scholarly journals “Nigerian Students in the American ESL Freshman Writing Class: A Site of Resistance and Accommodation”

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 1055
Author(s):  
Yingqin Liu ◽  
William Carney
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
First Year Composition ◽  
Composition Instructors ◽  
The Us ◽  
University Experiences ◽  
A Site ◽  
Short Essay ◽  
Nigerian Students

Two groups of undergraduate students, one composed of 15 Nigerian students studying at a public university in the US and a similar one composed of US-born students from the same university composed short essay drafts in response to the same writing prompt. These essays were read by the researchers and a group of student assistants to assess the differences between the two groups. The Nigerian students wrote longer essays with longer sentences and were more likely to use subordination than were their US counterparts. Both groups then participated in focus groups to discuss their English language education, university experiences, and attitudes toward college writing. The Nigerian students viewed the development of English writing skills as much more important than did their US counterparts but expressed frustration that their instructors in the US tended to dismiss what they saw as more eloquent writing, privileging instead a brief and concise style. The article discusses the results of the study as well as the frustration expressed by the Nigerian students and argues in support of Lee’s (2014) assertion that universities seek to “internationalize” faculty and student recruitment as well as provide better training for first-year composition instructors to equip them with a more sophisticated understanding of the varieties of the English language. The authors suggest that doing so will lead to better outcomes and increased retention for this group of international students.

scholarly journals Enterpreneurial Talent and Intention Among Undergraduate Students: Case Study at English Language Education Department

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Amri Tanduklangi ◽  
Muhammad Khusnun Muhsin ◽  
Carlina Amri
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
English Language ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Literacy Program ◽  
Economic Literacy ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Strongly Agree

Entrepreneurship plays an important role in generating new wealth in an economy. The growth of entrepreneurial activities will produce innovation, create new jobs for the society, trigger economic growth, and reduce unemployment rates. Eentrepreneurship is a topic requiring a lot of attentions from academicians and researchers, especially the unemployment problem arising among undergraduate students. Therefore, the aim of this article was to have a good understanding on entrepreneurial talent and intention of undergraduate university students. The antecedent factor would be measuring students’ risk taking, persuading, ambition, performer, leadership, and business management skill behavior.  The subjects of the study were  undergraduate students who are majoring in English at the language education department and have attended  five days workshop on  economic literacy program conducted by Global Economic Awareness Project (GEAP) in 2019 academic year.  This research study used quantative method and a research designed survey was administered to gather questions with answers associated with a 5-point Likert scale ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree. The questionnaires of the research used Fishbein and  Ajzen’s Planned Behavior (TPB) theory, Shaver and  Scott’s personal traits, and Bandura’s Self efficacy theory.  The findings of the research reveal that  ‘risk taking’ and ‘ambition’ factor had  favorable results after students have attended short entrepreneurial course. Whereas, students’ still says “neutral” on ‘persuader’, ‘ambitious’, ‘performer’, ‘leadership’, and ‘business management factor’. It is safe to assume that students’ still had fair intention in developing their entrepreneurial interest because they have little to no experience on entreprenurial field in hand. Explicit real-life entrepreneurship related activities were recommended for future workshop to upgrade the student’s entrepreneurship talent and intention. Keywords: Entrepreneurship Talent and Intention, Global Economic Awareness, Economic Literacy Program

scholarly journals English Language Writing Centres in Japanese Universities: What do Students Really Need?

2010 ◽  
pp. 17-31
Author(s):  
Jim McKinley
Keyword(s):  
Liberal Arts ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Attitudes Toward Writing ◽  
The Us ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Students Attitudes

The installation of English language writing centres in Japanese universities is a relatively recent event—the first ones established with funding from the Ministry of Education in 2004. Because of the EFL writing context, setting up a writing centre requires consideration of students’ needs and cultural expectations of writing and writing centres. In general, writing centres that have been established in Japanese universities follow a structure similar to those in the US. This raises the question as to whether or not this is appropriate for the particular needs of EFL students and the obstacles they face. For this study, in order to explore students’ attitudes toward writing centres and the role they play in writing education, interview data was collected from students of English composition in two different departments at a university in Japan well known for its English language education: the English department, which does not have a writing centre, and the liberal arts department, which has one of the first writing centres established in Japan.

