Utilizing WhatsApp Translation Strategies for Enhancing Online Interaction in English for Specific Purposes Courses
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2024-06-30
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Al-Ishlah: Jurnal Pendidikan
Abstract
The integration of instant messaging services into educational settings
has become increasingly prevalent, providing unique opportunities
for enhanced communication and learning. This study aimed to
examine the viewpoints of educators and students regarding the use
of instant messaging services, such as WhatsApp, in their translation
education and instruction. The study employed a qualitative research
approach, specifically content analysis, to examine the utterances of
two translation lecturers and fifteen ESP students. The results revealed
that participants unanimously agreed that instant messaging services
facilitated their teaching and learning of translation by using
consistent terminology and rephrasing complex tasks to provide
guidance throughout the chat. This approach enriched the translation
understanding of ESP students. The study suggests using one
consistent term to refer to the translation process throughout the text.
In conclusion, chatting applications like WhatsApp are powerful and
efficient communication tools that can facilitate an engaging,
authentic, and meaningful learning experience when effectively
included in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classrooms for online
translation interactions.
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ESP, Online Interaction Strategies, Translation Instruction WhatsApp
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Sujarwo, S., Asdar, A., Rinantanti, Y., Akhiruddin, A., Sukmawati, S., & Sarmila, S. (2024). Utilizing WhatsApp Translation Strategies for Enhancing Online Interaction in English for Specific Purposes Courses. AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan, 16(2), 1573-1584.