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English Education Journal
ISSN : 20870108     EISSN : 25024566     DOI : -
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English Education Journal (p-ISSN 2087-0108 e-ISSN 2502-4566) is a quarterly journal published by Graduate School of Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia, in the months of March, June, September, and December. It is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal dedicated to enhancing and disseminating scholarly work in the form of conceptual and research-based articles within the fields of teaching English as a second or foreign language (TESL/TEFL), English language learning, ESL/EFL language teachers' training and education, English linguistics, translation, and literature, which have not been published or are under consideration elsewhere.
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The Violation of Leech’s Politeness Maxims and Interlocutor’s Responses in Enola Holmes 2020 Movie Shofi Anis Fitriana; Hendi Pratama
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.71435

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The present study aimed at investigating the violation of politeness maxims of Leech (2014) and the interlocutor’s responses in the movie of Enola Holmes 2020. This study focuses on discussing violations of decency according to Leech and illocutionary acts where there is an action in acting an utterance and a response to what is done. The source of the data was taken from the utterances or dialogue spoken by the characters in this film, the method used is the documentation method by observing the film and then making a transcript of the conversation according to the required data then watching the video and reading the script repeatedly. A qualitative descriptive research design was used in this study. In line with that, Leech's theory of politeness maxims (2014) and illocutionary acts (1993) were used to analyze the research data. Based on the analysis, it was found 7 types of maxims, namely generosity maxim, tact maxim, approbation maxim, modesty maxim, obligation O to S maxim, agreement maxim, and sympathy maxim. Then, the interlocutor’s responses also found 4 types in this movie were Competitive, Convivial, Collaborative and Conflictive, the most appears of violation politeness maxim was Collaborative functions (33,3%), while the most least was Convivial functions (5,5%). There were lots of interlocutor’s reactions by the characters of the movie such as angry, smiling, offended, etc.
The Realization of Thematic Progression in Background of Study Section Written by Undergraduate Students at Tidar University Akhmad Zamroni; Sri Wuli Fitriati; Widhiyanto Widhiyanto
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.71502

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This study aimed to find out the realization of thematic progression pattern applied in background of the study section in final projects written by undergraduate students and evaluate the quality of thematic progression used by the students. The objective of this study were to explain the realization of thematic progression pattern used and to explain the quality of thematic progression used by the students. The design of this study used qualitative approach descriptive study especially in discourse studies. This research used fifteen background of the study section as the source of the data. The researcher used documentation and interview as the instrument by using the theory proposed by Bloor & Bloor (2024). This study revealed that the students primarily used linear theme pattern to organized their writing with 310 times. They also applied linear theme pattern with 202 times. While, split rheme pattern applied by students with 32 times. The last is derived theme pattern applied by students with 15 times. In addition, the result of the quality of background of the study section are almost students applied thematic progression in fair level. To sum up the realization and the quality of thematic progression used by the students, they have practically applied the various thematic progression and made their background of the study section are coherence.
Ideational Meaning and Visual Aspect Relations in Virginia Allum’s Videos to Teach English for Nursing Sherly Arwinda Arwinda; Sri Wuli Fitriati; Djoko Sutopo
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.71710

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English for Nursing (ENP) focuses on developing the need for English, which can support medical personnel's work and fulfill professional assessment needs. Learning English from many media, one of them through video, can give nursing students experience about their work in the real world by studying what the video presents. This recent study aims to explain the realization of ideational meaning and its relations to visual aspect as the semiotic systems in English for Nurses Videos. This study was a qualitative study that used discourse analysis. The data were taken from conversation text and captured images on the three videos on Virginia Allum’s YouTube channel. This study implemented multimodal analysis to observe the ideational meaning as the linguistic and visual aspects of the videos. The ideational meaning was analyzed using SFL to later look for its relationship with the visual aspect. This study found that ideational meaning and visual aspects are related to their video presentation. The type of process is dominated by 77 relational processes, 37 actors, and 11 manner as the circumstance. Visual aspects indicate the characteristics following the themes surrounding the hospital, health, and the identity of the nursing profession itself. Ideas and visuals support each other because they simultaneously provide experience to the viewer through the video being watched without the viewer doing the action themselves. This study suggested that lecturers and students can consider this study’s result to improve the use of videos as multimodal text to support teaching learning activities in English for Nursing.
Assessing the Realization of Speech Acts in the Conversation Section of “Interactive English 1” Textbook Millatuz Zulfa; Rahayu Puji Haryanti
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.72034

