Celtic : A Journal of Culture, English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE FEATURES ACROSS COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH SKILLS AND GARMENT VOCATIONAL TEXTS

Gashaw Shewangizaw — 2024-12-13

Linguistic variations across academic and professional domains highlight the need for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curricula tailored to technical communication demands. This study aims to analyze discourse characteristics in Communicative English Language Skills texts and Garment and Apparel Fashion materials to identify genre-based distinctions. Purposive sampling was used to select relevant courses, and quantitative register analysis was conducted using adapted multidimensional frameworks to identify patterns in vocabulary, grammar, and discourse types. The findings revealed that Garment and Apparel Fashion texts emphasized descriptive, instructional, and analytical functions essential for skill development, while Communicative English Language Skills texts incorporated a broader range of genres to foster versatility. These variations in discourse features were contextually driven and informed the need for curriculum refinement. The study emphasizes the importance of evidence-based, context-sensitive English instruction to address disciplinary discourse differences.

DEVELOPING ENGLISH MATERIALS WITH ISLAMIC CONTENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGICAL, PEDAGOGICAL AND CONTENT KNOWLEDGE APPROACH

Syahreni Siregar — 2024-12-18

The integration of technology in English teaching materials is essential to meet the growing demands of modern learners including those who learn in Islamic educational contexts. This study aimed to (1) identify the English learning needs related to Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPACK); (2) develop an English language textbook based on the TPACK approach; and (3) evaluate its suitability for use in Islamic higher education. Employing the Research and Development (R&D) framework by Gall et al. (2003), the study was conducted in seventh phases: research and data collection, planning, preliminary product development, preliminary field testing, product revision, main field testing, and final product revision. The participants were 77 students from three Islamic higher education institutions in Lampung, Consist of 20 students from IAI Agus Salim, 30 students from IAIN Metro, and 27 students from IAI Ma’arif Metro.The subject in this research are expert jugment and user. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The data were analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Expert and user evaluations of the developed textbook, Basic English, demonstrated its good quality and effectiveness for use in Islamic higher education, with minor revisions recommended for optimization. The findings imply that the integration of the TPACK framework into textbook development can enhance the quality of English language learning in Islamic higher education. It is concluded that the textbook is suitable for use as an English Material in the learning process.

CHILDREN’S LANGUAGE IN THE DIGITAL ERA: ANALYSIS OF CHILDREN’S SPOKEN LANGUAGE VARIETY THROUGH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENT AND KAMUS BESAR BAHASA INDONESIA

Nurrahma Fatkhiyati — 2024-12-14

This study examines the variation in children’s spoken language, with a particular focus on the use of swear words. It compares how swear words are defined and analyzed by Artificial Intelligence (Perplexity AI) and the electronic form of Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI). The research adopts a sociolinguistic framework, drawing on Steven Pinker's (2005) theories of swearing, Anderson and Trudgill’s (1992) work on language variation, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. By integrating these approaches, the study aims to explore the variation and transformation of swear words among children. Data were collected through primary sources, including direct observations and voice recordings of children’s conversations. The analysis involved categorizing the swear words, identifying their functions, analyzing their use in context, and comparing their definitions in Perplexity AI and KBBI. The study found that the online KBBI struggles to keep up with the rapid development of swear words used by children, whereas Perplexity AI offers a more adaptive and accurate representation of these terms. Seventeen swear words were identified and categorized into four groups: humorous (6 words), expletive (5 words), auxiliary (3 words), and abusive swearing (3 words). These words performed 13 distinct functions in children’s conversations. The findings highlight the limitations of traditional dictionaries in capturing contemporary language, while also emphasizing the potential of AI tools in documenting and analyzing evolving linguistic trends. This study also finds the transformation of swear words based on cultural and social context.

EXPLORING THE LEVEL OF SELF-CONFIDENCE AMONG STUDENTS WITH DIFFERENT SPEAKING PERFORMANCE

Linda Dwi Ayu Lestari — 2024-12-13

This study aimed to investigate the variation of students' self-confidence level in their speaking performance in English. Using a qualitative approach, live experiences, and influencing factors related to self-confidence in speaking English were explored. Data were collected through classroom observations, reflective journals, and interviews to get a deep understanding of participants’ perspectives and behavior. This research was conducted at an English course located in Kaliwates, Jember. The sample consists of two male students and two female students, all at the same CEFR level (A2 Elementary), but with varying levels of self-confidence and speaking performance. The results showed that students with low self-confidence can achieve high scores in speaking performance, while students with high self-confidence do not necessarily achieve high scores. They may still receive a low score in speaking performance, even if they have a high level of self-confidence.

