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Journal of English Language and Culture
ISSN : 20878346     EISSN : 25978896     DOI : -
Journal of English Language and Culture (JELC) is a journal of English Language and Culture Department of Universitas Bunda Mulia. It consists of a collection of research papers and articles written by professionals and academicians in the field of English language and culture.
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STUDENTS’ PUBLIC SPEAKING OBSTACLES IN JOINING INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL IOT OLYMPIAD (I3O) Ilfa, Alfiya; Nurcahyo, Agung Dwi; Romadlon, Farid Noor
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 14, No 2 (2024): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v14i2.4681

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The study aimed to know students’ public speaking obstacles in joining Indonesia International IoT Olympiad (I3O) and strategies to overcome it. The study used qualitative research with case study design. It took 6 students from fourth and sixth semester. There were 3 students from English Education Department and 3 students from Non-English Education Department (Agriculture, Information Systems, and Mathematics Education) who joined I3O 2022. The researcher took offline and online competitions which is an online competition (judging session record) got when the researcher became a moderator in that event. The study used questionnaire, interview, and observation for the instruments. It found linguistic and non-linguistic obstacles in public speaking. Linguistic obstacles for English major and non-English major students are lack of grammar, lack of vocabulary, and lack of pronunciation. In non-linguistic obstacles, English major students faced inhibition, fear of making mistakes, felt nervous and anxiety, can’t cooperate with team, worried when they were answering questions from judges, fear that audience didn’t understand what they said, didn’t master the material, and confused to start speaking. While, Non-English major students faced inhibition, felt nothing to say, became low participation, use mother tongue, fear of making mistakes, nervous, anxiety, loss of self-confidence, can’t cooperate with team, worried when answer the questions from judges. English and non-English major students have strategies to overcome public speaking obstacles. There are gesturing, practicing, using note card, visualization, and preparation.
INVESTIGATING MALE AND FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE EFL STUDENTS’ ERRORS IN WRITING Stardy, Rex
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 14, No 2 (2024): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v14i2.5524

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Writing in English can be difficult for language learners, including for Indonesian learners. That is why they still make a lot of errors in their writings. There are many studies that have explored errors in students’ writings. However, not many directly compares between male and female students. This study tries to fill the gap by exploring the types of errors made by the male and female students. In total, there are 20 students whose work is used as the data for this research. There are 10 male and 10 female students. The writer analyzes a paragraph they wrote on the topic of “Children should not be given smartphones.” The students are from the second semester from the English Department at Bunda Mulia University. The errors are grouped into grammatical and mechanical errors with more specific subcategories for each. The findings of the research shows that the most frequent error is related to tense and structure, while the least is related to subject-verb agreement. This is for both male and female students. The writer also found that between the male and female students, they made very similar errors. Based on the result, the writer suggests that the teacher pays more attention to the mechanical errors that are frequently made by the students because this kind of error is easier to improve compared to grammatical errors. Students can also use programs like Grammarly to help improve their writing.
Framing Strategies of News Translation Text from Indonesian to English: A Study Case of Kanjuruhan Stadium Disaster Chaerani, Carissa Saffa; Dewi, Haru Deliana
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 14, No 1 (2023): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v14i1.4632

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It is common for a target text in a news translation to have a different format from the source text. These changes allow translators to frame the article to affect the perception of target readers. This paper aims to analyse framing strategy in news translation texts from Indonesian to English by using reports about the Kanjuruhan Stadium Disaster as the sample. The analysis continues to identify which issues are emphasised or understated in the translated articles through framing. This research will use the framing strategy from Mona Baker in news translation texts as the framework to examine the news reports. Previous studies discovered Baker's technique emphasises specific cultural values and understates the opposing. However, this paper concludes that the framing strategy in translating news texts serves an additional purpose. It is to refine the image of the Indonesian government after the tragic event in the eyes of the target readers. Moreover, this research also finds that the selective appropriation strategy is the most commonly used approach for these texts.
Young Women as Eco-Warriors in Two Children’s Short Stories: An Ecofeminism Study Devi, Amalia Kurnia
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 14, No 2 (2024): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v14i2.5241

