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ELECTRUM: The English Language and Education Spectrum
Published by Universitas Nasional Karangturi
ISSN : 27464717     EISSN : 28082818     DOI : -
Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Social,
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other
ELECTRUM stands for The English Language and Education Spectrum. The journal is a semiannual peer-reviewed publication of the English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Nasional Karangturi Semarang. It is located in Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. Electrum publishes original research articles and book reviews pertinent to English and language education. Scope and Focus: 1. Research Article A full-length article which reports empirical investigations on the issues of the following areas: - English language teaching (ELT) approaches and methodologies - English literacy education - Language assessment - Distant and blended learning in ELT - Linguistic and Applied Linguistics studies - Second Language Acquisition - Discourse studies - Translation studies - English literature in ELT - Topics in teaching/learning language skills - Information technology in ELT - Curriculum and materials development - English for Specific Purposes - Research in ELT - Book reviews 2. Critical Review article A non-empirical short article that consists of critical reviews on a range of works on the issues of the following areas: - English language teaching (ELT) approaches and methodologies - English literacy education - Language assessment - Distant and blended learning in ELT - Linguistic and Applied Linguistics studies - Second Language Acquisition - Discourse studies - Translation studies - English literature in ELT - Topics in teaching/learning language skills - Information technology in ELT - Curriculum and materials development - English for Specific Purposes - Research in ELT - Book reviews
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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The Initial Lexicogrammatical Competence of the English Education Freshmen Barans I. Palangan
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Januari 2021
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

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According to Harmer, grammar and vocabulary are the elements of language. Therefore, they are essential in both language learning and language teaching. Halliday, furthermore, views that grammar and vocabulary (lexis) are mutually dependent and defines this interdependency as lexicogrammar. This research aims to describe the initial lexicogrammatical competence of the freshmen in the English Education Department in Universitas Nasional Karangturi. This research needs to be done since the initial linguistic competence is crucial for improving all language skills. To find out the learners’ initial lexico-grammatical profile, the TOEFL test battery, particularly section 2 (the structure and written expression test), was chosen as the instrument to describe the initial lexicogrammatical competence of the 16 students. After the test was administered, the average score was calculated, and the frequently missed questions were classified based on the classification of skills in the TOEFL book. The result shows that the students’ average score is 17.44 out of 40 and there are 23 questions frequently missed. These 23 frequently missed questions, moreover, comprise 22 lexicogrammar-related skills. The description of these 22 lexicogrammatical problems, thus, can inform the English Department regarding the grammar topics that need to be addressed when teaching the students. In this way, it is hoped that the findings can make a substantial contribution to what will be improved in teaching lexicogrammar
The Initial Listening Skill of the Undergraduate Students of English Education Department Allvian Susanto
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Januari 2021
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This research is aimed to investigate the initial listening skill level of the undergraduate Students of English Education Department (EED) in Universitas Nasional Karangturi Semarang 2020/2021. The descriptive research method is applied in this research setting. The participants of the study are the undergraduate Students of EED in Universitas Nasional Karangturi Semarang 2020/2021. The technique of data collection is through administering IELTS listening. The data collected were analyzed descriptively by identifying the correct and incorrect answers in each section of the test. The result of the study shows that the average level of the students’ listening skill is in the B1 level categorized as the independent user based on the CEFR standard. On average, the students are able to understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identify both general messages and specific details, provided that speech clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent. Moreover, they are able to understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc., including short narratives. Second, at the individual level, there is a big gap of listening skill between the students with highest and the lowest score. There are also several aspects of the undergraduate students listening skill that should get attention when it comes to the listening course design and development. The aspects are understanding and retaining some specific or key information, and recognizing the relationships and connections between facts in the listening text
The Initial Speaking Ability of English Education Department Freshmen of Universitas Nasional Karangturi Daud Jiwandono
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Januari 2021
