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Journal of English Language Studies
Published by Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
ISSN : 25277022     EISSN : 25415131     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
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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The Influence of Reading Comprehension Achievement at the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Rawa Bening By Using DRTA and KWL Strategies Dwi Andriani
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 1 (2017): Available online in March 2017
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (483.346 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i1.1591

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There are three objectives of this study : (1) to find out whether or not there was a significant difference in reading comprehension achievement of the students between before and after they were taught using DRTA strategy, (2) to find out whether or not there was a significant difference in reading comprehension achievement of the students between before and after they were taught using KWL strategy, and (3) to find out whether or not there was a significant difference in reading comprehension achievement between the students who were taught using DRTA strategy and those KWL strategy. The 90 samples out of 120 students from the eighth grade students were chosen by means purposive sampling technique. It used quasi-experimental method. The data was analyzed using t-test. The result showed there was a significant difference in reading comprehension achievement between before and after taught using DRTA strategy, there was a significant difference in reading comprehension achievement between before and after taught using KWL strategy, and there was a significant difference in reading comprehension achievement between the students who were taught using DRTA strategy and KWL strategy. Key Words: DRTA Strategy; KWL Strategy; Reading Comprehension Achievement.
Rhetorical Devices in Hillary Clinton Concession Speech Maria Goldiana Taping; Yudi Juniardi; Dhafid Wahyu Utomo
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2017): Available online in September 2017
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (366.43 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i2.2249

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After her losing in United States presidential election on November, 8th 2016, Hillary Clinton delivered an amazing and encouraging concession speech for all audiences around the world. One factor attributing to Hillary's success in a speech is that she has skillfully applied the variety of rhetorical devices. In accordance with this fact, this research tried to analyze the rhetorical devices and their respective function applied in the Hillary’s speech by using Harris’ theory. By watching the speech record and reading the transcription, the researchers collected the data. Then, to describe the phenomena qualitative research design was used in this research and textual analysis is used as a research method. Moreover, this research is kind of library research. The result shows there are thirteen rhetorical devices that were applied in the speech. Regarding to emphasis rhetorical devices, Hillary frequently used a sentential adverb, alliteration, anaphora, conduplicatio, diacope and epistrophe. For association rhetorical devices, Hillary utilized antanagoge, antithesis, metaphor, and parallelism. For decoration rhetorical devices, Hillary tended to apply asyndeton, polysyndeton, and sententia. Emphasis rhetorical devices are the most repeatedly used in her concession speech. Hillary used emphasis rhetorical devices to directly emphasize her point and purpose and also making the points of the speech is distinctly and explicitly delivered to the audiences. Keywords: rhetorical devices; Hillary Clinton Concession Speech; United States Presidential Election.
The Comparison of Adjective in Indonesian, Javanese, and Sundanese Languages: a Syntactic Typology Analysis Tri Pujiati
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2017): Available online in September 2017
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (316.147 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i2.2244

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The main focus of this study is to describe the order of degree word and adjective (AdjDeg) or (DegAdj) in three languages; Indonesian, Javanese, and Sundanese. Specifically, the study looks at the similarities and differences of typological syntactic features in three languages. This research used descriptive qualitative research by using data which belong to Austronesian language families. The results showed that (1) the similarities and differences of the order of modifying phrase in Indonesian, Javanese, and Sundanese which have different features in order of word degree and adjective, some of the compositions are (AdjDeg), or (DegAdj), and both of them; (2) the similarities at the level of comparison, the composition that often occur is ‘lebih + adjective+ dari’ in  Indonesian language, ‘luweh + adjective + soko’ in Javanese language, or ‘leuwih + adjective + ti’ in Sundanese language; (3) at the level of superlative, the similarities of order of degree word in Indonesian language is ‘paling + adjective’, Javanese is ‘subject + paleng+ adjective + soko + object’ , Sundanese is ‘subject + pohara + adjective + na + ti + object. The difference, In Indonesian ‘Subject + ter + adjective’, Javanese language ‘subject + paleng + adjective’, Sundanese language, ‘subject +pang + adjective + na’; (4) On equative level, the similarities of equative, Indonesian language is ‘Subject + sama + Adjective + nya’, Javanese language, ‘subject + podho + adjective + e’, Sundanese is ‘subject + sarua + adjective + na’. The differences, Indonesian language, ‘Subject + Se + adjective’, Javanese language, ‘subject + adjective + e + podho’, Sundanese ‘subject + adjective + na +  sarua’. This research can be used as a reference in advanced research related to the typology in order of degree word and adjective with data from different language in Indonesian archipelago. Keywords : Syntactic Typology, Comparative, Superlative, and Equative
Developing Syllabus of Introduction to Literature for Students of English Department in Untirta Eri Rahmawati; Ika Handayani; Siti Aisah; Delsa Miranty; Sri Widiastuti
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 1 (2017): Available online in March 2017
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (358.47 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i1.1598

