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An analysis of educational facilities and students’ motivation in studying English at IAIN Palopo
Get PDFBetween the availability and quality of educational facilities and students' motivation in studying English at IAIN Palopo, this study is grounded in the premise that educational infrastructure significantly influences students' engagement, satisfaction, and learning outcomes, particularly in foreign language acquisition. As English plays an essential role in global communication and academic advancement, ensuring a supportive learning environment is vital. This study employed a quantitative descriptive approach, utilizing observations and questionnaires to collect data from third-semester students and lecturers in the English Education Study Program at IAIN Palopo. A total of 30 students participated in the study. The instruments used included structured questionnaires distributed via Google Forms and direct observations of educational facilities on campus. The findings reveal that most educational and material facilities such as libraries, language laboratories, Wi-Fi access, and e-learning platforms are categorized as “very worthy” and significantly contribute to students’ motivation. However, some facilities like multimedia classrooms, smart classroom tools, and computer labs were deemed “not ready,” indicating areas for improvement. The results of the questionnaire also suggest that while a majority of students agree that available facilities enhance their motivation to learn English, a considerable portion rarely utilize them due to limited access or awareness. The study concludes that although IAIN Palopo has made notable progress in providing supportive infrastructure for English learning, further enhancement and promotion of facility use are necessary. The research highlights the importance of not only providing modern educational resources but also fostering a culture of active utilization to maximize their impact on students’ academic motivation and performance
Self-regulated learning and students’ writing after Covid: A correlational study
Get PDFThe shift to independent, home-based learning during the COVID-19 pandemic created isolated educational environments that likely fostered self-regulated learning (SRL) practices among students. Building on this context, this study investigates the relationship between self-regulated learning and students’ writing skills in the post-pandemic era, while also identifying the specific SRL strategies employed during writing tasks. Adopting a quantitative correlational design, the research involved 33 tenth-grade senior high school students. Data were gathered through an adapted self-regulated learning questionnaire and a reflective essay writing test, with Spearman’s rho correlation used for analysis. The results revealed a statistically significant, moderate positive correlation between self-regulated learning and writing skills (r = 0.439, p = 0.011, p < 0.05). Additionally, the most frequently utilized SRL strategies in writing included self-consequences (e.g., self-reward for progress), self-evaluation (e.g., post-writing proofreading), and transformation (e.g., conceptualizing ideas in Indonesian before drafting in English). These findings underscore the significant association between self-regulated learning and post-pandemic writing proficiency, offering valuable insights for future research on SRL’s role in enhancing English language competencies
From quota reform to regime change: A comparative corpus-assisted discourse analysis of Bangladesh’s July Uprising
Get PDFIn the rapidly shifting landscape of digital-era protest, Bangladesh’s July Uprising stands out as a pivotal moment where demands for quota reform evolved into a broader call for systemic transformation. Using the framework of Corpus-Assisted Discourse Studies (CADS), this paper analyzes two corpora of 380 news reports comprising 332,259 tokens published by Prothom Alo and Jamuna Television between 1 July when the protest first came to public attention, and 5 August, the day the regime fell, thereby capturing the outlets’ full coverage of the event. The results reveal that Prothom Alo sustained an institutional, formal language of immediacy and confirmation, with temporal deixis such as “today” and “yesterday”, and lexical fields of bureaucratic justice: “quota reform movement”. Yet, with increasing state repression, its vocabulary gradually got to terms such as “arrest” and “tear gas” that indicated an escalating tension, reframing the protests as reverberations of authoritarian excess. Meanwhile, in a vocabulary abounding with urgency, resistance, and passion, Jamuna Television portrayed students as protesters but not just that, as torchbearers of a democratic movement. The terms like “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina” turned into focal points, and “attack on protesters” pulled the narrative into a moral universe, foregrounding a regime-critical stance, where the state was no longer a neutral entity but a power to be addressed, challenged, and held to account
Exploring the perceptions and practices of task-based language teaching: EFL teachers’ narratives
Get PDFTask-based language teaching has drawn language teaching practitioners, teacher educators, and researchers’ attention over thirty years. Many teachers claim they have been implementing task-based language teaching in their classes, but there is little research on teachers’ perceptions and practices. The present study aims to explore how secondary-level EFL teachers perceive and practice TBLT. Narrative inquiry research design was employed to explore the stories of the participants through unstructured interviews. The data were analyzed using the seven-stage data analysis process. The findings revealed that the teachers possess considerable theoretical knowledge of task-based language teaching; however, they lacked practical exposure to effectively implementing this approach in their classrooms. The study also discovered that despite clear understanding and necessary professional training, EFL teachers are making efforts to transform their pedagogical practices by adopting more student-centered approaches. This study recommends enhancing English language teachers’ TBLT skills through participatory and collaborative approaches to research and training
Developing a communicative board game as a teaching medium: Describe products through descriptive text in English speaking
Get PDFSpeaking remains one of the most difficult skills for Indonesian students learning English as a foreign language (EFL). Many junior high school learners struggle with limited vocabulary, poor pronunciation, and fear of making mistakes, which often results in silence and low participation during speaking activities. In addition, classroom practices that only involve group representatives in oral presentations limit speaking opportunities for the rest of the students. These issues highlight the need for engaging, interactive, and inclusive learning media that can motivate students to speak confidently and equally. This study aimed to develop a communicative board game as a speaking medium to teach descriptive text for 8th-grade students in junior high school. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) design consisting of seven stages: collecting information and data, analyzing the data, designing the product, expert validation, revising, producing the final product, and conducting field testing. Participants included 29 students and one English teacher at a private Islamic junior high school in Medan. Data were collected through interviews and questionnaires to determine student needs. Findings indicated that students required fun, interactive speaking activities that encouraged them to speak more confidently. The final product consisted of a communicative board game supported by cards, dice, pawns, and a cube. Expert validation and classroom implementation showed that the game improved student participation, encouraged speaking practice, and provided equal opportunities for all students to engage. This study concludes that the board game is an effective and practical medium for teaching descriptive speaking in EFL junior high school contexts
