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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 Use of Swearing Words of Young Multicultural Students: A Sociolinguistics Study Shela Setyaningtias; Eko Heriyanto; Ahmad Muhid
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): January 2023
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53416/electrum.v1i1.101

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In today’s modern era, it has become a common phenomenon to hear swearing words that are often spoken by people around us, as well as UNAKI students who live in dormitories and come from various regions. Lack of education about the use of swearing words, makes them quite often use these swearing words in daily conversation with their friends because they are young and vulnerable. Therefore, educating them about the dangers of swearing words is very much needed for the sake of the better quality of the younger generation. The aim is to analyze the use of swearing words that are often spoken by UNAKI students living in dormitories and to analyze the function of swearing words used by UNAKI students living in dormitories. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research design. The population in this study was all students who lived in dormitories. 20 teenagers were sampled with 5 people from each area consisting of Lampung, Kalimantan, Medan, and Papua. The research data were obtained by observation, interviews, note-taking, and simak methods. The result of this research is that there are five types of swearing words used by UNAKI students who live in dormitories: obscenity, abusive, blasphemy, expletive, and humorous. They use swearing words to express their indescribable feelings such as anger, annoyance, and show intimacy in a friendship relationship. The conclusion is that the swearing words used by UNAKI students who live in dormitories have five types and three functions.
Maxim of Politeness Used in “The Grand Final of American Got Talent 2021”: A Pragmatics Analysis Rini; Eko Heriyanto; Ahmad Muhid
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): January 2023
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53416/electrum.v1i1.102

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This research entitled Maxim of Politeness Used in “The Grand Final of American Got Talent 2021”: A Pragmatics Analysis. This research focused on Leech’s theory maxim of politeness found in The Grand Final of American Got Talent. The purpose of this research is to identify, classify, analysis the types and the function of politeness in maxim used in the conversation in the event of The Grand Final of American Got Talent. The research method was conducted on qualitative methods. The data source was taken from the event of American Got Talent on youtube. The data are collected by listening method (simak) and note-taking technique (catat). In collecting data, the writer concentrates on the utterance which contains the maxim of politeness produced by the judges and participants of the grand final. Based on the result of the maxim of politeness in The Grand Final of American Got Talent 2021, it was found that six types and functions are maxims of politeness. There are tact maxims, generosity maxims, approbation maxims, modesty maxims, agreement maxims, and sympathy maxims. It is expected that this research will help the students and other readers in learning the pragmatic aspects, especially about the maxim of politeness.
The EFS Program to Enhance Students' Speaking Skills For Daily Conversation : (Study Case at MAN 1 Bandar Lampung) Ma'rifatul Halimatus Sa’diyah; Desi Purpitasari
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): January 2023
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53416/electrum.v1i1.109

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This study aims to investigate implementing the "English for School" program at M.A.N. 1 Bandar Lampung. The method used in this research washe descriptive qualitative method. The data source was students, tutors, and teachers in M.A.N. 1, the Bandarlampung academic year 2022/2023, through direct observation, interviews, and documentation of learning outcomes. The discussion and the observation aimed to gather information from the students, English teachers, and English tutors. The consultation with teachers, tutors, and students shows that the "English for School" program is well used to improve students' speaking skills, including the vocabulary and expressions related to daily conversation. Besides, the observation result found that student's confidence in speaking skills improved because of more practicing in English Area, especially with the tutors, and presenting something in English in front of the class during the program. The program could motivate and stimulate the students to use English in daily activities with anyone, anywhere.
Internal Factors Hindering the attainment of English Proficiency in ASEAN Common Competency Standard Yunike Kurniarini
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): January 2023
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53416/electrum.v1i1.110

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This study is aimed to investigate internal factors hindering the attainment of English proficiency standards in the Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum. The study was conducted to tourism students. The study used a descriptive qualitative method and the data were gained through questionnaires for the students in three sub-divisions; Hotel Accommodation, Food and Beverage, and Hotel Engineering. The findings showed that there are several internal factors that hinder the attainment of English proficiency standards. The internal factors include the lack of confidence to use English in interaction in the learning process and outside the class; the minimum ability to reach general English and English proficiency standards; the monotonous learning style in learning English; the lack of self-esteem in case of following the learning process by doing an assignment or practicing; the limited exploration and use of knowledge about English terms based on their subdivision; the lack of intrinsic motivation as the reason to improve their skill in English; the passive attitude by the students toward learning process of English subject. Keywords: English proficiency standard; Common ASEAN Tourism Curriculum; internal factors
Self-Reflection: A complex Connection among Language, Culture, Identity, and Difference Berli Arta
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): January 2023
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53416/electrum.v1i1.112

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The identity-taking process involves a complicated push-and-pull relation from different related aspects like language, culture, and differences. To understand this concept deeper, a self-study is required to explore how one’s life experience of encountering diverse cultures, language barriers, and differences can trigger themselves to define who they are and what relation they have with their surroundings. This is study is a self-reflection based on the author’s personal life experience to ignite the challenges of constructing identity due to cultural barriers, language ownership, and social relations with other people involved.
EFL Learners’ Difficulties in Speaking English Afi Normawati; Dwitiya Ari Nugrahaeni; Noor Sahid Kusuma Hadi Manggolo; Allvian Ika Fiki Susanto
English Language and Education Spectrum Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): January 2023
Publisher : English Education Department - Universitas Nasional Karangturi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53416/electrum.v1i1.116

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This study aims to investigate the difficulties faced by EFL leaners’ in speaking English. The identification of the difficulties covers the six aspects of speaking skill, namely, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and task. The The participants of the study were the first semester non-English Department students of Universitas Tidar who took English as General Course Class. The research data were collected from the students’ spoken production and responses to the questionnaire. The results of the study show that there are three major difficulties identified from the students’ responses. They are grammar (48%), pronunciation (27%), vocabulary (12%), and the other aspects less than 10%.     

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