AN INDONESIAN POLITICIAN’S LEADERSHIP THROUGH SPEECH DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Diah Merrita — 2024-12-18

During the Covid-19 pandemic, leadership played a crucial role in guiding the direction of a country. This research aims at analyzing speech delivered by the Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan, during the Covid-19 pandemic taken from online news media. To explore the identity, relational, and ideational dimensions of the speech, the research employs discourse analysis based on the first three-level framework proposed by Fairclough. The three-skill approach is also utilized to discover leadership values embedded in the Governor’s utterances during the pandemic, focusing on his actions and leadership qualities. The findings of this study reveal that he constructs himself as a leader who has taken actions to tackle the plague, a leader who is strict sentencing anyone who disobeys the regulations, a leader who concerns about his people’s safety, and a leader who works collaboratively rather than ndividually. Other findings also explain that his utterances align with the three-skill approach such as the ability in defining problems, communicating goals, planning, employing social judgment skill, and having knowledge.

NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL MAZE: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND HURDLES IN ONLINE GRAMMAR INSTRUCTION

Jumriah Ananda — 2024-12-18

This study investigates innovative strategies and challenges in online grammar instruction within the English Language Education Department at IAIN Parepare, Indonesia. As digital learning becomes increasingly integrated into higher education, the research focuses on the experiences of 40 students and 5 online grammar instructors. Through a mixed-methods approach, incorporating surveys of all 40 students and in-depth interviews with the 5 tutors, this study investigates the adaptation of traditional grammar teaching methods to digital platforms. Key findings reveal that interactive tools, gamification, and personalized learning paths significantly enhance student engagement and comprehension in online grammar lessons. However, challenges such as varying levels of digital literacy among students, maintaining consistent motivation in virtual environments, and the limitations of asynchronous communication emerge as significant hurdles. The study concludes by proposing a tailored framework for effective online grammar instruction at IAIN Parepare, emphasizing the integration of culturally relevant multimedia resources, collaborative learning activities, and adaptive assessment techniques. These insights contribute to the growing body of knowledge on digital pedagogy in Indonesian higher education and offer practical implications for educators navigating the complexities of online language instruction in similar institutional settings.

BOBBY SAPUTRA AND HIS SATIRE IN THE DIGITAL REALM: A VISUAL-VERBAL VIDEO ANALYSIS

Chatarina Tri Rahmawati — 2024-12-18

Satire is a linguistic device that can be used as a way to ridicule or critique certain people or group of community. There had been numerous studies related of the use of satire in the world of politics, yet almost none of them addressed the nonpolitical aspect. The use of satire extends beyond political news, rather it has been starting to appear on certain social media posts on social media, including platforms like TikTok. This study sought on the way satire was utilized in some TikTok videos made by @supercoolben10 that were mostly talking about the life of upper class society. To add the novelty of this qualitative study, VVVA (Visual-Verbal Video Analysis) framework was utilized in analyzing the video. After a number of seven videos underwent the six processes of VVVA, it was found that both visual and verbal components take parts in constructing a good satire that could be used as a social critique. The findings in this study were presented into four sub-topics: 1) Satire as Social Critique on Economic Inequality, 2) The Role of Visual and Verbal Elements in Satire, 3) Effectiveness of VVVA for Analyzing Satire on TikTok, and 4) Broader Implications for Satire and Social Critique on Digital Platforms.

THE EFFECT OF USING AUGMENTED REALITY IN THE STUDENTS’ SPEAKING SKILL

Eli Nofriati Chaidir — 2024-12-15

Implementation of Independent Curriculum requires teachers must be able to use digital media to create classroom more active, innovative, enjoyable, and can improve students’ learning outcomes. However, students' speaking skills at SMA Negeri 1 Gandapura are still low due to the teacher not yet utilizing digital media optimally in teaching speaking. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of using Augmented Reality (AR) media in improving students' speaking skills. This research used an experimental method and the sample of the research was taken two classes; class XI Merdeka 1 as control group and class XI Merdeka 2 as experimental group. The research instrument used was pre-test and post-test. The collected data was analyzed using inferential statistics with a t-test, through SPSS version 16 software. The finding was the students’ average pre-test speaking score in the experimental class was 69.7, while the average post-test score was 72.3. In conclusion, the use of AR media is effective and can enhance students' speaking skills.

