Binus University Students Research Articles

Analysis of Readiness to Use the Metaverse Platform in Learning Activities

Metaverse technology is one of the many technological breakthroughs in education, notably in the teaching and learning process in the classroom, especially since the COVID-19 epidemic. This study aims to investigate, model, and assess the potential adoption of metaverse technology from the viewpoint of BINUS University students. The study methodology that is employed is quantitative descriptive analysis. This research used Mozilla Hub's SPOKE to create the classroom simulation. Students are asked to use a laptop web browser and a Virtual Reality (VR) headset to replicate two scenarios from the metaverse realm. The variables used are comfort, convenience, compatibility, interest, and efficacy. The findings of this research indicate that a more significant number of participants, as much as 80% than fewer respondents (20%) were interested in employing VR (the Metaverse) for online teaching and learning using headsets. The novelty in this research is that academics can find out student behavior that they prefer to study using a VR headset compared to a regular laptop by opening a web browser. This can be a special note that the use of VR headsets in learning can increase interest in learning so that it is more effective in providing teaching material. Future work for this study is the application of this metaverse technology, which still requires work and development, as it still necessitates careful planning and consideration of a few factors, including security, infrastructure availability, and user comfort. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-06-016 Full Text: PDF

Perspectives of computer science students on online learning quality and learning apps for sustaining communicative competence growth

The pandemic of COVID-19 has tremendously shifted the process of facilitating learning for undergraduates. All educational sectors are influenced by the robust implementation of online learning. Students all over the world are also challenged to be adaptive and be resilient with the fast changes of ways to learn. In responding to the sudden shift to online learning, most of students demonstrate tedious works to complete all online tasks and assignments set by lecturers. Consequently, students become more responsive to do the online tasks rather than obtain life-skill competence such as communicative skills. This research aims to investigate quality of online learning and online apps used in the online learning that support development of learners’ communicative competence. The data of this research are from 30 BINUS University students’ responses on the survey conducted during implementation of learning from home. The respondents are involved in English subject online classroom. The data analysis were employed qualitative approach to describe the main focus of the research. The results of data indicate the quality of online learning applied during COVID-19 breakout desired improvements in terms of content development, teaching and learning instruction, and learning evaluation system to accomodate the acquisition of communicative competence. Moreover, online learning devices were still lacking on catering the development of communicative competence. Overall, the research has proved that the quality and the tools of online learning are interdependent factors to reinforce communicative competence.

Problems in Translating Legal English Text into Indonesian

Unlike general English text, legal English text is much more difficult to translate because legal English translation is not only about transferring the meaning but it also deals with finding the appropriate legal expressions in target language (Indonesian). This article discusses some problems encountered by Indonesian students in translating legal English text. A translation test was given to 30 Binus University students, in which they were assigned to translate a legal text consisting of 200 words into Indonesian. They were only allowed to use printed English-Indonesian dictionary. For the analysis, the translations of 10 legal English phrases were chosen. The results showed that the students not only failed to convey the original text message but also could not construct appropriate/ accepted Indonesian expressions in the translation.

Problems in Translating Legal English Text into Indonesian

Unlike general English text, legal English text is much more difficult to translate because legal English translation is not only about transferring the meaning but it also deals with finding the appropriate legal expressions in target language (Indonesian). This article discusses some problems encountered by Indonesian students in translating legal English text. A translation test was given to 30 Binus University students, in which they were assigned to translate a legal text consisting of 200 words into Indonesian. They were only allowed to use printed English-Indonesian dictionary. For the analysis, the translations of 10 legal English phrases were chosen. The results showed that the students not only failed to convey the original text message but also could not construct appropriate/ accepted Indonesian expressions in the translation.

A Brief Analysis on Error in Indonesian Beginner Level Students’ Chinese Composition

Indonesian Chinese students at beginner level often encounter difficulties in writing. Qualitative research is used in this article, through the collection of midterm essays from first-year Binus University students, the author classified students’ error in writing into some categories, and analyzed them to help teachers and students during the Chinese Writing Class. During the Chinese writing learning process research found out that there are errors occur in wrong usage of word usage, punctuation, Chinese character writing, and the error of addition, omission, ordering, and selection are commonly found in grammatical errors.