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This research was conducted to seek the compatibility between the syllabus of Introduction to Literature Subject in English Department of UNTIRTA with the need of English Department students of UNTIRTA. The aims of this research are: 1) To find out what kind of English literature materials that English Department students need nowadays; 2) To find out the materials of English literature in the syllabus of Introduction to Literature; 3) To find out the kind of English literature syllabus needed by students of English Department in UNTIRTA. The objects of the research are limited to the syllabus of Introduction to Literature in English Department and the students of English Department in UNTIRTA. The theories used here are the theories of literature, curriculum implementation through syllabus and need analysis. This study is a qualitative research, a design and development program on English literature syllabus. This study is carried out in the undergraduate English Department of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education in UNTIRTA. To ensure the validity and reliability of the results, the data were collected through the documentation of Introduction to Literature syllabus, the syllabus design and development, and the expert’s evaluation. The data from Introduction to Literature syllabus was analyzed to compare and relate it to the results of the needs analysis. Eventually, the evaluated syllabus was improved and reconstructed. Keywords: introduction to literature, syllabus design, need analysis
Correlational Study of Language Learning Attitude and Speaking In Indonesian Context (Case Study) Syafrizal Syafrizal; Sutrisno Sadji Evenddy; Nurhaedah Gailea; Tina Nurzachra Latifah Riski Liana
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2018): Available online in March, 2018
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (348.926 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v3i1.2845

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The important role of attitude in language learning toward English has been increasingly recognized in developing teaching learning English especially in Speaking. However, only a few studies on the correlation between attitude in language learning and speaking. This study aimed at investigating whether there is a correlation between students’ language learning attitude toward English and students’ Speaking in Indonesian Senior High School. The research sample consisted of 80 Indonesian students of class XI-AP 1 until XI-AP 3 in the academic year 2016/2017. The research employs ex-post facto design. The data collected through questionnaire and documentation was analyzed by using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. It shows that there is a strong correlation between dependent and independent variables. The correlation value of the calculation is 0,776 it means the correlation is at strong grade. Based on the correlation value, it can be found the coefficient determination is 60%, it implies that students’ language learning attitude toward English and Speaking Achievement have strong correlation. It can be implied that students’ language learning toward English and Speaking Achievement has significant positive correlation at strong grade. It is show that if students have positive language learning toward English the result of their speaking will be good too. The other 40% is not to be discussing in this research.
The EffeCT of Pre-Questioning Technique on Students’ Reading Comprehension Asih Rosnaningsih; Wulandari Wulandari
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 1 (2017): Available online in March 2017
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (291.121 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i1.1592

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The objective of the study is to find out whether there is a significant effect of pre-questioning technique on students reading comprehension. In this research, the researcher used the quantitative research with the type of quasi-experimental research. This research involving two classes, VIII 8 was experiment class and VIII 9 was controlled class. VIII 8 was taught by using pre-questioning technique, while VIII 9 was taught by using conventional teaching. The researcher gave pre-test and post-test to the class. The collected data in this research are analyzed by using t-test. According to the result of statistical calculation, The result of pre-test, t-count was 0,32 < 1,987or accept H0 while in post-test, t-count was 2,293 > 1,987 or accept H1with 5% of significant level. It can be concluded that there is significant different effect of reading comprehension using pre-questioning technique between experiment and control class.Keyword: pre-questioning technique, quasi-experimental research, reading comprehension
Identifying the Problem of Banjarese Speaking Students in Learning English Pronunciation Vivi Aulia
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2018): Available online in March, 2018
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (519.616 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v3i1.2582