Language and culture in social workers' persuasive approach to drug abuse victims at social rehabilitation institution
Get PDFThis study investigates the significant role of language and culture in the persuasive approaches employed by social workers in rehabilitating victims of drug abuse in Bengkulu. By using a qualitative descriptive method, this research examines the experiences of social workers, rehabilitation center staff, and drug abuse victims through in-depth interviews. The study aims to understand how social workers incorporate local languages, cultural norms, and values into their communication strategies, thus enhancing the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts. Findings indicate that language and cultural sensitivity are critical in establishing trust, rapport, and a safe environment between social workers and their clients. Victims of drug abuse are more likely to engage in and complete rehabilitation programs when their cultural identity is acknowledged and respected in the counseling process. The study also reveals that culturally tailored communication strategies, including the use of local languages and culturally relevant examples, significantly improve the victims’ understanding of the rehabilitation process, motivating them to actively participate in their recovery. Moreover, the research highlights the importance of social workers being trained in cultural competence, which not only strengthens their relationships with clients but also promotes more effective interventions and positive recovery outcomes. The study’s findings suggest that integrating language and cultural elements into rehabilitation programs is essential for addressing the complexities of drug abuse and achieving better results in the rehabilitation of drug abuse victims, especially in culturally diverse regions like Bengkulu. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the intersection of language, culture, and social work in drug abuse rehabilitation, offering practical implications for policy makers and practitioners
Digital greenwashing and gendered eco-branding: A critical discourse analysis of AI-driven beauty marketing
Get PDFThis study examines the gendered aspects of green branding in the beauty industry, focusing on two global brands: The Body Shop and Garnier. Analyzing advertisements from 2021 to 2025, the research applies Fairclough’s three-dimensional model of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to explore how each brand uses language, imagery, and discourse to construct eco-friendly messages. The findings reveal that both brands position women as central figures in sustainability narratives, using gendered visuals and language to reinforce environmental responsibility. The Body Shop emphasizes empowerment and community-driven initiatives, targeting an inclusive and socially conscious audience, while Garnier employs a more conventional approach, aligning eco-friendliness with traditional beauty norms. The study highlights the ways these brands intertwine gender and green marketing, contributing to the broader discourse on gendered eco-consumerism and greenwashing. The findings also suggest implications for future research in understanding the role of gender in shaping consumer responses to green marketing in emerging markets such as Indonesia
The attitudes and perceptions of Chinese Literature students in Mandarin learning using ChatGPT
Get PDFNowadays, ChatGPT usage is widely known in various aspects, including language learning. This study aims to understand the perceptions and attitudes of Chinese literature students regarding the use of ChatGPT for Mandarin learning. A survey research method was employed, and data were collected from 32 students who had experience using ChatGPT for Mandarin learning. The findings indicate that students generally have positive perceptions and attitudes towards ChatGPT, considering it convenient and effective for learning Mandarin. They perceive various advantages of ChatGPT, such as improving the quality of their Mandarin learning and enhancing their language skills. However, concerns about potential disadvantages, such as issues with plagiarism or inaccurate information, were also identified. These findings suggest that ChatGPT is a valuable tool for Mandarin learning, but further research is needed to address concerns related to plagiarism and accuracy to optimize its effectiveness in educational settings
Instagram Threads for education: Enhancing students' writing of recount texts in the EFL classroom
Get PDFThe researcher aims to enhance students' skills in writing recount texts through the Instagram Threads application. The researcher employed Classroom Action Research (CAR), as described by Kemmis, Taggart, and Nixon, which consists of two cycles. The number of research participants was 24 from class XI Merdeka 2 SMAN 4 Palopo; the students were chosen using a purposive sampling technique. The researcher used tests and observations as research instruments. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques were used to evaluate students' learning outcomes. The results showed a significant improvement in students' recount text writing skills after using the Threads application, with average scores increasing from the implemented cycle (59.58%) to cycle I (71.34%) and cycle II (84.41%). The success of two cycles in classroom action research shows that the technology-based learning model is adaptive and can be further developed. This encourages teachers to continue innovating in teaching methods to suit today's student learning styles better. This research strengthens the Theory that social media can serve as an effective pedagogical tool. It provides a theoretical foundation for further research on the application of other digital tools in language learning contexts
Ngoko in a queen`s voice: A linguistic study of humor in @qetropaque`s TikTok content
Get PDFThis study discusses how a content creator on TikTok, Aisyah Dinda (@qetropaque), uses language strategies such as code-switching and phonetic distortion to produce humorous effects in her content. The purpose of this study is to identify the types of code-switching and phonetic distortion that appear in the videos, as well as to explain how both play a role in creating humor. It employs a qualitative method using data consisting of eight short monologue videos from TikTok that have been manually transcribed. This study uses Poplack's theory to analyze the types of code-switching: inter-sentential, intra-sentential, and tag switching, as well as the classification of phonetic distortion: substitution, elision, and epenthesis. Both are analyzed for their humorous functions and divided into emotional expression, unexpected punchlines, and incongruity according to Magnotta & Strohl. The results of this analysis show that the most dominant type of code-switching is inter-sentential or language switching between sentences, while the most common phonetic distortion is sound substitution, such as changing /p/ to /f/. These two strategies complement and reinforce each other to enhance the humorous effect in Aisyah Dinda's content. However, these results may differ when applied to direct conversations or content from other creators. These findings provide an initial overview of how language play can be creatively utilized to produce humorous content and can serve as a reference for future research using different data or contexts