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PISA-Like Questions on News Items: A Novel Approach to Reading Literacy 类似pisa的新闻题:阅读素养的新方法

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-08-31 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i2.12146

Medio Nisphi, Zahra Alwi, Santi Oktarina

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Exploring Needs in English Learning Materials for Visual Communication Design Students and Graduates: A Mixed-Methods Approach 探索视觉传达设计专业学生和毕业生在英语学习材料中的需求:一种混合方法的方法

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-08-29 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i2.13536

Pikir Wisnu Wijayanto, Y. A. Barlian, S. Nurbani

{"title":"Exploring Needs in English Learning Materials for Visual Communication Design Students and Graduates: A Mixed-Methods Approach","authors":"Pikir Wisnu Wijayanto, Y. A. Barlian, S. Nurbani","doi":"10.31849/reila.v5i2.13536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31849/reila.v5i2.13536","url":null,"abstract":"The field of Visual Communication Design (VCD) in Indonesia requires students and graduates to enhance their English language skills to stay competitive globally. However, there is a significant gap in understanding the specific English language material needs of students and graduates in this field, so it needs to be more understanding of their particular linguistic needs. This mixed-methods study aims to explore the disparities in English language skills perceived by VCD students and graduates in Indonesia and identify their specific English language material needs. . Through questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions, data were collected from 30 students and 10 graduates. The findings reveal differences in language proficiency or skills perspectives between VCD students and graduates , emphasizing the importance of designing language courses that align with learners' specific needs and industry demands. This study's implications for English language education in various industries highlight the significance of effective communication in a globalized world. By addressing learners' specific language demands, educators can better support students' language learning goals and prepare graduates for success in their professional endeavors. Implementing industry-specific language instruction and curriculum can enhance learners' competitiveness and communication in the workplace, promoting stronger international collaborations within the creative industries. Although challenges may arise in implementing changes, a partnership between academic institutions and industry stakeholders can bridge the gap between academic language learning and real-world language demands. Addressing learners' needs in English language education can ultimately contribute to their professional growth and success in the global market.","PeriodicalId":186555,"journal":{"name":"REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115486644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Backchannels Responses as Conversational Strategies in the Interaction of Indonesian Speakers in Interview Setting 访谈情境下印尼语使用者互动中的反向回应策略

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-08-28 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i2.13889

Lisda Nurjaleka

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Navigating Hybrid Language Learning Realities: Students' Views on Workload & Time Allocation during Covid-19 驾驭混合语言学习现实:学生对Covid-19期间工作量和时间分配的看法

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-08-28 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i2.13538

Ahmad Jum’a Khatib, Yasir Riady

{"title":"Navigating Hybrid Language Learning Realities: Students' Views on Workload & Time Allocation during Covid-19","authors":"Ahmad Jum’a Khatib, Yasir Riady","doi":"10.31849/reila.v5i2.13538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31849/reila.v5i2.13538","url":null,"abstract":"The Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia led a shift in university learning policies towards a hybrid learning model. The objective of this study is to determine how English literature students feel about the workload and time suitability of hybrid learning. The descriptive quantitative research method was employed, with questionnaires serving as instruments. The questionnaire consisted of five Likert items in order to gather information for the research findings. The questionnaire was distributed to 467 out of 870 students enrolled in the English Literature Study Program at Gunadarma University using google form and was analysed using a descriptive approach. Data collection used random sampling technique in the odd semester of the 2021/2022 academic year. Ali’s (2018) three aspects of learning literature were used to categorize the data. The eight courses perceived were categorised into 3 groups, e.g., language structure (ls), rhetorical (r) and contextual knowledge (ck). The research results show that perceptions related to time suitability are very good with an average of 45.30% (ck), 48.68% (r), and 48.9% (ls). The perception of workload also has positive results, with 41.14% (ls), 42.26% (r) and 48.7% (ck). These results indicate that the learning model is feasible and acceptable for language and literature study program. The findings highlighted collaboration and commitment of participants in hybrid learning environments. It also displayed the eight courses that were thought to be required for determining the best teaching-learning strategy to use for hybrid learning. In order to improve these findings, it is suggested that additional research be conducted to investigate students' perceptions of other variables.","PeriodicalId":186555,"journal":{"name":"REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language","volume":"31 1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125701089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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English as a Lingua Franca in an Indonesian Multilingual Setting: Pre-Service English Teachers’ Perceptions 印尼多语言环境下英语作为通用语:职前英语教师的看法

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-08-17 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i2.13611