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Understanding speech acts and their functions is crucial for effective communication. Therefore, conducting research on the speech acts in English textbooks holds significant importance as it enables educators and curriculum designers to gain valuable insights into how language is used in real-life interactions. This study aimed to assess the speech acts realization in the English textbook entitled "Interactive English 1" for Seventh Grade of Junior High School. Qualitative study was employed for data collection, analysis, and drawing conclusions based on the findings of the analysis. The data were analyzed utterance by utterance by applying Searle’s theory of speech act. This study analyzed 347 data (utterances) and found mostly stated in direct strategy with varying frequencies of speech act categories: assertive/representative (131 instances) as the most frequent with the functions of “informing”, “introducing”, “describing”, “stating”, “confirming”, etc. Directive (107 instances) with the function of "inviting," "commanding," "requesting," and "advising” and “offering”. Then, the speech act function of expressive (100 instances) observed in the conversations included "greeting", “parting", "stating pleasure", "thanking", etc. Followed by commisive (7 instances) with the function of “granting”, “promising” and “offering”. The least frequent was declaration (1 datum) in form of “declaring”. Based on the result, it is recommended that future English language teaching materials should emphasize pragmatic competence and provide adequate opportunities for learners to practice different speech act types to enhance their communicative abilities.
The Use of Intercultural Approach in SLA to Improve Student’s Communicative Competence in 8th Grade Kulsum, Umi; Hartono, Rudi
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.72036

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Intercultural understanding plays a vital role in language education. Having a good cultural or intercultural awareness can help students create good relationships and successful communication. This study aimed at explaining the use of the intercultural approach in second language acquisition to improve the students’ communicative competence in eighth grade. This study used the qualitative approach with narrative study. The data were taken from classroom observation, teacher and students interviews, and document analysis. Data were analyzed using five steps according to Miles and Huberman (1992) and Merriam (1992), namely transcribing the data, coding the data, reducing the data, displaying the data, and drawing a conclusion. This study found that the use of an intercultural approach concerned on its three components, such as knowledge, attitude, and behavior. Those components are provided to the students in the special meeting, but they could also be included in the materials listed in the syllabus. There were four stages of intercultural approach, namely warm-up, communicative activities, product, and discussion. Classroom activities in using intercultural approach were brainstorming, pair or work group, presentation, discussion, and reflection. In addition, the procedures of intercultural approach were exploring local culture, exploring language learning materials, exploring the traditional media and arts through English, exploring IT through English, cultural informants, and face-to-face intercultural communication. The findings of this study are expected to provide additional information regarding the proper use of intercultural approach in second language acquisition to improve the students’ communicative competence in eighth grade.
Unraveling EFL Pre-Service Teachers’ TPACK through Self-Report Data Yuni Dwi Susanti; Sri Wahyuni; Zulfa Sakhiyya
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.72586

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The technological revolution has changed the required knowledge and skills of teachers in facilitating the development of students’ 21st-century skills. In light of this, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) has been defined as a useful conceptual framework to help define the knowledge base needed for effective technology integration into classroom practices. However, generally, teacher professional education programs do not help teacher candidates develop TPACK. From this standpoint, the purpose of the study was to better understand the nature of pre-service English teachers’ TPACK over the professional development program named Pre-Service Teacher Professional Education (TPE) or Pendidikan Profesi Guru (PPG) Prajabatan. A survey was applied to examine 30 EFL pre-service teachers’ TPACK using self-report as the data source. The self-report was adopted from Schmid et al. (2020), and it consists of 28 items of the seven TPACK components. The results demonstrated that EFL pre-service teachers see the value of technology for teaching English. They highly perceived their TPACK competencies, especially for the TK construct (M=4.05) and the TPACK construct (M=4.08). They need more guidance on how to effectively integrate technology though. Thus, teacher professional education programs should redesign various methods of courses to provide more opportunities for pre-service English teachers to teach with technology since experiences had the most effect on beliefs.
The Use of Politeness Strategies in Online Teacher-Students’ Virtual Classroom Interaction Hamdan Nuramdani
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.73834

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This research focused on analysing the politeness strategies in online teachers' and students' virtual classroom interaction at SMPN 16 Cirebon. Therefore, the main objective of this research was to explain the use of positive politeness strategies, negative politeness strategies, bald-on-record strategies, and off-record strategies and the relationship among the politeness strategies in teacher-students virtual classroom interaction in the online teaching-learning process at SMPN 16 Cirebon. The data were collected by using observation with recording and note-taking. The data was analyzed using thematic analysis, Braun and Clarke's theory. The finding showed that positive politeness, negative politeness, bald-on-record, and off-record strategies exist in virtual classroom interaction. The teachers used positive politeness to engage students' attention and build a comfortable situation in the online virtual classroom. At the same time, students used it to respect the teacher before conveying their questions or answering their opinions. The students and teachers use bald-on-record to communicate their feelings in an emergency. Students used off-record to avoid the teacher's questions, while the teacher used it to build the student's thoughts in the beginning activities. All the strategies correlate and impact creating an atmosphere or situation in online virtual classroom interaction.
Errors in Discourse Marker Usage in Descriptive Texts by SMA Negeri 12 Semarang Students Nurtilek Kadyrov; Januarius Mujiyanto; Sri Wuli Fitriati
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.74097

