An Analysis of Students’ Video Assignments: A Case of EFL Students at a Public University

Rath Cholny, Ly Sovann, Hang Yikpoa, Rath Sreynich, Vann Rynna — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Video assignments become an increasingly popular tool in education nowadays. It offers students a dynamic and engaging way to demonstrate their understanding and performance. This research focuses on the students' analysis of EFL students' video assignments. The aims of this research are to find out how much the students understand assignment and how well they manage the contents of their videos. Qualitative research and video analysis framework were used in this study to collect and analyse the data of the EFL students who study in their third year at the research site. The eight videos were adopted from the EFL students to analyse and collect the data. The study found three elements of videos structure such as introduction, body, and conclusion of the videos. EFL students greeted audiences, introduced topic, structure, expectation and engaged interests in the introduction part of the video. During the videos, students mostly used body languages, facial expression, voice of tone, pronunciation and topic comprehension. However, students missed using some contents in the conclusion of the videos comprising quotation, recommendation, and asking for giving comments from audiences for the improvement of their videos. Additionally, this study may serve as a reference or motivation for further research in the same area. This research suggests future researchers to focus on vid1eo analysis in different context, participants, and analytical framework to minimize the research gaps. Classroom teachers should use these results to improve the quality of video assignments in their class.

The Character Analysis in Ernest Hemingway’s Novel “The Old Man and The Sea”

Muh. Al Fachrizah Fitra, Muh. Soghirun, Nurul Hikmah Ramadhani — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the characteristics of the major and minor characters in Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, the research delves into the portrayal of human traits through the novel's characters. The findings reveal that Hemingway skillfully encapsulates various human qualities and struggles in his characters. Santiago, the protagonist, embodies perseverance and resilience despite facing prolonged adversity going eighty-four days without catching a fish. His eventual capture of the Marlin, a massive eighteen-foot-long fish, represents not just a personal victory but also the relentless struggle against forces beyond his control, as he ultimately loses the Marlin. Manolin, a minor character, is depicted as a loyal and compassionate boy who supports and cares deeply for Santiago. Their bond is marked by mutual respect and a shared passion for baseball, highlighting themes of mentorship, friendship, and intergenerational connection. Through these characters, Hemingway portrays the universal human experience of determination, loss, and the enduring strength of relationships.

Journal of English Language Teaching, Literature and Culture

An Analysis of Students’ Video Assignments: A Case of EFL Students at a Public University

The Character Analysis in Ernest Hemingway’s Novel “The Old Man and The Sea”