VOICES OF CONFIDENCE: AN EMPIRICAL AND LITERATURE REVIEW OF STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES WITH SELF-EFFICACY IN WRITING

arifin arifin — 2024-12-14

This article discusses some writing difficulties faced by university students, and experts strategies to improve self-efficacy and the different aspects of self-efficacy in building students' confidence in writing. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the word "self-efficacy," as well as the effects of writing anxiety and motivation on EFL university students' self-evaluative judgments of corrective feedback. Researcher used an empirical study by delivering questionnaires to 238 university students and strengthening students’ experience by stating the relevant experts’ perspectives on their paper's findings. The study's findings have implications; first, the results of this study provide implications for lecturers' Pedagogical Practices in improving students' self-confidence competence in writing. Second, lecturers' teaching implementation should encourage and support students' writing development, especially on writing strategies, and individualised support based on students' level of self-efficacy. The last is that an intervention programme is needed for low writing self-efficacy and focuses on building students' confidence, and fostering a growth mindset towards writing. his research highlights the significant role of self-efficacy in student writing success. The findings suggest three key areas for improvement: pedagogical practices that boost writing confidence, teaching strategies that provide individualized support and promote writing development.

STUDENT VOICES ON KAHOOT: AN EXPLORATION OF EFL LEARNERS' MOTIVATION IN HIGH SCHOOL

Prihatini Nur Rachma — 2024-12-14

Science and technology development has touched all aspects of life, and education is no exception. The effect of technological development is used to improve the service and quality of education which is always demanded to adapt to the changing times. The implementation of digital technology in the learning process is by using the appropriate learning media, so it can improve the quality of learning outcomes and provide motivation to students. The use of digital technology in the learning process is known as game-based learning. With this method, students are expected to explore learning materials with the help of technology, so that students get a new learning experience that is unique and fun and can increase their learning motivation in learning English. One of these digital platforms is Kahoot. This study aims to determine students' perceptions of the use of Kahoot media to enhance motivation in learning English in Class XII. Data analysis was conducted by descriptive quantitative based on the results of a questionnaire survey that included questions about the use of Kahoot in enhancing students' learning motivation in English learning. The results showed that 18 students of class XII had a fairly positive perception of the use of Kahoot in enhancing motivation in English learning. Based on these results, it can be concluded that Kahoot can enhance students' learning motivation in English learning and it is necessary to increase the intensity of its use to ensure that students get a joyful learning experience and enhance their motivation.

POST-EDITING MACHINE TRANSLATION OF ENGLISH-INDONESIAN BY EFL STUDENTS: A STUDY ON GRAMMATICAL COHESION IN ABSTRACT TRANSLATION

Atsani Wulansari — 2024-12-11

Machine translations offer several features that simplify the translation process. These include the ability to automatically adjust grammar and vocabulary from the source language to the target language, store word banks, and tailor the target language to specific fields. However, machine translation outputs still contain errors. Therefore, it is essential to perform post-editing to ensure grammatical and lexical cohesion and alignment between the source and target languages. This research aims to observe the quality of Google Translate and the result of Post-editing machine translation by EFL learners in terms of grammatical cohesion. This study used a descriptive qualitative. This study applied purposive sampling to choose the data. Three abstracts from three different Translation and Interpreting classes were chosen for the data. Then, the data were analysed by using the theory of grammatical cohesion and translation quality assessment. The result of the study shows that the grammatical cohesions found are mostly reference and conjunction. This study also finds that the quality of post-editing is better than the result of Google Translation as machine translation. The samples of data provides that mostly the score of post-editing is better observed from translation acceptability and readability. This study is restricted to the translation result of three abstracts only and the students’ post-editing effort which means that the findings may not fully represent the overall quality of translations from a grammatical cohesion. Future research could delve deeper into this topic by expanding the data sources and incorporating machine translation tools other than Google Translate.

