5 exemplary research titles in ELT (English Language Teaching) and linguistics, along with descriptions of research gaps, novelty, and theoretical contributions
Here are 5 exemplary research titles in ELT (English Language Teaching) and linguistics, along with descriptions of research gaps, novelty, and theoretical contributions suitable for current scholarly work:
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"The Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom Model in Improving Speaking Skills of EFL Learners"
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Gap: Limited empirical studies on flipped classroom specifically targeting speaking skills in EFL contexts.
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Novelty: Application of flipped classroom pedagogical design with interactive digital tools to a local EFL classroom setting.
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Theoretical Contribution: Expands understanding of learner autonomy and constructivist learning theories in technology-enhanced environments.
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"Investigating Code-Switching Strategies Among Bilingual English and Indonesian Speakers in Classroom Discourse"
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Gap: Few studies analyze pragmatic functions of code-switching in bilingual classrooms in Indonesia.
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Novelty: Focus on sociolinguistic and discourse analytic perspectives in naturalistic educational settings.
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Theoretical Contribution: Enriches pragmatics and bilingual education theories by highlighting communicative functions in multilingual classrooms.
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"The Role of Culture in Enhancing Pragmatic Competence of Indonesian EFL Learners"
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Gap: Scarce research linking cultural awareness explicitly to pragmatic competence development in Indonesian contexts.
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Novelty: Experimental integration of cultural modules into ELT curriculum with measured impact on speech act performance.
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Theoretical Contribution: Strengthens intercultural communicative competence models within second language acquisition theory.
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"A Corpus-Based Study of Error Patterns in Academic Writing by Indonesian University Students"
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Gap: Lack of large-scale corpus studies detailing specific grammatical and lexical errors by Indonesian EFL academic writers.
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