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Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
Published by Universitas Tidar
ISSN : 25802712     EISSN : 25802720     DOI : 10.31002/metathesis
Core Subject : Education,
METATHESIS is a Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching published by Department of English Education, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Tidar. It is published twice a year in April and October. We accept manuscripts within the fields of: (1) English language teaching and learning, (2) English language assessment, (3) Linguistics Studies (4) English literary studies, (5) Language skills, (6) Technology-enhanced language learning, (7) Text-based language teaching and literature, (8) Curriculum and material development. (9) Discourse Analysis (10) Translation
Articles 84 Documents
The Effect of Using Classcraft on EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension Muhamad Laudy Armanda; Lilia Indriani
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v7i1.197

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Students nowadays are considered as the generation who have never known the world without video games, cell phones, and the internet. Hence, gamification has become a solution. It is a method that can boost the students' mood during lectures, so they feel enjoy during the learning process. In short, this study aims to examine whether using Classcraft has a significant effect on the reading comprehension of EFL students. This study was classified as a pre-experimental study (N=37), followed by assessing their reading comprehension. Two-session treatment began, which included teaching reading comprehension using Classcraft. At the end of the course, a reading post-test was administered. The findings propose a statistically significant difference in the pre-test and post-test scores for the treatment group. By implementing Classcraft’s features allows EFL students to be more competent in English reading comprehension, especially in making inferences and encouraging them through gamified learning. The current study offered empirical evidence of how reading instruction using Classcraft promoted EFL students’ reading comprehension.
Constraints on Structure and Written Expressions of The TOEFL for Midwifery Students Boris Ramadhika; Ikrar Genidal Riadil
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v6i2.208

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The purpose of this study was to identify the factors limiting Midwifery students' performance on the TOEFL, particularly in the Structure and Written Expression sections. This qualitative research was conducted as a case study in two classes of a midwifery study program. Document analysis of 89 student response sheets and interviews with four students constituted the data. Brown (2004)'s difficulty index (IF) formula was used to analyze the quantitative data, while Miles and Huberman's interactive model (2004) was used to analyze the qualitative data. The findings revealed that students' difficulties stemmed from three factors: inadequate vocabulary knowledge, insufficient TOEFL practice, and interference from their native language. In addition, the students' extrinsic motivation negatively affected both their learning and test performance.
Writing Skill Using Learning Log and Conferencing Technique: Collaborating Principles of Constructivism Philosophy for Non-English Department Student Retma Sari; Teguh Setiawan
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v6i2.271

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Based on constructivism philosophy, this study investigates to find the learning technique of writing, in order to substitute the conventional technique of writing to improve writing skill. Log and conferencing technique has many advantages to reach the needs. In English syllabus of Animal Science program at Universitas Tidar, it is emphasized to apply writing in scientific form, so the use of grammar, diction and idea must be done appropriately. The major discussion is what learning log and conferencing is and how to apply it also how effective the learning model with this technique in improving writing skills for non-English Department students. Specific study has been given to make comfortable the relation and communication between teacher and student gradually and regularly. To get this aim, this study concerns with log and conferences techniques to animals science and using the new steps on writing learning style. The data from students and lecturers were collected and analyzed. Data analysis shows that the conferences appeared by variety of topics such as writing aspect, learning habits and English writing ability of each student. Second, the lecturer used varieties of approaches to communicate with each student in writing learning using learning log. Finally, the conferences contribute to a deliberative process critical to the process of learning to write. The students found conversations with the instructor helpful in their subsequent revisions whereas the instructor gained a better understanding of students’ difficulties in writing.
Character Education Analysis Represented in English Textbooks for Secondary School Based on the 2013 Curriculum in Indonesia Reko Serasi; Liya Peransiska; M. Arif Rahman Hakim
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v6i2.273

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This research is focused on content analysis of character education potrayed in English texbooks based on the Indonesia 2013 curriculum to find out the types of character education values in English textbooks and how educational character values were included into English textbooks for secondary schools. In fact, moral degradation among the youth in the modern era is becoming trends. Therefore, in this study, researchers want to focus on content analysis of character education potrayed in English texbooks based on the Indonesia 2013 curriculum based on 18 character values issued by Indonesian government. In this study, the researchers used a content analysis technique under the formula of qualitative research method. The result of the study showed that the total frequency of character value based on first semester that emerged in the textbook 1 gained 73 times or percentage (39%). The value of related to self was the most frequent value with 40 times. Then, it was followed by related to others with 17 times. The values have small proportion are related to nation and additional values; the character not existed in English textbook 1 represented first semester is related to God. The total frequency of character value based on first semester that emerged in the textbook 2 was 115 times or percentage (61%), the value of related to self was the most frequent value with 72 times. The values have small proportion are related to others, related to environment, related to nation, related to good and additional values. These findings lead to the conclusion that the upcoming textbooks should pay attention on the character values official 2013 curriculum for students in secondary school contain a lot of character education
Teaching English for Intensive Program: A Need Analysis Irra Wahidiyati; Desi Wijayanti Ma'rufah; Winanti
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v7i1.324

