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STUDENTS' VOICES ON ACADEMIC WRITING ACTIVITIES AT TERTIARY LEVEL Furqan, Muhammad; Rahmawati Nur, Maulidia; Athifah, Syfa
ENGLISH Vol 15 No 1 (2021)
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor

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Academic writing activities play an important role for students at the tertiary level. Because students are required to be mastered to write academically. The aim of this research was to know-how is the teaching of writing for academic purposes, to know how students perceive the teaching of writing for academic purposes, and to know how a teacher perceives the teaching of writing for academic purposes. Case study was used as the research design in the paradigm of the qualitative and 20 students (in the 5th semester) and 1 teacher from Bogor Ibn Khaldun University were invited as a research participant. Observation, interview, photovoice, voice recorder, and documents were used as a research instrument to get the data. The result of this study showed the teacher taught the materials before each student was required to write an essay. The teacher provided feedback and comment on their essay in the process of writing an essay. Students did the revising process to make their essays better. The students also had a positive perception of the teaching of writing for academic purposes. There were three aspects that students perceive on the teaching writing for academic purposes those were the teaching practice, teachers' feedback, and students' problems or challenges. Besides, the teacher perceives there were some problems encountered in the teaching of writing for academic purposes. The problems encountered were students' level proficiency, students' motivation, technical problems in the classroom, the production of the students' essay, and the support from the leader.

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO PROJECTS IN EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT: EXPLORING THE OUTPUT OF GRAMMAR LEARNING Hustiana, Hustiana; Bahtiar, Muflihah; Meiliza, Zuhra
ENGLISH Vol 18 No 1 (2024)
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This research endeavored to represent the results of students' grammar learning as recapitulated in the Collaborative video project. It strived to find out whether students were able to adapt the context of the video content with the usage of grammar itself. This was a qualitative case study research that departed from the results of the researcher's observations in class where students still have grammar scores below 70 and many students still duplicated sentences from the internet if requested to create a sentence using certain tenses in class. This research method was a descriptive analysis where the researcher transcribed utterances in three randomly selected videos and then categorized them into materials that have been studied in class over fourteen meetings. It was discovered that the three videos used more simple present tense and past tense. Meanwhile, material that never appeared in the video at all were past continuous and past perfect continuous. There were 33 simple present tense utterances in the first video, 18 utterances in the second video, and 6 utterances in the third video. Meanwhile, past tense utterance were 5 sentences in the first video, 9 sentences in the second video, and 6 sentences in the third video. The results of this collaborative video can increase students' creativity in adapting conditions to the use of grammar and can increase their vocabulary used in grammar. This research can be used as a reference for future researchers who desire to do something comparable by exploring different grammar points. Apart from that, this video projects can be used as a medium for further grammar learning. Keywords: Collaborative Video Project, Educational Context, Grammar Learning

POSTHUMANISM PERSPECTIVE ON ONLINE PARAPHRASING TOOL IN ACADEMIC WRITING WORKS Ulfah, Badriyah
ENGLISH Vol 18 No 1 (2024)
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A substantial portion of the post-humanist argument centers on the ways the domain of convergent technologies transcends, improves, and prolongs life through a range of mind and body enhancements. English lecturers, for example, inadvertently involve technology application assistance in the production of their research articles. Therefore, this study aims (1) to investigate the EFL lecturers’ beliefs toward the use of paraphrasing tools for publishing their research article based on Gladden (2016) framework of Posthumanism, and (2) to find out how they see the impact of paraphrasing tools on their students’ academic writing and intellectual creativity on the writing through a posthumanism lens. 23 EFL lecturers who have experience publishing academic papers and also part of faculty members in their affiliation university would be given a questionnaire consisted opened and closed ended questions for data collection. The data was analyzed and presented qualitatively. The results indicate that the lecturers’ views were containing the analytic and synthetic typology of posthumanism and the use of paraphrasing tools can have both positive and negative impacts on academic writing and intellectual creativity. Hence, the lecturers suggest that students should be taught about the ethics and boundaries of using paraphrasing tools and should be encouraged to develop their own ideas

