The Roles of Lithub Website in Learning English Literature for Beginner Literature Students

Dewi Christa Kobis, Fadhlan Saini, Michel Farrel Tomatala

Abstract


This study aims to find the possible roles of Lithub website based on students’ perspectives. It is a typical website that provides all materials and sources of literature including literary works such as short stories and poetries, and literary criticisms. This study implemented a method that required a questionnaire and interviews to gain the data. There were 35 beginner literature students who were in their 3rd semester (when this study was conducted) at the Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Sam Ratulangi participated in this study and 5 of them served as interviewees that had been required by random samplings due to their availability and willingness. This study found that 7 roles can be offered by Lithub website in order to help beginner literature students’ learning process. They are: 1) providing complete learning materials, 2) making learning more interesting by providing lively visualization, 3) providing audio recordings, 4) providing appropriate writing examples by reliable authors and reviewers, 5) improving grammatical competence, 6) train them to conduct literary analysis using literary criticism, and 7) motivates them to read more by providing e-books.        

Keywords:     Lithub website, literature, literary analysis, technology.


Full Text:

PDF

References


Aboalganam, K., Alnaser, A. S., Al-Maaitah, M. M. L., Ismail Alshake Theep, K., & Awad, H. (2023). Measuring the Impact of Website Design on Student Trust: An Empirical Study on Software Applications. Journal of System and Management Sciences, 13(2), 201–210. https://doi.org/10.33168/JSMS.2023.0214

Albar, B. B., & Sari, I. M. (2021). Learning Technology Development Through Podcasts for Auditory Learning Styles. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Educational Development and Quality Assurance (ICED-QA 2020), 506, 170–174. https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.210202.030

Alfaruque, S. Y., Sultana, S., Rastogi, R., & Jabeen, Z. (2023). Integrating Literature with Technology and Use of Digital Tools: Impact on Learning Outcomes. World Journal of English Language, 13(1), 278–285. https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v13n1p278

Anggini, W. Y., & Harmoko, D. (2019). Preservation of Indonesian Folklores Through Digital Database. The 1st International Conference on Folklore, Language, Education and Exhibition (ICOFLEX), Icoflex 2019, 55–58.

Astiti, A. D., Murti, R. C., & Hakiki, M. (2023). Development of web-based digital libraries as learning resource facilities in elementary schools. Jurnal Kajian Informasi & Perpustakaan, 11(1), 147. https://doi.org/10.24198/jkip.v11i1.42192

Bach, A. (2014). The Right Understanding: Teaching Literature in the Age of SparkNotes. The CEA Critic, 76(3), 273–277.

Belmekki, M. (2023). Grammar Competence and Writing Performance: A Correlational Study in Higher Education. TESOL and Technology Studies, 4(1), 37–44. https://www.sabapub.com/index.php/tts/article/view/594

Carter, A., Dixon, D., & Li, X. (2024). Literary Discussions in the Modern Classroom: Online and In-person Implementation Strategies. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science, 8(1), 152–163. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijtes.532

Creswell, J. W. (2007). Qualitative Inquiry & Research Design: Choosing among Five Approaches (2nd ed.). SAGE Publication.

Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Method Approaches (2nd ed.)

Creswell, J. W. (2014). A Concise Introduction to Mixed Methods Research. Usage. https://www.bookdepository.com/A-Concise-Introduction-to-Mixed-Methods-Research-John-W.-Creswell/9781483359045?redirected=true&utm_medium=Google&utm_campaign=Base1&utm_source=IE&utm_content=A-Concise-Introduction-to-Mixed-Methods-Research&selectCurrency=E

Creswell, J. W. (2020). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (4th ed.). SAGE Publications.

Dornyei, Z. (2011). Research Methods in Applied Linguistics: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methodologies (5th ed.). Oxford University Press.

Dunbar, A. L. (2021). SparkNotes Use and Attitudes among High School English Language Arts Students: A Retrospective Exploratory Mixed-Method Study (Issue August) [Concordia University]. https://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/id/eprint/988683/1/Dunbar_MA_F2021.pdf

Helingo, A. (2021). Reading Habits and Integration of Technology in Understanding English Texts: A Case Study of EFL Students. Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Studies, 1(2), 104–117. https://doi.org/10.30984/jeltis.v1i2.1733

Kristiani, P. E., & Pradnyadewi, D. A. M. (2021). Effectiveness of YouTube as Learning Media in Improving Learners’ Speaking Skills. The Art of Teaching English as a Foreign Language, 1(2), 8–12. https://doi.org/10.36663/tatefl.v1i2.97

Le, P. T. T. (2022). Implementing Digital Tools in Teaching American Literature to English Majors. VIETTESOL International Convention 2022 - Digital ELT: Approaches and Innovation, October, 1–20.

Noetel, M., Griffith, S., Delaney, O., Sanders, T., Parker, P., del Pozo Cruz, B., & Lonsdale, C. (2021). Video Improves Learning in Higher Education: A Systematic Review. Review of Educational Research, 91(2), 204–236. https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654321990713

Picton, I. (2014). The impact of e-books on the reading motivation and reading skills ofchildren and young people: A rapid literature review. National Literacy Trust, September, 1–21.

Ridha, N., Bahrani, B., & Komariah, A. (2022). Teaching English Strategy for Young Learners. Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Studies, 2(1), 259–272. https://doi.org/10.30984/jeltis.v2i1.2015

Rizka Norsy Ramadhana, Arief, Y. Al, Elyani, E. P., & Mu’in, F. (2022). Triggering Students’ Critical Thinking Through Literary Analysis. Lentera: Jurnal Ilmiah Kependidikan, 1(1), 222–230. https://doi.org/10.33654/iseta.v1i0.1701

Shamshul, I. S. M., Ismail, H. H., & Nordin, N. M. (2024). Using Digital Technologies in Teaching and Learning of Literature in ESL Classrooms: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 23(4), 180–194. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.23.4.10

Siegle, D. (2012). Embracing e-Books: Increasing Students’ Motivation to Read and Write. Gifted Child Today, 35(2), 137–143. https://doi.org/10.1177/1076217511436089

Summerfield, P. (2013). Research Methods for English Studies. In G. Griffin (Ed.), Research Methods for English Studies: An Introduction (2nd ed.). Edinburgh University Press.

Turku, M. (2024). Teaching and Learning English Literature Through Multimedia. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 13(3), 279. https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2024-0080

Wirdiyana, A. A., Sunaengsih, C., & Syahid, A. A. (2024). Utilization of Digital Books in Increasing Students’ Reading Interest. Pedagogia : Jurnal Pendidikan, 13(1), 134–144. https://doi.org/10.21070/pedagogia.v13i1.1632

Xia, F. (2021). The Teaching Model of Follow-up Writing after Reading in Senior High School English Based on Interactive Perspective. Journal of Higher Education Research, 2(6), 357–360. https://doi.org/10.32629/jher.v2i6.528




DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30984/jeltis.v4i2.3259

Article Metrics

Abstract view : 15 times
PDF - 9 times

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Rumah Jurnal IAIN Manado

Jl. Dr. S.H. Sarundajang, Kawasan Ringroad I, Malendeng Manado Kode Pos 95128, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.

 

Creative Commons License