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Majesty Journal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26570157     DOI : https://doi.org/10.33487/majesty
Core Subject : Education,
MAJESTY JOURNAL concern in publishing the original research articles, review articles from contributors, and the current issues related to language and linguistics. The main objective of Majesty is to provide a platform for the scholars, academicians, and researchers to share the contemporary thoughts in the fields of language, language teaching, and linguistics. It also aimed to promote interdisciplinary studies in language teaching and linguistics and thus become the leading regional journal. The journal publishes research papers in the all the fields of language, Language Teaching, Linguistics, Education, and other related studies of language.
Articles 77 Documents
The Impact of Interactive Reading Using Local Folktales Stories in Supporting Students’ Vocabulary Achievement in Indonesian EFL Learners Ismail, Ismail
Maspul Journal of English Studies Vol 1 No 2 (2019): Majesty: Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v1i2.119

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The big significant problem associated with the major foreign language is always influenced by teachers and students are the mastery of vocabulary. This study was designed to reconnoiter if a reading local folktales story was helpful for students’ English vocabulary at the second year students of SMA Muhammadiyah Kalosi-Enrekang. The research design used is classroom action research which is expected to illustrate the application of reading folktales to improve students’ vocabulary that comprised of two cycles, and in every cycle consisted of four stages. The subject in this research was class X-B in 2015-2016 academic years with 30 students. The test was administered to examine the impacts of interactive reading of Enrekang folktales stories toward students’ vocabulary achievement. Results published that the impact of reading the stories of the local folktales on vocabulary instruction is determined by comparing the performance of the participants in the D-test, test in cycle 1 and cycle 2, and a questionnaire after cycle 2. Reading local folktales is a potential activity to improve the students’ vocabulary. The questionnaire results also clarified the students’ attitude toward folktales technique as vocabulary instruction was favorable. This can be approved to the effect of using local folktales stories on increasing vocabulary performance of learners. The usage of folklore stories offers authentic reading resources which give the students a chance to intermingle with the text emotionally and involve themselves personally. In reply to this situation, teachers and students always developing and searching for manners to improve reading and vocabulary instruction.
Essay Error Analysis on the 1st Year Students of English Education Department Mustakim, Mustakim; Samad, Ita Sarmita
Maspul Journal of English Studies Vol 1 No 2 (2019): Majesty: Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v1i2.121

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Analyzing student problems is very important part to help English teachers in developing teaching materials, assessments and teaching methods. Unfortunately, this is not a very easy thing unless the teacher has to analyze student errors. This study discussed common mistakes made by STKIP Muhammadiyah Enrekang students in the first year in writing Essay. Qualitative descriptive research was used to describe data relating to errors used in essay writing on first year of English department of STKIP Muhammadiyah Enrekang. In this paper, researchers discussed the research method namely (1) research design, (2) subject and object of research, (3) method and data collection instruments, and (4) data analysis. The data obtained from assignments collected which have been given for several weeks. Types of errors can be classified into 24 types out of 10 mistakes of students’ essay writing from the highest to the lowest. They are article, preposition, spelling, word choice, subject-verb agreement, auxiliary verb, plural form, verb form, capital letter, and meaningless sentences.
Analysis of Three Different Languages in Enrekang District in the Field of Morphology Suci, Ilda Cita; Muinuddin, Mutmainnah
Maspul Journal of English Studies Vol 1 No 1 (2019): Majesty: Language Education
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v1i1.184

