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LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal
ISSN : 20869606     EISSN : 25492454     DOI : -
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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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The Impact of Adopting an Eclectic Spelling Program on Minimizing KAU Engineering Students’ Spelling Mistakes Khaled Khader Oraby; Salameh Saleem Mahmoud
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i2.10446

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Competence in a certain language including correct spelling is very crucial for successful communication. Spelling mistakes may convey a totally different message and cause disastrous consequences. This study investigates the frequency of spelling mistakes in the writing of preparatory year engineering students at King AbdulAziz University. The researchers prepared three main questions related to reasons behind spelling mistakes, suggested solutions and the impact of an eclectic training program on students’ ability to minimize their spelling mistakes. They interviewed five instructors and five students and made the students write five essays about topics related to their IE200 course after receiving a training course. The findings of the study revealed determination and seriousness on the part of instructors and students to eliminate this dilemma. This was very clear in their diagnoses of the problem and their suggestions for minimizing the spelling mistakes. The study recommended giving more attention to spelling mistakes and doing more research with a bigger sample and over a longer time.
Unstated Rage and Undefined Identity in Anna Burns’ Milkman: A Feminist Post-Structuralist Reading Md Mozaffor Hossain
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i2.11229

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Northern Irish author, Anna Burns’ Man Booker Prize (2018) winning novel Milkman presents a narrative textured with multifarious considerations ranging from subjectivity, gender, politics, power, language, and religion to anything a reader may logically connect it with. One of its most noticeable features is the narrator’s not explicitly stating the unspeakable rage searing herself and the society as a whole, which is obvious in the syntactic, lexical, intonational and tonal treatments, and her not clearly revealing the identities of the characters. Researcher regard these aspects of the narrative open to myriad interpretations of which I would like to use the feminist post-structuralist view to fathom the novel in its profoundness. I intend to unravel the stereotyped gender and subjectivity features of feminist poststructuralism in the novel, which hinge upon the social mechanism, lived experiences, and language and power relations both directly and indirectly portrayed in the narrative.
Teachers’ and Students’ Reflection on the Problem of Writing Narrative Text in a Remote Area (Flores Island) Darmawan Labira
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i2.11452

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This study investigated teachers' and students' reflection on the problem of writing narrative text in a remote area. The data were taken from 30 students and 15 EFL teachers from purposely selected schools that have reputations of being the best and largest school in the Sikka regency using written test to find out the students’ abilities in writing narrative text. The researcher used questionnaire to collect the data regarding student experiences and experiences. The finding indicated grammatical aspect as the biggest student’s problem (25 errors), the mechanic aspect of writing revealed 24 errors, 23 errors in vocabulary aspect, writing content revealed 20 errors, writing organization revealed 20 errors. The problems raised when students started to put words on paper, students forgot their storytelling abilities: students couldn’t think of topics; omitted relevant details, but go on and on about irrelevant ones; their dialogue was bland; couldn’t figure out how to start and how to end. Grammar and vocabulary were mostly performed in writing activities, most teachers used 50-minute time allocations for writing practices and pictures to pictures model was mostly adopted by teachers.
Navigating the Existential Crisis from Literature to Real Life: A Text-to-Self Pedagogical Approach and Its Potential for Existential Literature Instruction Nhung Thi Hong Nguyen; Khoa Dang Truong
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i2.11566

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Amidst the existential crisis in contemporary society, young individuals worldwide find themselves susceptible to self-inflicted harm or even self-destruction in response to their psychological ruptures and injuries, while lacking the requisite self-awareness and the patience to persevere on the journey of self-understanding. In this article, we draw upon Rosenblatt’s (1995) notion of Literature as Exploration to propound a text-to-self pedagogical approach to reading Haruki Murakami and Can Xue and to teaching contemporary existentialist literature. Comprising three strategies, namely The Art World in My Eyes, The Mind Film, and The Literary Conversation, this approach encourages students to engage deeply with the portrayal of death in the writers’ flagship novels that view death as an unwavering companion to young individuals’ life journey and growth. Based on Rosenblatt (1995), the three strategies, and our survey-based analysis of 2,000 Vietnamese high school students’ existential perceptions, we propose a model for literature instruction through promoting students’ transition from literary interpretations to self-discovery and self-realization of death associated with the existential crisis. This four-stage model, we expect, will get students poised to reconcile with their lost, solitary, and vulnerable ego, actively befriend their ‘inner child’, and develop into individuals with healed hearts and positive worldviews.
Educational Video Quality on TikTok for Vocabulary Teaching Bella Syifa Zulfia; Yokke Andini
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i2.11600

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This research aimed to find out the quality of the educational videos and the quality of vocabulary teaching contents taught on the TikTok account. This research conducted online, on the TikTok account @jagobahasa.com. These data sources are limited to vocabulary teaching videos posted within the last three years. The researcher selected video samples randomly with the existing criteria. The criteria used to assess the quality were theories by Brame and Lopez. The study revealed that elements in the video showed a significant match against the criteria of educational video and criteria for vocabulary teaching contents. The educational videos provided cognitive load, student engagement and active learning. Meanwhile, the quality of the vocabulary teaching contents taught was nearly comprehensive, including teaching vocabulary of frequency, range, availability and expediency, learnability, and cultural factors. However, for the use of guiding questions, making videos as homework, and specific needs or interests of learners were not available.
A Portrait of English Student in Learning Approaches: A Case Study for Indonesia And Thai Student Panuwat Hussanee; Febti Ismiatun
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i2.11617

