Curriculum Vitae
RAHMAH FITHRIANI
English Education
Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
(State Islamic University of North Sumatra)
Phone: (+62) 821-6787-1516
Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]
EDUCATION
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Ph.D., Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Studies, University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM (2017)
Dissertation: Indonesian Students’ Perceptions of Written Feedback in Second Language
Writing
Graduate Certificate in TESOL, Summer Institute, University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM (2015)
M. Hum., English Applied Linguistics, Medan State University, Medan (2004)
Thesis: Language Learning Strategies in Grammar
S.S., English Language and Literature, Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan
(2001)
Thesis: A Syntactic Study of Reduced Clause in English
RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
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English Grammar and Syntax
Creative Writing
Academic/scientific Writing
Feedback in L2 writing
Emotions and L2 Poetry Writing
The use of L1 in L2 teaching and learning
Technology Integration in Language Learning (TILL)
Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Senior Lecturer, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara (State Islamic University
of North Sumatra), 2008 to Present
Courses: Structure Drill, Syntax, Creative Writing, Academic Writing, Qualitative
Research Methodology
Assistant Lecturer, Post Graduate Program, Islamic University of North Sumatra,
2008 to 2011
Courses: Semantics, English Proficiency
Instructor, Australia Center Medan, 2007 to 2011
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Course: English language skills for Indonesian speakers and Indonesian language for
non-Indonesian speakers
Lecturer, International Institute of Technology and Management, 2004 to 2011
Courses: English Grammar, Speech, Discourse Analysis, Pragmatics
Lecturer, Islamic University of North Sumatra, 2001 to 2008
Courses: Structure, Advanced Structure, Syntax, Research Methodology
EDITORIAL DUTIES
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Editor in Chief, Indonesian Journal of Islamic-based Social Sciences (IJISS), 2018 –
present
Co-Editor, Journal of Foreign Language Teaching & Learning, 2019 – present
Language Literacy, Journal of Linguitics, Literature, and Language Teaching, 2018 –
present
Reviewer, Jurnal Tarbiyah, 2018 – present
GRANTS & AWARDS
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2014 Fulbright Presidential Ph.D. Program, 2014-2017
Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) Dissertation Award 2017
Parent Student Scholarship, UNM Lobo Parenting Cubs, 2016
Doctoral Conference Presentation Award, UNM Office of Graduate Studies, 2016
Doctoral Conference Presentation Award, UNM Office of Graduate Studies, 2015
Fulbright Southeast Asia Grant, 2015
Student Research Grant, UNM Graduate and Professional Student Association, 2015
Graduate and Professional Academy Award, UNM Graduate Research Center, 2015
Local Conference Support Award, UNM College of Education International
Graduate Student Association, 2015
PUBLICATIONS
1. Fithriani, R. (2019). ZPD and the benefits of written feedback in L2 writing: Focusing
on students’ perceptions. The Reading Matrix, 19(1), 63-73. Available at
http://www.readingmatrix.com/files/20-c6t93b93.pdf
2. Lubis, L., Lubis. S. A., Darmayanti, N., Fithriani, R., Lubis, D., & Lubis, M. S. A. (2019).
Nurturing students’ mental health through Islamic counseling guidance in Pesantren
Musthafawiyah, North Sumatra. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on
Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies (ICSSIS), p. 285-288. Available at
https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/icssis-18/125906309
3. Fithriani, R. (2018). Communicative Game-based Learning in EFL Grammar Class:
Some Suggested Activities and Students’ Perceptions. Journal of English Education and
Linguistics
Studies,
5(2),
171-188.
Available
at
https://jurnal.iainkediri.ac.id/index.php/jeels/article/view/509
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4. Fithriani, R. (2018). Cultural influences on students’ perceptions of written feedback
in L2 writing. Journal of Foreign Language Teaching and Learning, 3(1), 1-13. Available
at http://journal.umy.ac.id/index.php/FTL/article/view/3811
5. Fithriani, R. (2018). Discrimination behind NEST and NEST dichotomy in ELT
professionalism. In The 1st Annual International Conference on Language and Literature,
KnE Social Sciences & Humanities, p. 627–638. DOI 10.18502/kss.v3i4.1982. Available
at
http://repository.uinsu.ac.id/3545/7/Discriminations%20in%20ELT%20Profession
alism.pdf
6. Fithriani, R. (2017). Indonesian students’ perceptions of written feedback in second language
writing
(Doctoral
Dissertation).