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Future English teachers need to have excellent communication skills in English at all cost. One of the important skills to master is speaking because it often represents a teacher overall competence in the eye of the students. This research is aimed to identify the initial speaking ability of the future English teachers who were still in the first semester in their study. This study was designed using descriptive qualitative research method employing observation, questionnaires, students’ speaking assessment using IELTS speaking test format, as well as interview. The participants of this study were 8 freshmen of the English Education Department, Universitas Nasional Karangturi. The data analysis employed in this study was inductive analysis based on Burns (2010) and Hatch (2002). The results show that the majority of the students (75%) display low performance (basic user level) whereas only two of them (25%) had quite good results (independent user level). It was due to their lack of practice because they are still at the beginning stage in their English studies and have not been very mush exposed to natural English communication. Obviously, they need to have supportive environment to learn speaking and this is going to be a huge challenge for the lecturers in ensuring that by the time they graduate they have sufficient speaking competence to handle the teaching job. Second, based on the questionnaire, students do not think that their first language hinders their ability in learning English, rather, they are of the opinion that their experience in learning their first language actually helps them to learn English
The Initial Reading Comprehension Profile of EFL Learners Afi Normawati
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Januari 2021
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Reading is important in EFL learning since it helps learners build their language acquisition as well as obtain knowledge and information. The goal of reading is comprehension. To develop EFL leaners’ reading comprehension, reading strategy used should be carefully chosen; and the strategy should consider the initial comprehension profile of the learners. The paper reports a study at finding out the initial reading comprehension profile of EFL learners. The study was conducted in Universitas Nasional Karangturi involving first semester students of English Education Department taking Engagement Reading class. This is a descriptive research with mixed method design. The data were in the form of students’ scores collected by using reading test taken from Cambridge IELTS Academic Reading test. The data were then analysed by using statistical analysis. The study shows that the students’ mean score is 4, which means they are at A2 level of English according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The students at this level are able to comprehend simple texts about issues that are familiar with language related to everyday activities with high-frequency words. Furthemore, based on the students’ performance on each component of IELTS reading test, the study indicates that the students get the highest score on the component of reading for details (33.8%). It means that the students are at the literal level of reading comprehension
The Academic Writing Performance of Novice EFL Student Teachers Aziza Restu Febrianto
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 1 (2021): Januari 2021
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Academic writing is an important skill that university students need to develop in order to be successful in their study and career after graduation. This article reports descriptive qualitative information about the performance of academic writing of novice EFL student teachers at an Indonesian private university. Thirteen students at the beginning semesters were involved in the study to constitute the sample. In collecting the data, IELTS writing test along with its assessment analysis and interviews were used. The study revealed that the mean of the students’ overall scores in the IELTS writing test is 5.0, which is equivalent to B1 level according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Learners at B1 level are considered as independent users of English or intermediate in using the language. In general, they can produce simple and coherent texts, but only on the topics they are familiar with. The study also unveiled the major issues and challenges faced by the students that include lack of vocabulary and knowledge of grammar in use as well as finding ideas and organizing them in communicativeparagraphs. Unfamiliarity about the test is also another issue hindering the students in writing. These findings resonate some related theories and other empirical studies especially on the issues of communicative competence. This article finally suggests a new upcoming paradigm in the teaching of academic writing particularly when preparing students to take the IELTS test for the sake of their education and career success
Exploring Cloud-Based Materials as Authentic and Relevant Models for Teaching Lexicogrammar Barans I. Palangan
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July 2021
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Teaching English, particularly teaching its lexicogrammatical concepts, has been a challenging problem for teachers in Indonesia during this pandemic. The 'new normal' era has forced teachers to find cloud-based lexicogrammar materials for modeling activities in their online classes. These lexicogrammar materials are fortunately abundant on the internet, yet teachers, who are not English native speakers, still must search for authentic and relevant models. The purpose of this research, therefore, is to explore and present authentic and relevant cloud-based English lexicogrammar materials that can be good models for Indonesian teachers. In this exploratory study, both online and literature types of research were conducted to answer the formulated hypothetical question, "Does the internet really provide English teachers with authentic and relevant cloud-based materials for lexicogrammar modeling?" The result showed that so far, there are at least four websites providing authentic and relevant cloud-based English lexicogrammar materials for modeling activities in distance learning. Moreover, these four cloud-based materials provide free and easy access for internet users and various materials such as quizzes, videos, and downloadable materials; hence, good models for Indonesian English teachers. This research, moreover, also found that in terms of cloud-based materials, not only can internet-based materials be used as authentic and relevant materials, but even the 'offline' computer based-materials, which have been familiar among teachers before the pandemic, can also be authentic, relevant, and compelling cloud based-materials with the help of the common online platforms such as Zoom or Google Apps.
