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LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal
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LET Journal is published twice a year in the month of June and December. It presents articles on linguistics, literature and English teaching.
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USING COOPERATIVE LEARNING IN TEACHING NARRATIVE TEXT TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN READING COMPREHENSION Nor, Hidayah
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 3, No 1 (2013)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (283.725 KB) | DOI: 10.18592/let.v3i1.1387

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In this study, the writer tried to teach English (reading skill) to the eighth grade students of Junior high school. The reading material that the writer taught was Narrative text based on the syllabus of English subject at the eighth grade level students. I tried to solve the problem of the eighth grade students of junior high school in reading skill particularly in this case to improve their ability in understanding narrative text. In narrative text, the students should know about generic structure (Orientation, Complication, and Resolution), language features of narrative text (using simple past tense), and also the students can get new vocabulary in learning narrative text. Finally, students are able to answer the questions based on the text correctly. This study using cooperative learning, means students working together to accomplish shared goals. Within cooperative activities individuals seek outcomes that are beneficial to themselves and beneficial to all other members.
IMPLEMENTING PADLET APPLICATION TO IMPROVE WRITING ABILITY IN ENGLISH WRITING SKILL FOR NON ENGLISH DEPARTMENT STUDENTS Lestari, Sri
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 7, No 1 (2017)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (528.596 KB) | DOI: 10.18592/let.v7i1.1640

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Using padlet application has  function to encourage students to share and colaborate in writing and speaking. This study is aimed to know: teaching learning process in writing by using padlet application for Primary Education Department?s students, there is improvement of students writing English skill by using that application. Subject of this research was third semester students of Primary Education Department. This is Classroom Action. In collecting the data used some techniques: observed, interviewed, compiled the data in each cycle, and writing test. The data were analyzed by quantitative and qualitative. Result of this research were: those application can be implemented as online writing practices every time that made students ability improve, the situation of wall in padlet can stimulate students to explore idea because they could upload video, recording, or picture suitable with topic that can support their writing. Students improvement in writing can be seen from postest score in every cycles. Based on the results above, it can be concluded that implementing padlet application can improve students Non English Department? writing skill
USING QUESTION ANSWER RELATIONSHIP STRATEGY TO IMPROVE READING COMPREHENSION Nadia, Hafizhatun
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 4, No 2 (2014)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (402.197 KB) | DOI: 10.18592/let.v4i2.1405

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This study based on the English Department students of the second semester of STAIN Palangka Raya problems in Reading Comprehension. This study was interested in overcoming the problems by applying a particular strategy in the teaching-learning process to help the students comprehend texts better. The strategy proposed in this study is Question Answer Relationship (QAR) Strategy. The research subjects in this study were 36 students.  In this study, the researcher used Classroom Action Research (CAR) as research design. The data in this study were collected from test, and field note.  It was found that there was an improvement in the students? ability in Reading Comprehension after Question Answer Relationship (QAR) strategy was applied. The preliminary study result showed that the average score of the students was 60.77. In the first cycle the students? average score developed to 69.99 and it developed to 77.80 in the second cycle. Related to preliminary study, only 10 (27.78%) of the students who got score ? 70. In the first cycle, there were 19 (52.78%) out of 36 students who got scores ? 70, and in second cycle, there were 32 (88.88%) of the students got score ? 70 which was the minimum standard of criterion of the success. Based on the result of the study above, it was proven that Question Answer Relationship (QAR) strategy can improve the students? reading comprehension skills.
SWEARING AND ITS MOTIVES IN THE ANTOLOGI RASA NOVEL Prawinanto, Adityo; Prasetyo, Hardi; Bram, Barli
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v10i1.3593

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This paper investigated English swear words used in a novel. This study was urgent to conduct because using swear words is a natural behavior in communication which is indicated by the employment of certain swear words to express emotion, to reduce frustrated feeling, and to show solidarity to others. Two research points to resolve were as follows: what types of swearing which the main character used and what motives for swearing in the novel. Data, consisting of 46 swear words, were collected from the Antologi Rasa novel written by Ika Natassa, and were investigated using a content analysis. Findings showed the following: 26 (56.5%) occurrences of auxiliary swearing, 12 (26.1%) of expletives swearing, 4 (8.7%) of abusive swearing, and 4 (8.7 %) of humorous swearing. Three motives for the main character to swear were as follows: psychological motives (23 occurrences or 50.0 %), social motives (19 or 41.30%), and linguistic motives (4 or 8.70%).
LANGUAGE FEATURES AND CAUSES OF SUICIDE CASE FROM FORENSIC LINGUISTICS POINT OF VIEW Apriyanto, Sigit
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v10i1.3565

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This study aims to describe the psychological process, language features and the cause?s factors of student's suicide notes. This study explores the power of linguistic variables to uncover the hidden meaning of suicide notes. This analysis uses computerized text analysis namely Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) program and forensic semantic analysis. The primary data source of this study is the student's suicide notes in the form of written texts. The stages of data analysis are analyzing the data, coding, trying to find themes derived from data and writing 'models' that are found based on the coding that has been completed. The focus of semantic analysis in a forensic context is the understanding and interpretation of the hidden meaning of language. The contents of the linguistic forensic text of suicidal students' intentions are the use of unusual vocabulary in context, using and showing sad, angry, and negative emotion vocabulary, a direct speech addressed to a person or his/her relations, mentioning something that is needed, desired, there is no doubt, the text between 50 to 300 words, the situational context is not indicated. The factors that cause students to commit suicide are family, social environmental and economic factors.
ENHANCING STUDENTS – PRE SERVICE TEACHER INTERACTION USING FIRST LANGUAGE (L1) IN ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNERS (EYL) CLASSES Setyaningrum, Rina Wahyu; Sabgini, Kharisma Naidi Warnanda; Setiawan, Slamet
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (243.126 KB) | DOI: 10.18592/let.v10i1.3588