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Enrekang Regency is famous for its various wealth. One of the most prominent is the language and dialectics they have. This can be seen in every region in Enrekang district. Besides that in this millennial era requires teenagers to study foreign languages. To get a job, access information, and apply the technology that is feared will reduce his attention to continue to cultivate the diversity of languages ​​that grow and develop in Enrekang district. This is the basis of the study titled ANTI BABE (analysis of three different languages) in Enrekang district in the field of morphology. The results of the analysis of three different languages ​​in Enrekang District (Enrekang Kota, Duri, Maiwa) in the field of morphology can be concluded that the three languages ​​have similarities and differences in sound in each word but have the same meaning. While Morphologi itself is a branch of linguistics that studies the ins and outs of language or structural words.
Using Code-Switching as A Strategy for Improving Classroom Interaction at SMKN 1 Enrekang Regency Musdalifah ifah Rahman
MAJESTY JOURNAL Vol 2 No 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education, CCU and Blended Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.313

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The main objective of this research that was to known about what were types and the functions of code-switching used by English teachers, and what were factors cause the English teachers to use code-switching in classroom interaction at SMKN 1Enrekang regency. This research employed a descriptive qualitative design and purposive sampling technique. The participant of this research that was an English teacher at SMKN 1 Enrekang regency. The participant consisted of 3 English teachers who belong to three grades. There were some instruments were used to collect the data in this research namely observation, interview, questionnaire, and triangulation. The main findings of this research that was the English teachers of SMKN 1 Enrekang regency known types and functions of code-switching in classroom interaction, and know some factors cause they must to use code-switching in classroom interaction.
The Effect of formative assessment on students’ grades in learning English Ismail Ismail; Tini Tini
MAJESTY JOURNAL Vol 2 No 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education, CCU and Blended Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.315

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Objective: Assessment is an important for learning and teaching and is an important component for further development if they use the right approach. This study focuses primarily on how formative assessment, as a type of favorable assessment, can be an effective contributor to increasing student motivation in learning English. Method: This study explores the results of formative assessments through questionnaires for 24 students and 5 for teachers, in the SMA 1 Alla-Enrekang, where English is taught as a foreign language. Result: It is assumed that formative assessment has a major influence on what students learn and how the teacher validates. Discussion: Formative assessment can help teachers anticipate initial concerns for student disparity in the development of learning. Therefore, this assessment method cannot accurately assess the frequency of student acquisition, because it varies from one teacher to another and subjects with other subjects.
Multicultural Education in Interlanguage English Textbooks for Senior High School Students in Maroangin Mustakim Mustakim; Nurisan Lateh
MAJESTY JOURNAL Vol 2 No 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education, CCU and Blended Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.320

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This study aims: (1) to describe and explain the multicultural education content in Interlanguage English textbooks of senior high school level, and (2) to describe and explain the quality of the multicultural education content in Interlanguage English textbooks of senior high school level. The form of this research was descriptive qualitative. The data sources in this study were Interlanguage English textbooks of senior high school in Maroangin and informants, namely the authors of the books analyzed. Data collection techniques using content analysis techniques, questionnaires, and in-depth interviews. Test the validity of the data with the theory and source triangulation techniques, while data analysis used interactive analysis techniques. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that: (1) the contents of multicultural education in the analyzed Interlanguage English textbooks do not fully contain the dimensions of multicultural education. This was evident from the five dimensions that should have existed only three dimensions were raised, namely the dimensions of material integration, the dimension of reducing prejudice, as well as the dimensions of strengthening school culture and social structure. Whereas the other two dimensions, namely the dimension of knowledge construction and the dimension of adjustment of learning methods were not found in the textbook; (2) the quality of multicultural education content in the lessons is still very inadequate. This is because not all multicultural dimensions are integrated into the textbook.
International Community Service Program Model for Teacher Prospective Students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang Mustakim Mustakim; Sukree Doloh; Yunus Busa
MAJESTY JOURNAL Vol 2 No 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education, CCU and Blended Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.330

