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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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Assessing the Students’ Use of Cohesive Devices in Writing Hortatory Exposition Text Hermin Wijayanti; Suwandi Suwandi; Sri Wuli Fitriati
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i3.72805

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This research began in the challenging of writing Hortatory Exposition Text, faced by students, especially second language learners in academic settings. Despite writing's crucial role in analysis and communication, limited structured practice leads to incoherent expression. Qualitative descriptive was applied to analyze the use of cohesive devices proposed by Halliday and Hasan’s (1976) theory. The object of this research were fifteen students of SMA Kesatrian 2 Semarang. The students’ texts were analyzed by using Halliday and Hasan’s (1976) theory. The findings show 336 grammatical and 138 lexical cohesions in the reading passages. The grammatical consisted of 170 (35.9%) references, 3 (0.6%) substitutions, 28 (5.9%) ellipses, and 135 (28.5%) conjunctions and the lexical cohesion consisted of 82 reiterations (17.3%) and 56 (11.8%) collocations. Hopefully, this research offers insights, particularly to English teachers, enhancing their ESL teaching approaches and addressing students' challenges more effectively.
Positive Politeness Strategies Performed by International Guest Speakers in Mata Najwa Exclusive Interview Bintangtricahya, Erlin; Hartono, Rudi; Saleh, Mursid
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i3.72815

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It is necessary to recognize particular communication strategies in order to construct a decent conversation and social relationship amongst interlocutors from diverse cultures and norms. Politeness is one of the communication strategies used to maintain the interlocutors’ feeling so the conversation flows in harmony. In society, interview and talk show becomes popular programs in acquiring information. This study aims to examine the positive politeness strategies performed by international guest speakers in Mata Najwa Exclusive Interview. As the primary source, the data were taken from the interview’s transcript. A descriptive qualitative method was used to analyze the positive politeness strategies proposed by Brown and Levinson. The findings show that there are 13 types of positive politeness sub-strategies performed by four international guest speakers. Those are noticing (attending to the hearer), exaggerating, intensifying, using in-group identity markers, seeking agreement, avoiding disagreement, presupposing/asserting/raising common ground, joking, asserting/presupposing speaker knowledge, offering/promising, include both speaker and hearer in the activity, give/ask for a reason, give gifts (sympathy, good, understanding). The highest number of sub-strategy was presupposing/asserting/raising common ground which occurred 19 times. This study is expected to contribute in English language teaching specifically in comprehending cross-cultural understanding (CCU) in relation to Indonesian context.
Teacher’s Knowledges in Teaching Speaking through Merdeka Mengajar Platform: Challenges Alamsyah Alamsyah; Isti Siti Saleha Gandana
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i3.72878

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Teacher’s knowledge has an important role in successing the teaching and learning process in the classroom. In getting knowledge, teacher can use an online platform as Merdeka Mengajar platform. It is a can be used as a source in getting knowledge in teaching speaking. This study aims to examine English teachers’ challenges in applying knowledge (in teaching speaking) obtained through the use of the Merdeka Mengajar platform. The research employed a qualitative method with a case study as a design. The participant was one English teacher at a public junior high school in Bombana Regency. The instrument used semi-structured interviews to collect data. The findings found three kinds of teacher challenges namely: (1) linguistic factors including students’ lack of English vocabulary, difficulties in memorizing vocabulary and material, incorrect pronunciation of vocabulary, (2) physiological factors contain students’ lack of confidence and motivation in speaking English), and (3) external factors such as the lack of learning support facilities in teaching speaking especially projectors and limited time in applying student-centered method. So, this research concluded that the teacher was still facing the challenges in applying knowledge obtained through MPP when teaching speaking in the clasroom This research has several positive impacts namely; introduction to the Merdeka Mengajar Platform, identify teacher challenges, and further understanding of the challenges of teaching speaking.
The Utilization of U-Dictionary to Improve Students’ Pronunciation Maulida, Nabiela; Sakhiyya, Zulfa; Rukmini, Dwi
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i3.73158

