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Voicing Change: A Comparative Reading of Selected Works by Pramoedya Ananta Toer and Katharina Susannah Prichard Puspita, Ida
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2015): September
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Although coming from different historical and political backgrounds, Indonesian Pramoedya Ananta Toer and Australian Katharina Susannah Prichard both have used their writing to rehearse their concerns with the social and political situations in their respective societies. In The Girl from the Coast (1987) and Coonardoo (1929), they create the setting for a staging of the effects of colonial, racial and gender ideologies on the lives of marginalised and oppressed individuals. Through the characters of The Girl and Coonardoo respectively Pramoedya and Prichard hold up a lens to an awakening concern with minorities in specific periods in Indonesian and Australian societies. The novelsâ main female characters serve thus as spokespersons for an agenda of social and political change that characterise the work of Pramoedya and Prichard.Â Â Â This paper will examine how these two novels depict marginalised groups in Indonesia and Australia and the significant role these groups play in both challenging and sustaining a national memory. To this extent it is concerned with how they are positioned as well as how they position themselves in the patriarchal and colonial societies of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Pramoedyaâs and Prichardâs shared perspectives on political and social matters lead to some comparable aspects in the way they depict the social dynamics in the texts. Readers are led to see the tensions between identity and class/race and family and nation through the eyes and the voices of the marginalised women characters.Â Keywords: comparative literature, voicing change, Pramoedya, Prichard

A State of the Art of Communicative Competence Theory Fauziati, Endang
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2015): Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies
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What is actually involved in learning a foreign language? What kinds of knowledge and skill to be mastered? The answer to these questions deals with language competence, that is, the knowledge of the language and the ability to use that knowledge to interpret and produce meaningful texts appropriate to the situation in which they are used. It corresponds with Ellisâs (1996: 74) statement that the goal of learning a foreign language âis concerned with the ability to use language in communicative situationsâ and the point of language teaching is to help the students communicate or to develop what Hymes (1972) referred to as âcommunicative competenceâ.The idea of communicative competence in language teaching is not really new. It got its first popularity in the 1960s and 1970s when communicative approach was initially adopted. This approach could be said to be the product of educators and linguists who were dissatisfied with the audiolingual and grammar-translation methods of foreign language instruction. They believed that students were not learning enough realistic, whole language; they were at a loss to communicate in the culture of the target language.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â This paper tries to provide a review on the kind of knowledge and skill needed to be mastered in foreign language learning, that is, the communicative competence. Linguists often emphasize different components in their description of communicative competence. This discussion will cover the categorization of the knowledge and skill involved in language use offered by different scholars such as Dell Hymes (1972), Canale and Swain (1980), Bachman (1980), Bachman and Palmer (1986) Celce-murcia et al. (1995), and Pawlikowska-Smith (2002).

THE IMPACT OF THE PROBLEM BASED TUTORIAL MODEL IMPLEMENTATION ON STUDENTSâ ABILITY IN DESIGNING CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH AND WRITING A SCIENTIFIC REPORT Prastiti, Tri Dyah; Sudilah, Sudilah
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2016): March
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This paper is written based on the research done to the 6th semester students of PGSD (Elementary School Teacher Training Program), Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Terbuka. The study aimed to describe the impact of the implementation of Problem Based Tutorial Model (PBTM) in Classroom Action Research (CAR) tutorial activities on the studentsâ ability in designing CAR and writing a scientific report. The model is designed to help the students to implement the concept of CAR in their own teaching, and to make the report of the study in a well-written scientific writing. The model consists of Tutorial Activity Unit, Tutorial Design Activity, Student Worksheets and Evaluation Design. The results of study showed that after the implementation of the model the students were able to design a class room action research well. Each part of the report was written appropriately. Part I consists of introduction, part II (review of the related literature), and part III (results and discussion). The first study was done with students of PGSD at Magelang learning cluster. The average scores of the reports was 87, whereas those done in Temanggung was 87,43. This result showed the increase of the studentsâ ability in writing a scientific report. Furthermore, the impact of the implementation of the model in Pokjar Temanggung showed higher scores than that of the previous implementation (in Pokjar Magelang) with the level of confidence Â 99%.

ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING SUBJECT MODULE INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY (IT) BASED Endahati, Nafisah; Purwanto, Edy
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2016): March
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Public speaking is one of subjects must be attended by students of English Education Study Program. Several constrains were faced by students in performing public speaking. They were related to the limited learning tools and media, teaching methodology, and learning module. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of public speaking subject module based on IT (Information Technology) applied in public speaking class of students of English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, PGRI University of Yogyakarta. The module which was applied in public speaking subject used a media learning based on IT.This quantitative research consisted of four procedures. The procedures done were defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. The participants were the students of English Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, PGRI University of Yogyakarta. The data were collected through questionnaires to validate the module, to measure the practicability of the module, and to measure the effectiveness of the module. The module validity and practicability were analyzed qualitatively. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of the module was represented quantitatively.The research has been done. Module of public speaking subject is written well. The media for public speaking activity is represented into three themes. Each theme consists of four main activities. The first is listening activity. The second is giving opinion followed by comprehension task. The last activity is pronunciation task. The research test shows that the enthusiasm mean of using non based-IT media is 22, 33. The enthusiasm mean of using based-IT media is 27, 07. Based on the result of the test it can be concluded that using media based on IT is more valid, effective, and practical than using non-based IT media. It is because using media based on IT can fulfill studentsâ needs and can enhance studentsâ interest through learning material.

ACTIVATING STUDENTSâ MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES IN SPEAKING ACTIVITIES Adityas, M Tolkhah
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2016): March
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Language competence can be achieved by developing studentsâ intelligences. However, the fact that studentsâ potentials and intelligences vary has often been ignored. Appropriate learning activities are therefore needed to help students optimize such intelligences.Â This article aims at discussing how language teachers contribute to the enhancement of Multiple Intelligences in foreign language teaching, particularly in speaking classes. The paper also reviews the types of intelligences defined by Howard Gardner and proponents of this theory in terms of language teaching as well as exemplifies pedagogical methodologies by which studentsâ multiple inttelligence can be activated in speaking activities.Â

DEVELOPING ENGLISH ELECTRONIC MODULE USING JOB ACCESS WITH SPEECH (JAWS) AS SCREEN READER TO EMPOWER LEARNING AUTONOMY OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEED Wiyanah, Sri
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2016): March
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The research and development produces interesting, interactive, and suitable learning resources for students with special need, i.e., students with visually impaired in order to develop studentsâ empowerment. Development of electronic module proposes electronic resources by applying Job Access with Speech (JAWS) as screen reader on the computer to accommodate some obstacles of visually impaired students in learning English. Therefore, it is helpful for them to learn better by maximizing their potential and their restrictiveness to become creative and autonomous learners.Qualitative research was applied in this research. Data was collected from observation, interview, questionnaire and note taking in a kind of daily agenda. Data was described qualitatively. The data finding then analyzed in order to produce a suitable electronic module. The research model is Research and Development that was proposed by Borg and Gall. There are seven stages that was done, i.e. (1)Â Research and Information Collection Â (2)Â Planning (3)Â Develop Preliminary form of Product (4)Â Preliminary Field Testing (5)Â Main Product Revision (6)Â Main Field Testing (7)Â Operational Product Revision. The product of English electronic was validated by English teacher or material expert, media expert and 2 visually impaired students from different level. Instrumentsâ assessments include module organization, material, evaluation and readability, display and also programming.The findings produced a very good quality module based on teacher, students, material and media expert. Form the material, the average score was 4, 2 and the percentage was 84%. From media point of view, the average score was 3,7 and the percentage was 76. It also got good responses from the visually impaired students. They enjoyed learning with the module. They feel happy and free in learning. Moreover, the empowerment in learning could be reached. English electronic module was suitable and feasible for the visually impaired students in learning English.Â

A State of the Art of Communicative Competence Theory Fauziati, Endang
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2015): September
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

What is actually involved in learning a foreign language? What kinds of knowledge and skill to be mastered? The answer to these questions deals with language competence, that is, the knowledge of the language and the ability to use that knowledge to interpret and produce meaningful texts appropriate to the situation in which they are used. It corresponds with Ellisâs (1996: 74) statement that the goal of learning a foreign language âis concerned with the ability to use language in communicative situationsâ and the point of language teaching is to help the students communicate or to develop what Hymes (1972) referred to as âcommunicative competenceâ.

