitative data were obtained from semi-structured interviews with five selected participants to provide deeper insights. The findings reveal that Google Translate is primarily used as a vocabulary support tool. A total of 73.53% of students use it to check word meanings, while 97.06% consider it useful for learning English. However, its use decreases in more complex tasks such as paragraph and essay writing. Students also recognize its limitations, especially in grammar and contextual accuracy. Despite this, students do not entirely rely on the tool. Instead, they use it critically by verifying the results with other sources and combining them with their own language knowledge. In conclusion, Google Translate serves as a supportive tool rather than a primary learning resource. Its effectiveness depends on strategic and critical use.