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Acuity : Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture

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Published by Universitas Advent Indonesia

ISSN : 25410229 EISSN : 25410237 DOI : -

Core Subject : Education,

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture (Jelpedlic) is the research journal for the Teaching of English, Literature & Culture. It publishes research-based articles, reviews and poems, which reflect on every aspect of English teaching. The journal also considers new developments in literacy, drama, film, literacy studies, literature, language, media, and new technologies as they pertain to the teaching of English.

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The Important Role of Extensive Reading Strategy in Indonesian EFL Learning Contexts Wijaya, Kristian
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v6i2.2482

Abstract Academic literacy is one of the paramount global competencies that should be mastered by worldwide university academicians including Indonesian EFL learners. To fully fulfill this holistic educational objectivity, extensive reading plays a key role in fostering overarching Indonesian EFL learners’ target language proficiency due to the inducement of pleasurable, continual, and stress-free L2 reading learning dynamics proffered by this student-centered learning approach. Furthermore, the researcher attempted to delve more profoundly regarding the important role of extensive reading strategy in Indonesian EFL learning contexts. This present qualitative study harnessed a document analysis approach to yield renewable insights for Indonesian EFL experts, practitioners, researchers, and educators concerning the influential impacts potentially promoted by extensive reading strategy implementations. The research results indicated that the inducement of contextual and continual extensive reading activities had successfully improved EFL learners’ L2 reading interest and competencies. Future researchers are advocated to conduct a more exhaustive document analysis on the contrary beliefs and perilous effects generated by extensive reading approach to better impart more appropriate extensive reading programs applicable for Indonesian EFL learners’ reading needs, interests, and levels. Keywords: document analysis, extensive reading strategy, Indonesian EFL learning contexts

Curating the Human Experience: Introducing an Inquiry of Literary Texts into Historical Research Walsh-Moorman, Elizabeth
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v6i2.2484

This case study follows the process as four high school students curate literary sources in preparation for historical arguments. Results indicate that the use of literary texts prepared students to build nuanced historical arguments by helping them identify subtexts and divergent perspectives through their research. The underlying ELA skills complemented the literacy demands of historical argumentation.

The Role of Mobile Devices on Online EFL Skill Courses During Covid-19 Emergency Remote Education Dolgunsöz, Emrah; Yıldırım, Gürkan
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 6 No. 2 (2021): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Advent Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v6i2.2486

The recent Covid-19 based emergency remote education caught educational practitioners unprepared and caused learners to rely on any technology which offered them the best pedagogical solution. Since mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and notebooks are widely used in daily life, EFL learners also preferred to utilize them for online courses due to their undisputable mobility. However, using mobile devices in long online EFL courses is not without its limitations. This study aimed to examine the mobile experience during EFL skill courses in emergency remote education. 47 EFL preparatory class students who were attending online courses for 4 months with their mobile devices were asked to write a reflection for each skill course based on three main categories: Limitations of mobile devices, effects of mobile devices on in-classroom interaction, and device satisfaction rates. The initial findings addressed that EFL learners commonly used smartphones or notebooks for online courses rather than desktop PCs and tablets. Secondly, our results revealed various limitations for each EFL course such as limited screen size, overheating, microphone problems, and internet connection efficiency. On the other hand, although mobile devices were reported to have worked fine for in-class communication, device satisfaction rates regarding online courses were low, especially for smartphones.

Sentiment and Sentence Similarity as Predictors of Integrated and Independent L2 Writing Performance Uzun, Kutay; Ulum, Ömer Gökhan
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v7i2.2529

This study aimed to utilize sentiment and sentence similarity analyses, two Natural Language Processing techniques, to see if and how well they could predict L2 Writing Performance in integrated and independent task conditions. The data sources were an integrated L2 writing corpus of 185 literary analysis essays and an independent L2 writing corpus of 500 argumentative essays, both of which were compiled in higher education contexts. Both essay groups were scored between 0 and 100. Two Python libraries, TextBlob and SpaCy, were used to generate sentiment and sentence similarity data. Using sentiment (polarity and subjectivity) and sentence similarity variables, regression models were built and 95% prediction intervals were compared for integrated and independent corpora. The results showed that integrated L2 writing performance could be predicted by subjectivity and sentence similarity. However, only subjectivity predicted independent L2 writing performance. The prediction interval of subjectivity for independent writing model was found to be narrower than the same interval for integrated writing. The results show that the sentiment and sentence similarity analysis algorithms can be used to generate complementary data to improve more complex multivariate L2 writing performance prediction models.

Examining English as a Foreign Language Students' Boredom in terms of Different Variables Coşkun, Abdullah; Yüksel, Yücel
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v7i2.2539

The aim of this study is to adapt the Boredom in Practical English Language Classes-Revised (BPELC-R) scale developed by Pawlak, Kruk, Zawodniak and Pasikowski (2020) into the high school English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context of Turkey and to reveal high school EFL students' level of boredom. Also, the study investigates whether their level of boredom differs depending on the variables of gender, grade level and selected academic track. The two-factor scale including 23 Likert-scale items were completed by 680 high school EFL students at different grade levels in eight public high schools in a city in Turkey. The data analyzed by means of the SPSS uncovered medium level of boredom. It was also found that the most common causes of boredom are the monotonous nature of the English lessons and the dissatisfaction of the participants with these lessons. While no significant difference was observed in the level of boredom depending on the gender variable, students' grade level and the chosen academic track led to significant differences. The highest level of boredom was revealed for final year students and for those who chose the science track. Some implications on how to reduce EFL classroom boredom are provided.