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For any different objectives of teaching EYL at primary schools in Indonesia, qualified EYL teachers are urgently needed. Pre-service teaching program is expected to provide experience of using proper English language in classroom setting. This case study aimed at describing the first language (L1) instruction used by the pre-service teachers of English for Young Learners (EYL) at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). The findings depicted that L1 was used as a language of instruction to explain the materials and to clarify the instruction given in L2. It is recommended for the pre-service teachers of EYL to use L2 with demonstration, L2 Context Clues, and L1 translation. Ultimately, the use of L1 in L2 teaching is mandatory to communicate the topic and enhance the students - pre-service teacher interactions. As for meeting the purpose of interaction, the use of L1 should involve actional, conversational, and non-verbal competences. In the long run, the impact of L1 in L2 learning in earlier levels can be recognized from good interpersonal communication in English.
INTERWEAVING CHARACTER EDUCATION IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Saadillah, Saadillah; Sari, Afifah Linda; Rizki, Annisa Khairir
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (246.239 KB) | DOI: 10.18592/let.v10i1.3649

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This research is aimed at find out the character education values in reading materials of English textbook which is published by Yudhistira and Tiga Serangkai. This research used the textbook that is used by the eleventh grade of Senior High School as a handbook. This study is a descriptive qualitative research by doing content analysis. In conducting the research, the researchers analyzed the reading materials provided in the textbook by analyzing the material and determined the genre and character education value of the text. Throughout the analysis, the researchers found 15 character education values are inserted in reading text material, involve: Friendly, Social Care, Love Peace, Curiosity, Religious, Joy of Reading, Tolerance, The Spirit of Nationality, Love Homeland, Creative, Discipline, Rewarding Achievement, Hard Work, Environmental Care, and Responsibility. The teachers assess the character education values directly and joined with other evaluation, in the form of Affective. Therefore, the finding of this research is expected for the teacher to come up with the moral education which inserted in reading materials. Furthermore, in the future character education is intended can be developed and fully realized in the school practices.
ANALYSIS OF DEIXIS IN THE SUBTITLE MOVIE OF “FIRST KISS” Fitria, Tira Nur
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (94.256 KB) | DOI: 10.18592/let.v10i1.3582

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The objective of this research is to analyze the type and its examples of deixis found in the subtitle movie of ?First Kiss?. This research method of this method is qualitative methodology. In data collection, the research use document analysis in this research. The result of this research shows that three types of deixis found in the subtitle movie of ?First Kiss? movie such as a person, time, and place deixis. In-person deixis, the deictic expressions are the personal pronoun ?I? as a singular subject pronoun, ?Me? as singular object pronoun, ?My? as a possessive adjective, ?We? as a plural subject pronoun, ?Us? as object pronoun, ?Our? as a possessive adjective. In the second person, they are ?You? as a subject and object pronoun, and ?Your? as an object pronoun. The third person ?He? as a subject pronoun, ?Him? as object pronoun, and ?His? as a possessive adjective, ?She? as a subject pronoun, ?Her? as object pronoun and as possessive adjective, ?It? as subject and object pronoun. In space/spatial/place deixis, the deictic expressions are ?here? and ?there?. While in the temporal/time deixis, the deictic expressions are ?now? and ?tomorrow?.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SOCIAL DEIXIS AND SOCIAL CLASS IN A SPEECH BY NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS: A SOCIOPRAGMATIC STUDY Zulyanputri, Annur Karima; Indrayani, Lia Maulia; Soemantri, Ypsi Soeria
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 10, No 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v10i1.3611

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This article aims to identify the relationship between one of the linguistic forms such as deixis, specifically social deixis, and the speakers? social class. Thus, the usage of social deixis by Nobel Prize winners in their speech, are analysed. The data are taken from the banquet speech of Nobel Prize winners. This research conducted to find out the types of social deixis used by Nobel Prize winners using Levinson?s theory, which are absolute and relational, and its correlation with speakers? social class. This research applies Block?s theory to provide the aspects or dimensions in social class. Furthermore, other additional theories are also provided to support the main theories. This qualitative descriptive research socio-linguistically provides insight into people?s social class that identified through linguistic feature like social deixis. The findings show that all types of social deixis which are absolute and relational can be identified from every speech uttered by the Nobel Prize winners. In accordance with the social class, only the relational type that can be correlated with the speakers? social class. Through the finding of the research, the relational type of social deixis can determine the speakers? social class dimensions and they are wealth, occupation, education, and social networking. 
THE HAPPINESS CONTEXT IN INDONESIAN CULTURE (THE ROLE OF SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN TRANSLATING A CULTURE) Muh. Nadir
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v5i1.1421

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This essay will discuss the interpretation of sociolinguistics in translating the culture of Indonesia regarding the happiness context. As an emotional concept, happiness or kebahagiaan in the Indonesia language has an ambiguity in articulation when someone percept it as a conditional of a joyfull the one feels. Since the word has an ambiguity in meaning, the role of Sociolinguistics is significant in identifying what Indonesian people coin when say aku bahagia (I’m happy). The main argument of this paper focuses on the term kebahagiaan in the different situations and people. The first part of this essay will discuss the term of the happiness in the global meaning and its correlation with the term of emotion. The second part addresses the term kebahagiaan in the Indonesian language and its derivation of meaning.  The last part of the essay speaks about how to measure the concept of the word kebahagiaan the Indonesian people use in their daily life.