Journal of Language, Literature, and Educational Research

Analysis of Syntactic Errors in Writing of Third Semester Students of the Department of English and Literature

2024-07-22T14:36:35+07:00

Purpose of the study: This research presents the results of research on syntactic errors in writing produced by third semester students of the Department of English and Literature, Alauddin State Islamic University, Makassar. The aim of this research is to identify the dominant types of syntactic errors and provide in-depth insight into the error patterns that frequently occur.

Methodology: The research method used is descriptive qualitative by collecting data from students' final written exam sheets. Data collection involved obtaining final writing exam sheets from third semester AG 1&2 students enrolled in the Department of English and Literature at Alauddin State Islamic University Makassar.

Main Findings:The analysis results show that the most common syntax errors include omissions, additions, information errors, and ordering errors.

Novelty/Originality of this study:The novelty of this research lies in the focus of analyzing syntactic errors during the third semester students studying English and Literature. with a more comprehensive and detailed approach than previous research.

Case Study: Language Politeness in Preschool Children at Ar-Rahman School

2024-07-22T14:36:23+07:00

Purpose of the study: This research aims to investigate how preschool children use language politeness. The method used is a pragmatic approach with a qualitative approach. Language politeness is usually part of adult human abilities. Adults will be better able to judge whether an utterance is considered polite or not, depending on various factors such as social distance, culture, and power relations.

Methodology: The data that has been copied and grouped is then analyzed using the politeness theory of language developed by Brown and Levinson. In qualitative research, data analysis begins with reducing data, categorizing data, presenting data, drawing conclusions from findings, and verifying.

Main Findings: The research results show that language politeness can be divided into four main strategies. However, the results show that preschool children, especially those aged 3-5 years, do not fully understand the concept of politeness. The data obtained showed considerable variation in children's understanding of politeness strategies, without any clear consistency.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research is the methodological approach that uses direct observation in various activity situations at school as well as in-depth interviews with teachers and parents, which provides a comprehensive picture of language politeness practices. This makes a significant contribution to academic literature and educational practitioners in understanding and developing language politeness from an early age.

Language Poetty in Class VIII Student Discussions of SMPIT Ash Shiddiqiyyah, South Tangerang

2024-07-22T14:36:30+07:00

Purpose of the study: This study aims to describe the deviation and compliance of the politeness of language principles that occur in class discussion activities in class VIII students of SMPIT Ash Shiddiqiyyah South Tangerang in terms of word selection and polite manner of discussion.

Methodology: The method used in the study Analysis of the Utilization of Principles of Language politeness in the Discussion Activities of Class VIII Students of SMPIT Ash Shiddiqiyyah South Tangerang is a qualitative descriptive method. The technique used in collecting data uses the technique of referring skillful engagements, recording techniques, and note-taking techniques.

Main Findings: The results of the study on class VIII SMPIT Ash Shiddiqiyyah South Tangerang showed that the number of violations of language politeness violations that occurred in class discussion activities were greater than their compliance. The principle of politeness that is often violated is the maxim of generosity, humility and approval. As for those who do not appear in speech in class VIII are the maxims of wisdom, the maxim of acceptance and the maxim of conclusions.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research offers a new view regarding language politeness in discussions of class VIII students at SMPIT Ash Shiddiqiyyah Tangsel by considering the specific cultural context and school environment. Previously, studies related to language politeness were often carried out in general contexts without paying attention to the unique nuances and characteristics of each educational environment.

The Effect of Peer Assessment through Twitter on Students’ Writing the Analytical Exposition Text Ability

2024-07-22T14:36:39+07:00

Purpose of the study: This research is aimed to get empirical evidence on the effect of peer assessment through Twitter on students’ writing the analytical exposition text ability at eleventh-grade students of Senior High School 1 Dramaga

Methodology:This research used the quantitative method and quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 60 eleventh-grade students from Senior High School 1 Dramaga, selected using purposive sampling. The samples were divided into two groups of 30 class XI social science 2 as the control class and class XI social science 3 as the experimental class. Then, the data were collected by using a writing test in the form of a pre-and post-test.

Main Findings: The result shows that the mean score of the post-test in the experimental class is 78.133 with 17.633 as the gained mean score while the mean score of the post-test in the control class is 70.167 with 8.167 as the gained mean score. Besides, the result shows that sig (2 tailed) is 0.000. Then the tvalue of the post-test (4.396) is higher than ttable (2.301) meaning Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected.

Novelty/Originality of this study:This research offers novelty by exploring in depth the influence of learning methods based on Islamic values on language politeness in class VIII student discussions at SMPIT Ash Shiddiqiyyah Tangsel.

Content Analysis : Evaluation of English Workbook Based on Curriculum 2013

2024-07-22T14:36:19+07:00

Purpose of the study: The aim of this research is to find out whether the quality of the English Workbook published by PT. Swadaya Murni used by MTs 13 Jakarta meets the 2013 curriculum criteria

Methodology: The researcher used a qualitative method with a content analysis design as a way for researchers to disseminate the quality of English Workbook. The instrument of this research is the BSNP (National Education Standards Board) assessment rubric and to make this research more valid, the researcher conducted several interviews with teachers and several students at MTs 13 Jakarta who used the Workbook. PT.

Main Findings: The results of this research only reached 31.25%, which means that the Workbook did not meet the BSNP standard criteria. The results of the interviews also showed that the explanation of the Workbook did not satisfy the teachers and students. However, these worksheets meet students' English language needs because they use language that is appropriate to the context being studied and appropriate to the students' level of knowledge.

Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this research reveals that the evaluation of English practice books based on the 2013 Curriculum does not only pay attention to the suitability of the material to the curriculum, but also considers aspects such as depth of understanding of concepts, diversity of question types, creativity in presenting material, and relevance to students' needs in the digital era. At the moment.