MY FAVOURITE MUSLIM HERO: A LEARNING DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PJBL) USING ASSURE MODEL

Rifan Nurrofi — 2024-09-04

Project-based learning is one of the inquiry models that is often carried out in higher education; however, the application of online-based PjBL in English paragraph writing with Muslim friendly topic is still limited. This research aims to develop an online-based PjBL learning design that focuses on creating infographic of inspiring Muslim figures in a project-based design. The development of learning design implemented the ASSURE model, with six stages. The online-based media used include Google Classroom, Google Docs, Padlet, Zoom, Wakelet, Miro for interactive discussions, and Canva for infographic design. Trials were carried out and expert in the field validated the learning design. After validation satge, the learning design was implemented with students for testing. The developed learning syntax was validated as effective. Then, the online-based learning media and lesson timeline are also declared valid. Thus, these two trials were deemed suitable for implememntation with students. Furthermore, the learning strategy design and results were validated and interesting based on positive responses from experts and students. It is concluded that the development results meet the research objectives. The results of this research implies that online PjBL in English writing class can be effectively implemented to Muslim students at islamic institution context.

THE ROLE OF ENGLISH IN SPREADING ISLAM RAHMATAN LIL ‘ALAMIN VALUES: MILLENNIALS’ VOICES

Anisah Setyaningrum — 2024-11-11

The rapid development of Islam in the world cannot be separated from the role of the international language. Islam, a Rahmatan lil 'Alamin religion, has a negative stigma in the international world. Millennials are young people who are very attached to information technology. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the voice of millennials more deeply toward the role of English in the spread of Islam Rahmatan lil 'Alamin values full of affection and peace. This study is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The data were collected by conducting semi-structured interviews. The results showed that millennials' voices toward the role of language are: ease of communication, medium of communication, and ease the information access. Then, millennials' voices toward the role of English in the spread of Islam Rahmatan lil 'Alamin values are: ease the convey Islam Rahmatan lil 'Alamin values through various fields, expand the reach of areas and targets in the spread of the values, ease in obtaining information about the spread of the values which can be accessed on the internet, supports efforts to straighten out the negative stigma directed at Islam and ease capturing messages about the values from various sources. The research implications suggest that leveraging English as a medium can significantly enhance the dissemination of Islam's values of compassion and peace among global audiences, particularly through digital platforms, thereby fostering greater understanding and reducing negative stereotypes associated with Islam.

STRUCTURALISM OF TODOROV'S SEMIOTICS IN THE MOVIE "HACKSAW RIDGE" DIRECTED BY MEL GIBSON

Benny Dele Bintang Ananta — 2024-11-11

This research discusses the structuralism of Todorov's semiotics in the movie "Hacksaw Ridge" directed by Mel Gibson. Structuralist studies have been abandoned for a long time. This study aims to determine the implementation of semiotic aspects of Todorov structuralism in films. A descriptive-qualitative method was used to analyze the data, and note-taking with Nvivo 12 software was used as the data collection technique. This study required a long process and knowledge of data analysis, which required importing, transcript, reducing, presenting and drawn conclusion. The findings examined the syntactical aspects of the 38 sequences found, including the form of words, events, characters, and verbal aspects, including mode, kala, point of view, and storytelling. This study concludes that film can be implemented in structured narrative and structuralism studies based on the Todorov model. This research has important implications for providing a deeper understanding of films’ creative excellence, thematic significance, and potential emotional impact.

POLITENESS STRATEGIES IN WEDNESDAY ADDAMS’ UTTERANCES: MAINTAINING SELF-IMAGE AND OTHERS’ AMIDST REJECTION

Marsha Aqillah Putri Syuhra — 2024-11-12

Communication is a form of bridge to convey thoughts between one individual and another. Every person must have their measure of being polite and harmonious according to who they are dealing with, including Wednesday Addams. This pragmatic research scrutinizes the politeness strategies employed by Wednesday Addams, the lead female protagonist in the Netflix series Wednesday. The character Wednesday Addams utilizes politeness strategies to maintain public and self-image during interactions while solving a murder case. Using descriptive qualitative methods, the researchers found that Wednesday frequently used bald on-record strategies with straightforward speech without being threatening. In contrast, off-record strategies were used less frequently. The researchers also observed that Wednesday used all the politeness strategies outlined by Brown and Levinson (1987). This study highlights the significance of politeness, not only for interpersonal relationships but also for achieving long-term goals, as demonstrated in the “Wednesday” series. However, further studies could provide additional perspectives and challenge the findings presented in this study.

