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Loquen: English Studies Journal
ISSN : 19799500     EISSN : 26211998     DOI : -
Core Subject : Humanities, Art,
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Students' Strategy in Describing a Product: The case of ESP Writing class Dewi Surani; Ana Utami Fatoni
Loquen Vol 13 No 1 (2020): January-June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (492.077 KB) | DOI: 10.32678/loquen.v13i1.2559

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Describing a product is one of discussion that the students should learn to express the words that of selling. This study aims at investigating how the students’ abilities and difficulties in describing a product in the economics class of Bina Bangsa University. The respondents were students from the third semester and analyzed using descriptive-qualitative study. The result of the study depicted that students faced difficulties in both organizing and developing ideas. They were difficult to choose appropriate vocabulary and to manage the words grammatically correct in expressing the language. It suggested students need attention in learning descriptive text structures whether in developing ideas, grammar, and vocabulary chosen. They should be provided by example and practice for achieving the ability to describe a product.
Investigating Figurative Language in “Lose You to Love Me” Song Lyric Erniyanti Nur Fatahhela Dewi; Didin Nuruddin Hidayat; Alek Alek
Loquen Vol 13 No 1 (2020): January-June
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Figurative language is part of the semantic aspect in language that employs various figures in a language. The study discussed an analysis of the figurative languages in the Selena Gomez song. The study aimed at finding out the kind and the meaning of figurative languages in her song “Lose You to Love Me”. The source of the data was taken from the lyrics of Selena Gomez’s song. Her song was classified as a pop song released on 23rd October 2019. In this analysis, the descriptive qualitative model was used with a pure structuralism approach, such as hyperbole, irony, paradox, personification, repetition, and simile. Then the types of figurative language were classified and analyzed. The result showed that six kinds of figurative languages were found: hyperbole 33.3%, Irony 11.1%, paradox 22.3%, personification 11.1%, repetition 11.1%, and simile 11.1%. The figurative language dominant is hyperbole since song lyrics are distorted by adding original meanings to explicit words. Instead, song lyrics contain a comparative meaning between denotative interpretation and connotative meaning. In addition, this song provides the essence of the song on aesthetic principles and colors.
The Implementation of Flipped Classroom Learning Model in Teaching Paragraph Writing Miftahul Rachmat; Liliana Muliastuti; Emzir Emzir
Loquen Vol 13 No 2 (2020): July-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32678/loquen.v13i2.3573

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AbstractNowadays, English is the most important language, including the students who study in STKIP Situs Banten. To be fluent in English students have to increase their ability in writing the paragraph. The Researcher used a flipped classroom learning model since the Covid-19 Pandemic struck Indonesia and the classroom meeting cannot be assessed. This model incorporates dynamic learning; understudy inclusion and present-day innovation by utilizing ICT. In a flipped classroom, the material was given through learning recordings, instructional exercise,s and PowerPoint material by means of WhatsApp group that understudies saw in their homes before the virtual class is acquired. The key objective of this investigation is to explore the practicality of the flipped classroom learning model for teaching paragraph writing. The analyst took the examples from second-semester students in the English instruction division of STKIP Situs Banten. After this activity research measure has been done, this flipped examination lobby learning model can be utilized as a reasonable model for growing understudies limit in section composing. The researcher had dissected that there are a few reasons which drive this occurred: understudy's inspiration, understudy's Writing propensities, students autonomously, and varieties of alluring material. Keywords: Flipped classroom learning model, Information and Computer Technology, Paragraph writing.
How E-Learning Deals with Higher Education during the Pandemic in Indonesia Andhi Dwi Nugroho
Loquen Vol 13 No 2 (2020): July-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32678/loquen.v13i2.3555

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AbstractThe purpose of this study is to investigate the obstacles of e-learning, especially for students, and to find out students' perception in facing e-learning during coronavirus disease pandemic (covid-19). The rapid spread of coronavirus urges universities on a world-wide scale to do e-learning, including universities in Indonesia. This study uses online interviews and questionnaires to obtain the data, and descriptive qualitative method is used to analyse the data. The respondents in this study are 126 students with different majors from 21 universities in all across Indonesia, consisting of 6 state universities and 15 private ones. The results of the study reveal that e-learning has been carried out by universities in the country. It also shows there are several aspects such as the availability of online learning facilities, the use of facilities, learning processes, and some more points that need to reconsider or to optimize conducting the e-learning for the long term.Keywords: e-learning; students; pandemic
Online Learning during Pandemic: Students' Motivation, Challenges, and Alternatives Afif Ikhwanul Muslimin; Fitrana Harintama
Loquen Vol 13 No 2 (2020): July-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32678/loquen.v13i2.3558

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AbstractPandemic had intrigued the change of EFL learning mode in higher education. The students had to adjust to the situation that created learning challenges that might obstruct learning progress. Furthermore, students’ motivations and creativities would lead them to find alternatives. Hence, the present study was aimed to investigate the students’ challenges, motivations, and alternatives. It was a descriptive qualitative research case study by gathering students’ responses using questionnaires and interview with 10 students who joined KSP (short course) English Syntax using WhatsApp group at English Education Study Program of UIN Mataram in July 2020. The results showed that students’ motivations were increasing scores in remedy class (90%) and gaining more science understanding (10%). The challenges faced by students during the online courses were poor internet connection (50%), simultaneous agendas (30%), limited WhatsApp feature (10%), and anxiety (10%). Regarding challenges, students did alternatives such as preparing phone credits (30%), praying for the end of the pandemic (10%), learning extensively (10%), searching for the best place to get an internet signal (20%), setting alarm (10%), and creating on-going motivation (20%). The research showed that online mode learning needed adequate preparations mentally, physically, and financially to back up their learning deficiency.Keywords: Online learning; EFL; Motivations; Covid-19; Education
Actor and Goal Representation in the Transitivity System of Undergraduate Theses and Journal Research Articles: an SFL Perspective Marsandi Manar; Siti Wachidah; Ratna Dewanti
Loquen Vol 13 No 2 (2020): July-December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32678/loquen.v13i2.2111