Ronald Maraden Parlindungan Silalahi, Wulandari Santoso, B. Hutauruk

{"title":"English as a Lingua Franca in an Indonesian Multilingual Setting: Pre-Service English Teachers’ Perceptions","authors":"Ronald Maraden Parlindungan Silalahi, Wulandari Santoso, B. Hutauruk","doi":"10.31849/reila.v5i2.13611","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31849/reila.v5i2.13611","url":null,"abstract":"The notion of English as Lingua Franca (ELF) has challenged the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) paradigm, which mainly aimed to attain native-like competence. Generally, ELF-informed teaching promotes creative use of English in a multilingual environment to meet communication needs. It also emphasises intelligibility in ELF spoken communication rather than pursuing standard English only. This study aimed to examine the perceptions of Indonesian pre-service English teachers regarding ELF. Using the sequential explanatory design, this study distributed close-ended questionnaire items to 150 participants in the first stage of data collection, followed by Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with five participants in the second stage. Descriptive statistics and thematic analyses were used to explore the research data quantitatively and qualitatively. The results of this study demonstrated that the participants still favoured the English native-speaker model in teaching English. They believed that students should imitate English native speakers in communication. The findings of the qualitative data analysis, however, showed that their perceptions towards ELF were still constrained by the ideological rankings between native English and other varieties of English. This study suggests that ELF-informed teaching should be introduced and reflected in teacher preparatory programmes, so that it could develop future English teachers’ awareness of the importance of implementing the principles of ELF in the Indonesian educational setting.","PeriodicalId":186555,"journal":{"name":"REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115494901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Closer Look on Indonesian EFL students’ Writing Process: The Application of Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies 印尼英语学生的写作过程:认知策略和元认知策略的应用

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-08-14 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i2.10687

Safira Azizah, Soraya Soraya

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The Culture Gap: An Analysis of Source, Target, and Global Culture Representation in Indonesian English Teaching Textbooks 文化鸿沟:印尼语英语教材中文化的来源、目的和全球表征分析

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-04-30 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i1.11211

Jismulatif Jismulatif, Syadza Adila Putri

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Indonesian EFL Pre-service Teachers' Experiences: Revealing English Instructional Challenges during Teaching Practice 印尼英语职前教师经验:揭示教学实践中的英语教学挑战

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-04-30 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i1.13228

Muhammad Ghozali Abdillah, Rahmah Fithriani

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First Language Interfere in EFL Classes: Revealing Students’ Perspectives and Teachers’ Reasons in ELL 外语课堂中的第一语言干预:揭示学生的观点和教师在外语教学中的原因

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-04-30 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i1.13183

N. Liando, Devilito P. Tatipang, C. Wuntu

{"title":"First Language Interfere in EFL Classes: Revealing Students’ Perspectives and Teachers’ Reasons in ELL","authors":"N. Liando, Devilito P. Tatipang, C. Wuntu","doi":"10.31849/reila.v5i1.13183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31849/reila.v5i1.13183","url":null,"abstract":"Multilingualism is a common phenomenon among Indonesian students who are proficient in both national and local languages. However, the use of the first language (L1) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms has been a subject of ongoing debate. This study explores the use of the first language (L1) in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms by investigating the perspectives of Indonesian students and teachers’ reasons. The study used a qualitative approach with a in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted with teachers, and questionnaire for the students, convenience sampling was used to select 105 participants from grade 12 of IPA, IPS, and Bahasa. Results showed that the majority of students had a positive perspective on the use of L1 by their English teachers during lessons. However, there was no significant difference in the students' perspectives based on gender and major classes. Teachers' reasons for using L1 included bridging students' knowledge, motivating students, and creating an active learning atmosphere. However, the overuse of L1 was found to be a potential problem, as it could lead to a lack of mastery of the target language. The findings suggest that the use of L1 in EFL classrooms can be beneficial but should be used in moderation to avoid students becoming too reliant on it. Teachers should use L1 as a means to facilitate learning, not as a substitute for the target language. This study provides important insights into the use of L1 in EFL classrooms from the perspectives of both students and teachers. These findings have important implications for language teaching practices and policies, not only in Indonesia but also in other multilingual contexts worldwide. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of L1 use on language acquisition and to develop effective strategies to minimize its negative impact.","PeriodicalId":186555,"journal":{"name":"REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133226921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A Critical Discourse Analysis of a Female Vice-Presidential Candidate’s Acceptance Speech 一位女副总统候选人接受竞选演说的批评语篇分析

REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language Pub Date : 2023-04-30 DOI: 10.31849/reila.v5i1.12331

Ramos Asafo-Adjei, Francis Bukari, E. K. Klu

{"title":"A Critical Discourse Analysis of a Female Vice-Presidential Candidate’s Acceptance Speech","authors":"Ramos Asafo-Adjei, Francis Bukari, E. K. Klu","doi":"10.31849/reila.v5i1.12331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31849/reila.v5i1.12331","url":null,"abstract":"This instrumental qualitative case study examined the acceptance speech of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the first female vice presidential candidate of a major political party in Ghana. The study aimed to identify the discourse elements and cohesive devices used in the speech and to evaluate how she conveyed her political ideology and gender identity. Specifically, the research question was: which discourse elements and cohesive devices were employed, and how were political ideology and gender identity manifested in the speech? The data consisted of an eight-page speech delivered on July 28, 2020, in Accra, containing 3,972 words. Fairclough's (2015) Three-Dimensional textual analysis model was used for data analysis, which includes description, presentation and interpretation, and explanation of social reasons. Results showed that Professor Opoku-Agyemang used discourse elements and cohesive devices such as 'however,' 'also,' and 'second' to highlight her academic and political expertise and present herself as a qualified vice presidential candidate. She aimed to inspire women and encourage them to aspire to any position, including becoming the president of Ghana. The study's findings contribute to existing literature and can inform future research on female political representation, exposing the approaches of a marginalized group and their use of speeches to gain recognition within Ghana’s political space and beyond.","PeriodicalId":186555,"journal":{"name":"REiLA : Journal of Research and Innovation in Language","volume":"397 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122857611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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