Majesty Journal
Maspul Journal of English Studies (MAJESTY) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang, Indonesia. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for disseminating original research, theoretical perspectives, and innovative practices in English language studies, linguistics, literature, and language education. The journal welcomes empirical research articles, review articles, and conceptual papers that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practice in English language teaching and learning, applied linguistics, general linguistics, EFL and ESL education, curriculum and instruction, language assessment and evaluation, literacy and multiliteracies, translation and interpreting studies, English literature, cultural and intercultural studies, discourse analysis, pragmatics, and academic writing. MAJESTY also encourages interdisciplinary research on educational technology, artificial intelligence in language learning, teacher professional development, critical pedagogy, and language policy. Through rigorous peer review and open-access publication, the journal seeks to promote academic excellence, research dissemination, educational innovation, and scholarly collaboration at national and international levels.
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<![CDATA[Using Code-Switching as A Strategy for Improving Classroom Interaction at SMKN 1 Enrekang Regency ]]>
<![CDATA[Musdalifah Musdalifah]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.194
<![CDATA[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.]]>
<![CDATA[Multicultural Education in Inter-language English Textbooks for Senior High School Students in Maroangin ]]>
<![CDATA[Mustakim Mustakim]]>;
<![CDATA[Nurisan Lateh]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.195
<![CDATA[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 in the textbook.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effect of formative assessment on students’ grades in learning English ]]>
<![CDATA[Ismail Ismail]]>;
<![CDATA[Tini Tini]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.196
<![CDATA[Objective: Assessment is an important for learning and teaching and is an important component for further development if they use the right approach. This research focuses on how formative evaluation can be an important contributor to the encouragement of students to learn English as a kind of favorable evaluation. 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.]]>
<![CDATA[International Community Service Program Model for Teacher Prospective Students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang ]]>
<![CDATA[Mustakim Mustakim]]>;
<![CDATA[Sukree Doloh]]>;
<![CDATA[Yunus Busa]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.197
<![CDATA[The research aimed to describe the implementation of the International Community Service Program which has been done at STKIP 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 STKIP 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 STKIP 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.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effectiveness of Material Based Stories in Improving Students Reading Comprehension ]]>
<![CDATA[Hasan Hasan]]>;
<![CDATA[Ismail Ismail]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.198
<![CDATA[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 2018/2019 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.]]>
<![CDATA[Students’ Perception of Digital Literacy Competence as Learning Sources ]]>
<![CDATA[Iful Rahmawati Mega]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i1.199
<![CDATA[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.]]>
<![CDATA[ELSA Speak Application as a Supporting Media in Enhancing Students’ Pronunciation Skill ]]>
<![CDATA[Ita Sarmita Samad]]>;
<![CDATA[Ismail Ismail]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i2.200
<![CDATA[This research aimed at verifying the effectiveness of using ELSA Speak Application in enhancing students’ pronunciation skills. It applied a quantitative method. It used a pre-experimental research design, in particular. The population was STKIP Muhammadiyah Enrekang's English study programme. The sample was the first semester students in the academic year 2018/ 2019. It was chosen through purposive sampling technique by considering that the sample took the pronunciation course at that time. The data were collected using the recording by pre-test and post-test. The results were statistically analysed. The result shows that the pre-test results display a value of 1.96, while the mean after test is 5.79 with a significance level of 0.05 at 29 degrees (29), the t-test 6.28 was higher than the t-table of 1 699. It indicated that the use of ELSA Speak application is effective in enhancing the pronunciation skill of the first semester students of STKIP Muhammadiyah Enrekang.]]>
<![CDATA[The Optimization of Blended Learning in Extensive and Intensive Reading Course ]]>
<![CDATA[Musdalifah Musdalifah]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i2.201
<![CDATA[This study aimed to describe 1) the application of Blended Learning to extensive and intensive reading subjects, and 2) the student perception of the optimization of blended learning. The subject of this study was the students of the Department of English Education at the Muhammadiyah University of Enrekang. The data in this analysis were the behaviors of students and lecturers in the teaching and learning process and the students' understanding of the learning process in the classroom. The findings showed that (1) students and lecturers were regularly involved in live learning and online interaction, and (2) students had a good view of learning.]]>
<![CDATA[Enhancing Student Reading Skill through Strategy of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) ]]>
<![CDATA[Umiyati Jabri]]>;
<![CDATA[Nurmi Nadhira]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i2.202
<![CDATA[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).]]>
<![CDATA[Overcoming the Shock of Foreign Cultures through Cross-Cultural Understanding ]]>
<![CDATA[Mustakim Mustakim]]>;
<![CDATA[Umiyati Jabri]]>
<![CDATA[ Majesty Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Majesty: Language Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.33487/majesty.v2i2.203
<![CDATA[This paper seeks to slightly explore the issue of cross-cultural understanding that might be beneficial for lecturers of the Muhammadiyah University of Enrekang who have won further study scholarships abroad as well as lecturers who are planning to continue their studies abroad. Understanding different cultures are extremely fundamental as a result of the absence of information culture assumes a job in the utilization of improper correspondence language. Elements of contrasts in an individual's way of life can likewise make individuals look prejudiced toward individuals with various societies. As a lecturer who will be assigned to study abroad, it is very important to "interpret" the behavior, attitudes, and communication styles of people from various cultures. Sometimes hinder a person to be able to complete studies abroad is not because of limited intelligence but because of limited ability to understand and accept the new culture contained in the destination country to learn. We hope that this paper can provide a little inspiration for prospective scholarship recipients of foreign scholarships to prepare themselves as well as possible including non-academic factors.]]>