The Academic Writing Needs of Students: A Case Study on Stakeholder Perspectives Sağlamel, Hasan; Aydoğdu, Zeynep Merve
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v7i2.2541

The international appeal of English has resulted in an expansion of courses adopting English-medium instruction, and many institutions require students to pursue their studies in programs with English medium. However, to what extent these programs meet the expectations is yet to be understood. Numerous studies have documented the effectiveness of EMI particularly in English as a foreign language contexts. However, perspectives of different stakeholders were not adequately captured. The present study attempts to fill this void by exploring students' needs of academic writing from the perspectives of different stakeholders. A total of 9 participants, namely, 5 students, a language instructor, and 3 teachers of content professors were selected using the snowball sampling method. All the participants were selected from a department offering English-medium instruction at a state university in Turkey. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The results show that students require more investment in academic writing courses to get familiar with the disciplinary register and fulfil the requirements of future English courses. The stakeholders’ perspectives are compared to have a better understanding of students’ needs, lacks and wants. The study suggests some implications to approach language education policies more critically.

Teacher-Made YouTube Videos in Online EFL Classes: Non-English Department Students’ Perceptions and Practices Atmojo, Arief Eko Priyo
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v7i2.2531

This research aims to seek answers on the students’ perceptions towards teacher-made YouTube videos for learning English online and how do they take advantage of the videos. Eight non-English department students were invited to become participants and they voluntarily accepted the invitation. Data were garnered through written reflections. It was then continued by three rounds of semi-structured focus group discussion. Coding was performed to analyze the data and done thrice at different times to ensure the credibility of the results. The results indicate the students’ general and detailed perceptions on the use of teacher-made YouTube videos which are very fruitful. The findings also show how the students use and take advantage of the videos and some difficulties they encounter. It implies that the student's perceptions and how they use and take advantage of the videos should be considered by EFL video creators in the future, including EFL teachers. Future researches may apply different methods, contexts, and participants.

The The Important Role of Self-Regulation in Worldwide EFL Learning Contexts Wijaya, Kristian
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v7i1.2578

Abstract To better cultivate life-long learning characters within EFL learners, they should be well-trained in activating their utmost self-regulation potentials. By becoming more self-regulated academicians, EFL learners will be more capable of controlling their targeted learning environments, resources, strategies, and time in a better purpose to reach the desired learning outcomes. Concerning this belief, this present qualitative library study was run to exhaustively unearth the crucial role of self-regulation in worldwide EFL learning contexts. To fulfill this main research concern, 30 prior self-regulation studies were conscientiously selected to generate a new enlightenment for globalized ELT educators to nurture their learners’ self-regulation growth in varied language learning situations. The obtained major findings unveiled that a higher degree of self-regulation enabled EFL learners to transform into more life-long knowledge seekers fully reaping more fruitful language learning outcomes. For the betterment of this pivotal psychological investigation, a considerable number of self-regulation literature in line with the interconnected nature of other psychological constructs are highly suggestive for future researchers aiming to conduct identical studies. Keywords: self-regulation, library study, worldwide EFL learning contexts

The Educational Values as Reelected in Harper Lee Novel’s to Kill A Mocking Bird Jayaputri, Herlandri Eka
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v7i1.2483

This study aims to describe the good characterizations of the main characters, the plot, and the educational values in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This current study employed the qualitative method. The research provided the secondary data derived from To Kill a Mockingbird Novel by Harper Lee. For the data collection, document analysis was used as the researcher read the novel, collected suitable data, made sense of the data, and selected the unit of analysis (Satu Elo et al., 2014). The results of this research are as follows; the first, the good characterization of the novel is curious, diligent, wise, caring, creative, and brave. The second, plot of the novel is the regressive plot because the novel talked about the experience of Scout and Jem and it is described using the theory of Tennyson in Subhan as follows; exposition, rising action, crisis, falling action, and resolution. Third, the educational values of the novel are divided into four elements namely; values of religious education, values of moral education, values of social education, and values of cultural education.

English Vlog Project: Students’ Perceptions and Their Problems Fitria, Tira Nur
Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature and Culture Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022): Acuity: Journal of English Language Pedagogy, Literature & Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35974/acuity.v7i1.2535

Vlogging can help language learners to practice even improve their speaking skills. This research is to know the non-English students’ perception and their problems of making an “English Vlog” project at ITB AAS Indonesia in 2020/2021. This research applies descriptive qualitative. The analysis shows that most students strongly agree that speaking is the most challenging skill. But, they agree that the English vlog is an interesting and fun task in English class in making them dare to speak in English. The topic/theme about "My Description" also is interesting. Before, most students prepare a draft before recording an English vlog and prepare by writing an Indonesian draft first. They do the exercises repeatedly to get the best result with more than five times in making an English vlog. But, the students also face problems in making English vlogs, they are Mostly students having difficulty in grammar when speaking English. Most students use a phone in recording their vlog and they do not use additional devices when recording English vlog. The audio and video quality on their device affects their vlog quality. Besides, most students have technical problems in light conditions. They are easily distracted by their surroundings, lose concentration, feeling bored, insecure when recording a vlog in front of the camera, and fear when making mistakes during speaking English. Through this vlogging, the students can improve their speaking skills in a more fun way, practice expressing themselves, increase self-confidence, and follow trends in the digital era.

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