Journal of English Language Studies
Journal of English Language Studies is a registered journal with p-ISSN 2527-7022 and e-ISSN: 2541-5131. This journal is formally published twice annually – every March and September. It covers articles in the fields of English education (EFL/ESL), linguistics, and literature.
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<![CDATA[DESIGNING ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSE SYLLABUS FOR EDITING COURSE ]]>
<![CDATA[Wieka Barathayomi]]>;
<![CDATA[Dina Rachmawati]]>;
<![CDATA[Ledy Nurlely]]>;
<![CDATA[Rita Handayani]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 1, No 2 (2016): Available online in September 2016 ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v1i2.960
<![CDATA[The objective of this research is to design an English for specific purposes syllabus for Editing Course. This research used Research and Development method. This research consists of two main activities: 1) need analysis and 2) designing an English for specific purposes syllabus for editing course. The data for this research were collected through an open-ended questionnaire consisting of 7 items, and study of literature. The open-ended questionnaire was used to collect data about students’ understanding of Editing. The study of literature was used as supporting theories to design and develop Syllabus for Editing Course. The study showed that the syllabus of Editing Course need to be designed based on prerequisite knowledge and skills of an Editor, such as knowledge and skills in mechanical, content, and language editing. Keywords: Syllabus Design, Need Analysis, ESP, and Editing]]>
<![CDATA[AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ STRATEGIES IN ANSWERING TOEFL ]]>
<![CDATA[Nunung Nurhayati]]>;
<![CDATA[Berita Nehe]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 1, No 1 (2016): Available online in March 2016 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v1i1.682
<![CDATA[This article aims at describing types of TOEFL questions seem the most difficult to be answered, the strategies used in answering each type of TOEFL questions, and the TOEFL score of the 8th semester of English Students in STKIP Setia Budhi Rangkasbitung Academic Year 2015/2016. TOEFl test, questionnaires, and interview were used as the instruments. The results showed that understanding idiom in listening, question of noun forms in structure and written expression, and reference question in reading comprehension are the most difficult question types. Related to the strategy, various ways are used in answering the TOEFL test. In addition, the TOEFL score of the eighth semester students of STKIP Setia Budhi was low.]]>
<![CDATA[A Descriptive Linguistics Analysis on Student’s Essay Writing ]]>
<![CDATA[Ledy Nurlely]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 1 (2017): Available online in March 2017 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i1.1595
<![CDATA[The objective of this research is to identify student’s abilities and difficulties in writing descriptive essay. This research used qualitative method by descriptive linguistic analysis. The source of the data was taken from one of student’s essay. The finding showed that the student was able to arrange the content using chronological order. He was also capable in applying organization of the content (form). Nevertheless, he still had difficulties in using English grammar. Besides, the student lacked of vocabulary and made little mistake in using capitalization.Keywords: content, form essay, grammar, vocabulary.]]>
<![CDATA[The Use of Indirect Corrective Feedback to Eliminate the Grammatical Errors in Students’ Writing ]]>
<![CDATA[Nia Pujiawati]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2018): Available online in March, 2018 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v3i1.3102
<![CDATA[This study aims to determine how the benefits of Indirect Corrective Feedback to improve students' ability in reducing the grammatical errors in their writings. To answer the formulation of this problem, the researcher used a descriptive qualitative design. The study included nine students of English Education Department, batch 2012 as participants. The research data was obtained from the student writings of a descriptive paragraph. The student writings were then analyzed to prove how Indirect Corrective Feedback is used during the study. The results of this study indicate that the number of grammatical errors of all participants decreased after they received the Indirect Corrective Feedback from the lecturer.Keywords: indirect corrective feedback, grammatical errors, writing]]>
<![CDATA[An Analysis of Speech Act Ability Conducted by the Students of English Department in Muhammadiyah University of Metro ]]>
<![CDATA[Dedy Subandowo]]>;
<![CDATA[Mezia Kemala Sari]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 1 (2017): Available online in March 2017 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i1.1590
<![CDATA[This research is entitled The An Analysis of Speech Act Ability Conducted by the Students of English Department at Muhammadiyah University of Metro. It aims to analyze the language strategy and the usage of language politeness toward students’ speech act ability in speaking interaction in Muhammadiyah University of Metro. This is a descriptive qualitative analysis. The population of data is taken from the students of the fifth semester in Muhammadiyah University of Metro. The data collecting technique used in this research is noting technique and participative observation technique. Data analysis technique uses pragmatic identity method. The result of data analysis is presented with informal forms. The results show that there are three kinds of speech act strategy in language communication; namely, 1) locutionary 2) illocutionary, and 3) perlocutionary act. The politeness language usage, however, can be divided into direct and indirect speech and it covers reason, apology, gratitude, and request. Keywords: Language Politeness Strategy, Sociopragmatics, Speech Act]]>
<![CDATA[Students’ Speaking Anxiety at English Classroom in Agroecotechnology Department of Agricultural Faculty Untirta (A Descriptive Study in AgroEcoTechnology Classroom, Untirta) ]]>
<![CDATA[Handayani, Ika]]>;
<![CDATA[Rahmawati, Eri]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2017): Available online in September 2017 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i2.2248
<![CDATA[This writing is a minor report of a descriptive research conducted to know the level of students’ Speaking anxiety at English Classroom in Agroecotechnology Department of Agricultural Faculty, to find out the causes of the students’ speaking anxiety and to describe the students’ strategies in solving the speaking anxiety problems. In this study, method of the research is descriptive qualitative. The data were collected through questionnaire (using Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale that designed by Horwitz et al) and semi structured interview. The researchers chose 2A of Agroecotechnology Class as the subject of this research. Further, the data analysis used in this research done through data reduction, data analysis and data display (qualitatively). To check the credibility of the data (trustworthiness), the researchers used triangulation on technique. The finding of this research would be meaningful contribution for the researchers as the lecturers of English in Agricultural Faculty to apply certain strategy in solving the students’ speaking anxiety problem in joining English class. Keywords: Agroecotechnology department; English classroom; Speaking Anxiety; ]]>