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In UIN Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri, most students, who had taken an English Proficiency Test at the beginning of the academic year to recognize the students' English proficiency, did not achieve a passing grade (450 points) of the test. This condition drives the institution to improve the student's English proficiency through the intensive language program that the Language Development Unit organizes. The research uses a descriptive study to analyze the data from the questionnaire, in which each item is analyzed individually. Fifty students' questionnaire answers and the interview of ten lecturers are grouped and analyzed to identify their real needs. The data is evaluated descriptively based on the percentage of student responses. The study results show that the language skills needed in intensive English courses are listening, structure and written expression, and reading. Most of the lecturers said that the students lacked grammar. Therefore, students need listening, structure and written expression materials, and reading skills—the essential skills to improve our structure and writing. Also, vocabulary and grammar are the aspects of the language that should be improved in the intensive English class. When developing the material, the target needs analysis should be considered, including language skills, language aspects, English learning objectives, and the time commitment of the Intensive English language program.
Ecocritcism On Kumandra as Environmental Sustainability in Raya And The Last Dragon Sri Wulan; Nurhasanah; Zulfan Sahri
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v7i1.339

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There is a harmonious relationship between the environment and humans depicted in the film Raya and the Last Dragon. A good environmental lesson is represented through Kumandra. Therefore, This study aims to explore Kumandra as a symbol of environmental sustainability in the film. The analysis was carried out based on the theory of Ecocritism. The theory is applied to find out the characters’ harmonious relationship with nature. The harmonious life is symbolized by the place, Kumandra. Data collection was done by qualitative descriptive method. The results of the analysis show that Kumadra is illustrated as a place where the community can maintain a harmonious life with nature. In Kumandra, the community is depicted as maintaining environmental harmony and balance. Although, Kumandra has been divided due to greed and the struggle for dragon’s gems, Benja and Raya still struggle to make all tribes return to what they used to be, namely Kumandra. Living in harmony in Kumandra brings peace, prosperity and unity for the people. It can be concluded that there are environmental lessons delivered by the film Raya and the Last Dragon.
Students’ Difficulties in Speaking English as a Foreign Language: Undergraduate Students’ Voices Dwi Bayu Saputra; Eko Saputra; Lia Haryana; Adelia Puspa
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v7i1.369

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Even though there has been a wide range of research on students' English-speaking issues, there has been little research on concerns associated with perceived difficulties in speaking, particularly in post-pandemic. This study aims to investigate the difficulties experienced by EFL students in speaking. The method used is exploratory sequential mixed methods in which qualitative data support quantitative data. Two data collection techniques were deployed to triangulate the data. Questionnaires were distributed to 105 students to discover their perceptions of difficulties in speaking after the pandemic. Then, eight students were interviewed to dig deeper into the data from the completed questionnaire. This study revealed that students in English study programs still had problems communicating owing to psychological and linguistic reasons. Some of the explanations identified by this research include a lack of English vocabulary, a lack of confidence while speaking English, and nervousness about receiving negative criticism from colleagues or lecturers. The study’s findings are intended to add to the body of knowledge concerning students’ speaking issues. It is hoped that teaching practitioners will be able to identify the right approach to teaching speaking so that learning may be done more efficiently.
Teachers’ Competence Among the Student Teachers: An Analysis of Self-Reflective Feedback in Microteaching Class Paulina Besty Fortinasari; Carolus Prima Ferri Karma; Dwi Winarsih
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v7i1.386

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No one denies that currently teaching becomes more challenging. One of the ways to produce competent and qualified English teacher is by conducting microteaching class. Microteaching class is one of the prerequisites courses before the student teachers take the real teaching practice done in senior or junior high schools. This paper focuses on the self-reflective feedback done by the student teachers in microteaching class and how the student teachers respond to the application of self-reflective feedback in Microteaching Class. The data gathered from online reflection form, online questionnaire and interview showed that self-reflective feedback is helpful for the student teachers in assessing and analyzing their teaching performances. The student teachers also gave positive responses on the use of self-reflective feedback in the Reflective Microteaching Class. In addition, the student teachers need guidance from the lecturer in doing self-reflective feedback and therefore, their understanding and competencies in teaching are more developed.
Analysis of Students’ Learning Motivation: Psychometric Parameters Study of Learning English Courses in the Business Travel Department M Bambang Purwanto; Umar; Moch. Malik Al Firdaus
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v7i1.414

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This study's goal is to determine the variables that affect students' motivation to learn English at Darussalam Polytechnic Palembang's Travel Business study program. The basis of this research is seen in the weak mastery of English possessed by students of the travel business study program. This study also aims to find specific motivations that best influence learning English. This study used a qualitative method by giving participants a questionnaire consisting of 20 statements and a Likert scale. The sampling technique used is saturated sampling. The data from the questionnaire were analyzed using statistical procedures and described descriptively. The findings of this investigation indicate that external motivational factors have a better contribution than internal motivational factors, and in external motivation, there is the quality of the instructor and teaching materials, which are the most dominant sub-factors for maintaining learning motivation.
The Aesthetic-Poetic Translation Analysis on Toety Heraty’s Poetry Entitled ‘The Moon is High’ Arini Sabrina; Ajar Pradika Ananta Tur
Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31002/metathesis.v7i2.415

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As several studies emerge analysing some literary work translation, there is lack of study focusing on such translation with certain point of view. This study then exists with the aim to qualitatively analyse Toety Heraty’s poetry entitled ‘The Moon is High’ translated by Carole Satyamurti, a British poet, with the aesthetic-poetic view. As the findings, it is concluded that, even though the translator employs some literal translations, but more often she implements aesthetic-poetic translation method to replicate the poetry along with retaining the poetic nuance from the word choices. However, it will be a challenge for whoever translating literary work with aesthetic-poetic translation method, since the transfer of the message will not only demand the lexical equivalence, but also the similar ‘beauty’ of the work.