CONSTRUCTIVISM APPROACH TO DEVELOP STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING FOR WRITING ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT Sharizan, Sharizan; Titania, Fani Nabila; Handayani, Riris; Hidayah, Ayu Rahmah
ENGLISH Vol 19 No 1 (2025)
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This research examines the use of the constructivism approach to develop students’ critical thinking for writing analytical exposition texts. This notion appears as the response to the student’s problem in constructing analytical exposition text critically. The primary resources of this literature review research are written and spoken literature. This study explains the foundation of constructivism approach to develop students’ critical thinking for writing analytical exposition texts. According to the discussion of this literature research, the constructivism approach can be used to create essential thinking since it lets the students construct knowledge by themselves from natural and contextual experiences in the field. That is why the constructivist approach has the potential to develop students’ critical thinking while writing analytical exposition texts. However, teachers and students should understand this approach, especially in implementing it, to maximize the use of constructivism for developing critical thinking in writing analytical exposition texts.

STUDENTS’ LISTENING HABITS TO ENGLISH SONGS AND THEIR VOCABULARY MASTERY Muntuan, Yeyen Y; Sengkey, Virginia Gabrella
ENGLISH Vol 18 No 1 (2024)
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This study aimed to determine the level of students' listening habits to English songs and their level of vocabulary mastery. In addition, this study also aimed to determine whether there is a significant correlation between students’ listening habits to English songs and their vocabulary mastery. The methods used in this research were descriptive and correlation. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire adapted from Yi-Chun Chen cited in Setia (2022), and the vocabulary test is adapted from Nation cited in Setia (2022). This research included 63 grades VII, VIII, and IX students at a public junior high school in Minahasa, North Sulawesi. The results showed that the level of students’ listening habits to English songs was 59, which is in the moderate category. Secondly, the students’ vocabulary mastery level was 14.37, which is in the very low category. Lastly, this study showed that there was no significant correlation between students’ listening habits to English songs and their vocabulary mastery. Therefore, further investigation needs to be conducted to identify the variables significantly correlating with the students’ vocabulary mastery.

Crossing the Boundaries: Challenging Witches’ Stereotypical Marginalization in Multimedia Fiction and Nonfiction Texts Rahayu, Nurhadianty; Pahlevi, Reza; Rahmawanti, Movi Riana
ENGLISH Vol 18 No 1 (2024)
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This study attempts to critically explore the representation of witches in two genres of text, i.e. popular animated movie Spirited Away and a historical essay published on history.com. Critical Discourse Analysis and Critical-feminist Approach to Marx’s ‘primitive accumulation’ are incorporated as the guiding framework in the data analysis process. Findings showcase that the representation of witches in animated movie highlights the criticism of capitalist disruption of Japanese gender roles as can be seen from the ambivalent characters of the movie’s main witch antagonist, Yubaba and her twin sister Zeniba. Furthermore, in the historical essay, findings portray that witches’ representation in historical article does not guarantee that they are free from marginalizing and stereotypical accusation. Even though the highlight is on the severe state-sponsored punishment and disciplining toward women’s body during the great witch hunt, the actors exerting power are made invisible, resulting in the perpetuation of unjust power balance within the society. Keywords: critical discourse analysis, critical feminist perspective, Marx’s primitive accumulation, witches’ representation

THE STUDY OF TRADITION AND MODERNITY IN THE NOVEL GADIS KRETEK BY RATIH KUMALA Nia Kurniati; Dzela Kartika Ayuningtyas
ENGLISH Vol 18 No 2 (2024)
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The novel "Gadis Kretek" by Ratih Kumala explored the rich tapestry of Indonesian culture, blended traditional values with the nuances of modernity. This study aimed to examine the interplay between tradition and modernity in "Gadis Kretek." It sought to understand how Ratih Kumala portrayed the tension between these two forces and how this portrayal reflected the broader socio-cultural context of Indonesia. The research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing literary analysis to dissect the novel's themes, characters, and narrative structure. Key elements such as cultural representation, character development, and the historical backdrop of the kretek industry are analyzed to uncover the underlying messages about tradition and modernity. The analysis revealed that "Gadis Kretek" juxtaposes traditional Javanese cultural elements with the encroachment of modern values and economic practices. Characters in the novel navigated these conflicting forces, showcasing the resilience of tradition amidst inevitable change. The kretek industry served as a symbol of this duality, representing both heritage and progress. Ratih Kumala's "Gadis Kretek" effectively captured the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity in Indonesian society. The novel highlights the challenges and adaptations faced by individuals and communities in preserving cultural identity while embracing modern advancements. This study underscored the importance of literary works in reflecting and shaping societal values and transitions.

STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, AND PERCEPTIONS ON U-DICTIONARY TO IMPROVE ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION Yonri Sudirahayu; Nia Kurniawati; Lidwina Sri Ardiasih
ENGLISH Vol 18 No 2 (2024)
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This study explores the experiences, challenges, and perceptions of Indonesian senior high school students, specifically those with Sundanese mother tongue backgrounds, as they utilize the "U-Dictionary" app to enhance their English pronunciation. Employing a qualitative case study approach with semi-structured interviews, the research investigates students' experiences with the app, their challenges, and their perceptions of its features and effectiveness. Additionally, it examines the influence of cultural factors, such as Sundanese phonology, on pronunciation acquisition. Grounded in Kolb's experiential learning cycle, the analysis focuses on how the app's functionalities, including pronunciation assistance, translation tools, and interactive feedback, contribute to pronunciation development. The findings indicate that students appreciated the app's interactive and user-friendly features, which facilitated their pronunciation practice and increased their confidence in speaking English. However, they faced challenges in accurately mimicking native pronunciation due to phonological differences and occasional inconsistencies in the app's feedback. Generally, students also perceived U-Dictionary as a powerful tool for pronunciation practice besides suggesting improvements in feedback accuracy and the inclusion of more tailored exercises. This study highlights the potential of mobile technology in supporting language learning for non-native speakers with specific linguistic backgrounds, providing valuable recommendations for app developers to enhance the app's functionalities and for educators to integrate such tools effectively into their teaching practices.

LEARNING LOSS IN ONLINE WRITING INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS Imaniar, Restu; Andang Saehu; Juhana
ENGLISH Vol 18 No 2 (2024)
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This qualitative study focused on reporting online teaching and learning English writing and identifying the reasons beyond learning loss in the pandemic. It focused on 50 third-grade students, 4 English teachers, and 5 parents at an upper secondary school level in Sukabumi. They were selected purposively. The instruments used were questionnaires, observations, and interviews. The results revealed that online learning significantly changed the teaching preparation and process. Teachers and students had to adapt to new pedagogical approaches, from face-to-face to online classes. Effective online English learning requires well-structured, scheduled, and coordinated learning activities to enhance effectiveness. The pandemic posed challenges to online learning, including technological issues, a lack of discipline, and creative activities. English learners faced difficulties such as collaborative planning, accessibility issues, and multimedia resource use, whereas parents and teachers faced difficulties in supervising and managing work schedules and providing support. Online education had a significant impact on English learning, enhancing interaction through complicated materials and addressing the lack of face-to-face interaction and internet connectivity.

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENT LISTENING ANXIETY AND LISTENING COMPREHENSION SKILL IN CRITICAL LISTENING CLASS Huwaidah, Faiqohan Salsabila
ENGLISH Vol 18 No 2 (2024)
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ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationship between listening anxiety and listening comprehension in critical listening classes. The research is motivated by the crucial role of listening skills in learning English as a foreign language and the challenges posed by listening anxiety, which can affect comprehension. The objectives are to assess the impact of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) method on reducing students' listening anxiety and to explore the correlation between listening anxiety and listening comprehension in these classes. The research employs a correlational study design to analyze the relationship between two variables: listening anxiety (independent variable) and listening comprehension (dependent variable). The study involved two critical listening classes with a total population of 41 students, from which a sample of 25% was selected. Data were collected using a questionnaire adapted from the Foreign Language Listening Anxiety Scale (FLLAS) and a multiple-choice listening comprehension test. Analysis was conducted using SPSS 20.0 to determine the relationship between listening anxiety and comprehension. The results indicate that the average listening anxiety score among students falls within the “very good” range (81–87), suggesting low anxiety levels. Conversely, the average listening comprehension score is classified as “low,” with scores ranging between 53 and 61. The study finds a significant inverse relationship between listening anxiety and comprehension, meaning that higher levels of listening anxiety are associated with poorer listening comprehension, while lower anxiety levels are linked to better comprehension. These findings suggest that reducing listening anxiety could enhance students' ability to understand spoken language in critical listening contexts.

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