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This article is a report of descriptive research aiming at identify the Banjarese speaking students in learning English pronunciation. This research is conducted towards the third semester students batch 2016 who have passed Pronunciation Practice I and II courses available at the English Department of STKIP PGRI Banjarmasin. Only the Banjarese speaking students are engaged as the subject of this research. The instruments used in this research are questionnaire and interview section. Both of the instruments are analyzed quantitatively by calculating the percentage of dominant answer given by students. The result of this research shows that most of Banjarese speaking students have problem relating to the interference of mother tongue while they are learning English pronunciation.  The difference of English, Indonesian, and Banjarese sound systems affect much on the success of students’ English pronunciation learning process. Having no prior knowledge of English pronunciation, having low motivation and other possible factors also take part in determining their learning result. Based on these results, the teacher’s or instructor’s pronounciation should consider allocating much attention to English pronunciation learning since it plays role in determining the success of oral communication. Keywords: problem, Banjarese speaking students, learning, and English pronunciation
Developing Comic Material for Teaching Writing in Narrative Text at the Eighth Grade Students of SMP Negeri 3 Kota Serang Farras Huda; Siti Hikmah; Rosmania Rima
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2017): Available online in September 2017
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (419.826 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v2i2.2245

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The research aimed to (1) identify eighth-grade students’ learning needs of writing narrative text at SMP Negeri 3 Kota Serang, and (2) develop appropriate materials for eighth-grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Kota Serang. The subjects of this Research and Development study were students and teacher of SMP Negeri 3 Kota Serang. The research procedure was simplified and modified the steps from Borg and Gall (1983:775) and Jolly and Bolitho (cited in Tomlinson, 1998): conduct the needs analysis, write the course grid, develop the first draft, evaluate by expert judgments, revise, evaluate the second draft, and implement of the material. The data collection instruments were the needs analysis questionnaire, interview, and expert judgment questionnaire, which analyzed through percentage, mean followed by descriptive analysis's conversion and qualitative data analysis. The researchers found that both teacher and students wanted specific writing activities in the form of three units of printed comic material through design the layout and storyboard, sketch the characters, and draw and write the activity. The result of the first evaluation by two expert judgments showed the material was in range “fair”, “good” and “very good” while the second was in range “very good”.  The product offer creativity and interactivity for English teacher and another developer in the future. Keywords: narrative text, writing, comic material
Genre Pedagogy to the Teaching of Academic Writing in Tertiary Level and Cognitive Empowerment Murti Ayu Wijayanti; Emi Emilia; Wawan Gunawan
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 2, No 2 (2017): Available online in September 2017
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

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This paper reports a small part of the study which focuses on the use of genre pedagogy to the teaching of writing research proposal as one of academic texts in tertiary level. This study aims at finding out how genre pedagogy can empower students cognitively through their abilities in writing research proposal. A case study involving fifteen students in one university in Banten taking Research on ELT subject was conducted using classroom observation and related documents, such as researcher‟s field notes and students‟ journal. The classroom observation and related documents analysis result showed that the students were cognitively empowered through the teaching cycles of genre pedagogy through various activities which encouraged their cognitive processes. Thus, genre pedagogy can empower students cognitively through its various learning activities and texts examples.Keywords: academic writing; cognitive empowerment; genre pedagogy
The Influence of Using Jigsaw as a Method on Students’ Reading Comprehension at the Seventh Grade of SMPN 7 Kota Serang Nia Facharyani; Masrupi Masrupi; Eri Rahmawati
Journal of English Language Studies Vol 3, No 1 (2018): Available online in March, 2018
Publisher : English Department - University of Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (426.743 KB) | DOI: 10.30870/jels.v3i1.2638

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The objective of this research was to find out the influence of using jigsaw on students’ reading comprehension. The researcher used quantitative research by using true experimental design for conducting the research. The sample of this research used cluster random sampling technique which is divided into two classes. The experiment class was VII B and VII F as control class with 38 students in each class. The instrument of this research was test which is divided into two parts; pre-test and post-test that given to both classes. The researcher used content validity and inter-rater reliability in order to make the instruments valid and reliable. The researcher used T-test formula to know the result. The result of the research showed that experiment class get mean score 59.34 in pre-test and 67.53 in post-test. Besides, students in control class got mean score 58.39 in pre-test and 64.29 in post-test. It shows that mean score of pre-test and post-test in experiment class is higher than control class. The calculation showed the result of tcount is higher than ttable (8.76 ≥ 1.99) with the significance 0.05. It can be concluded that there was influence of using jigsaw as a method on students’ reading comprehension at the seventh grade of SMPN 7 Kota Serang and it was proven.Keywords: jigsaw method; students’ reading comprehension

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