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Learning styles in the English Language teaching process in educational units: Case study
Full text linkThe research called Learning Styles in the teaching-learning process of the English language in educational units. The objective of the case study was to identify the learning styles of the students so that the teacher could propose strategies that can improve the learning of the English language in the participating educational units. At the same time, the research had a quantitative approach with the purpose of generating statistics based on the results obtained during the implementation of the Honey - Alonso Test of learning styles. The results presented show that there is no unanimity in the way students approach language learning. Finally, it is proposed as conclusions that among the main learning styles evidenced are the following: Active (Speaking/Listening), Theoretical (Reading), Pragmatic (Writing/Reflective), Active/pragmatic (Reading/writing), and Reflective/pragmatic (Reading/Writing)
Using communicative games to improve speaking in English as a second language
Full text linkThis study aimed to examine whether the use of communicative games can improve the students’ speaking ability in the learning process and how it influences them. In doing so, the participants were fifty-eight students (23 females and 35 males) between 16 and 18 years of twelfth grade at a public rural school in Manabí. They had an English beginner's level. Then they were divided into two equal experimental and control groups. This study used a descriptive quantitative method whereas pre-test and post-test were administrated to collect data. The experimental group was taught speaking using two communicative games “guess who” and “gossip”, whereas the control group used conventional classes. Analyzing the data through the independent sample revealed the effectiveness of games application, the experimental group outperformed the control group in the four speaking components. Furthermore, students had a positive attitude toward utilization of communicative games
The use of information and communication technologies in the process of teaching English after the COVID-19 pandemic
Full text linkThe research was carried out at Eloy Alfaro University, in the Chone extension. The objective was to analyze the use of information and communication technologies in teaching the English language after the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a difficult stage for schools, including universities, because students and teachers were not prepared for the change from face-to-face to virtual classes, so they had to take measures to continue with the planned programs. The English subject also changed; in this sense, it was necessary to adapt to the conditions. The quantitative and qualitative method was used to identify, analyze, and describe information and communication technologies in the English teaching process, in addition to desk research, which is based on searching for the published material in reliable reports and documents. Was obtained as results that the technologies used by teachers and students in the English language teaching process after the Covid-19 pandemic showed that teachers were able to respond positively and incorporate new technologies into the English language teaching process, demonstrating that new methodological schemes have evolved, strengthening and invigorating teaching: in addition to contextualizing the research before and after isolation
Language cases against UU ITE in Indonesia
Full text linkSince the law's enactment in 2008, language cases against the Undang-Undang Informarmasi dan Transaksi Electronic Republik of Indonesia (hereafter UU ITE), also known as the Electronic Information and Transaction of Republic of Indonesia Law, have risen year after year. One source of language cases against the law is social media messages, which are the result of their users' lack of legal and intellectual comprehension. Defamation, hate speech against specific persons or SARA (ethnicity, religion, race, intergroup), threats, decency, and obscenity are all prevalent components of the unpleasant content of legal-related social media text messages. The issues addressed in this study are (1) the category of language offence and (2) the microlinguistic and macrolinguistic analysis of the text type of offence. The objective, which is supported by a qualitative descriptive method within the Forensic Linguistics approach, is to identify a system of violations that could be justified based on linguistic facts. The findings demonstrate that texts with the potential to become legal cases can be proven by microlinguistic facts like word choices and grammatical structure, while macrolinguistic facts can support the microlinguistic elements like disregard for language ethics, lack of social media literacy, and lack of editing steps before text publication
Critical discourse study of youth texts in Sasak Language
Full text linkThe conversation is often used as a medium to transfer the ideology of the speakers. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to: describe the representation of the role of Sasak men or women in vocabulary choices, in carrying out interactional control, in syntactic structures, and the use of metaphors in Sasak conversation. The theory used is the critical discourse theory model of Norman Fairclough and is complemented by Teun A. Van Dijk's theory. The collection was carried out using the listening and speaking method (interviews) as well as basic techniques and their derivatives, observation methods, and documentation methods. Sources of data were obtained from young Sasak youths and women who were communicating. The collected data were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method which aims to make a systematic description, categorization, and patterning. Data is presented formally and informally. In the end, this research resulted in the reality of the motives or ideology of the communicator's attitude that sided with the role of Sasak men or women in a gender perspective, which often led to physical-psychological intersections, such as; sexual harassment, domestic violence, and even in the culture of divorce and marriage