Perilaku Berwirausaha di Kalangan Mahasiswa Universitas Bina Nusantara (Binus)

Entrepreneurship developed among BINUS University students is in line with university mission, which is to produce 1 entrepreneur out of 3 graduates. This study aims to find out entrepreneurial behavior among students in BINUS University. The information can be use by University to develop appropriate entrepreneur program based on their behavior. This study takes samples from four departments: Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Mathematics-Statistics. The questionnaire is used as behavioral measurementtools and distributed to active -students in forth department. The result is processed using SPSS software. Based on the results of the questionnaire, there is no significant difference among students of the four departments inacceptance of entrepreneurial activities. Students assume that entrepreneurship is positive things to do which is supported by family, friends, and the University. There is a positive correlation between the desire to start entrepreneurship with the family support (r = .454) and with usage of e-media and e-social networking by students (r = .336). Students also prefer food and beverage, fashion, computer and its accessories, gadgets, education as area of business. The main obstacle in starting entrepreneurial activities is availability of both capital and time. Therefore, the support of BINUS is needed related to capital management, understanding of what it is capital and how to start an entrepreneurship, knowledge concerning the entrepreneurship management. University should help students about how to manage their time between managing the businessand their activities as students.

A Case Study Analysis of Clt Methods to Develop Grammar Competency for Academic Writing Purposes at Tertiary Level

The purpose of the research project is to find out how effective grammar teaching and learning using the Principled CLT method can improve the ability of freshman Binus University students to understand and use grammar knowledge for academic writing purposes. The research project is expected to result in computer-animated format which can be used as one of the main tools in teaching and learning grammar at tertiary level. The research project applies the descriptive quantitative approach, and thus uses numeric data. The research project involves two subject groups, which are experimental and control. The two groups are pre-tested so as to find out their level of grammar competency by their academic writing works. The experimental group receives the treatment of grammar learning by using the Principled CLT approach, while the control group receives the standard CLT approach. Then, the two groups have the post-test, and the results are compared. Through statistics, the numerical data show that there is no significant difference between the two methods’ results, and as a result, either method has its own strength and weaknesses. If one is to be implemented, it must be linked to the specific goals and purposes that each entails.

A Case Study of Academic Writing Development Through Principled Versus Standard Clt Method at Binus University

The purpose of the research project is to investigate how far the academic writing skills of Binus University students can be developed through two conflicting CLT methods: standard and principled. The research project is expected to result in computer-animated format which can be used as one of the main tools in teaching and learning grammar at Binus University. The research project uses the qualitative approach, and thus uses verbal data. The research project involves two subject groups (experimental and control). The experimental group will receive the treatment of grammar learning by using the Principled CLT approach, while the control group receives the standard CLT approach. Survey is then conducted to the two groups so as to find out their comments on the two teaching methods. From the results of the questionnaires, it is found that Principled CLT method is favored for its knowledge and accuracy factors, while the Standard CLT is preferred for its fun and independence factors.

How to Teach English Entrant for Binus University Students Using A Cell Group Method Supported by Binusmaya

Teaching English Entrant, the first level of General English lecture for BINUS University students, needs a specific method because normally the number of students in one class is more than 50 students. Besides, the four skills of language and business communication have to be taught simultaneously in one semester. This paper is aimed to describe one method used at BINUS University to teach English Entrant classes: Cell Group method which students are divided into cell groups. This method is supported by Binusmaya, an online resource used in teaching learning at BINUS University. Through this resource, each member of the cells has the opportunity to access Binusmaya forum where he/she can upload, download, share and discuss material or problems raised. Each cell is also responsible to write reports about its activities. Based on the reports, the teacher who has a role as a moderator and source in both Binusmaya forum and classroom has to lead the cells discussion in the classroom.

Investigation of Scalar Implicatures of Binus University Students

Investigation of Scalar Implicatures of Binus University Students

Investigation of Scalar Implicatures of Binus University Students

Scalar implicatures are based on a range of quantifiers ordered in terms of informational strength, for example in quantity: some, most, all; in frequency: sometimes, often, and always. This study measures the scalar implicatures among university students who learn English as a foreign language. The participants for this study are fourth semester English Department students at Binus University. Using the same instruments as in Slabakova (2009) and Noveck’s study (2001) the present study aims to find out the general ability of the university students of computing scalar implicatures and to discover the level of pragmatic/logical competence of the university students with regards to their gender and grade point average. The results show that the students with GPA lower than three are more logical than those with GPA higher than three; while female students are more pragmatic than male students.

