Metathesis: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching
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Teaching English for Intensive Program: A Need Analysis
Full text linkIn UIN Prof. K.H. Saifuddin Zuhri, most students, who had taken an English Proficiency Test at the beginning of the academic year to recognize the students\u27 English proficiency, did not achieve a passing grade (450 points) of the test. This condition drives the institution to improve the student\u27s English proficiency through the intensive language program that the Language Development Unit organizes. The research uses a descriptive study to analyze the data from the questionnaire, in which each item is analyzed individually. Fifty students\u27 questionnaire answers and the interview of ten lecturers are grouped and analyzed to identify their real needs. The data is evaluated descriptively based on the percentage of student responses. The study results show that the language skills needed in intensive English courses are listening, structure and written expression, and reading. Most of the lecturers said that the students lacked grammar. Therefore, students need listening, structure and written expression materials, and reading skills—the essential skills to improve our structure and writing. Also, vocabulary and grammar are the aspects of the language that should be improved in the intensive English class. When developing the material, the target needs analysis should be considered, including language skills, language aspects, English learning objectives, and the time commitment of the Intensive English language program
Exploring Studies on Cooperative Principle in English Language Teaching: A Literature Review
Full text linkThe zeitgeist of studying CP has attracted scholars, particularly in Indonesia, to scrutinize its application in the ELT context. Previous studies endeavor to approach CP in the ELT through examining classroom interaction and maxim violation and flouting. Yet, limited studies have been attempted to deeply delineate and unravel its implication to culture and the online learning environment. Tapping further into the application of CP in an online learning environment may paint a rosy picture of how people cooperate in an online environment to avoid misunderstanding. This study also suggests an analysis and comparison of CP in the different cultural backgrounds as a promising study especially in Indonesia with its abundant cultural diversity
Ecocritcism On Kumandra as Environmental Sustainability in Raya And The Last Dragon
Full text linkThere is a harmonious relationship between the environment and humans depicted in the film Raya and the Last Dragon. A good environmental lesson is represented through Kumandra. Therefore, This study aims to explore Kumandra as a symbol of environmental sustainability in the film. The analysis was carried out based on the theory of Ecocritism. The theory is applied to find out the characters’ harmonious relationship with nature. The harmonious life is symbolized by the place, Kumandra. Data collection was done by qualitative descriptive method. The results of the analysis show that Kumadra is illustrated as a place where the community can maintain a harmonious life with nature. In Kumandra, the community is depicted as maintaining environmental harmony and balance. Although, Kumandra has been divided due to greed and the struggle for dragon’s gems, Benja and Raya still struggle to make all tribes return to what they used to be, namely Kumandra. Living in harmony in Kumandra brings peace, prosperity and unity for the people. It can be concluded that there are environmental lessons delivered by the film Raya and the Last Dragon
The SVR (Self-Video Recording) Technique to Enhance Self-Confidence in English Speaking Proficiency
No full textThis explanatory sequential mixed-method study tackles the English language proficiency challenge faced by non-English major students, emphasizing the critical role of the college phase in shaping the pre-professional skills of Indonesian youth. It aims to assess whether the Self-Video Recording (SVR) technique can boost the self-confidence of them when speaking English. The research directly assesses first-year students at Universitas Tidar. The primary focus is on evaluating SVR\u27s positive impact on self-assurance in English communication. Based on the data compiled, there is a consistent trend in the responses from students who participated in both the questionnaire and the interview. Out of the 65 students, it was reported that their confidence levels increased after undergoing the interventions carried out by the research team. This indicates that the majority of students who reacted positively to the role-play exercises and the implementation of the SVR technique to enhance their confidence in speaking English are likely the same group of students. Hence, it is plausible to consider that the research participants who observed only a slight improvement cannot be solely attributed to external factors but may also be influenced by internal factors, such as a lack of interest in speaking English and other related considerations
Reading Material-Based Content Analysis in Senior High School English Textbooks in Indonesia
Full text linkEnglish textbooks play a vital role in providing students with language learning input in class activities. Unfortunately, the selection and evaluation of English textbooks has often received insufficient attention and thought. Content such as reading material receives less attention than layout analysis, design, and cultural understanding. The purpose of this study is to investigate the extent to which reading material cover the genres and skills presented in senior high school English textbooks in Indonesia. The qualitative-based content analysis method was used in this study. There were three English textbooks observed, namely those for grades 10, 11, and 12 published by Ministry of Education and Culture in Indonesia. The aspects observed in reading materials include reading genres and skills based on Brown\u27s theory. The study discovered textbooks are dominated by personal reading with 17 reading material and 14 academic materials. Meanwhile, job-related reading is limited to class 10 textbooks. When it comes to reading skills, macroskills take precedence over microskills. Furthermore, based on these findings it can be concluded that the textbooks need to be developed to provide a balanced portion of reading genres and skills in each chapter. The limitations and suggestions are further discussed