scholarly journals Rhetorical styles of Introduction in English language teaching (ELT) research articles

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-314
Author(s):  
Anis Firdatul Rochma ◽  
Anita Triastuti ◽  
A. Ashadi
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
English Language ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Linguistic Resources ◽  
Major Factors

Research articles have been considered as the primary media of knowledge production. Nevertheless, for some undergraduate students, writing a research article can be a challenging task since they need to be aware of its rhetorical styles. Even though previous studies have been conducted to reveal the rhetorical styles of scientific papers, yet tend to focus more on research articles obtained from well-established journals. Hence, this study aims to reveal the rhetorical styles and draw the rhetoric pattern from the introduction section of 73 research articles written by the undergraduate students of English Language Education (ELE) at a state university in Yogyakarta. This is a qualitative investigation whose data were collected by random sampling technique and went through Safnil’s (2013) four analysis stages. As the primary framework for analysis, the modified CARS (Create a Research Space) model (Swales Feak, 2004) was adopted. The results show that Step 2: Making topic generalization in Move 1 and Step 1B: Indicating a gap in Move 2 are the obligatory steps in writing the introduction section. Nevertheless, the results reveal that mostly undergraduate research papers lack 1 step in Move 1, 2 steps in Move 2, and 3 steps in Move 3. The omission of steps in the CARS model by these student-authors seems to happen due to two major factors, namely the scarcity of control over the writing process and linguistic resources, hence suggesting pedagogical implications for academic writing courses.

scholarly journals The English Reading Habits of English Language Education Undergraduate Students at English Department

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 707-716
Author(s):  
Windha Aestetika Wulandari ◽  
Utari Praba Astuti ◽  
Furaidah
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Department ◽  
Reading Practice ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Students Attitudes

Abstract: Good reading habits help comprehension and logic because they can empower to absorb material analytically, critically, and reflectively. However, the technique for encouraging an interest in reading, particularly in schools and universities, has not obtained the best outcomes. In this case, family, community, and educational institutions simultaneously play a significant role in promoting English Foreign Language students' enthusiasm for reading. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine how ELE undergraduate students reading habits in English Department, Universitas Negeri Malang. This type of research used descriptive qualitative. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire form and distributed via Google form. The questionnaire discussed students' attitudes towards reading, purpose of reading, reading frequency, and reading preferences. The results showed that most of the ELE undergraduate students have high reading habit. However, students’ reading habits still need to be improved. It is shown that the students like reading as an indispensable part of their lives because of the reading treatment they get from an early stage of age. It makes them have a positive attitude towards reading, they also have a purpose for reading, and increase their reading preferences. Furthermore, they also need to increase their frequency of reading practice and the number of books read. Keywords: reading habits, English Language Education (ELE), English Department Abstrak: Kebiasaan membaca yang baik dapat membantu pemahaman dan logika karena dapat memudahkan untuk menerima materi secara analitis, kritis, dan reflektif. Namun, teknik yang digunakan untuk mendorong minat membaca, khususnya di sekolah dan universitas, masih belum mendapatkan hasil yang terbaik. Dalam hal ini, keluarga, masyarakat, dan lembaga pendidikan secara bersamaan memiliki peran penting dalam mendorong minat membaca Bahasa Inggris siswa. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana kebiasaan membaca mahasiswa Jurusan Bahasa Inggris Universitas Negeri Malang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner dan disebarluaskan melalui google form. Kuesioner tersebut membahas sikap siswa terhadap membaca, tujuan membaca, frekuensi membaca, dan preferensi membaca. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar mahasiswa juusan pendidikan Bahasa Inggris memiliki kebiasaan membaca yang tinggi. Namun, kebiasaan membaca siswa masih perlu ditingkatkan lagi. Terlihat bahwa siswa menyukai membaca, karena sebagai bagian yang tak terpisahkan dari kehidupan karena mereka telah dilatih membaca sejak usia dini. Oleh karena itu, mereka memiliki sikap positif terhadap membaca, mereka juga memiliki tujuan untuk membaca, dan meningkatkan preferensi membaca mereka. Selain itu, mereka juga perlu meningkatkan frekuensi latihan membaca dan jumlah buku yang dibaca. Kata kunci: kebiasaan membaca, Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Jurusan Sastra Inggris

scholarly journals Experimental Research in English Language Teaching: A Peek from Undergraduate Students' Theses