A STUDY ON EFL STUDENTS' LEVELS OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Jumariati Jumariati — 2024-11-18

This research aims to discover the levels of EFL students' critical thinking skills. It is a quantitative approach with descriptive design by utilizing the adapted version of the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Skills Test as the instrument. It consists of five indicators: deduction, inference, identifying assumptions, interpretation, and analyzing arguments, with five questions for each. The subjects of the research were 33 students of the English Department of FKIP, Lambung Mangkurat University. The results showed that 23 students (69.69%) had a moderate level of critical thinking skills, seven students (21.21%) had a low level, and three students (9.09%) had a high level. Specifically, they performed low levels in inference and identifying assumptions, but they had moderate levels of critical thinking skills in deduction, interpretation of information, and analysis of arguments. These findings imply the need to facilitate students with more practice to develop their critical thinking skills, particularly in making inferences and identifying assumptions. Further research is recommended to measure EFL students' critical thinking skills by involving larger participants using other instruments of measurement to reveal more conclusive findings.

PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH WITH ADVANCED VOCABULARY USING GAME-BASED LEARNING: NARRATIVE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Yulia Wahyuningsih — 2024-11-27

This research investigates the effectiveness of using Narrative Crossword Puzzles for learning advanced English vocabulary in the Society 5.0 era and how this method can enhance students' mastery of advanced vocabulary. This study demonstrates that the Game-Based Learning: Narrative Crossword Puzzle strategy significantly improves advanced English vocabulary learning. This research applied qualitative methods and an experimental quasi-technique with a statistical approach to analyze the data. The rejection of the null hypothesis confirms a substantial difference between pre-test and post-test results, indicating that the student's learning outcomes increased notably after implementing this strategy. The findings support the effectiveness of game-based learning, particularly narrative crossword puzzles, in enhancing student engagement and making the learning process more enjoyable and effective in educational contexts.

THE IMPACT OF TEAM TEACHING ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND PERCEPTIONS IN AVIATION VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

Laila Rochmawati — 2024-12-03

This research highlights the significance of collaborative teaching in addressing the diverse learning challenges faced by cadets, as statistical analysis indicates that team teaching strategies can significantly enhance English learning outcomes compared to traditional methods, thus supporting the educational rights of all students. The research aims to investigate the differences in academic performance between students taught using team-teaching strategies and traditional teaching methods in vocational aviation schools, employing a quantitative ex post facto comparative analysis to measure the impact of these teaching strategies on English learning outcomes, supported by statistical data from Polytechnic Penerbangan Surabaya and Polytechnic Penerbangan Medan. Our findings indicate a statistically significant difference in academic performance, with team teaching students achieving higher average scores (M = 85.4, SD = 3.2) compared to traditional teaching students (M = 78.6, SD = 4.1), p < 0.05. The collaborative nature of team teaching promotes professional development among educators, leading to improved instructional strategies and teaching quality. Educators are encouraged to adopt team teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, as evidence demonstrates their effectiveness in fostering a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.

FILLER TYPES IN STUDENT’S ACADEMIC SPEAKING PRESENTATION: THE USE AND FUNCTION

Natalia Anggrarini — 2024-12-04

This study aims to investigate undergraduate students' filler types in academic speaking presentations and how they use filler functions. This qualitative research used observation to analyze the type of fillers used by the students during the presentation and interview to analyze the function of the fillers they used. The participants were 21 undergraduate students of the English Education Department from Universitas Wiralodra. This study reported that the students used lexicalized and unlexicalized fillers during the presentation. Lexicalized fillers are found mostly used by the students with 60,93%. While unlexicalized filler appeared 39.07%. Those fillers functioned to hesitate, empathize, mitigate, edit terms, and create time. Filler is used and functioned by the students to show politeness and create time to plan what to say next. This study implies that the students need various strategies to use fillers properly and understand positive and negative fillers so they can develop their communicative competency. This study suggests further investigation in terms of the use of filler in written language.

