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Genre Journal: Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS UNIMED
ISSN : 23015160     EISSN : 29861551     DOI : https://doi.org/10.24114/genre.v11i4
Genre Journal : is a journal of art creation and study managed by the English and Literature Program, faculty of Language and Art, State University of Medan. Genre is a quarterly publication primarily intended to publish articles, either research-based or conceptual, on language teaching and learning, language acquisition, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and pragmatics.
Articles 311 Documents
DEVELOPING WORD SEARCH MAKER AS MEDIA IN WRITING RECOUNT TEXT FOR EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS AT SMP SWASTA YPI DHARMA BUDI SIDAMANIK Khairunnisa Tambunan; Sumarsih Sumarsih
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 9, No 4 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (457.799 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v9i4.24476

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The study was aimed to develop media based on Word Search Maker in teaching writing recount text for grade VIII students in SMP Swasta YPI Dharma Budi Sidamanik. This study was conducted by using Research and Development (R&D) design through six stages; gathering information and data, analyzing data, designing materials, validating by experts, revising, and final product. The subject of the study was Grade VIII of SMP Swasta YPI Dharma Budi Sidamanik. The data were gathered by administering interview to English teacher and distributing questionnaire to 30 respondents to get the students’ needs. The interview and questionnaire result prove that the students’ needs English learning media which can motivate the students to understand about the recount writing. The product has been validated by experts. The result of the product was word puzzle game to be used in mastering the recount text writing. The result of experts’ validation showed that the media was an appropriate media to be used in teaching writing recount text by getting the average percentage of 85,2% categorized as very good.
THE EFFECT OF PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION Syukri Iskandar; Sumarsih Sumarsih
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 6, No 4 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (457.757 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v6i4.8535

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This study deals with the second year senior high school students’ in reading comprehension. The objective of the study was the investigation of the effect of Panel Discussion on the students’ in reading comprehension. The study was designed in experimental research. The population of this study was the 2015/2016 grade X students of SMA Swasta Dharmawangsa Medan. The total number of population of the study was 415 students which consist of 12 classes. The sample of the research was 60 students. The technique used for obtaining the sample was the cluster sampling technique. The sample classes were divided into two groups, namely the experimental group that was taught by applying Panel Discussion Technique, and the control group that was taught by applying classical Technique. The instrument for collecting data used objective test. The data were taken by administering the pre-test and post-test to both of experimental and control groups. The test was taken and selected from the National Examination test items that were related to the kind of narrative text. So, the validity and reliability of the test items were considered valid and reliable. The data were statistically analyzed by using t-test formula at the level of significance α (0.05) = 1.669 with the degree of freedom (df) = 65. It was found that the t-observed was higher than t-table (t-observed = 4.93 > t-table = 1.669; α = 0.05). It means that Panel Discussion Technique significantly affect the students’ achievement in reading comprehension.  Keywords: Reading Comprehension, Cluster Sampling, Panel      Discussion. 
DISCOURSE MARKERS IN NARRATIVE TEXTS IN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Saida Azmi Damanik; Siti Aisah Ginting
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 11, No 1 (2022)
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The objectives of the study were to find out the types and function of discoursemarkers that used in the narrative texts. The study was conducted by applying adescriptive qualitative research. The data of the research were 10 narrative textstaken from an English textbook for grade XI senior high school students entitledEnglish in Use. The data were analyzed by using Fraser Taxonomy (1999). It wasfound 5 types: Contrastive Markers, Elaborative Markers, Inferential Markers,Reason Markers and Sequential. However, There are 3 types of discourse markerswhich were not found in the narrative texts, they are Conclusive, Exemplifier andTopic Relating markers. Furthermore, the data were also analyzed by usingBrinton (1996). It was found 2 functions: Textual Function and InterpersonalFunction. The textual function was the most dominant function found in thenarrative texts.
IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN WRITING PROCEDURE TEXTS BY USING VIDEOS Widya Ladeci Simbolon; Amrin Saragih
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 2, No 1 (2013)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v2i1.720

