Language learning strategies used by Indonesian pharmacy students beyond the classroom

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35961/salee.v4i1.591

Keywords:

Beyond the classroom, LLS, Pharmacy students

Abstract

Although many scholars have conducted studies on Language Learning Strategies (LLS) around the world, this issue is still new in the context of English for Medical Purposes (EMP), especially as used by Indonesian pharmacy students. Further, a majority of those previous studies have been conducted using exclusively quantitative research. In response to these empirical and methodological gaps, the current research adopts a qualitative case study  to examine the LLS used by Indonesian pharmacy students, as guided by Oxford’s (1990) LLS theory. This study utilized in-depth interviews to gather information from participants. The thematic analysis of the semi-structured interviews presented five major strategies used by learners: engaging in social interaction, enriching their vocabulary, using web based language learning, practicing through online platforms, and employing fun learning. Findings demonstrate that most of their learning strategies involve employing online platforms.

Author Biographies

  • Noprival Noprival, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Harapan Ibu Jambi

    Noprival holds a doctoral degree in Language Education from Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia. One of his research interests is in the area of language learning strategies.

  • Alfian Alfian, Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

    Alfian obtains Doctor of Education (Ed.D)  from Flinders university of South Australia on majoring in Curriculum Studies. Alfian`s research interest is in the field of Education in general, Curriculum and material development, English teaching and learning, language learning strategies and education and culture.

  • Robi Soma, Universitas Jambi

    Robi Soma completed his Bachelor Degree from Sriwijaya university of South Sumatera, Indonesia majoring in English Education. Then, he obtained his magister degree from the same university majoring in English Education as well. He is currently a lecturer of Jambi University, Indonesia and teaches students who intend to pursue a bachelor degree. His main interests are speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and English education in general.

  • Diana Rozelin, Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi

    Diana Rozelin completed her Doctoral in linguistics from Universitas Sebelas Maret, Solo, Indonesia. She is currently a lecturer at the Post graduate program at the faculty of Adab and Humanities of Islamic University STS Jambi, Indonesia.

  • Wildan Mahir Muttaqin, Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta

    Wildan Mahir Muttaqin holds his master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from The English and Foreign Languages University, India. He is a faculty member of Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta.

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Published

2023-01-28

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023)

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Articles

How to Cite

Language learning strategies used by Indonesian pharmacy students beyond the classroom. (2023). SALEE: Study of Applied Linguistics and English Education, 4(1), 201-212. https://doi.org/10.35961/salee.v4i1.591

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