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This study delves into the analysis of common errors found in descriptive texts authored by a sample of 32 students, randomly selected from SMA Negeri 12 Semarang. Its primary objective is to identify, categorize, and evaluate errors pertaining to adverbial phrases, conjunctions, prepositional phrases, and discourse markers while assessing their impact on the coherence of the text. Employing a rigorous research methodology encompassing both quantitative and qualitative techniques, this study provides a thorough evaluation of the student's writing abilities. Quantitative analysis of the collected data exposes a spectrum of errors, encompassing discourse marker misuses, sentence structure deficiencies, inaccuracies in prepositional phrases, conjunction errors, and problems with adverbial phrases. Notably, discourse marker errors, including the omission of commas and the repetitive use of words, emerged as the most prevalent issues. These errors have the potential to significantly hinder the clarity and overall flow of the text. The motivation for this study arises from the recognition that students often encounter challenges when it comes to effectively utilizing discourse markers and other grammatical elements in their descriptive writing. These difficulties can adversely impact text coherence and, consequently, the overall quality of the students' compositions. In light of the quantitative findings, this research underscores the critical importance of targeted grammar instruction and consistent writing practice to enhance students' writing skills. Addressing these common errors collaboratively, educators and learners can work towards improving the quality of descriptive texts.
Providing Alternative Understandings of School Equivalency Trough Literacy and Storytelling Syahid Abdulloh; Zulfa Sakhiyya; Hendi Pratama
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.71701

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Omah Dongeng Marwah, a library community and school equivalency organizer, distinguishes itself from typical school equivalency institutions, which are often seen as mere diploma publishers. Through storytelling, book discussions, and nurturing students' talents, ODM offers an innovative outlook on literacy practices. This research explores the profound impact of ODM's immersive storytelling along with diverse literacy practices to give alternative understandings of school equivalency. Using qualitative research, I investigated why and how Omah Dongeng Marwah Kudus challenges the stigma associated with school equivalency through storytelling and literacy practices. Critical Discourse Analysis was employed to understand the social dimensions influencing ODM's implementation of these practices, challenging the dominant discourse in similar institutions. The findings of this research demonstrate that the utilization of storytelling and literacy practices at Omah Dongeng Marwah stems from the social and educational conditions in Indonesia, where the behind-the-scenes aspects of theoretical discoveries are often neglected. The effects observed include increased expressiveness among students, enhanced motivation for learning, and the exploration of their talents and interests. Furthermore, through their literacy practices, Omah Dongeng Marwah presents an alternative understanding of school equivalency, asserting that with the flexibility of curriculum development, educational institutions should prioritize meeting the individual needs of students.
Evaluation of Students' Mastery of Semantic Entailment as Reflected in Their Descriptive Text Writing Rika Setyawati; Januarius Mujiyanto; Zulfa Sakhiyya
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 2 (2023): June 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i2.71836

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Some challenges in teaching writing are making students interpret, analyze, and build reasoning for a coherent text. To address this issue, such research is included in a branch of linguistics, namely semantics. This research evaluates the students’ mastery of semantic entailment as reflected in their descriptive text writing. The research method applied was a descriptive qualitative design. The data was taken from the 30 explanatory texts written by the eighth-graders of MTs Ar Ridlo Pekuncen 2022/2023. The technique of collecting data was document text. The method of data analysis was triangulation. The results revealed that the evaluation of students’ mastery of one-way entailment is 90%; there were 27 of 30 students. Almost all of the students (generally) are very masterful. Next, the evaluation of students’ mastery of two-way entailment is 36.67% (N=11). Furthermore, only 30.00% of the students (N=9) can master negative entailment. The least (a fraction) mastered was metaphorical entailment, 13.33% (N=4). The easiest for students to master was the one-way entailment. In contrast, the metaphorical entailment was the most difficult. Thus, it can be safely said that the students have difficulty imagining the object in their sentences. For that reason, future research may investigate the factors that cause problems in metaphorical entailment among students.

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