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This study deals with the students’ achievement improvement in writing procedure texts by using videos by applying classroom action research. The subjects of this research were 38 students of class X-1 SMA TELADAN MEDAN. After analyzing the data in two cycles of classroom action research, it was found there was an improvement of students’ mean score from 60.44 in assessment before applying video became 68.52 in cycle I and improved again became 78.89 in cycle II. It means that the use of video significantly improves the students’ achievement in writing procedure texts. Keywords: writing, procedure text, action research, videos, X-I SMA Teladan Medan.
TEACHER’S INITIATION IN ENGLISH CLASSROOM INTERACTION IN SCIENTIFIC APPROACH CONTEXT BASED ON SINCLAIR AND COULTHARD MODEL Jumaini Siregar; Masitowarni Siregar; Safrida Lubis
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 8, No 3 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (570.695 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v8i3.19699

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This study was about teacher’s Initiation in English Classroom Interaction in Scientific Approach Context Based on Sinclair and Coulthard Model. The aimed of this study were 1) to describe the types of initiation were used by teacher in classroom interaction in context of scientific approach, 2) to elaborate the reasons of teacher used the dominant initiation. The design of the research used qualitative research. To answer the problems of the study, the data were collected in three ways by observing, recording and interviewing. The data were analyzed based on Sinclair and Coulthard (1975). The result of this study were the following, 1) there were nine types of teacher’s initiation that was used by the teacher, namely: Boundary, teacher elicit, teacher inform, teacher direct, listing, re-initiation (i), re-initiation (ii), check, and repeat. 2) The reason why the teacher used the dominant type of “teacher elicit” due to several reasons: a) Initiating elicit, it could measure students’ understanding, and b) By initiating elicit, it could create an effective and efficient classroom interaction. c) The atmosphere of the class did not support the learning process. So, based on those reasons, it could be concluded that the presage category belongs to the teacher’s performance during the teaching and learning process which affected by the teacher’s belief and context category refers to the class in which the teaching and learning process takes place (Gage, 2004:47). Keywords: Initiation, Classroom Interaction, Sinclair and Coulthard.
THE EFFECT OF APPLYING MULTISENSORY TEACHING METHOD ON THE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY ACHIEVEMENT IN READING Widya Ulfa; Masitowarni Siregar; Johannes Jefria Gultom
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 4, No 1 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v4i1.4110

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This study was conducted as an attempt to find out the effect of applying Multisensory Teaching Method on the students’ vocabulary achievement in reading. This research used the experimental design. The population of this research was the students of SMP Nusa Penida Medan. The Sample of this research was the 2014/2015 seventh grade students of SMP Nusa Penida Medan with the total number 60 of students as sample taken by using random sampling technique. The research was divided into two groups: experimental and control groups. The instrument used to collect the data was multiple choice tests of pre-test and post-test. To obtain the result of the reliability of the test, the Kuder Richardson formula (KR21) was used. The result of the calculation showed that the reliability of the test was high. The data were analyzed by using t-test formula. The result of the analysis showed that tvalue was higher than ttable (5, 87>2, 00) at the level of significance 0, 05 with the degree of freedom (df) 58. Therefore, null hypothesis (H0) is rejected and hypothesis alternative (Ha) is accepted. It means that there is a significant effect of using Multisensory Teaching Method on the students’ achievement in vocabulary in reading. Keyword : Multisensory Teaching Method, Vocabulary Achievement.
HEDONISM IN KEVIN KWAN’S “CRAZY RICH ASIANS” MUHAMMAD LUTFI OBBI KUSUMA; Winda Setiasari
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 9, No 3 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (676.925 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v9i3.24462

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This thesis deals with the hedonism in ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ novel by Kevin Kwan. The objectives  are to find out the hedonism values and the influence of hedonism from  the main character of the novel, which the writer wants to convey to the readers. The study was conducted by applying qualitative research. Data that uses this study are primary data: the data were reached from the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’’ novel. Then, secondary data  were reached from literature review, and other sources information that related  to object of this research. The technique for collecting the data was documentary technique. After analyzing the novel, it was found six of hedonism values, they are: (1). Materialism 5 cases, (2). Consumerism 10 cases, (3). Egoism 4 cases, (4). Individualism 2 cases, (5). Uncontrolled Lifestyle 10 cases,  (6). Irresponsibility 3 cases. The influence of  hedonism  can  be seen by the main character descriptions with the cases of a narration and dialogues, the writer concludes some  influence of hedonism that have a bad behaviour and  personalities to the readers they are. (1). Alcoholics drinks and party becomes a part of  new lifestyle, (2). The concept of free love custom for teenagers (3). Earn  the  money  to get a statisfication, (4). Wastes the time by doing unimportant things. The last the reason  hedonism  portrayed  by the main character are found from their own surroundings such as a friends, social condition or environments, even it cames from themselves.
DEVELOPING ENGLISH READING MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS OF CERDAS MURNI ISLAMIC JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Diah Ayu Nanda; Johan Sinulingga; Morada Tetty
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 6, No 4 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (306.593 KB) | DOI: 10.24114/genre.v6i4.8526

