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Higher Students' Anxiety Level and Factor in Writing Essays through Google Docs Alfiandy Kamal
SELTICS Vol 6 No 1 (2023): Seltics Journal: Scope of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics J
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris FKIP Universitas Muslim Maros

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46918/seltics.v6i1.1742

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This study aimed to investigate the level and factors of anxiety experienced by higher students while writing essays through Google Docs. It used a quantitative data collection method collected through questionnaires adapted from the Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI) by Cheng and ESL Writing Anxiety by Zhang using Five-Point Likert Scale. There were 10 participants in this study selected by using convenience sampling. The results showed an average anxiety score of 63, indicating moderate anxiety levels. The study identified that a lack of sufficient writing practice was students' primary cause of anxiety. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the factors contributing to students' anxiety levels while writing essays through Google Docs. It can inform educators' strategies to support students in their writing assignments.
Pelatihan Penerjemahan Indonesian-English Dengan Menggunakan Kombinasi Google Translate dan Menerapkan Manual Translation Strategies Warsidi; Alfiandy Kamal
Ash-Shahabah : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): Volume 1 Issue 2, Juni 2022
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Islam Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59638/ashabdimas.v1i2.534

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Pelatihan penerjemahan telah banyak dilakukan oleh beberapa akademisi, tetapi hanya sedikit dari mereka yang menerapkan teknologi artificial intelligence untuk penerjemahan. Padahal, kemampuan memanfaatkan teknologi tersebut dapat membantu mempermudah, mempercepat kinerja, dan meminimalisir kesalahan penerjemahan. Pengabdian pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk menerapkan kombinasi antara Google translate sebagai artificial intelligence dan penerapan manual translation strategies kepada para peserta pelatihan di program studi Sastra Inggris, Universitas Islam Makassar. Pelatihan ini menunjukkan hasil yang positif, yaitu sebagian besar peserta memiliki persepsi yang positif terhadap pelatihan penerjemahan ini. Artinya, pelatihan ini memiliki kontribusi yang positif terhadap peningkatan keterampilan penerjemahan mereka. Sayangnya, baru sebagian saja dari mereka yang berani menerima projek terjemahan secara professional dan berbayar.
Attracting Customers Buying A Product: Pelatihan English Copywriting Melalui Pendekatan Genre Pada Mahasiswa Sastra Inggris Warsidi Warsidi; Alfiandy Kamal; Dahniar Dahniar
Ash-Shahabah : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Volume 2 Issue 1, Juni 2023
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Islam Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59638/ashabdimas.v2i1.628

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Pelatihan copywriting telah banyak dilakukan di Indonesia, namun sepanjang review kami belum ada yang melakukan pelatihan copywriting yang berbahasa Inggris. Tulisan ini bertujuan melaporkan hasil pelatihan English copywriting para peserta training. Pelatihan ini menerapkan pendekatan genre of English copywriting yang terdapat di Instagram. Dalam konteks ini, partisipan diminta untuk menganalisa struktur retorika dari 10 English copywriting di Instagram agar mereka memahami informasi apa yang harus dimasukkan di dalam English copywriting. Setelah itu, mereka diminta praktek menulis English copywriting dengan mengikuti pola yang telah mereka dapatkan di Instagram. Selama proses praktek menulis, mereka dibimbing untuk memastikan bahwa yang mereka lakukan sudah tepat, dan hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa mereka memang betul-betul telah mampu menerapkan retorika English copywriting yang terdapat di dalam Instagram ke dalam copywriting mereka.
Students' Directive Speech Acts in Informal Conversation through WhatsApp in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era Alfiandy Kamal; Irmayana S; Muhammad Taufik; Dahniar Dahniar
ASHLITION : Ash-Shahabah English Literature, Linguistics, & Education Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023): January Edition
Publisher : English Literature Studi Program Universitas Islam Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59638/ashlition.v1i1.374

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The use of technology in pandemic time is inevitably, specially the use of communication tool in learning process to avoid physical contact.  This study aims to describe the types directive speech that students used during learning process using WhatsApp video calls in the pandemic time by using Searle’s approach. This study was qualitative research that using utterances as its data taken from students’ conversation then analyzed by using conversation analysis. This study reveals that there were five types of directive speech acts found in the students’ conversation namely question, inviting, prohibiting, requirement, and advisories type. From all of these five types, questioning was the most uttered type of directive speech act of the students.
Students’ Perception on Learning Vocabulary through Watching Western Movies Jihan Aulia Dwi Saputri; Dahniar Dahniar; Nur Muthmainnah Halim; Alfiandy Kamal
ASHLITION : Ash-Shahabah English Literature, Linguistics, & Education Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): January - June Edition
Publisher : English Literature Studi Program Universitas Islam Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59638/ashlition.v2i1.730

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This study aims to investigate students' perceptions of learning English through movies and explores the advantages of vocabulary acquisition via this medium. Utilizing qualitative methods, questionnaire responses from English Literature students from academic years 2019 to 2022 were gathered. Results reveal that students find learning English through movies to be enjoyable, effective, and engaging. They report benefits such as enhanced word spelling, contextual comprehension, and pronunciation skills. Despite encountering challenges, the use of movies as a learning tool remains effective. This research underscores the potential of incorporating movies into language learning curricula as it aligns with students' preferences and provides tangible benefits for vocabulary development