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A lot of efforts go into raising the awareness of environmental issues since a very young age, including through children’s literature. The significance of this effort lies on the fact that children’s literature has always been a channel of representation and a simplified depiction of how society operates for young kids. This study examines two different fictional short stories with a shared theme originated from Bali, Indonesia and the United States entitled Luh Ayu Manik Mas: Pahlawan Lingkungan and “Greta and the Giants,” respectively. In some previous studies, scholars point out the caring nature of women within the relationship between women and nature, but it is bravery that becomes the most highlighted quality in these two stories, hence, “warriors”. The objectives of this research are 1) to describe the character development of the young girls in both short stories and 2) to explain the impact and interaction brought by the main characters towards their surroundings as instigators of change for the environment. In order to achieve these aims, two questions are formulated as follows: 1) How are the main characters developed in both short stories? and 2) How do the young girls portrayed as agent of change for the environment? This study is qualitative in nature which adopts content analysis as the method. The approach that is employed for this study is ecofeminism. Two results are obtained through this study, 1) both main characters undergo similar stages of development, which are: obliviousness, curiosity, willingness to change, and finally instigating a change. 2) Both young girls initiate the move of improving themselves and the environment around them by taking real actions and invite the people around them to do the same.
Language Assessment Literacy: The Role of Self-Reflection Kianinezhad, Neda
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 14, No 1 (2023): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v14i1.4662

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Language Assessment Literacy (LAL) is an indispensable component of an English language teacher's professional skill set. In recent decades, a significant volume of research has aimed to elucidate the dimensions of LAL, explore variations in teachers' LAL across diverse contexts, and identify supportive resources. This review will commence with a comprehensive analysis of varying conceptualizations and empirical investigations into teachers' understanding of the concept. Specifically, then, this review centers on the assessment training requirements of English language teachers, the effectiveness of current assessment training programs, and the role of self-reflection in fostering the growth of LAL among English language teachers. The findings of this review will offer a thorough overview of the existing body of literature and provide a foundation for future inquiries in the domain of language assessment literacy in English language teaching.
AN ANALYSIS OF FEMINISM ON BRITISH CULTURE IN POLITICS BASED ON FILM “THE IRON LADY” BY PHYLLIDA LLOYD Setiadi, Christopher
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 14, No 2 (2024): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v14i2.5805

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Gender is one of the things that is quite complex in society. Various activities and certain positions sometimes require a view of a particular gender, where this becomes a distance for progress in an aspect of social life. This paper analyze the feminism aspect on a British culture in a politics field which is represented by one of a longest-serving famous Prime Minister of Great Britain named Margaret Thatcher at the film “The Iron Lady” directed by Phyllida Lloyd which is releases on 2011. By her dedication, leadership, and uncompromising politics as a leader in British politics field, she also known as “The Iron Lady” from a Soviet journalist. This research is used a qualitative descriptive by using a words of the dialogue and analyzed by the theories. Some of the theories that is using in this paper are about feminism and women’s role in politics which is will be used to analyze the data. Furthermore, the analysis results that a feminism aspect in British culture, especially at the politics aspect is occur and Margaret Thatcher try to break out an ordinary feminism society side by being a Prime Minister and represent the new value of feminism in a modern era. The findings of this paper hope that give an idea about a new feminism value and also woman’s role in politics.
Five Stages of Grief in the Song Burn from Hamilton’s Musical: A Psycholinguistics Approach Novia, Jessica; Widianingtyas, Nugraheni
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 14, No 1 (2023): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v14i1.4781

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The concept of five stages of grief has long been acknowledged as a base to understand the emotional experience of loss. The song from Hamilton's musical, "Burn" portrays this concept in a sorrowful nature as it tells a story about Eliza Hamilton who is in grieve due to her husband's affair. Through the application of psycholinguistics and pragmatics, this qualitative study aims to examine the portrayal of five stages of grief (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance) in the song “Burn’ by Hamilton Musical. The analysis results show the lyrics in the song unveiled Eliza going through all five stages of grief, though not depicted linearly. The song's focus is primarily on anger, as it has the most lyrics devoted to this stage. This analysis is hoped to offer new insights into the ways in which music and lyrics can portray a story emotionally and create meaningful connections between art and life.
AN ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES IN TEACHING KELAS UNGGULAN AT ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Attabik, Muhammad Haikal
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 14, No 2 (2024): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v14i2.4700