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AbstractThe current study scrutinizes the representation of actors and goals of transitivity system in the introduction sections of theses (ISoT) composed by undergraduate students in reference to that of the introduction sections of research articles (ISoRA) considered as the target writings in the academic discourse of knowledge building. 738 English ranking clauses from 10 English-field ISoT and 694 from 10 ISoRA of TESOL Quarterly were analysed for their material processes as well as their participants and circumstances. The analysis was executed with the tables of analysis adapted from Halliday’s experiential meaning framework. The analysis reveals that in the material processes of ISoRA previous studies and previous researchers instead of current studies and current researchers are more frequently employed as actors. Contrary, in their ISoT counterpart, the latter outnumber the former. The analysis also finds that goals in the material processes of ISoT in comparison with its ISoRA counterpart still lack previous findings. Overall, the representation of actors and goals in the material processes of ISoT still needs lexical resources that underpin the process of knowledge building. This has been confirmed by the tendency of actors and goals of ISoT to represent its study undertaken, compared with its ISoRA counterpart focusing more on previous related studiesKeywords: actors, goals, material process, transitivity system, ISoT, ISoRA
Reading Comprehension Test and Its Challenges In Students’ Perspective Sutrisno Sadji Evenddy; Ledy Nurlely; Marfu'ah Marfu'ah
Loquen Vol 14 No 1 (2021): January-June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32678/loquen.v14i1.2734

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There are two objectives of this research were first, to find the most difficult question category that students faced in reading test, and last, to investigate the causes of students' difficulties. This research used a qualitative method and it was conducted at the first semester students of c class English Department of UNTIRTA year 2019. The descriptive method was used to expose the result of this research. The data were collected through documents of reading comprehension final test first semester and an interview with the students. The document was used to find out the most difficult question category, and the result after analyzing the document is the students got difficulties in answering the question about vocabulary mastery. It is also supported by the result of interviewing the students. There were 17 students from 20 students or 85% felt that the vocabulary question category in part B was difficult. Then, the interview was also used to investigate the causes of the student's difficulties in reading test. The result got after analysis, the causes of the students got difficulties and confused to answer vocabulary question because they were lack of vocabulary mastery, and their reading habit was poor. So, it indicates that students’ capability of guessing meaning some unfamiliar vocabulary or words in the current context needs to be improved.
A Discourse Analysis of Education Memes on Instagram Yosi Destira; Didin Nuruddin Hidayat; Alek Alek; Agus Sufyan
Loquen Vol 14 No 1 (2021): January-June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32678/loquen.v14i1.3214

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In the modern era, human has many ways to communicate, interact, and spread the idea. With the advancement of digital technologies, there are various media to convey messages; one of which is through internet memes. The present aims to investigate memes on Instagram through the lense of Critical Discourse Analysis. The objectives are to find out (1) the similarities and differences between Indonesian students and foreign students, (2) to analyze the relationship between pictures and text, and (3) to know the social function of memes. To seek answers, the researchers chose the ten best memes randomly from two Instagram accounts: Best Memes and Zona Mahasiswa” Furthermore, The memes have taken randomly depend on the researchers' needs. The study revealed no significant evidence of differences in education culture between Indonesia's and other countries memes. The results also indicated that the memes were able to serve as a means to communicate people’s activities to the readers. Further, the memes could be a compliment in communication and serve as a media for internet literacy development.
Developing Digital English Materials Based on Contextual Teaching Learning for Economics Students Imam Fauzi; Yayat Ruhiat; Lukmanul Hakim
Loquen Vol 14 No 1 (2021): January-June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32678/loquen.v14i1.4619

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This study refers to the problem study of the teaching and learning needs which requires English learning resources in order to meet the expectations of students during the ESP pandemic teaching and learning process. The fundamental goal of this research is to create effective digital English learning resources for students at the University of Serang Raya's Economics faculty. The main goals of creating a digital English coursebook based on contextual teaching-learning are to help Economics students enhance their English language skills and to meet their learning demands. This research was carried out using the PSDD model as a research and development method (Preliminary Study, Design, and Develop). The information is gathered using a questionnaire and a speech assessment form.
The Use of Mind Mapping Technique to Improve The students’ Writing Skill on Analytical Exposition Text In Senior High School Rini Listyowati; Ina Daril Hanna
Loquen Vol 14 No 1 (2021): January-June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32678/loquen.v14i1.2552

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The aim of this study is to use mind mapping to improve students' writing skills on Analytical Exposition Text. Classroom Action Research was used as the method, which consists of two cycles divided into four stages: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The instruments used to collect data include a questionnaire, a test, and an observation checklist. The Mind mapping technique was found to be effective in improving the writing skills of SMA AL-MIFTAH Palengaan- Pamekasan students in XI grade Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris on Analytical exposition text. The research found an improvement in the students' writing ability in the second cycle. The students' writing ability scores who achieved the standard achievement/KKM were 26 students, indicating that 87 percent of the students reached the target, and most of the students achieved more than the target of success criteria.