Gender Differences In Giving Directions: A Case Study Of English Literature Students At Binus University

Many researchers have said that there are differences in the ways people give direction between males and females, especially in spatial task (cardinal directions, topography, mileage, building, right/left markers) (e.g., Lawton, 2001; Dabbs et al., 1998). Here, the thesis investigates what differences occur between both genders in giving direction. The respondents are 25 females and 25 males of fifth semester Binus University students majoring in English Literature. The respondents answered with a certain route from Binus’s Anggrek Campus to Senayan City. The study was conducted by qualitative and quantitative method. From the data analysis, the writer discovered that gender does affect in selecting the key words in explaining direction it is found that there were differences in choosing key words in giving direction between females and males. The difference is women use more than twice spatial references than men do. In terms of verbal abilities, it was confirmed that female use longer explanation. However, in other aspects such as serial orientation and maintenance words, the result is inconclusive.

Implementasi Nilai-Nilai Falsafah Ojo Dumeh Dikalangan Mahasiswa Universitas Bina Nusantara

Ojo Dumeh is the old philosophy that comes from Javanese language that has meaning do not being arrogant. If the value of this philosophy is implemented, it will have incredible power because old values never fade. The three main pillars of this are Ojo Dumeh, Ojo Gumunan, Ojo Kagetan; each of which has implemented power. The message is always delivered by parents to their children from childhood with the intention that their children do not become someone who are arrogant and always appreciate a friend or someone else. Research at BINUS University students are to learn about the importance of Ojo Dumeh in everyday life among students and to know more deeply about the relationship between philosophies Ojo Dumeh with changes in student behavior. The methodology of the research is exploratory, data used are primary data and secondary data obtained from the first source of BINUS University students, and the data obtained from the teaching philosophies that are books and literature. Based on the research, it can be concluded that the Ojo Dumeh philosophy needs to be implemented in the lives of students and believe that by applying this philosophy Ojo Dumeh the relationship will be better.

Peluang Investasi Rumah Kost di Tengah Berdirinya Binus Square

Boarding house around Binus University campus which is the informal sector continue flourishing and developing in line with the development of Binus University. Investors continue to invest in this business with a capitalization of billions of rupiah. With the increasing demand from year to year and the utility room that is always high, in July 2010 this boarding house business had to deal with Binus Square, a new business unit of Binus which is a special exclusive residential for Binus University students with a capacity of 2500 people.This research aims to find out are there still investment opportunities of boarding house amid the establishment of Binus Square through the creation of competitive advantage. Data are retrieved through questionnaires which are circulated to residents of boarding houses that served Binus Access and analyzed by using descriptive statistics.The result showed that there are still opportunities to open up boarding houses around Binus University with a focus on improving facilities and services that lead to private services.

Viewers and Identity Consciousness: The Analysis of the Responses of Green Street’s Viewers

English and Indonesian have similar rules in the placement of head noun in adjective clause, that is head noun precedes the clause. However, in English it is possible to reduce the clause while in Indonesian it is not possible to do it. This difference causes difficulty for students learning English especially those whose language background is different. Binus University students come from different provinces around Indonesia and thus they have different language backgrounds. The research declares the difference of this background in identifying reduced clause. They are categorized into monolinguals if they only speak Indonesian at home and bilinguals if they speak both Indonesian and their ethnic languages. The purpose of this study is to find out whether bilinguals perform better than monolinguals, or vice versa, in processing reduced clause sentences.

The Comparison of Bilingual and Monolingual Learners Ability in Identifying Sentences using Reduced Clause

English and Indonesian have similar rules in the placement of head noun in adjective clause, that is head noun precedes the clause. However, in English it is possible to reduce the clause while in Indonesian it is not possible to do it. This difference causes difficulty for students learning English especially those whose language background is different. Binus University students come from different provinces around Indonesia and thus they have different language backgrounds. The research declares the difference of this background in identifying reduced clause. They are categorized into monolinguals if they only speak Indonesian at home and bilinguals if they speak both Indonesian and their ethnic languages. The purpose of this study is to find out whether bilinguals perform better than monolinguals, or vice versa, in processing reduced clause sentences.