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This study analyses English teachers’ strategies in teaching kelas unggulan, focusing on their implementation of various teaching strategies. The findings reveal that teachers use various teaching strategies, such as Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Small Group Work, Problem-Solving, and Role-Play, but do not address the 21st-century teaching-learning approach of inquiry, discovery, critical thinking, communication skills, creativity, and digital literacy. Internal and external inhibiting factors, such as a shortage of training, limited mastery of teaching strategies, lack of professional development, and unfamiliarity with education technology, hinder teachers’ ability to apply these strategies effectively. To overcome these challenges, teachers seek random teaching strategies, participate in training outside of school, and collaborate with teachers who understand education technology. Internal factors include teacher confusion about students’ unreadiness and a lack of pedagogical competence. External factors include students’ lack of English proficiency, which can be addressed through practice time, vocabulary memorization, and repetition. However, these methods are no longer compatible with 21st-century learning requirements. The study suggests that the concept of kelas unggulan should be reconsidered, and a new investment in teacher professional development is urgently needed.
Utilizing Text-to-Speech (TTS) Technology in Creating Listening Materials for English Language Teaching (ELT) Fitria, Tira Nur
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 15, No 1 (2024): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v15i1.4995

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This research stimulates the use of Text-to-Speech (iSpeech) in creating English listening materials. The analysis shows that in using iSpeech Text-to-Speech, click the web https://www.ispeech.org/text.to.speech. Enter sentences or texts in the text box provided. Choose a male or female voice and choose the accent language we want to use to convert text to audio including UK (British) or US (American) English. To start the process synthesize sentences or text, press the Play button, and text that is currently sounded will be automatically blocked in yellow. Download the audio output and the audio can be played to students as listening materials in teaching English. Save the results of the synthesis into audio form in a certain format, so it can be heard again wherever and whenever by our students. With the presence of speech synthesizer technology, of Text-To-Speech (TTS) system can perform conversions from text computer-generated in the form of pronunciation (audio), where audio the resulting speed can be adjusted, intonation (prosody), as well as audio format output to be saved in the form of an audio file. English teachers/ lecturers can create listening materials according to their needs which will be taught to students.
THE LECTURERS’ WRITTEN CORRECTIVE FEEDBACK IN WRITING CLASSES: UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ OPINIONS AND PREFERENCES Witari, Putu Sita; Mahardika, Agustine Andriana Ayu
Journal of English Language and Culture Vol 15, No 1 (2024): Journal of English Language and Culture
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30813/jelc.v15i1.6303

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Writing in English for university students who use English as their second or foreign language can be challenging. This is not only because of the linguistic aspects that may be different from their first language but also because of the non-linguistic aspects such as the content, knowledge, and structure. For such cases, the involvement of a lecturer in their learning process is essential and this can be done by providing written corrective feedback (WCF) to their writing. In order to investigate the university students’ opinions of written corrective feedback and the types of it that are preferred in their writing classroom, this study hence is conducted to gain a better understanding from the students’ point of view. By implementing mixed-method research, the findings revealed major outcomes. Results showed that students generally felt positive about receiving WCF, as it helped identify errors, progress, and weaknesses. However, they felt that WCF alone was insufficient, and a combination of written corrective feedback and verbal feedback was more beneficial. Moreover, the students prefer direct feedback over indirect feedback to build awareness and knowledge about their writing process. They are impartial towards metalinguistic feedback and prefer correction forms with explanations. Lecturers' writing feedback develops critical thinking and revision strategies, encouraging students to research and read widely. Future studies could include longitudinal studies with teacher and student opinions, class observation, and technological advancements, aiming to stimulate new perspectives on written corrective feedback in EFL classrooms.

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