Journal of English Education and Linguistics

THE ENGLISH LITERACY DEVELOPMENT AT ISLAMIC HIGH SCHOOLS: AN EVALUATION

Suadi Suadi — 2023-12-26

English literacy is a captivating topic among language scholars, educators, and learners. English literacy culture in Indonesian schools still has been in dismaying condition. This study aimed to unveil hindrances and relevant solutions to realize the English literacy atmosphere at three state Islamic senior high schools (Madrasah Aliyah Negeri) in Sumatera Utara. Observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation were swiftly executed during the data collection process. Participants, consisting of five English teachers from three different State Islamic senior high schools, were willingly recruited to be interviewees. The data afterward were analyzed based on thematic analysis. Results highlighted two factors decelerating the English literacy environment at schools. Moreover, six crucial ways were unmasked for accelerating English literacy at school into positive progress.

TEACHERS’ DIFFICULTIES IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION OF THE SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS

Visa Ranico — 2023-12-26

This article was conducted to find out the teachers’ difficulties in teaching reading comprehension of the seventh-grade students at SMPN 22 Palembang. The research design used in this study was descriptive qualitative method. The participants in this study were two English language teachers who teach in grade seventh at SMPN 22 Palembang. The data were collected using a semi- structured interview with open-ended questions. Then, data from interviews was analyzed using thematic analysis in this study as part of the analysis. After analyzing the data, the findings showed that there are five difficulties that teachers face when teaching reading comprehension in seventh grade students at SMPN 22 Palembang, as follows: (1) students’ lack of motivation, (2) limited instructional time, (3) lack of background knowledge (4) students’ limited vocabulary, and (5) lesson plan constraints. Therefore, this research discusses the difficulties experienced by English teachers in seventh grade, thus it is hoped that readers especially English teachers who experienced similar difficulties can use this research to increase their variety of learning activities and overcome the difficulties they are faced.

“CTRL + C, CTRL + V”: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN ONLINE LANGUAGE LEARNING

Carmela May Loquias — 2023-12-28

This qualitative study aims to explore academic integrity in terms of plagiarism issues in online language classes at Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges. The study has two research questions: (1) What types of plagiarism do online submitted outputs of students in online language classes fall? (2) What strategies do college instructors use to prevent and detect plagiarism in their language classes? Turnitin and content analysis were utilized to identify types of plagiarism committed by students, while structured interviews and thematic analysis were used to gather data on strategies used by college instructors. Results indicated that among the five types of plagiarism, Mosaic Plagiarism or Patch Writing was the most prevalent, while Structural Plagiarism had the least number of cases identified, and no instances of Self-Plagiarism were found. Nonetheless, some outputs were plagiarism-free. The study also identified language instructors' strategies to prevent and detect plagiarism in their classes. The study recommends that academic institutions prioritize creating a culture of honesty and ethical behavior in academic writing, educate students on clear citation guidelines, and implement stricter penalties. The study's results can assist policymakers and educational institutions create practical measures to encourage academic honesty and avoid plagiarism in online language classes.

DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSED ELECTIVE COURSE IN BICOL LITERATURE

MARIA VELEZ — 2023-12-28

This study documented the development of a proposed elective course in Bicol Literature. These learning experiences were organized using Active Learning Strategies and Communicative Language Teaching strategies that allowed the students to work collaboratively with others, utilize technology and other social media platforms and be able to use English confidently and their local language judiciously. In the evaluation part of the course, the objectives of the course and the interests and needs of the students were considered along with the competencies that were expected from them. In conclusion, the interests and needs of the students are influenced by their ability to complete tasks, the competencies needed in their future careers, and to be appreciated or recognized through technology and social media platforms. Further, in formulating objectives, selecting content and learning activities, and organizing the content and learning experiences for a course, the years of experience of the teachers are reliable since they understand the interests of the students as well as the expected competencies, and school policies. Moreover, to engage the students in the content, the strategies must also be aligned with their interests, needs, and cognitive level.

DIGLOSSIA IN MANDAILINGESE WEDDING CEREMONIES (THE MARKHOBAR BORU MOMENT IN SOUTH PANYABUNGAN)

Resdilla Sirait — 2023-12-28

This study aims to find out whether diglossia is found in the Mandailing language, especially in markhobar weddings, marriage is a physical and spiritual bond between a man and a woman as a man and a woman, the goal of which is to form a happy and healthy family (family). Eternal life based on faith in God Almighty. In the context of Mandailing culture, Markhobar can be interpreted as a formal utterance delivered in a traditional Mandailing ceremony; and in siriaon (partying in a happy mood) and in silulutun (partying in a sad mood). Standards passed down from generation to generation, markhobar has procedures agreed upon with the Mandailing people. There is diglossia in everyday Mandailing with the language used in markhobar events. According to interviews conducted, diglossia in Mandailing is quite significant, as the word donok has changed to become more official, namely sisolkot which means "close" in Indonesian. This research on diglossia in the Mandailing language is very useful in helping people to differentiate between formal and informal language in Mandailing.

