Introductory Research-Based Learning in Linguistics Class: Students’ Perspectives

Abstract

This article would like to analyze students’ perspectives on introductory Research-based Learning in Linguistic class. This article applied survey research with cross-sectional design. The data were collected through open-ended questionnaire which were distributed to 64 students who enrolled Lingustics for ELT 2 class. The questionnaires were distributed to the students when they submitted the final project at the end of the learning process. They were asked to write their point of view on benefits and obstacle of the implementation of Research-based Learning during learning process. The results showed that using Research-based Learning in Linguistics class facilitated the students to gain learning objective properly, strengthening students’ learning and thinking skills, enhancing students’ character (attitudes). However, inadequate time available to present the research results and obtain lecturer’s feedback in the classroom was the most prominent obstacle faced by the students