Anthropolinguistics analysis on vocabulary of agricultural tools and activities in the Kuala dialect of Banjarese
Full text linkThis research is a preliminary study on vocabulary of agricultural tools and activities in the Kuala dialect of Banjarese using an anthropolinguistics approach. This study aims to describe and explain anthropolinguistics analysis of the vocabulary of agricultural tools and activities in the Kuala dialect of Banjarese. The anthropolinguistics research method from Danesi (2004) is utilized in this research. The data analysis technique uses semantic analysis techniques in anthropolinguistics. There are some findings in this study, they are: (1)Vocabulary of agricultural tools and the activities of sabalum batanam (prabatanam) in the Kuala dialect of Banjarese, (2) Vocabulary of agricultural tools and activities of wayah batanam (planting time) in the Kuala dialect of Banjarese, (3)Vocabulary of tools and farming activities of wayah mangatam (harvesting time) in the Kuala dialect of Banjarese, (4) Vocabulary of tools and activities of mangatam (post-harvest) in the Kuala dialect of Banjarese, and (5) Activity vocabulary related to the tradition of limbah tuntung maulah banih becomes baras (after processing paddy grains becoming rice) and mahadang musim batanam (waiting for planting) in the Kuala dialect of Banjarese. The pedagogical research implications are very useful for the development of teaching materials for agricultural vocabulary with local content in Banjarese
Diphthongal phones found in the Balinese language in Tabanan Regency: The influencing factors
Full text linkThe study aimed to investigate the diphthongal phones in the Balinese Language, particularly in Tabanan Regency. Phonological rules related to changes of vowel phones into diphthongal phones were uncovered and have explained factors that induce the changes. Data of this research were in the form of utterances produced by female informants in 10 sub-districts in Tabanan Regency. The data were collected through two kinds of methods, which were the interview method and the observation method. In analyzing the data, the researcher used an extra lingual matching method to analyze factors that induce the changes from vowel phones into diphthongal phones. Based on the result, these changes were induced by both linguistic and nonlinguistic factors. The linguistic factors were acoustic factors, namely frequency and duration, and phonological factors, namely diphthongization and vowel shift. Meanwhile, the nonlinguistic factor was the geographical elevation in which the participants lived
Beliefs about ghosts among the Akan of Ghana: Discussion on a culture and language radio program in Ghana
Full text linkAs a thanatologist who specializes in mortuary beliefs and rites in Ghana, I frequently come across information on Akan cultural beliefs about ghosts, as well as individual or personal stories of ghost encounters. Yet, there has been virtually no academic inquiry into the topic. Between January and February 2015, I listened to four consecutive weekly radio programs focusing primarily on ghosts on a commercial radio station in Ghana. The programs were broadcast in Twi, the Akan lingua franca, which the author is fluent in. Following extensive discussions about Akan cultural beliefs regarding ghosts and other superhuman entities by the host and co-hosts of the program, listeners were invited to share their personal stories about ghost sightings and other encounters with ghosts. The current article presents a narrative of the discussion that occurred on the four featured programs. The data show that Akans of Ghana maintain a strong cultural belief in ghosts. Several listeners shared with the host and listeners their personal encounters with ghosts and ghost activities
“Matembang”, character education media
Full text linkThis study aimed at delving into and understanding the potential of local culture in the framework of the nation and character building. The study used a qualitative approach. Data analysis is presented in verbal form. The data collection method used to support the implementation of this research is the documentation method and from this approach, it was obtained that “matembang” is one of the traditions full of didactic, humanistic, and spiritual values. In the context of nation and state life, this culture is closely related to ethics, morality, and politeness and highly integrated human personalities with patriotic spirit. That is why Balinese Hindus use this culture as character education media. In its development, the “matembang” culture has not only become a local but has reflected a national and even global culture
The perspectives of educational linguistics and applied linguistics: A literature review
Full text linkApplied linguistics and educational linguistics are part of linguistics. Someone who is interested in studying this science must be able to distinguish it and have a deep perspective. The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the differences, similarities, scope, and relationships between these two disciplines. This discussion is based on secondary sources and focuses on applied linguistics and educational linguistics, of course, as topics of discussion. This study was tested and debated for a result. Based on the findings, there are several patterns of differences, relationships, and issues between the two