ISSUES CHALLENGING UNIVERSITIES: A CASE OF TANZANIAN HIGHER EDUCATION Istoroyekti, Yeni Murdani
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2016): March
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For the last decade, Tanzania has suffered setback on number of unemployed graduate. The majority, to certain extent, put on the responsibility to higher institutions because it does not equip graduates with sufficient skills suitable for job demand. This paper highlights the root of such issues, deriving from my experience during three-year teaching assignment in Tanzania. The observation and reviewed on relevant literature revealed that the problem is a result of an ongoing mismanaged education system, starting from lower level of education, and partly the responsible government bodies. Improvements on the system and breakthrough action are salient to provide qualified graduates as the market demands.Â

NARRATIVES ON FOLK HEALING IN BATO, CAMARINES SUR Paderan, Mark Philip C
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2016): March
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This study on indigenous healing practices because of the interesting fact that despite the presence of medical advancement, there are still people who have the tendency to consult first a folk healer before seeking the help of modern medical practitioners. And what makes it more interesting is that even professionals seek for the help of folk healers. We may have choices on whom to seek and where to go when we have physical ailments but in this age of modern technology, why such healing tradition continues to exist and co-exist with modern medicine remains a baffling question.But these questions were given answers through this research which aimed at probing into the narratives of the healers and their patients on the curative properties and healing remedies of an age-old tradition. Thus, this is a humble endeavor to sustain the perpetuation of Bicol culture and tradition focusing on the stories on folk healing traditions in order to record, preserve and understand the functions in the society of these indigenous age-old healing practices that are struggling to survive yet undeniably at the brink of extinction.The study focused on the collection, translation, and analysis of folk healing narratives in the selected barangays of Bato, Camarines Sur. The study would like to answer the following questions: (1) What types of indigenous healing practices are evident in the narratives? (2) What do these narratives relate in terms of: (a) Abstract/summary; (b) Orientation in terms of time, place, person, situation; (c) Complicating action; (d) Evaluation; (e) Resolution/Result. (3) What roles in the community do these folk healing narratives reveal? (4) What educational material could be produced to preserve and showcase these indigenous healing practices?Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â With regard to the scope of the study, it focused on narratives on traditional healing in the barangays of Bato, Camarines Sur namely; Divina Pastora, Tres Reyes and Santa Cruz being the most densely populated barangays in the roadside of Bato, Camarines Sur. The study gave emphasis on the first-hand information based on the personal experiences of the key informants who will be composed of the healers and their patients. It delimited itself to the collection, translation, and analysis of the narratives on folk healing practices and not mainly on the rituals and processes involve in healing.Â Â Â Â Â Â Further, this study has the intention to benefit some sectors of the society such as the people of Bato; the Local Government Unit of Bato, Camarines Sur; Camarines Sur itself; students who are taking English, Literature and Social Sciences; medical practitioners, the folk healers themselves and future researchers who would like to undergo a study of the same kind and to the researcher himself.

DEVELOPING STUDENT VOCABULARY WORKSHEET BY USING AFFIXES Pradita, Intan; Sadiq, Nizamudin
Ahmad Dahlan Journal of English Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2016): March
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This paper aims at describing the stages of developing vocabulary worksheet by using affixes by adopting the process of the same development research of Wutsqo. The stages of vocabulary worksheet development involved the needs analysis, the making of the vocabulary worksheet, the validation process by the reviewer, the make up of the first design based on the feedback by the reviewer, and the try out. the object of this studyÂ was the students of Grammar for English Teacher class of the academic year 2014/2015. The instruments of this study were pre-test as the initial needs analysis of the students capability of vocabulary stock that they had. The second instrument was the previous research data that was conducted by the researchers to identify how necessary to develop an effective vocabulary learning. The third instrument were three two of questionaires. The first one was for the reviewer to validate the first design of the worksheet and to ask for the feedback, and the second one was for the students in order to identify their personal impression towards the worksheet. The results of this study are; 1) Based on the assessment validator can be concluded that the aspect of validity has met the criteria development vocabualry student worksheet to learn the material additive that has been prepared to have a very good quality, 2) Based on the recommendation of experts and providers of materials, practicality aspect has fulfilled the minimum criteria with certain notes on 21st century learning, 3) The results of the pre-test and post-test student learning augmentation material by using SVW has met the minimum criteria of improvement.

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