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This study aimed to develop English reading materials needed for students of Cerdas Murni Islamic Junior High School through Authentic Material Approach (AMA).The objective of this study was to develop relevant English reading materials to the needs of Cerdas Murni Islamic Junior High School students especially eight grade . This study was conducted by Research and Development (R&D) design through six phases: 1) Collecting data, 2) Analyzing data, 3) Developing new materials, 4) Validating product 5) Revising materials, 6) final product. The data of this research were from the existing materials, syllabus,  students’ questionnaire, and the teachers’ interview. The result of this research showed that the existing materials were not suitable to the Islamic school students’ needs.. Therefore, new English reading materials were developed through Authentic Material Approach (AMA) principles in order to meet the Islamic students’ needs. Furthermore, developing English reading materials were recount text. Recount text expose personal recount “Tarawih Changed his Life and the biographical recounts of Prophet Muhammad SAW and Shalahuddin Al-Ayyubi”. The English reading materials were validated by English teacher and English lecturer. Both of them agreed that new English reading materials were suitable with the Islamic school students’ needs. Key Words: English reading materials, Islamic junior high school, Research and Development (R&D)
TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE IN TEACHING ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION TEXT FOR 11TH GRADE AT KESUMA INDAH PADANG SIDIMPUAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Cloudya Sihombing; Nora Ronita Dewi
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 11, No 3 (2022)
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The objectives of the study were to find out the components of TPACK in teaching analytical exposition text and to reveal how the TPACK is implemented in teaching analytical exposition text for students. The study was conducted by using descriptive qualitative method which investigated an English teacher and students at grade 11th as the subject of the research. The techniques of collecting the data were observation, video recording, and interview. The results of the study showed that the components of TPACK as proposed by Mishra and Koehler (2006) such as content knowledge (CK), pedagogical knowledge (PK), pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), technological knowledge (TK), technological content knowledge (TCK), technological pedagogical knowledge (TPK), and technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) were found in teaching analytical exposition text. It is also found that the implementation of TPACK as suggested by Harris and Hofer (2009), was conducted through five basic process, such as (1)determining the goals of the learning, (2) choosing the most appropriate methods as well as strategies that can be used to enhance students’ learning experience, (3) selecting and sequencing what kind of activities that students will engage in during the learning, (4) determining how students can be assessed based on the learning goals and their achievement, and (5) selecting what kind of tools and resources will be used to help students achieve the learning goals.
TEACHERS’ QUESTIONS IN ENGLISH CLASSROOM OF GRADE EIGHT IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Anting Mas Tessa Samosir; Anni Holila Pulungan
GENRE JOURNAL : Journal of Applied Linguistics of FBS Unimed Vol 11, No 1 (2022)
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The goal of this study was to describe teachers’ questions in Englishclassroom and the students’ responses toward the questions. In a classroom context,typically teachers ask a lot of questions. The research indicated that whether or not ina content classroom or in language classroom teachers asked many questions. Thestandard pattern in the classroom was one in which the teacher asked questions, oneor more students responded to the question and then the teacher evaluated theresponses. Thus in term of a classroom context, a questioning session happenednaturally as a process of learning. A descriptive qualitative design was used in thisstudy. The data of this research was collected from classroom observation of twoEnglish teachers (RP & SG) and two classes (VIII-3 & VIII-5) of SMP N 5 Percut SeiTuan. This research dealt with teachers’ questions of grade eight in junior high schoolEnglish classroom. This study conducted to answer questions what types of questionsdo the teacher tend to use in the daily practices of teaching in the English learningand how do the students responded to the questions. The finding indicated that in thequestions types, display questions were highly uttered by the teacher rather thanreferential questions. As the purposes of learning English in a junior high schoolcontext is to engage student to communicate in spoken, all the questioning functionsare related to eliciting information, checking students’ understanding the lesson beingtaught and encouraging them to participate more in the classroom. Therefore, thequestions posed by the teacher were highly distributed. The study is beneficial forboth teacher and student in English language classroom. Questioning and answeringsession happen to force students to speak English even though it is only telling whatthey know about the lesson. It also beneficial for teachers who facilitates students’language ability through asking effective question in an effective way.