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Muhammad Affan Ramadhana ◽  
Deis Kondo Allo
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Method ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study focused on the undergraduate students’ theses submitted to the English Language Education study program in Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo. A total of 53 theses between 2014-2018 were collected. The main purpose of this study is to capture the trends of experimental method used in students’ undergraduate research. The selected sample is only the theses submitted by students who have been finished study in not later than four years. Skill and elements, the technique of sampling, types of treatments, level of the school, types of the experimental method, and research instruments were analyzed. The results revealed that vocabulary is the most researched language skills. In terms of research designs, random sampling, pre-experimental, and test instruments dominated. Quasi-experimental only a little bit used that was found in 2014 of three theses used and true-experimental was not found at all. As for types of treatment (independent variables), learning media is dominantly used.

scholarly journals UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS PERCEPTIONS ON EXTENSIVE READING STRATEGY IN VOCABULARY CLASS

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 534
Author(s):  
Kristian Florensio Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Reading Strategy ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
Extensive Reading

AbstractVocabulary is one of the essential elements of English Language Teaching. It is therefore important to ensure that the students are able to obtain sizable vocabulary knowledge during their academic performance. Extensive reading strategy played a major role in that process. Two research problems were proposed in this study. The first is to know the effectiveness of extensive reading strategy in vocabulary class. The second is to discover the significant improvement of English Language Education students’ vocabulary knowledge through extensive reading strategy. In this qualitative study, three research instruments: observation, classroom survey, and focus group discussion were employed. Qualitative content analysis was implemented to draw meanings out of the data gathered. Five major findings were as follows: (a) ELESP students viewed vocabulary as an important element in English language mastery (b) Loved reading extensively (c) Had limited time to read (d) Lose their reading motivation easily (e) Suggested regular checking of vocabulary books.Keywords: vocabulary, extensive reading strategy, qualitative content analysis

scholarly journals THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA WHATSAPP AMONG ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS FOR SOLVING THESIS WRITING PROBLEMS

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 447-455
Author(s):  
Syarwan Ahmad ◽  
T. Zulfikar ◽  
Fitri Hardiana
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Education Program ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Recording Device ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Writing Problems ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Thesis Writing

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to analyze the use of social media, WhatsApp, among the UIN (Universitas Islam Negeri) Ar-Raniry's English Language Education Program undergraduate students for solving their thesis writing problems, focusing on the effects of the WhatsApp use and to inquire whether WhatsApp communication helps them solve their thesis writing problems. Methodology: The design of this study is descriptive qualitative in nature. The researchers selected 30 English Language Education Program undergraduate students comprising 9 male and 21 female students who were writing theses as participants. This study used the semi-structured interview to collect detailed information needed for this research. The researchers used note-taking and recording device using Galaxy Note 8. Main Findings: Findings revealed that the use of social media, WhatsApp, among the undergraduate students of the UIN Ar-Raniry' English Language Education Program, shows a positive impact on solving the problems they face regarding their thesis writing. The findings also indicated that the use of social media, WhatsApp, has put students at ease in solving their various problems regarding thesis writing constraints. Application of the study: This study can be very useful for the students writing theses, and thesis supervisors. The findings of this research give insights and provide information and theories related to thesis writing issues. Studies on this issue lack in the field of education in general and thesis related problem sharing and supervisee-supervisor relationships in particular. Novelty/Originality of the study: The findings justify how the use of WhatsApp brings about positive effects and partly solve students' thesis writing problems. The findings revealed that these research benefits readers enhance existing knowledge and contributes to the construction of new knowledge in the field of education. Therefore, researchers recommend further research on the effects and benefits or other aspects of social media usage.

