cover
Article Per Year (5 Year)
All
Home Page
OAI Link
Editorial Team
Contact
Reviewer
Google Scholar
Contact Name
Tatum Derin
Contact Email
t.derin@unilak.ac.id
Phone
+6285356054240
Journal Mail Official
elsya@unilak.ac.id
Editorial Address
Gedung Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LPPM), Universitas Lancang Kuning Jl. Yos Sudarso KM.8, Umban Sari, Rumbai, Kota Pekanbaru, Riau 28266 Office: (0761) 53581 | Phone: 085271220118
Location
Kota pekanbaru,
Riau
INDONESIA
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Published by Universitas Lancang Kuning
ISSN : 26847620     EISSN : 26849224     DOI : https://doi.org/10.31849
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
ELSYA Journal of English Language Studies (Theory and Application) is a triannual publication journal for all those involved in English Language Studies, whether as a second, additional, or foreign language, or as an international Lingua Franca. The Journal links the everyday concerns of practitioners with insights gained from relevant academic disciplines such as Linguistics, Literature, and Education in English context. ELSYA journal aims to provide a medium for informed discussion of the principles and practice which determine the ways in which English is taught, learnt and explored around the world. It also provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among members of the profession worldwide.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Linguistik dan Bahasa
Articles 156 Documents
 4   5   6   7   8 
Telling People to Change Their Behaviour Through Implications: An Implicature Analysis on Covid-19 Public Service Announcements in Indonesia Marbun, Susan; Silalahi, Dumaris E.; Herman, Herman
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i3.6336

Abstract

Public service announcements (PSAs) are the official way for governments to inform, educate and change public behaviour in order to reduce public health issues, such as Covid-19. This study aims to analyse the types of implicatures in the Covid-19 PSAs published by the Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia in their Instagram account, @kemenkes_ri, in order to fill the research gap on implicature studies in a public health and political contexts. This qualitative descriptive research analysed a data of eleven Covid-19 PSAs which were published from March 2020 to January 2021 according to Grice’s implicature theory. The researchers discovered that PSAs employed conversational implicatures more frequently than conventional implicatures (18%) to deliver their messages, with generalised conversational implicature being more prevalent (64%) than particularised conversational implicature (18%). Conventional implicature was used only in earlier posts when Covid-19 has not been a common knowledge among the public, and once people are already used to the “new normal”, alter PSAs used conversational implicature because the public already have the context of Covid-19. Results of this study illuminated the differences between each type of implicatures and also contributed to the lack of studies of PSAs’ implied meanings, the dearth of implicature studies in a non-classroom context.
Mini Nurse Lite, Medical Tool Quiz and More: Smartphone Apps as Interactive English Medical Materials for Nursing Students Handayani, Fitri
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i2.6423

Abstract

Gaining medical knowledge in English is challenging for nursing students due to the various challenging necessities such as possessing specialized vocabulary, diagnosing symptoms clearly, and writing health reports. To overcome these classical and practical language barriers, this study tries to establish the effects of using selected smartphone apps, i.e., Mini Nurse Lite, Disease Dictionary, Surgical & Medical Instruments, and Medical Tool Quiz, to increase nursing students’ ability in understanding English medical materials. This research employed a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design. The participants were 76 first-year nursing students of a selected university in Solok. The experimental treatment was teaching English medical materials through smartphone applications followed by discussion class, while the control group did not receive training in nursing with smartphone applications as only lecture-based education was performed. The results of the study showed that there was a higher mean score in levels of satisfaction by students in the experimental group (88.53) compared to the control group (82.27). It indicates that smartphone applications were effective for improving nursing students’ ability in understanding English medical materials. The findings suggest optimal conditions for designing smartphone-based learning to be applied in a nursing class and contributed to the lack of studies on smartphone-based instruction in nursing within the context of overcoming English language barriers.
The Inappropriateness of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) with Learner’s Goals: A Need Analysis on Communication and Islamic Broadcasting Program Hartina, St.; Syahrir, Syahrir
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i3.6671

Abstract

The course of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is supposed to prepare students for the professional sector, yet the course at IAIN Palopo in Indonesi is designed in general English without any professional input or assessment of the learner's needs. This research is motivated by the Communication and Islamic Broadcasting program students’ complaints of unsatisfaction with the course since it does not meet their needs. This research aims to examine the English needs of students studying in the communication and Islamic broadcasting program. The researchers used a mixed-methods strategy that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research. The participants in this study were 60 undergraduates and 30 graduate students. Data was gathered through questionnaires and interviews. The data was then analyzed using the comprehensive concept of need analysis proposed by Dudley-Evans & St. John (1998). The results revealed that the majority of students learn English to help them advance in their careers. Their top priority in ESP is to improve their speaking skills, followed by listening, reading, and writing. Due to the repetitive learning method, inappropriate textbook, and short duration, according to the interview results, the students were also unsatisfied with the present ESP course.
Linking Language Proficiency to Teaching Competence: A Case Study of EFL Teachers in Indonesia Rachmawati, Dwita Laksmita; Purwati, Oikurema
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i3.6693