The students' difficulties in understanding the authentic news items materials in the listening class Allvian I. F. Susanto
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July 2021
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This objective of the research is to identify the difficulties faced by the students in understanding the authentic listening materials of the news item. The participants of the research are the second-semester undergraduate Students of the English Education Department (EED) in Universitas Nasional Karangturi Semarang 2020/2021. The research method applied in this research setting is the descriptive method. Six students are participating in this research. To collect the data of the research, a questionnaire was used. The data collected was analyzed descriptively by identifying the responses of the questionnaire to identify further the difficulties faced by the research participants. The result of the research shows that the participants, majorly, face difficulties in understanding each part of the authentic news item materials. The difficulties faced by participants are caused by the rate or speed of the native speakers’ talk, the participants’ vocabulary unfamiliarity, lack of vocabulary mastery, and listening strategy.
Involving Students in Developing Material in Speaking Class: Students’ Perceptions Daud Jiwandono
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July 2021
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Speaking skills is important especially for future English teachers since it is the most widely used means of communication used in the teaching and learning process. In order to be able to deliver the material seamlessly, the teachers should have high competence in speaking with other competencies as well. This study aims to identify the students’ speaking circumstances and their perceptions of the involvement of students in developing material in speaking class. This study was a descriptive qualitative study employing observation, questionnaires, and interviews as the means of collecting data. The participants of this study were 7 second-semester students of the English education department at Universitas Nasional Karangturi Semarang joining in a transactional conversation speaking class. Inductive data analysis in this study was based on Burns (2010) and Hatch (2002). The results showed that the majority of the students still find it difficult to find a company in learning speaking from native English, however, it shifted into the native English that wanted to be a conversation buddy with them continuously, not only one-time conversation. The second was that the students were glad to be involved in the material development of the speaking class. Since they have different likings to native English videos to refer to. Introducing a topic at the beginning of the class really helped the students to stay on the right track in searching for the native English video in the speaking class.
The Implementation of Blended Learning in Teaching Reading Afi Normawati
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July 2021
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In this rapidly transforming way of teaching, blended learning has become popular across all education levels as it integrates the advantages of traditional classroom activities with online digital media. In the context of teaching English as a foreign language, teachers need to adapt to the use of technology in their teaching activities so that the learning objectives can be achieved successfully. This paper describes the implementation of blended learning in the Engagement Reading class conducted in the English Language Education Department of Universitas Nasional Karangturi. To get the data, the researcher conducted observation, interview, and documentation. The result of the study shows that the stages of building knowledge of the field, modeling of the text, joint construction of the text, and independent construction of the text are applied in the reading class. To facilitate the teaching and learning process, Google Classroom, WhatsApp, Zoom, Mozilla Firefox, and Chrome are utilised. At the end of the course, the students have positive perception toward the implementation of blended learning in the reading class. This is because they feel that the use of technology in blended learning facilitates communication and interaction, engagement, and collaboration. However, they still have problem commonly faced by the students in Indonesia, which is internet connection and credit quota.
Optimizing the Use of Google Classroom as an Integrated Learning Management System in Teaching Writing Aziza Restu Febrianto
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 1 No. 2 (2021): July 2021
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Google Classroom (GC), as one of the learning management systems (LMS), has been widely used by many educators and researched in many studies for its efficacy in assisting both teachers and students in learning a second language. This article presents a report of exploratory research about the possibilities of getting the most out of GC for educators to provide effective scaffoldings that can help their students achieve the goals of learning in writing. Referring to the concept of Zone Proximal Development (ZPD), the teaching and learning cycles (TLC), and the theories of distance learning, this article also attempts to display a model of ideal scaffoldings relevant for teaching writing in an online environment. Besides, through observations and investigations on a range of tools and materials on the internet and those discussed in different studies, this research reveals various types of potential applications that can be integrated with GC to make the lessons of writing more interactive and engaging. By reviewing other studies on the use of GC, this study highlights several technical issues and challenges to face when using the platform, particularly in teaching writing. For this reason, finding out appropriate ways and strategies on how to deal with the issues needs to be seriously considered so that the scaffoldings that have been designed can work as expected for effective online teaching and learning processes.

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