Communication Strategies Used by ELT Students Across Genders

Authors

• Yusparizal Yusparizal, DVB International College Pekanbaru, RiauFollow
• Enny Irawati, Universitas Negeri MalangFollow
• Mirjam Anugerahwati, Universitas Negeri MalangFollow

Abstract

This research investigated communication strategies used by female and male students of ELT at Universitas Negeri Malang and their perception on the use of communication strategies in oral communication. This research employed descriptive qualitative research design. It used purposeful sampling technique. It was found out that both female and male students only used 10 out of 12 com- munication strategies. Both male and female students perceived that communication strategies were helpful to cope with difficulties, to maintain the conversation, to negotiate meaning, to solve problems, and to enhance the effectiveness of communication.

Recommended Citation

Yusparizal, Yusparizal; Irawati, Enny; and Anugerahwati, Mirjam (2018) "Communication Strategies Used by ELT Students Across Genders," Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora: Vol. 6: No. 1, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17977/2442-3890.1155
Available at: https://citeus.um.ac.id/jph/vol6/iss1/4