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This case study delves into the portrait of English language students from Indonesia and Thailand in their learning approaches. With the increasing importance of English as a global language. This has led to a shift in how students approach learning the language, particularly in non-English speaking countries, focusing on Indonesian and Thai students who study in the English Department of the Islamic University of Malang. The study seeks to understand how students in Indonesia and Thailand have transformed their learning approaches to adapt to the demands of their academic and social environments. To gather data, the study employed qualitative interviews and observations of students in their natural settings. The study found that students in Indonesia and Thailand have developed a range of innovative approaches to learning English that goes beyond traditional classroom methods. The results indicate that these students employ a combination of approaches, including the use of technology, peer learning, and self-directed learning. The students are also motivated and committed to learning the language, which is essential in developing their proficiency in English. The findings suggest that a combination of motivation, commitment, and experimentation with different strategies and techniques is necessary for effective language learning.
The Analysis of the Factors Contributing to EFL Student's Difficulties in Finishing English Undergraduate Thesis Khusniyah, Zalfa Armiah; Ismiatun, Febti
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v14i1.11618

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This research aims to analyze the factors contributing to students’ difficulties in writing an undergraduate thesis. The researcher used Narrative Inquiry as the research approach in this qualitative research. The participant was an 11th-semester student of the English Education department at one of the universities in Malang, Indonesia. The researcher conducted a direct Interview with open-ended questions to gain the data. This finding shows four significant factors that affect an undergraduate student in finishing the undergraduate thesis: psychological factors, English linguistic factors, English Proficiency factors, and student attitude factors. Considering the findings, the researcher suggested some solutions in the following: Improve English linguistic ability; improve English speaking proficiency; organize time effectively; build communication with the supervisor; and read many references.
A Semiotic Analysis on Confession of a Shopaholic Trailer: Roland Barthes Approach Nur Syasya Qistina Mazeree; Norhakimin Ashaari; Nadzirah Munirah Ramli; Nur Arifah Zahiah Zuri
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v13i2.11640

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Deciphering the signals in a movie trailer is undertaken to comprehend how viewers or learners receive the conveyed meanings. The objective of this study is to (1) analyze the symbols present in the "Confession of a Shopaholic" movie trailer and (2) disclose the description of denotation, connotation and myth in the “Confession of a Shopaholic” movie trailer. The primary dataset for this study was the trailer for the film 'Confession of a Shopaholic'. This study employed Roland Barthes' theoretical framework to analyze and establish connections between the signs and the narrative of the trailer. The use of the Barthes approach facilitates the examination of dynamic communication in audio-visual content, and a semiotic analysis was conducted to accomplish the predetermined goals of this study. The research identified a total of six pieces of data included in the trailer and provided detailed explanations of their denotation, connotation, and mythological significance. The study of signals and myths in this research aims to bridge the gap between the established framework and other audio-visual media. Although signals in other domains are important as well, it is highly recommended to do a more comprehensive analysis just on movie trailer outcomes for comparative purposes.
A Critical Analysis of Imagery in My Heart Leaps Up: Illuminating Wordsworth's Nature Poetry in the Context of Ecocriticism Jakhrani, Muhammad Haroon; Shaikh, Muhammad Hassan
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v14i1.11962

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This paper presents a critical analysis of the imagery used in William Wordsworth's poem My Heart Leaps Up, examining its role in the context of Ecocriticism. By offering a close reading of the poem and drawing on various eco-critical perspectives, the researcher explores the relationship between the poem's imagery and concepts such as biocentrism, anthropocentrism, eco-feminism, and deep ecology. Additionally, the researcher compares My Heart Leaps Up with other nature poems by Wordsworth and other Romantic poets, which helps us to identify particular stylistic and thematic features of the poem. This study aims to demonstrate how the use of imagery in My Heart Leaps Up connects to contemporary discourses on climate change and the anthropogenic epoch. This paper highlights the significance of My Heart Leaps Up within the broader context of Wordsworth's poetry and offers new theoretical and argumentative extensions to the reading of his nature poetry. Overall, this research contributes to our understanding of how language and imagery can be used to convey the beauty and importance of the natural world and our role in it.
Exploring Challenges of Differentiated Instruction in English Foreign Language Classroom Rifqi, Muhammad Surya
LET: Linguistics, Literature and English Teaching Journal Vol. 14 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : English Department of Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18592/let.v14i1.12174

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A qualitative case study is utilized in this study to explore the challenges faced while implementing differentiated instruction in the context of an English foreign language classroom. A purposive sample method was employed by selecting five participants who had engaged in differentiated instruction professional development and had experience implementing differentiated instruction. The study discovered that teachers faced challenges when organizing and delivering differentiated instruction, such as dealing with the selection of materials, methods, and assessments that match students' characteristics, teachers' intrinsic factors, a large number of students, time invested, and learning references. Participants offered suggestions to other teachers who want to use differentiated instruction by exploring more variations of learning activities, being open to technology, participating in various forms of professional development, recognizing the personalities of the students they teach, and spending more time preparing instruction so that student's learning needs are truly met.