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The main aim of this research is to assess the effectiveness of U-Dictionary in enhancing the pronunciation skills of students. The ability to pronounce words correctly is a crucial aspect of foreign language acquisition, particularly for Indonesian learners, and it plays a vital role in effective communication. Many English language learners face difficulties in pronouncing words when they speak, read, or listen to English. In today's digital age, mobile applications offer a variety of learning opportunities, including online learning through smartphones.This qualitative study delves into the use of U-Dictionary to augment students' pronunciation skills, and the author provides a detailed account of the research findings. The researchers observed a group of second-grade students at MTs Maarif Andong who were selected for this study. Thirty students participated as respondents and were interviewed and given questionnaires to provide accurate information. The findings indicate that the majority of students found media to be helpful in improving their pronunciation and believed that learning pronunciation is crucial. They also perceived the "perfect English pronunciation feature" in U-Dictionary as a practical and enjoyable way to overcome difficulties in learning pronunciation.
The Impact of Implementing Emancipated Curriculum on Students’ Learning Outcomes in Spoken Interaction Texts Anggit Budi Luhur; Sri Wuli Fitriati; Fahrur Rozi
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.v13i2.73186

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This study discussed the effect of implementing the Emancipated curriculum on student learning outcomes in spoken interaction material at SMK Negeri 2 Slawi. Quantitative data were collected through a quasi-experimental design using a non-equivalent control group. The research participants were selected using purposive sampling, and the pre-test and post-test results were statistically analyzed. To obtain quantitative data, the researcher conducted a written test to check students' understanding of oral interaction texts. The pre-test and post-test learning outcomes were analyzed using paired t-test and N-Gain Score test statistical calculations. The results of the hypothesis test on interpersonal conversation text showed a significant improvement in the experimental group, with a significance value of 0.000, while the control group had a value of 0.001. The N-Gain Score for the experimental group was 0.6447, and for the control group was -0.4452. These results illustrate that the intervention provided to the experimental group positively and significantly affected the measured outcomes. In contrast, the control group experienced a decrease in the results after the intervention. For transactional conversation text, the experimental group had a significance value of 0.000, while the control group had a value of 0.146. The N-Gain Score for the experimental group was 0.6808, and for the control group was 0.0640. In this study, implementing the Emancipated curriculum was quite effective for learning outcomes of oral interaction texts. In addition, the researcher suggests that English teachers apply the teaching steps according to the independent curriculum to teach other types of texts.
Evaluating The Quality of Teacher’s Talk in English Classroom Interaction at SMPIT Cahaya Bangsa Semarang Alfat Prastowo; Sri Wuli Fritrianti; Widhiyanto Widhiyanto
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i3.73190

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Teachers talk play an essential role in classroom interaction, the study evaluated the quality of the teacher’s talk in English language class using Flanders (FIAC) system (1989) in Teacher‟s talk interaction. It aimed to evaluate seven of teacher talk quality in English classroom interaction. The study used a descriptive qualitative research design since involves human behavior in natural setting. The data was collected used audio recording and observed two class meetings at eighth grade of SMPIT Cahaya Bangsa Semarang which took approximately 160 minutes. One of English teacher was the subject and 29 students was the object in this study. The result of the study showed that asked questions was the most frequently shown which is 63 times, with percentage 36,2%. Giving direction was the often shown which is 47 times, with percentage 27,01%. Praises and encourages was the quite often shown which is 29 times, with percentage 16,66%. Lecturing was the quite rare shown which is 14 times, with percentage 8,04%. Accept feeling was the rarely shown which is 8 times, with percentage 4,6%. Criticizing or justifying authority was the rarely shown which is 7 times, with percentage 4,02%. Accepts and uses idea of students was the rarest shown which is 6 times, with percentage 3,44%. The evaluated of teacher‟s talk interaction quality that teacher focus on two interactions are asked questions and giving direction.
The Realization of Affect, Judgement, and Appreciation of Discoursal Attitude in Library Ghost Webtoon Eka Kurniawati; Sri Wuli Fitriati; Suwandi Suwandi
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i3.73828

