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Beyond Words : a journal on language education, applied linguistics and curriculum & instructions
Published by Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya
ISSN : 24606308     EISSN : 23386339     DOI : https://doi.org/10.33508/bw
Core Subject : Education, Social,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
The demand of continuous academic improvement has urged scholars to do research and share knowledge in writing. Widya Mandala Graduate School accommodates these academic scholarly needs by providing the journal entitled Beyond Words This twice-a-year, refereed, journal accepts a wide variety of both theoretical and practical manuscripts around the following fields applied linguistics, language education and the topics under each theme could vary from general education to classroom language teaching and the role of IT.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Linguistik dan Bahasa
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Advantages of Combining Small and Large Groups: Implications for Second Language Education Jacobs, George; Farrell, Thomas S. C.
Beyond Words Vol 7, No 2 (2019)
Publisher : Widya Mandala Catholic University Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/bw.v7i2.2265

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This paper looks at the value of second language students, teachers, and others interacting in very large groups of tens and even 100s of members of the same group. The paper begins by looking at disadvantages of these larger groups and then at their advantages, before providing advice on how to facilitate groups regardless of their sizes. This advice includes dividing resources and roles, promoting a common identity, encouraging rewards and celebrations, using groups of different sizes, taking advantage of communication technology, and paying attention to the development and use of collaborative skills. The authors’ conclusion is that very large groups can be beneficial if those involved carefully attend to the groups’ functioning, such as by dividing those very large groups into much smaller groups, including groups of 2-4 members.
The Illocutionary Acts of Environmental Persuasion in U.S. Online Newspaper Opinion Articles Dewi, Diana
Beyond Words Vol 7, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/bw.v7i2.2151

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Persuasion, especially in written form, has been acknowledged by scholars as difficult. Success in its attempt requires complex use of, among others, pragmatics. Persuasive texts have therefore been highly researched using the speech act theory. However, a research gap existed for a study of illocutionary acts in newspaper opinion articles. To fill the gap, the current study did a qualitative textual analysis on 10 U.S. online newspaper opinion articles that talk about climate change. The analysis was conducted to discover types of illocutionary acts and persuasive strategies the writers use to successfully persuade readers. It was then found that the writers predominantly performed assertives. The second most frequently used were directives. The most preferred subtypes under these categories were, among others, informing, urging, assuring, and demanding. These preferences further revealed the writers’ persuasive strategies. The strategies were as follows: being highly implicit, being occasionally explicit, giving more information about the issue, conveying certainty and uncertainty, arousing fear, also creating a sense of urgency. These acts and strategies, according to existing theories, could increase the texts’ persuasiveness. Hence, this study establishes that when used in persuasive texts, the previously mentioned illocutionary acts and strategies can help writers to attain persuasion.
Teaching English for Specific Purposes: Content Language Acquisition vs General Language Acquisition Sulindra, Eric
Beyond Words Vol 7, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/bw.v7i2.1835

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An approach to English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching and learning, Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) has been subjects for studies. The approach has worked well and has brought the learners forward from the previous stage. The language learning outcomes in CLIL are usually made contextual, functional and communicative. In this study, the students regarded CLIL as relevant and to deliver the English language teaching in the context of their field. On the other hand, the General Language has provided support up to the extent of explaining the language grammatical points (using the terms such as complex, compound, subject, predicate, objects). Then, authentic learning materials are regarded as being relevant to their interest and the subject matter. The CLIL approach are recommended to be applied under constant observation and evaluation since the ESP world is various and multi-context. This approach is supposed to be adjusted with the local environment, students’ interest, according to the standard ESP need analysis to arrange the lesson plan. Further research on how CLIL is able to influence the students’ language mastery in a specific field is subject to be systematically conducted.
English Proficiency of Secondary School Teachers in Indonesia Lie, Anita; Tamah, Siti Mina; Trianawaty, Trianawaty; Triwidayati, Katarina Retno; Jemadi, Fransiskus
Beyond Words Vol 7, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/bw.v7i2.1950

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Responding to the growing need to foster communicative abilities in English, schools in Indonesia are driven to make their students proficient in English. However, the majority of English teachers themselves are still not prepared to use English as a means of communication; improving their English proficiency has thus become a matter of concern. As the first phase of a larger-scale study, this present study focuses on teachers’ English proficiency. Data for this study were collected from 149 secondary school teachers of English from five regions (Palembang, Yogyakarta-Sleman, Surabaya, Ruteng, and Maluku). They were asked to self-assess their English proficiencies based on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) guidelines as well as to do an English Proficiency assessment. Fifty-two of these participants were teachers who were completing an in-service professional education program in Surabaya. The teachers assessed their proficiencies in interpersonal communication, presentational speaking, presentational writing, interpretive listening, and interpretive reading. The English Proficiency assessment includes syllabus-oriented items, General English items, and an essay. The study also conducted in-depth interviews of selected teachers. This study found that there is a gap between the teachers’ perception of their communicative abilities in English and their actual English proficiency.
Designing Game-based Learning To Foster The Cross Cultural Cognition Limantoro, Singgih Widodo; Datu, Yerly Arnold
Beyond Words Vol 7, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/bw.v7i2.2170

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Boredom would be the biggest challenge in realizing a successful learning - effective and joyful learning. Boredom could happen in any learning when the students learn what they do not need or and they do not enjoy the conventional way of learning. In this case study, the writer would design game-based learning to foster the cross cultural cognition in Business Cross Cultural materials. By designing and playing games for learning BCC materials, the writer tried to create the effective and joyful learning. In this research, the writer would use fives phases of the research in designing the game-based learning. Moreover, the writer would investigate their joy and effectiveness of learning by using two different groups of totally 40 participants of Business English students that learn BCC - the experiment group that would use the game-based learning and the controlling group that had learnt without it. And the research results are there was insignificant difference in cognitive learning but the game-based learning could enhance the joy and motivation of learning.
Teachers’ Management In Planning and Implementing for the Success of EFL Learning Kardena, Absharini
Beyond Words Vol 7, No 2 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33508/bw.v7i2.1940

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Group work as one of teaching techniques on the framework of communicative approach is believed to be an effective model for building students’ communicative competence. The process of applying this technique needs high skills of management of an English teacher. The English teacher has autonomy to plan and implement the group work in order to achieve an objective of EFL learning. Since the autonomy handled by the teacher, any decisions and actions taken should be considered for assuring the success of EFL learning. The teachers’ management in planning and implementing group work influenced the successful of this teaching technique. This article, which is derived and further developed based on research conducted in 2013, analyzes and discusses the way the teachers plan and implement group work for the success of EFL learning at MAN Kota Solok. The research was conducted in terms of qualitative research by involving 5 English teachers at MAN kota Solok. The research found that the teachers still needs some guidance and improvements in planning and implementing group work for students at MAN Kota Solok

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