Students’ Perception Toward Self-Regulated Learning in Online Writing Class
Full text linkSelf-regulated learning expresses students\u27 efforts to systematically regulate metacognitive, motivational, and behavioural activities in learning. Self-regulated learning is considered an essential element in the success both in online learning and EFL learning especially learning writing. The purpose of this study is to find out how the level of students’ perception toward self-regulated learning in online writing class. This study was quantitative research and the design used was survey research. The questionnaire was used to collect the data in this study. The sample of this study was 100 students of English Education Department of IAIN Kediri class of 2020. The results showed that most students have the high level of perception toward self-regulated learning in online writing class. The high students’ perception indicated that students can be directed to be self-regulated in online writing class and can still develop their writing skill
Symbolism and Imagism in T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land”: An Analytical Approach
Full text linkThomas Stearns Eliot is an American author and poet. He was one of the greatest authors and poets of the modern period. Most of his literary works deal with the aftermath of the war, which enabled him to win the noble prize in literature. This paper tackles imagism and symbolism in “The Waste Land”. T.S. Eliot’s life and his works and modernism have been discussed. The importance of using these literary devices is demonstrated. Then it explains the reason Eliot wrote ‘‘The Waste Land’’ and how it is “a personal grouse” in life. The images have been used from the old age to the contemporary age, yet the use of each image in this poem of T.S. Eliot is completely elucidated. Analytical, historical, and textual approaches make this paper provide a clear understanding of imagism and symbolism. A special focus will be put on symbolism and imagism and the pioneer writers who initiated them
Women Empowerment in Netflix Series Unbelievable
Full text linkThis research aims to reveal how Unbelievable portrays the differences between male and female detectives handling rape cases, to find out Duvall’s, the female detective, factors, and motivation in helping women victims, and to find out the values of women empowerment in Unbelievable. The research used qualitative method. Reader response, subjective criticism, and women empowerment were the bases theories used in the research. The data are sentences and conversations that show differences in treatment, mindset, factors and motivation, as well as the empowerment of the female main character. There are three results of this study; (1) three differences covering the victim treatment, investigation model, and the mindset between male and female detectives handling rape cases; sensitivity to the mental condition of the victim, clarity of providing investigative information, the efficiency of the investigation system, and assessment of the case and rape victims. (2) Duvall\u27s factors and motivation include self-confidence, empathy, protestant work ethic, and Christian faith. (3) Duvall\u27s success in bringing justice has given strength to victims and other values such as economic independence, freedom to get an education and career paths, balance roles at home and at work, are a reflection of women empowerment
Using Mythic Structure of Campbell’s Monomyth to Analyze Spirited Away: A Heroine’s Journey
Full text linkThis study intends to examine the stages of the hero’s journey based on the mythic structure of Campbell’s monomyth and use the monomyth to analyze how a ten-year-old girl, Chihiro, embarks on a journey to the supernatural world in Spirited Away. The study uses content analysis, a descriptive qualitative method, to analyze the monomyth: a departure–initiation–return journey covering seventeen stages. The monomyth involves metamorphoses and challenges that the heroine Chihiro encounters and explores her evolution during her transition to full autonomy in order to reach transformation and self-individuation. Chihiro, in order to rescue her parents, is destined to take the journey: to sink into darkness, the unconscious, and encounter her natural and primitive essence. By fighting against conflict or opposition, Chihiro, as a mythical heroine, completes her monomyth cycle and attains transformation and regeneration
Comparing the Effect of AOs and TPS on EFL Learners’ Listening Comprehension
Full text linkListening Comprehension is the language skills should be developed through listening to children as they grow. Listening Comprehension has been claimed as the most challenging skill to teach since many research found that EFL learners are worried to have a listening class. This research aimed to know whether there is a significant effect of Advance Organizers (AOs) and Think-Pair-Share (TPS) on EFL learners’ listening comprehension. This study is to determine which one is more dominant between Advance Organizers (AOs) and Think-Pair-Share (TPS) to increase EFL learners’ listening comprehension in the Eleventh grade of a senior high school on Tangerang Regency. This research is a quantitative method, with 36 learners as the sample which is taken non-random by using quasi-experimental research time-series design. The data were collected by using the test including pretest and posttest. The results revealed that there was a significant effect used by Advance Organizers and Think-Pair-Share. Therefore, Advance Organizers was more dominant than Think-Pair-Share to increase EFL learners’ listening comprehension