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Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics Journal
ISSN : 26232642     EISSN : 26555417     DOI : https://doi.org/10.46918/seltics.v5i1.1233
Core Subject : Education,
Seltics journal contains articles that are taken from analytical-critical studies in the field of teaching English, literature, and linguistics. It can be in the form of research results or conceptual ideas. The research topic of interest include but are not limited to (1) Education in Learning Basic Education, Learning Models, teaching methodology, Curriculum, Learning Innovation, Vocational Education (2) Education Technology: Learning Technology, Learning Media, Virtual Education, E-Learning (3) English Literature Study (4) Linguistics
Articles 206 Documents
It Is Music to My Ears! Teaching English to High School Students Through Song Maria-Romanița Camară; Adrian Naznean
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i1.1283

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Songs have been used in teaching English as a foreign language for several decades with considerable positive results. The purpose of our study was to assess the benefits of using songs in the EFL classroom. The study was conducted throughout the first semester of academic year 2020-2021, precisely between the months October-January, at Samuil Micu High School of S?rma?u, Romania and involved two groups of participants. The participants were divided into the study group represented by students in class 10 B, while the control group consisted of students in class 10 A. Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess students’ knowledge of the investigated elements: grammar and vocabulary. Following the study, the post-test results of the study group were assessed and showed a significant increase in language acquisition. Keywords: ELT, Teaching Through Music, High School Student
The Interferences Faced by The EFL Students in Listening Comprehension Isnaeni Wahab; Novalia Tanasy
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i1.1316

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Listening is one of the important skills which must be possessed by the students. But, unfortunately, some students can not cover it in their learning. They found some difficulties during listening. This research aimed to find out the interferences that are faced by the EFL students. This research was qualitative descriptive research. The data is collected from the questionnaires to get the information on students’ difficulties. The data showed that some factors interrupt the learners in listening and they came from internal and external factors. The existing difficulties mostly come from the material given, the second factor comes from the listener and the last factor is related to the physical setting. It is correct that the interferences in listening comprehension faced by students, not only from the listeners themselves but also from content material and surroundings during the listening process. Hence, the students have to find the appropriate way and practice more to improve their listening ability. Keywords: Listening Comprehension, Difficulties, EFL Students
Language Use of The Community of Drugs Abuse in Sinjai District, Sociolinguistic Study Fatahuddin Burhanuddin; Tadjuddin Maknun; Ery Iswary
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i1.1319

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The use of language among drug abusers community. The distribution and incidents of drug abuse currently become a matter of great concern in our country. In practice, a community of drug offenders who have become convicts uses specific languages in carrying out their actions. Of course, the use of that language has its purpose. Departing from this phenomenon, sociolinguistic research is needed to describe and explain the classification, meaning of language, and the purpose of language use. This study used a language variety theory design in sociolinguistics with a qualitative descriptive method. The results of this study described seven language classifications and meanings of community language, Besides, there is a certain use of secret language from the community of drug abusers, namely as a means of communication in the community and protecting the community from access by other people or other groups. Keywords: Community Language, Drug Abusers, Sinjai
Habib Rishiq Shihab Hate Speaking on Youtube Social Media: Forensic Linguistic Analysis Alfian Muhajir; Tadjuddin Maknun; Kamsinah Kamsinah; Firman Saleh
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i2.1320

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This study aims to explain the forms of speech acts included in Habib Rishiq Shihab's hate speech on YouTube social media. The data from this survey is Habib Rishiq Shihab's talk uploaded to YouTube social media, including hate speech. The data source for this research is a video format document uploaded to YouTube social media related to Habib Rishiq Shihab's speech, including hate speech. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. See Data acquisition techniques and annotations. Data analysis using data analysis method, namely qualitative content analysis method (qualitative content analysis). The results of this study indicate that: Habib Rishiq Shihab's speech on YouTube is declarative and question-based. The form of intra-speech action uses declarative and directive idioms. A speech act is a form of effect that affects the interlocutor. The statement is seen as a form of provocation/incitement that can create feelings of hatred or hostility towards specific individuals or groups based on ethnicity, religion, race, and inter-group (SARA), which can be carried out and is classified as illegal, so that it can be categorized as having committed an unlawful act as referred to in paragraph, which is regulated in the formulation of Article 45A paragraph (2) of the ITE Law and Article 160 of the Criminal Code.
Contextualisation of Direct Instruction Method in Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills: The Literature Review Nuraeni Nuraeni; Sitti Aisyah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i1.1401

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Direct Instruction is an approach where a teacher becomes the center of the teaching process. This teaching strategy is suitable to teach reading comprehension skills. In the process of using the Direct Instruction, a teacher needs to apply three basic concepts those are delivery, design, and documentation which means the teacher must prepare a creative lesson plan that can support students to adapt to a new concept during the ongoing process, the teacher must monitor students’ development using assessment. Some studies show that this method is effective by combining strategies or media and it can improve students’ skills. However, criticisms also hit this method. Some scholar proves from their study that this method is not always effective and is used only for students with low-level knowledge. Keywords: Direct Instruction, Reading Skills, Reading Comprehension
Sincerity of Main Character in The Maze Runner Movie Directed By Wes Bell Wiruma Titian Adi; Leony Rubi Yanti
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i2.1519