EFFECTS OF TIKTOK ENGLISH TEACHING VIDEOS ON ELEMENTARY LEARNERS' SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Shaina Mae De Matta — 2023-12-28

This study aimed to examine the Effects of TikTok English teaching videos in the Second Language Acquisition of Elementary Learners. The participants of this study were the 21 intermediate learners in Nababarera Elementary School, Baao, Camarines Sur. The researchers came up with the three main questions in this study: (1) What is the level of Second Language Acquisition of elementary learners during: a. Pre-Assessment b. Post-Assessment (2) Is there a significant difference between the raw scores of pre-assessment and post-assessment? (3) What are the challenges encountered in utilizing mobile phones as a tool for second language acquisition? The researchers used mixed method approach to answer the research questions. A pre- and post-assessment and a semi-structured interview were used as tools. It is discovered that learners who use mobile devices for language learning experience learning setbacks due to physical, pedagogical, and psycho-social issues. The result also showed that there is a significant difference between the raw scores of the learners’ pre- and post-assessment. Hence, TikTok can be an assessment tool for evaluating learners' language learning progress and an out-of-class learning tool to motivate and engage students in their English language skills development.

A STYLISTIC STUDY OF LIWANAG’S MOST LIKED ENGLISH SONGS OF BEN & BEN

Dan Fereth Fajardo — 2023-12-31

This study examined Ben & Ben's most liked English songs. It aimed to know how the Theory of Foregrounding of Geoffrey Leech is employed. The songs are selected from Ben & Ben’s discography of hit singles based on the timeframes– 2017-2022. The present study qualitatively examined the selected songs using the theory of foregrounding, specifically, through the lens of linguistic deviations. Amongst the seven types of linguistic deviations, this paper includes a brief analysis of the linguistic deviation—lexical and semantic as they are the sole focus of this study. The linguistic deviations in expression and structure in the songs reflect intense emotions such as love, sadness, longing, pain, struggle, and frustration. The findings showed that there were several deviations under the lexical level in the selected Ben & Ben’s songs, there were affixation and compounding, while from the semantic point of view, the findings revealed that the songwriters used metaphor, oxymorons, hyperbole, and irony. The researchers concluded that the use of linguistic deviation has a complex impact on the songs’ meaning and message.

COMPARATIVE STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF SELECTED BAETA'S RINCONADA POEM AND ITS ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Dan Fereth Fajardo — 2023-12-31

This study applies a stylistic analysis, building on the paradigm established by Latif, Ajmal, and Maqbool (2022), to examine Elbert Baeta's Rinconada poem "Sawa Sa Poste Otsenta'y Seis'' and Kara Santos' English translation. The study, which focuses on the phonological and semantic levels of language, investigates how these poets use linguistic features to express meaning and aesthetic appeal. The phonological level focuses on alliteration, consonance, and assonance, unraveling the complicated web of sounds that give life to the lines. At the same time, the semantic level weaves a complex tapestry of meaning through metaphor, symbolism, and imagery. The study, moreover, used a comparative approach in qualitative research to identify similarities and differences between the original Rinconada poem and its English translation. The findings shed light on the dynamic interplay between linguistic choices and poetic meaning, allowing us to gain a better grasp of the artistry present in these culturally complex verses.

INTROVERT PERSONALITY: CHALLENGING IN SPEAKING CLASS

Dyah Sih Pratiwi — 2023-12-31

The purpose of this research is to find out the challenges of introverted students in practising speaking skills in speaking class. As we know, an introverted personality usually feels shy to speak something in front of a crowded situation. This research investigated the difficulties and the strategies of introverted students in gaining good performance in speaking class. This research used a purposive sampling technique. The sample of this research is 4 students from one of the universities in Lampung. For gaining the introvert sample, this research used Eysenck’s Personality Inventory (EPI). This research is qualitative. The data collecting technique used interviews. The result indicated that there are many challenges in speaking for introverted students. It is because they must face many difficulties to do well performance in speaking class. There are five challenges in speaking class for introverted students namely having a lack of self-confidence, feeling shy, fear of making mistakes, and lack of knowledge. Based on the interview, all introverted students have the same strategy in gaining good performance in speaking class namely well preparation before performing in speaking class. They do a lot of practice before performing in speaking class.