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English Review: Journal of English Education
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ENGLISH REVIEW: Journal of English Education (ISSN print 2301-7554) is a peer-reviewed journal published in Indonesia by the Department of English Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, the University of Kuningan (PBI FKIP UNIKU) in collaboration with the Association of Indonesian Scholars of English Education (AISEE). This journal is published twice a year: June and December. The scopes of the journal include, but not limited to, the following topic areas: the classroom action research, applied linguistics, linguistics, pragmatics, critical discourse analysis, and literature.The journal is published in both printed and online versions.
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THE USE OF DEIXIS PERSONA OF SINGULAR SECOND PRONOUNS IN SIDOARJO FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIOLINGUISTICS'S DIMENSIONS Istianatul Hikmah
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 5, No 2 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v5i2.543

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The study analyzes the use of deixis persona of singular second pronouns in daily conversation in Sidoarjo. This study applied a qualitative descriptive method. The theory of sociolinguistics's dimension proposed by Holems (1997) and deixis persona by Yule (2006) are used in this study. As results, the study concludes two things; (1) there are six deixis persona of singular second pronouns that are usually used in Sidoarjo society in their daily conversation, those are panjenengan, njenengan, sampeyan, peyan, awak mu, and koen; then there are three deixis persona of singular second pronouns that are seldom used by Sidoarjos society, those are peno, ente, and koe; and (2) there are three sociolinguistics's dimensions which influence the use of deixis persona of singular second pronouns namely solidarity, power, and situation.Keywords: deixis persona, singular second pronouns, sociolinguistics's dimensions, Sidoarjo society
COMMITMENT, COMMUNITY AND BRAVERY: THE CORE ACTIVITIES IN ENDORSING SPEAKING SKILL BY ENGLISH CAMP PROGRAM Nanan Abdul Manan
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 6, No 2 (2018)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v6i2.1255

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Speaking skill is the prominent thing in verbal communication due to  most students of university got  the difficulties in practicing it. English camp program becomes a way out to boost students’ speaking performance. Hence, this research is aimed to know the English speaking competence by means of English Camp Program (ECP). By applying a case study, some students of Mathematic Education of STKIP Muhammadiyah Kuningan were chosen as the participants. The research concerns on the three categories of ECP activities; commitment, community, and bravery. Those factors are so simple but they are very important to lead the students to practice English speaking, to create natural situation in practice and to strengthen their English speaking performance. This study revealed that ECP gives a positive impact on students’ speaking skill. ECP can give a new experience of students who join the English Program without any obstacles in practicing; many chances, free topics and experience exploration. ECP is a simple activity that can create a big result in speaking English skill.Keywords: English camp program, speaking skill, commitment, community, bravery
Interpersonal Meaning in Netanyahu’s Speech Arif Firmansah
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 4, No 1 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v4i1.314

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This study investigates how the interpersonal meaning is realized in the speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This study aimed to uncover (1) the mood structure which realized in Netanyahu‘s speech of Iran and Palestine and (2) To what extent the difference in field determine the interpersonal metafunction of the speaker. This study is largely qualitative but in order to answer those research questions, this study will be assisted by some descriptive quantification to observe the trend in the interpersonal meaning of the speaker. It applies Hallidayan theory of Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG) in analyzing the research data. The data were taken from the websites which are readily accessible to the public. Two different transcribed speeches are discovered to extract the data which are needed to investigate the interpersonal meaning. Subject, Finite and Modality are the main tools to realize the interpersonal meaning of Netanyahu in his speech. It can be realized by discovering the use of those parts in his speech in different issue and occasion. It is found that Netanyahu‘s interpersonal meaning is realized through the placement of Subject and the utilization of Finite, Modality and Mood Adjuncts. It is also found that the differences of the field influence the interpersonal meaning of the speaker through the comparison of subject and finite. The findings in this present study are expected to be useful for some purposes in the future.Keywords: Interpersonal meaning, mood, modality.
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF FREE VOLUNTARY READING IN UPGRADING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' CREATIVE WRITING AT AL BAHA UNIVERSITY Osama Yousif Ibrahim Abualzain
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 5, No 2 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v5i2.534

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of free voluntary reading in upgrading university students' creative writing at Al-Baha University. It introduces the types of free voluntary reading that can be employed by the students. In order to achieve this, thirty students at Al-Baha University enrolling in the BA program in English department were chosen randomly. The descriptive analytic method then applied in this study. Pre-test and post-test designed for the students and a questionnaire directed to the teachers were used as tools of collecting data. Finally, the results revealed that free voluntary reading plays critical roles in upgrading the students’ creative writing. Also, the teachers highly appreciate the contributions of free voluntary reading materials in pushing forward the students' achievement. Keywords: free voluntary reading, university students, BA program, creative writing
FRAMING OF JOURNALISM DISCOURSE TO IMPROVE DISCOURSE COMPETENCE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Dadang S. Anshori
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 6, No 1 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v6i1.780