Abstract

In Indonesia, English teachers and lecturers have to pass specific number of TOEFL score as a passing card to carry out teaching activity. Yet, there is no further observation from researchers or government about how much the English teachers’ proficiency affects the classroom instruction capability. Hence, this research is worth pursuing to reveal information for teachers’ professional development. This study is a case study that aims to gather information about the relation between English teachers’ proficiency and teaching skills. The data were obtained from semi-structured interview and class observation. To analyse the data, the researchers coded the data manually to eliminate errors. There are two English lecturers from one private University in Malang, East Java, Indonesia as the participants of this study. They were selected purposefully based on their level of general proficiency in English. This study revealed that high level of English proficiency alone cannot be a single indicator for conducting effective English teaching and learning process. Teachers need to obtain both high level of language proficiency and own pedagogical skills to provide optimised learning and teaching environment. This research is seen as a fundamental framework for teachers to improve their English teaching perseverance.
Exploring Cohesions in EFL Academic Writing: A State of the Art on the Study of Cohesions Uru, Orvi Banja; Sudirman, Anselmus; Nugroho, Andhi Dwi
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i2.6730

Abstract

Cohesion has become a crucial component of academic writing that promotes the semantic connection within phrases and sentences. The objectives of this literature review research are to identify different forms of cohesions and the most common form of cohesion in articles on EFL academic writing. This study extracted records from Google Scholar and Scopus databases and selected 20 studies in the last five years out of 700 on the use of cohesions in the writing of EFL students. The data was gathered by sorting similar messages, finding cohesions, clarifying cohesions, and counting the cohesions with the highest percentage. The research results show that the published articles containing cohesions represent the reference (35%), paired conjunctions (15%), reiteration (40%), and collocation (10%). The most common type of cohesion is reiteration, which is essential for comprehending what the authors mean in their published works. Cohesions in theoretical and practical grounds contribute to the explicitness of semantic components of words or phrases to generate the messages conveyed to readers.
The Problems Faced by Physiotherapy Students and Their Causes in Completing Reading Comprehension Section of ITP TOEFL Meladina, Meladina; Dasril, Dasril
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i3.6764

Abstract

TOEFL is an important English test that should be taken by all university students from all the study programs in Indonesia. Each student needs to know all English skills tested and master those skills as well. This study was conducted to investigate the difficulties faced by non-English students, namely students of physiotherapy study program with section three reading comprehension of International Testing Program (ITP) TOEFL as well as the causes of difficulties encountered. The type of this research was descriptive quantitative. Using total sampling technique, all of 36 physiotherapy students in the University of Fort De Kock Bukittinggi were chosen as the samples. The data were collected through a multiple-choice test consisting of 50 questions with four options and questionnaire. The data were then analyzed using Roger’s 2011 theory on the seven types of questions of reading tested in ITP TOEFL. The results showed that all of the students had problems with main idea (24.0%), factual question (26.1%), inference question (26.3%), vocabularies in-context (29.4%), and negative question (34.4%) (difficult questions, scanning (13.8%) and reference question (18.0%) (the most difficult questions. These problems are caused by a number of factors such as feeling panic to face long passages, limitation of vocabularies, lack of practice, and less motivation. Therefore, English teachers and trainers are strongly encouraged to pay more attention to the reading problems faced by the students in ITP TOEFL as well as the causes of the problems by facilitating and providing more study exercises and practice.
University Students’ Perspective on Material and Activities in English Listening Class During Pandemic Nurkhamidah, Neni
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i2.6777

Abstract

The most obvious impact of Covid-19 in the education field is the shifting of face-to-face classroom meetings into online learning. Since fully online learning is new for most universities in Indonesia, teachers have to abruptly prepare effective learning material and activities to support student learning in distance. Several studies on listening classes in Indonesia have been carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic, but studies that focus on student’s perspectives on the material and activities in English listening class in higher education have not been conducted yet. This study fills this research gap because students’ perspectives are important to improve the quality of listening-focused courses. This study is conducted on January 2021 by involving nine English Education students enrolled in the Basic Listening class at the STKIP Media Nusantara Citra. Questionnaires and interviews are employed to collect qualitative data. Despite the abruptness of creating and adapting new materials with an unfamiliar learning style, results showed that students have a positive perspective toward the effect of the lecturers’ materials on their learning motivation, the usefulness of the material, the level of difficulty and quantity of the material and activities, the variety of material and activities, the usefulness of pre- and post-listening activities, the quality of audio and the suitability of worksheet.
Instilling Religious Moderation Value in ELT through Cross-Cultural Understanding Course Nirwana, Nirwana; Darmadali, Waode Surya
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i2.6780