scholarly journals Scrutinizing Cheating Behavior among EFL Students at Islamic Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habiburrahim Habiburrahim ◽  
Ika Kana Trisnawati ◽  
Yuniarti Yuniarti ◽  
Zamzami Zainuddin ◽  
Safrul Muluk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Moral Awareness ◽  
Cheating Behavior ◽  
The Subject

Cheating has been a significant issue over the years throughout the world, including in Indonesian Higher Education. In this study, we aimed to explore students’ perceptions of cheating, the practices they engage in when they cheat, the factors influencing their behavior, and possible solutions to stop cheating in the context of Islamic Higher Education. This mixed methods research involved 43 undergraduate students in the Department of English Language Education of two Islamic Higher Education institutions: The University of Muhammadiyah Aceh and Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Ar-Raniry Darussalam, Banda Aceh - Indonesia. A questionnaire comprising demographic and cheating related questions was emailed to students taking the subject, Ilmu Akidah (Theology). This subject is a third-semester optional subject offered to students at both universities. The subject covers issues about ethics, morals, good Muslim citizenship, and other universal Islamic values. Eight students were interviewed to seek their opinions about cheating in the context of Islamic education and to suggest ways to stop cheating at their university. Survey findings indicated the prevalence of cheating among these Islamic university students during their studies reached 84%, with the most common cheating practices including requesting/exchanging answers with friends during exams, duplicating texts from the internet/books and then submitting them, and cooperating with friends in doing individual assignments. The underlying issues involved external factors (i.e., exam difficulty, overloaded assignments, inadequate time for finishing assignments, and assisting friends) and internal factors (i.e., fear of low grades and failure in exams, and motivation for gaining high scores). Sixteen percent of the students claiming that they never cheated because of their religious/moral awareness, a sense of accomplishment in their own ability, and fear of academic sanctions suggestions for preventing cheating are shared along with a discussion of cheating within Islamic higher education. An important finding from the interviews was many students believed cheating was sinful and those who cheat must repent. The paper concludes with a discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of conducting mixed methods research to answer these questions and adding a set of interviews to the survey instrument.

scholarly journals Lexical Bundles in Academic Writing by Undergraduate and Graduate Students of English Language Education Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Try Retno Sugiarti ◽  
Nevita Indah Fitrianasari ◽  
Terry Sulistyorini
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Noun Phrase ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Significant Component ◽  
Writing Ability ◽  
Lexical Bundles

Studies related to the ubiquity of lexical bundles used by undergraduate and graduate students in writing their academic writing, more specifically skripsi and thesis, seems to be limited. As an important defining feature of academic discourse and a significant component of fluent linguistic production, its existence in writing not only can contribute coherence in a text but also can determine the writing ability of a writer, either professional or novice one (Hyland, 2012, p. 166; Cortes, 2004, p. 397). Therefore, it is necessary to conduct this study in order to know the most frequent forms, structures, and functions of lexical bundles used by undergraduate and graduate students in composing their skripsi and thesis. It was revealed that (1) graduate students use more varied bundles rather than undergraduate students; (2) both students tend to use the same structure of noun phrase with of fragment bundles; (3) undergraduate students tend to use research-oriented bundles, while graduate students prefer to use more text-oriented bundle.

National Foreign Language Policy

2021 ◽  
pp. 212-235
Author(s):  
Hà Thanh Thị Nguyễn ◽  
Điệp Dương
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Education ◽  
National Project ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Doi Moi

The push for English language education has become explosive in Vietnam since the Doi Moi era. It resulted in the birth of the National Foreign Language Project 2020 in 2008 with the adoption of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) (Decision No.1400, 2008) and later the passing of the so-called “Six-level framework for foreign language proficiency in Vietnam” (Decision No.729, 2015) to standardize learning and teaching outcomes across all levels of education. This chapter examines a case study at a major state-owned university in Vietnam to take a closer look at issues related to the adoption of the CEFR in Vietnam. More specifically, the authors assess the writing skill development in first-, second-, and third-year undergraduate students and align their writing gains with the corresponding expected CEFR cut-off scores as defined by the National Project 2020. The authors will then point out the impracticality of adopting the CEFR in assessment and make recommendations on assessment-related policy-making issues for the long-term success of the National Project 2020.

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