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The research aimed to describe the implementation of the International Community Service Program which has been done at Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang. Specifically the research seeked to uncover: (1) The implementation of International Community Service Program which has been carried out so far; (2) The effectiveness of implementation International Community Service Program was seen from the responses of the stake holders and participants; and, (3) International Community Service Program model formulation for prospective teachers in Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang. For achieving these objectives, exploratory studies were carried out with an approach descriptive qualitative. The research involved STKIP Muhammadiyah Enrekang where stakeholders were the main respondents. Information in the field was explored using interview, analysis techniques documents, and questionnaire distribution. After the data was collected and processed. The research concludes as follows: (1) International Community Service Program is a program which important, therefore; even really needs to be done; and (2) International Community Service Program for prospective teachers in Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang based on the needs analysis in the field has unique characteristics of aspects: (a) duration of implementation: (b) destination country; (c) the amount of the fee needed; (d) the frequency of monitoring needed; (e) participants who involved; (f) parties involved, (f) activity management team, and (g) material required activities. Research recommends things following: (1) analyzing field requirements before the International Community Service Program implemented, (2) doing careful preparation, (c) doing reflection at each stage of implementation.
The Effectiveness Material Based Stories in Improving Students Reading Comprehension Hasan Hasan; Ismail Ismail
MAJESTY JOURNAL Vol 2 No 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education, CCU and Blended Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.332

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This research was intended to explain the students reading comprehension through material based stories at the eighth grade of SMP Negeri 1 Maiwa Kabupaten Enrekang in the 2017/2018 academic year. This research used a quasi-experimental method class. It had conducted into two groups namely the experimental group and control group. The Sample in this research were 44 students. The researcher took real data from class to know the students reading comprehension. The instrument of this research was pre-test-posttest with multiple choice, T/F and read test. From these findings, there was a significant effect on the students reading comprehension through material based stories. The data was analyzed by using a t-test and the result showed that the t-test value 4.629 was higher than the t-table value 2.021. It meant that there was a significant difference between students’ reading achievement before and after the treatment through the stories. It concluded that material based stories can be used in improving the reading comprehension of the students.
Students’ Perception of Digital Literacy Competence as Learning Sources Iful Rahmawati Mega
MAJESTY JOURNAL Vol 2 No 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education, CCU and Blended Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.351

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This study was carried out to define the students’ perception of digital literacy competencies as learning sources held by the students of English Education Study Program of STKIP Muhammadiyah Bangka Belitung as active users of internet pointed on the internet searching, hypertext navigation, content evaluation, and knowledge assembly by theory of Paul Gilster (1997). This research uses a descriptive qualitative method. Subjects in this research were 9 students determined using a purposive sampling technique, with the subject criteria is the students who are actively using the internet more than 4 hours a day to browse the internet as educational sources. The results of this research indicate that all of the respondents are not literate yet because they do not have all the indicators in digital literacy. But, only one of nine students answered all the indicators on digital literacy, the respondent has stated as well competencies in internet searching, hypertext navigation, content evaluation, and knowledge assembly. So, from the indicators of digital literacy competencies, it can be implied that only one of nine students who have a good perception of digital literacy as learning sources.
Enhancing Student Reading Skill through Strategy of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) Umiyati jabri; Nurmi Nadhira
MAJESTY JOURNAL Vol 2 No 2 (2020): Majesty: Language Education and Distance Learning
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i2.468

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This research examines the effect of the DRTA strategy as an effort in enhancing the students' reading comprehension skills in class V SD 41 Enrekang. A research methodology is a quantitative method for classroom action research. This review focuses on student learning outcomes and processes. The study was conducted at Enrekang 41 Elementary School, Enrekang, with the subject of the fifth-grade students of Enrekang 41 Elementary School, Enrekang, consists of 21 students. The CAR is carried out in four stages: planning, implementing actions, observing, and reflecting. From the implementation obtained data collected by learning outcomes tests. Then the data is analyzed and processed quantitatively. The results of the study showed that Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) in the first cycle is in the less category (K), and after the second cycle action is carried out, there is an improvement in students’ scores and has reached the specified indicators. From the result, the researcher concludes that the students' reading comprehension skills in Indonesian subjects in class V SD 41 Enrekang, Enrekang Regency has an improvement after applying of the strategy of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA).