The Incorporating Impact of Songs and Lyrics in Listening Class on Higher Education Students: A Case Study at Universitas Islam Balitar

Yeni Farinawati; Winda Asmaul  Arianty; Emalia  Putri; Annisa Fath  Az-Zahra; Hesty  Puspita Sari

doi:10.35457/jares.v10i1.4279

Authors

Yeni Farinawati Universitas Islam Blitar
Winda Asmaul Arianty
Emalia Putri
Annisa Fath Az-Zahra
Hesty Puspita Sari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35457/jares.v10i1.4279

Keywords:

Song and Lyrics, Listening, Motivation

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the use of songs and lyrics in the classroom to improve higher education students' listening skills, focusing on how music can effectively foster emotional engagement and enhance learning motivation. The research was carried out at Universitas Islam Balitar Blitar, targeting 7th-semester students, totaling 20 students. Data were gathered by interviewing and observation during listening class. The results of analyzing the impact of songs on student’s learning motivation show that in learning English, students have both integrative and instrumental motivation. This study shows that students’ motivation to learn English through songs and lyrics are increased. In Learning process, Motivation is essensial. Given that it has an impact on students' beliefs, perspectives, and academic achievement in many subjects not just English.

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