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This study aims to describe the analysis model of framing on journalism discourse in Indonesian textbooks in Senior High School to be used in language learning. This research used qualitative method with framing theory from Pan and Kosicki as an tool of analysis. The research data is journalism discourse in textbook amounted to 30 pieces of discourse taken from 10 text books of class X, XI, and XII in Senior High School. The results show the following: (1) The discourse of journalism has received acceptance in the world of education, especially in textbooks. The use of journalism discourse in 10 textbooks is very high and very diverse in terms of number, topic, source, and usage. (2) The journalism discourse in the textbook meets the criteria of reporting value, even if not all reporting value is fulfilled. (3) The frame construction of the journalism discourse in Indonesian textbooks is packaged in different angles according to news topics and facts. (4) The analysis model of journalism discourse framing  is developed by focusing on the structural analysis of category, syntax, script, thematic, diction/phrase, and rhetoric.Keywords: construction, discourse, framing, journalism 
PROMOTING DIGITAL STORYTELLING AND DICTIONARY TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY Yogi Setia Samsi
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 5, No 1 (2016)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v5i1.390

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This research was aimed at finding whether or not the use of digital storytelling and dictionary can improve students’ vocabulary mastery. To get the answer of the defined research questions, the researcher used quantitative approach and quasi experimental design. The research had been done in SMPN 1 Cilamaya Wetan, and took two classes as sample, namely, 8G and 8H with 40 respondents in each class. There were three steps in this research, namely pre-test, treatment, and post-test. Pre-test was held in both classes to know students’ vocabulary mastery before the treatment. After doing pretest, treatment was held in experimental class by using digital storytelling and dictionary, that used the technology such as infocus, projector, speaker, and LCD in which the materials were taken from youtube, while control class only  used song lyrics. In the next step, posttest was held in both classes to know the improvement after the treatment in experimental class. The data of the study were analyzed by using SPSS version 22 for windows. This research findings showed that experimental group had higher vocabulary score than control group. It can be seen from the posttest mean of experimental group was 74.75 , while the mean of control group was 60,62. Meanwhile, the average of normality gained in experimental group was 0.37  and the average of normality gained in control group was 0.075. Thus, the improvement of students’ vocabulary mastery by using digital storytelling and dictionary in experiemental group is greater than using song in control group. It can be concluded that digital storytelling and dictionary improves vocabulary mastery of eight grader of SMPN 1 Cilamaya Wetan.Keywords: vocabulary mastery, digital storytelling, dictionary
EXTROVERT PERSONALITY AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS’ ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY WRITING SKILL Wida Sopia Marwa; Nani Ronsani Thamrin
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 4, No 2 (2016)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v4i2.340

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This research aims at finding the positive correlation between extroversion personality and students’ argumentative essay writing skill. The objective of this research is to know the correlation between extroversion personality and students’ argumentative essay of sophomore English Department students in University of Kuningan. The population in this research was all sophomore English Department students with total 60 students. A convenience purposive sampling was applied to get the sample students.  The samples of this research were 12 extrovert students. From the results of statistical tests to test the correlation between two variables, this research used Pearson product moment. As the result of the calculation, it was found that robserved (0,778) ttables (0, 532). Then, based on the hypothesis test with two tail test, the result of hypothesis test obtained tobserved (3, 917) ttables (1, 782). Thus, it can be concluded that Ha was accepted and there was a correlation between extroversion personality and students’ argumentative essay writing skill.Keywords: extroversion personality, argumentative essay, writing, Eysenk personality inventory
UTILIZING PEER AND TEACHER FEEDBACK IN ACADEMIC WRITING CLASS Taufiqulloh Yuvita Imam Yuliarto
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 4, No 2 (2016)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v4i2.331

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A process approach is usually employed in the classroom instruction of academic writing, particulary essay writing, in the Indonesian colleges or universities. This study investigates the role of teacher and peer feedback inserted in the steps of writing process on students’ writing achievement. It is an experimental research conducted at the English Education Department of Pancasakti University Tegal Central Java Indonesia, in the seven semester of the  academic year 2015/2016. The participants of this study are 40 students who attended essay writing class. The instrument is essay writing test which was administered before and after treatment to both experimental and control group. By using paired-sample t-test and f-test, it was found that the use of teacher and peer feedback were effective to teach essay writing. Such a technique contributed a significant improvemental to the students writing achievement in the experimental group. The result also showed that the writing achievement of the students in the experimental group was better than that of those in the control group. To conclude,  utilizing teacher and peer feedback is considered to be one of the effective ways for the students in learning essay writing. However, some drawbacks were found that need to be taken into account in the next related researches.Keywords: Teacher feedback, peer feedback, essay writing
COGNITIVE PROCESS IN ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING: A CASE STUDY OF THREE INDONESIAN COLUMNISTS Fadhly, Fahrus Zaman; Ratnaningsih, Nita
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 5, No 2 (2017)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v5i2.539

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Error Analysis of Writing Verbs in Discussion Text Dadang Solihat; Diah Novianti
English Review: Journal of English Education Vol 4, No 1 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/erjee.v4i1.309

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The objective of this study is to find out the error types of writing verbs in students‟ discussion texts and to identify the factors causing verb errors at the fourth semester students of English major in University of Kuningan. The subject of this study is 20 students. The limitation of the problem is to classify the students‟ errors based on Linville„s error types in writing verbs, there are subject-verb agreement errors, verb tense errors, and verb form errors. This research is using qualitative method by collecting data from documents, questionnaires, and interviews. The result showed that the highest error which most students made is subject-verb agreement. Its frequency is 105 errors or 78.95 %. The second common error is verb form with 15 errors or 11.28 %. The third common error is verb-tense with 13 errors or 9.77 %. The factors causing verb errors are interlingual factor and intralingual or developmental factor. It is influenced by the students‟ lack of knowledge and understanding of the use of verbs.Key words: subject-verb agreement error, verb tense error, verb form error, interlingual factor, intralingual or developmental factor

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