EVALUATING ONLINE AUTHENTIC READING ASSESSMENT

Hendro Ardiansyah — 2024-12-05

The aim of the current research was to evaluate the online authentic reading assessment at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia. A total of 170 students who were participants in the assessment program participated in the current research. They were asked to rate and evaluate the assessment program based on five criteria: (1) planning; (2) teaching and learning; (3) student involvement; (4) coursework; and (5) course description aspects. This research employed quantitative approach. Descriptive analysis in Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 27 was used to analyse the data. The data were collected through an instrument adopted from the evaluation report for the instructors of the UMM. The instruments were valid and reliable to be used based on their content, face validity, and Cronbach alpha results. The results of the current research indicated that participants rated the program in a good category in all aspects of the criteria given, namely in the aspects of planning, teaching and learning, student involvement, coursework, and course description. Therefore, the online authentic reading assessment at the UMM was conducted sufficiently. The implications of the study suggest that future research should explore the integration of performance-based assessment with other approaches, such as competency-based assessment, situation-based assessment, or problem-based assessment.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING DUOLINGO IN TEACHING VOCABULARY TO CAMP CLASS AT LANGUAGE CENTER

Muhammad Miftahul Hia — 2024-12-06

This study seeks to determine the effectiveness of the Duolingo app as a gamification-based learning tool for teaching vocabulary in order to assist students in improving their English language skills. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design, which splits the class into two groups: experimental and control. The data was collected by developing vocabulary questions for both pre- and post-tests. The statistical tool from SPSS version 22 was used to analyse the data. The study's findings demonstrate how effective the Duolingo program is in helping students improve their English vocabulary. The independent sample t-test resulted in a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000, which is statistically significant and less than 0.05. Furthermore, the average pre-test score (69.44 before using the Duolingo app) and post-test score (85.83 after using the Duolingo app) increased. This shows that students who were taught using the Duolingo app had different vocabulary mastery outcomes than those who were taught using traditional techniques or without the app. The Duolingo software is significantly more effective in helping students improve their vocabulary. Following the adoption of the Duolingo program, the Language Center noticed an improvement in its pupils' vocabulary.

A SOCIOPRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF SYMPATHY AND EMPATHY EXPRESSIONS ON INSTAGRAM: INSIGHTS FROM A VIDEO OF CHILDREN IN GAZA

Mawar Puspitasari — 2024-12-09

The genocide committed by Israel in Gaza is still ongoing to this day. This action has received enormous attention from people from all over the world because it has claimed many victims ranging from children, adults, to the elderly. The purpose of this study is to describe the types of expressions of sympathy and empathy and to clarify the intention of sympathy and empathy expressions given by Instagram users to videos of children in Gaza. This study used a qualitative descriptive method. This study used observation and documentation methods to find the data. Research reveals that there are 2 types of sympathy, namely passive sympathy and active sympathy. This study also reveals that there are 3 types of empathy, namely cognitive empathy, emotional empathy, and compassionate empathy. As for the type of intention, 13 speech acts were found in this study, namely requesting, begging, proposing, vowing, thanking, apologizing, regretting, lamenting, blaming, praising, wishing, condoling, and criticizing. The findings of this study can be used to broaden understanding and make it easier for readers to distinguish expressions of sympathy and empathy.

QUESTIONING ALIENATION OF HUMANITIES DISCIPLINE IN ENGLISH EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Rahmat Setiawan — 2024-12-09

The English language education curriculum tends to focus on technical language issues (skills) and educational aspects. In fact, language proficiency is acquired through practice, training, and habit. Educators must have cognitive, psychological, and sociological understanding. This is the problem: English language learning tends not to involve the humanities in its curriculum. This research aims to explore the factors that make the English Education curriculum less likely to include humanities disciplines while it has crucial impact to the quality of English teaching and learning. In methodology, the type of research is qualitative. The approach in this research is case study. The data collection technique in this research is Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The type of FGD used in data collection is Single Focus Group which supports an explorative space to support the provision of data in the analysis. There are three parts to conducting FGDs: pre-activity, activity, and post-activity. The research employs the thematic analysis technique. There are three main results can be drawn implicitly by the researcher from the perspective of the English Education lecturers: Theoretical-Based Orientation, Skillset Target, and Positivistic Ideology. Firstly, the English Education curriculum processes English language learning through theories. Secondly, the English Education curriculum focuses on the English language skillset. Thirdly, the English Education curriculum aims to produce English teachers who will teach English focusing on the learning process and the learners’ internal problems in the classroom, not the learners’ external problems.