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This research is aimed to evaluate and interpret the meaning of feelings into the webtoon makers to readers through a written. This research was qualitative since the findings took the form primarily of words. The source is a Webtoon. The researchers chose a Webtoon because interested in examining Appraisals using Webtoon because it can be media in learning and teaching for educators and will also help them improve their reading skills; the author is curious about the realization of Attitudinal in the Webtoon, especially on Library Ghost Webtoon. The reason for choosing this study is because Attitudes are believed to affect the meaning of language directly. Attitude plays an essential role in the expression of interpersonal meanings of language. The instruments applied were Library Ghost, adapted by Webtoon to assess the attitude system and the appraisal resources checklist to determine the distribution of appraising items of attitude in Webtoon and the relationship of the attitude system on Webtoon. This study proves that a text such as a webtoon, especially Library Ghost, has three items of attitude system in each episode. The author of this webtoon is more dominant in using affect than appreciation and judgment in the webtoon. This study shows that writing in a text can express the emotions or feelings contained in the text. Because Webtoon is a conversation-based online comic. Therefore, affect is more dominant than appreciation and judgment. In the ghost webtoon library, the author expresses more emotions and feelings to the characters.
Power Relations Within Patriarchal Society in the Film Enola Holmes bintang priyanto putri; Rahayu Puji Haryanti; Widhiyanto Widhiyanto
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i3.74425

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The Enola Holmes film is a kind of film that mostly talks about patriarchal society, oppressions, stereotypes, and women’s power. This paper explores the power relations and patriarchal society portrayed in the film Enola Holmes. This research used a qualitative method focusing on dialogues and scenes that contained power relations and patriarchal society from Enola Holmes's film script. Using the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) of Norman Fairclough and the power relations of Michel Foucault, I analyze the relation between patriarchal society and the power relations portrayed in the film. The finding of the data analysis showed that the discourse produced in this film script is that patriarchy is a very bad thing, and thus, it should be banished. Thus, women should be given more room and space in society.
The Implementation of Genre-Based Approach Through Project-Based Learning in Teaching Writing Khasanah, Nur; Faridi, Abdurrachman; Wahyuni, Sri
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i3.77331

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Writing is one of the six elements of English in the Emancipated Curriculum that must be mastered by Phase E (10th-grade) students. It is a productive skill that proves challenging for students. Considering this, a genre-based approach and project-based learning will be the best techniques for the teacher and students to achieve the learning target. This study aimed to explain the implementation of a genre-based approach through project-based learning in teaching writing. The research design was a qualitative case study conducted at SMKN 1 Temanggung. The participants of this study were thirty-six students and one English teacher. The instruments used in this study were observation class, interview, questionnaire, and document review. The data were analyzed using an interactive analysis model based on Miles and Huberman (1994). The results show that the planning stage of using a genre-based approach through project-based learning was found in the teaching documents (the syllabus, lesson plan, and learning materials), the practice of using a genre-based approach through project-based learning was manifested in the teaching and learning activities, and the assessment of using it was conducted through formative assessment by giving the written test and work performance. So, it was concluded that the use of a genre-based approach through project-based learning was implemented in teaching writing. This holistic study contributes significantly to the understanding of effective pedagogical practices, providing a unique perspective on combining these approaches to enhance students' writing skills. It underscores the potential of this combined approach, offering a valuable contribution to the field of language education, especially in teaching writing skills.
The Development of Pre-Service Teacher’s Professional Competence in Teaching English at Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi Saputro, Ahmad Bowo; Sakhiyya, Zulfa; Mujiyanto, Januarius
English Education Journal Vol 13 No 3 (2023): September 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/eej.v13i3.78155

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Teaching English as a second language requires pre-service educators to possess a diverse skill set and adapt to evolving teaching methodologies and language acquisition theories. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the factors that contribute to the development of pre-service English teachers' professional competence to ensure their readiness to enter the teaching profession. This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to the development of pre-service English teachers' professional competence in teaching English, addressing the lack of research in this area. More specifically, it aims to explore the challenges faced by pre-service teachers in developing their professional competence, identify areas where current teacher education programs may fall short, and provide practical recommendations for pre-service teacher training programs. This study employs a descriptive qualitative research method by involving five pre-service English teachers participating in a School Teaching Practice Program. To gather the data, this research uses a reflection section and then analyzedcategorized. The findings highlight the significance of active learning experiences, such as fieldwork and classroom practice, in fostering the development of professional competence among pre-service teachers. Additionally, the study emphasizes the need for pre-service teachers to be adequately prepared to meet the evolving needs of English language learners, especially in the context of changing teaching methodologies and advancements in educational technology.