<![CDATA[The Effectiveness of Using Video on Students’ Writing Ability in Teaching Descriptive Text (A Case Study At Tenth Grade Of Smk Pasundan 1 Kota Serang) ]]>
<![CDATA[Ita Miftahussaidah Rivai]]>;
<![CDATA[Early Amalia Arniz]]>;
<![CDATA[Sibghatullah Mujadidi]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2017): Available online in September 2017 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i2.2243
<![CDATA[The purpose of the study was to know the empirical evidence about the effect of using video on students’ writing ability in descriptive text. In this research, the writer conducts a quasi-experimental research with nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. In the nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design, the dependent variable is measured both before and after treatment or intervention. In the research used two instruments which are used for gathered the data that the researcher needs; they are; pre-test and post-test as the research instruments to collect the data. Test is used in order to know the difference achievement between experiment class and controlled class after the treatment was given. The method in this study was a quantitative method. The writer used formula to analyze the effect using video in teaching and to take the data. The data required are the curriculum used by the school, the information of the English teaching learning activity condition, the books are used in the teaching learning activity, and the students’ test answers on writing skill given by the writer as the researcher. The result of the research showed that the value of t˳ is higher than tt, so the Research Hypothesis (H) is accepted and the Null Hypothesis (H˳) is rejected. Based on the result above, it can be concluded that the effect of video on students’ writing ability in descriptive text. Thus, it means that the learning writing descriptive using video was successful in improving students’ ability. Keywords :  Descriptive text, writing skill, Video]]>
<![CDATA[Error Analysis on the Use of Letters in Indonesian Paper Written By Thai Student ]]>
<![CDATA[Susrina Kalee]]>;
<![CDATA[Yumna Rasyid]]>;
<![CDATA[Liliana Muliastuti]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2018): Available online in March, 2018 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v3i1.2896
<![CDATA[This study aimed to describes the form of errors of using letters that found in Indonesian paper made by Thai students. The data in this study were words and sentences that contained errors. The research is a qualitative research using content analysis method. This research used model data analysis of James, through four steps, first Elicitation and Registration, second Error Identification, third categorizing the errors and the last Diagnosis. The results show that there are 118 errors of using letters: 1) capital letters there are 54 or48% errors, 2) italic there are 23 or 19% errors, and 3) bold there are 35 or 35% errors. The error is caused by ignorance of rule restriction of intralingual factor was 118 or 100% errors. However, the results of the study showed that students have not mastered or understand the structure of Indonesian Language. The results of this study can be used to develop the techniques of teaching Indonesian structure, especially in the field of use letters so; students could improve the ability of using Indonesian language that will be poured into academic writing properly and correctly. Keyword: error analysis, the use of letters, Indonesian language  ]]>
<![CDATA[Involving Local Wisdom as Values to Develop English for Tourism Course Material: A Case of Baduy Tribe in Lebak Banten ]]>
<![CDATA[Welliam Hamer]]>;
<![CDATA[Sutrisno Sadji Evenddy]]>;
<![CDATA[Jumbuh Prabowo]]>;
<![CDATA[Rosmania Rima]]>;
<![CDATA[Dhafid Wahyu Utomo]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 1 (2017): Available online in March 2017 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i1.1597
<![CDATA[This study aims at developing course material of English for Tourism material involving the values local wisdom at English Department Untirta. In specific, this study has the objectives to (1) determine the current materials, (2) provide the materials for EFT which are appropriate to the needs of students and stakeholders by involving local wisdom of Baduy tribe. This study carried out in Serang and Lebak Regency. This study uses research and development methodology (R&D). The data collecting techniques in this study are documentation, questionnaire, and interview. The data gained from documentation and interview analyzed by using content analysis. While the data gained from questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively. The conclusions are (1) The running materials of English for Tourism are based on lecturer’s assumption, (2) Based on the expert validation, the model material of English for Tourism falls into very feasible category with the percentage of 86.76 %. The teaching material based on the results of the students’ responses by the percentage is in the category of good (78.9 %). Based on the validation both from expert and students it could be concluded that an EFT material involving Baduy local wisdom was feasible to be applied in English Department of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University. Keywords: material development, English for tourism, local wisdom, Baduy Tribe]]>
<![CDATA[English for Economics: Analysis of English Needs on Economic Students in ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) ]]>
<![CDATA[Dewi Surani]]>;
<![CDATA[Nugrahini Kusumawati]]>
<![CDATA[ Journal of English Language Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2018): Available online in March, 2018 ]]>
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DOI: 10.30870/jels.v3i1.2636
<![CDATA[ABSTRACTEnglish competence becomes very crucial to face global competition which includes competition of human resources, education, and economy, Quality improvement human resources became the key to successfully facing the free market in the era of ASEAN economic Community (AEC). English as a general course that must be followed by students should be able to meet the demands of competence; this is of course needs appropriate material especially for economic students so that students can understand material and economic terms. Such material is known as ESP or Englishf or Specific Purpose. This study aims to determine the problems faced by STIE Bina Bangsa Economic students in learning English, the needs of economic students related to English for Economics material, as well as the preparation of material into the syllabus of English Economy. This research uses qualitative research method of descriptive case study that is describes the problems and needs of students in learning English (English for Economics) which then interpreted in the form of a syllabus framework. Keywords:       ESP, Needs Analysis, ASEAN Economic Comunity (AEC). ]]>