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This research aims to observe the characteristic of sincerity shown in the main character and discover the effect of the main character’s sincerity. Using a qualitative method, the characteristic of the main character is analyzed based on the theory of a. characteristic of sincerity b. the effect of the main character’s sincerity. As a result of analysis, the writers found that: 1. The characteristics of sincerity shown in the main character along the story 2. The effects also objective truth along the story 3. The primary moral messages implied in the movie are about improving a better person, making a judgment, and the principles avowed by society and the sincerity of its citizens.
The Second-Year Students’ Writing Ability in Recount Text: The Use of Small Group Activities Nur Faizah Akidah; Nurul Fachrunnisa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i2.1566

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This research aims to determine whether or not the use of small group activities enhances the second-year students’ writing ability of SMP Negeri 21 Makassar in writing recount text in terms of its ideas, organization, style, and convention. The research used the pre- experimental approach, using one group pre-test and post-test design. The variables of the study are independent and dependent. The Independent variable is the use of small group activities, while the dependent variable is enhancing students’ ability to write recount text. The research population was consisted of students of SMP NEGERI 21 Makassar, which consists of nine classes. The research applied a cluster random sampling technique, and the sample consisted of 36 students. The study's findings revealed that the writing ability of the second-year students of SMP Negeri 21 Makassar is improved by using small group activities as a technique in teaching English. Based on the components of the recount scoring rubric, the highest student improvement was ideas. It was demonstrated that the mean score of the students’ post-test (64.86) was higher than the mean score of the pre-test (40.72). The t-test result (14.170) was more than the t-table result (2.042). It implies a substantial improvement in the student’s writing ability before and after employing small group activities in writing recount text for the second-year students of SMPN 21 Makassar.
Analyzing Students' Engagement in Online Learning Environment Isnaeni Wahab; Sitti Aisyah
Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching Literature and Linguistics Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i2.1571

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Students' engagement is a supporting factor that has an important position in the online learning process to achieve a better and more effective quality of learning. So, this research aims to determine student engagement in online learning. This research used a qualitative descriptive method, and the sample was taken from the English Department Universitas Muslim Maros and consisted of 41 students. The researcher used questionnaires to analyze the students' engagement as a guideline for analyzing and interpreting data and interviews to support the data. The data from the questionnaire will be analyzed using the Likert Scale. The indicators used to measure student engagement in online learning included emotion, participation, behavior, cognition, and skill factors. The data shows that students generally support online education, which is well-received by students.
The Evaluation of English Coursebook for Young Learners When English Rings a Bell: A Survey Research Sahril Nur; Zul Astri; Sanaria Maneba; Fhadli Noer; Kasmawati Kasmawati
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i2.1574

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This research aimed to assess When English Rings a Bell, an introductory English textbook. In addition, this research seeks to examine one textbook used in seventh-grade classrooms. This research aims to determine if the goals of the English textbook When English Rings a Bell align with the principles of teaching English to young students. When English Rings a Bell, the researcher, the evaluation checklist from (Bilash, 2009), and the textbook's material served as the research instruments. Overall, the textbook seems like it would be a good fit for young learners in terms of several aspects, such as General Appearance, Layout and Design, Activities, and Language skills.). In addition, the textbook fulfills the principles of teaching for young learner
Language Defense of Makassar Students in Jakarta, The Capital City of Indonesia Novalia Tanasy; Nurul Fachrunnisa
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v5i2.1582

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Makassar students must be able to defend their mother tongue to the language people mostly use in Jakarta. The main purpose of this investigation was to explain the Indonesian Language with Makassar Dialect (ILMD) defense by Makassar students who continue their studies in Jakarta. Analysis data was done by applying the descriptive qualitative. The data gathering technique used interviews, observation, and study of documents. The investigation was strengthened by applying strategies, namely (a) determining the focus study, (2) developing the research question, (3) collecting data, and (4) and interpreting data. The analysis data technique was investigated by applying the Spradley model. Thus, the researcher analyzed the field notes. This investigation employs steps of analysis which were (a) domain analysis, (b) taxonomy analysis, and (c) component analysis. The elucidation results explained that ILMD is used mostly in all domains among Makassar students, which indicates that ILMD is defended. Somehow, some factors are considered threats to the defense of ILMD. Hence the most threat is the prestige of the language. Therefore, the authorized must make fundamental contributions to maintain the future of ILMD to youth, especially to the students who study outside of Makassar city, such as reinforcing the Makassar youth association, so they have communities to apply ILMD regularly. Deliberately, the students should be aware of defending the ILMD to avoid language extinction while studying in Makassar.

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