Abstract

Religious moderation has become a new and unique issue discussed by the Ministry of Religion of the Republic of Indonesia. Universities are held to be a platform for promoting religious moderation through the learning process. Integrating religious moderation in the learning process is the main alternative to increase understanding of religious moderation in educational institutions, but there are only a small number of research and technical guidelines for subjects with a religious background such as Islamic religious education. Therefore, this study intends to instill religious moderation values in English language learning through cross-cultural understanding. The CCU course is suitable for negotiating an understanding between cultures and religions, especially in the context of the multicultural society of Indonesia. This research used a descriptive qualitative method, instruments being analysis sheets of RPS documents, research rubrics, and student learning outcomes in the CCU course, library research to obtain more detailed information on the value of religious moderation, field notes on observations in class; and an 8-item questionnaire. Results reveal that universities integrate religious moderation values, such as tolerance, national commitment, accommodating to the local culture, and anti-violence, into the learning process. The researcher connected religious moderation values with learning outcomes of CCU and implemented it in the learning process by using some methods such as group presentation, debating, watching a movie. This study proved that instilling religious moderation value through CCU course improved the students’ values, understanding and awareness of religious moderation. This study contributed to the Indonesian Ministry of Religion’s mission to make Islamic higher education a place for instilling the value of religious moderation, especially to students as the nation's future leaders and generation.
The Students’ Strategies in Online Learning Interaction: Exploring Politeness in Google Classroom during Covid-19 Pandemic Sembiring, Elita Modesta Br.; Sianturi, Srisofian; Simanjuntak, Faido Marudut Pardamean; Tarigan, Sri Ninta
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i3.6725

Abstract

Teacher-student politeness has been well-explored over the years, but mostly in direct or face-to-face communication. This study aims to fill the gap of politeness between students and educators in online learning, specifically in the sessions of one of the staple and most used educational platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic, namely Google Classroom. This study applies qualitative research method by describing the phenomenon of the language. This study observed the interaction of 36 English Literature Department students during their Google Classroom sessions from April to July 2021. The researchers analysed the students’ interaction with their lecturer according to Brown and Levinson’s politeness theory. Five politeness strategies were identified, namely the positive politeness strategies (i.e., greeting, gratitude and address term), negative politeness (i.e., apology) and vernacular language. The gratitude and address term expression conveyed by “Thank you, Mam” is dominantly used by students to minimize threat when giving comments for every instruction created by lecturer. Results of this study showed that the students use politeness strategies to ensure the effectiveness of online learning, yet they also limit their text-based interaction with the short expressions of politeness such as “Hi, mam” or “Yes, mam”. This finding contributes to shedding light on the aspect of politeness in online interaction in Google Classroom and directs future studies to explore politeness in other contexts.
Prior to and in the Course of Covid-19 Pandemic: Exploring Learners’ Experiences of Learning English through Narrative Lens Kholili, Achmad
Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elsya.v3i3.6748

Abstract

The language learning largely took place in the classroom, especially prior to Covid-19 pandemic and that this occurrence resulted in simplicity for the learners to learn and interact with each other because they could directly make in contact with their classmates and their teachers. However, since the pandemic developed in March 2020, all the learning process was subsequently altered into online learning. To date, studies on language learning has been undertaken by the researchers both at intra and international level. Despite the existence of these former studies, little work reports the comprehensive picture of language learning experiences prior to and during Covid-19 pandemic. To fill this lacuna, the current article reports on a narrative inquiry of EFL learners’ experiences of learning English prior to and during Covid-19 pandemic. Drawing upon data from a semi-structured interview with two Indonesian EFL learners of the sixth semester majoring in English education program, the finding indicates that EFL learners have sustained multifaceted learning experiences prior to and during the pandemic. They have gone through face-to-face learning prior to the pandemic, asynchronous learning during the pandemic and hybrid learning experience during the Covid-19 pandemic. This article concludes with suggestions for promoting hybrid learning model in the EFL setting, particularly in a higher education during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Page 6 of 16 | Total Record : 156

 4   5   6   7   8 

Filter by Year

2019 2025


Reset
Filter By Issues
All Issue Vol. 7 No. 3 (2025): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies (Article in Press) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 6 No. 3 (2024): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 5 No. 3 (2023): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 4 No. 3 (2022): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 3 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 1 No. 3 (2019): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 1 No. 2 (2019): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019): Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies More Issue