Available
at
https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/educ_llss_etds/87/
7. Fithriani, R. (2015). Perpustakaan sebagai jantung Universitas New Mexico, Jurnal
Iqra’,
9(1),
30-42.
Available
at
http://repository.uinsu.ac.id/99/1/Perpustakaan%20Universitas%20New%20Mex
ico-rahmah.pdf
8. Fithriani, R. & Suhendi, A. (2013). Learning to Write for Beginners. Yogyakarta: Naila
Pustaka.
9. Fithriani, R. (2011). Social aspects depicted in English poetry in modern period. Jurnal
Al-Fikru, Vol. 2.
10. Fithriani, R. (2011). An account on theories of speech perception. Jurnal Akademika,
Vol. II No. 5.
11. Fithriani, R. (2010). English Grammar. Bandung: Citapustaka Media Perintis.
12. Fithriani, R. (2007). Verbal suffixes in Korean language. Jurnal Linguistik & Sastra
(JULISA).
13. Suhadi, J. & Fithriani, R. (2002). Reduced clause in English. Jurnal Linguistik & Sastra
(JULISA).
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
1. Nurturing Students’ Mental Health through Islamic Counseling Guidance in Pesantren
Musthafawiyah, North Sumatra, (Co-authored with Lahmuddin Lubis, Saiful Akhyar
Lubis, Nefi Darmayanti, Dahlia Lubis, & M. Syukri Azwar Lubis), The 1st
International Conference on Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies (ICSSIS),
Universitas Negeri Medan, November 14-15, 2018.
2. The Importance of International Scientific Publication for Indonesian Higher Education
Institutions: A Focus on the State Islamic University of North Sumatra (UIN SU), (Coauthored with Saidurrahman, Amiruddin Siahaan, Candra Wijaya, Utami Dewi), The
Multidisciplinary International Conference on Sharia-Based Applied Science and
Humanities (MICASH), Medan, October 15-17, 2018.
3. Integrating Online Blogging into EFL Writing Instruction: Exploring Students’ Perceptions,
The 7th UNNES International Conference on English Language Teaching, Literature,
and Translation (ELTLT), Semarang, October 6-7, 2018.
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4. The Islamic Communication Strategies and Barriers in Maintaining Religious Belief of Anak
Dalam Tribe (Co-authored with Lahmuddin Lubis, Syukur Kholil, Efi Brata Madya, &
Mila Wahyuni), The 2nd International Conference on Humanity and Social Sciences,
Universitas Negeri Malang, September 22-23, 2018.
5. L1 Interference on L2 Acquisition: A Case Study of a Chinese Learner in the U.S., The 7th
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018, Medan, September 56, 2018.
6. The Thoughts and Da’wah Activities of Female Islamic Preachers in Medan, Indonesia (Coauthored with Abdullah, Moh. Hatta, Muaz Tanjung, & Mukhtaruddin), The 7th
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2018, Medan, September 56, 2018.
7. Discrimination behind NEST & NNEST Dichotomy in ELT Professionalism, The 1st
Annual Conference on Language and Literature, Medan, April 18-19, 2018.
8. Using YouTube in Integrated Grammar Activities, NMTESOL 6th Annual Spring
Workshop, Albuquerque, NM, April 16, 2016
9. Using Peer Feedback to Improve Writing Proficiency, 15th Annual Second Language
Acquisition and Teaching Interdisciplinary Roundtable Conference, University of
Arizona, February 26-27, 2016
10. Changing Indonesian EFL Students’ Perspectives of Grammar Learning through
Communicative Game-based Activities: A Pilot Study, Indonesia Focus 2015 Conference,
Columbus, OH, October 23-24, 2015
11. Teaching Grammar through Games, Shared Knowledge Conference 2015, University of
New Mexico, April 23-24, 2015
12. Learning Grammar Made Fun: Some Ideas for Class Activities, 14th Annual Second
Language Acquisition and Teaching Interdisciplinary Roundtable Conference,
University of Arizona, February March 6-7, 2015
INVITED TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Workshop Pelatihan Penulisan Esai Beasiswa ke Luar Negeri, organized by Pusat Layanan
Internasional UIN Sumatera Utara, presented at Hotel Madani Medan, April 9-10,
2019.
2. Sharing Scholarship and Training of Essay, organized by Himpunan Mahasiswa Jurusan
Perbankan Syariah, Fakultas Ekonomi & Bisnis Islam UIN SU, presented at
Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatra Utara, December 21, 2018.
3. Pelatihan Artikel dan Jurnal Internasional, organized by Fakultas Syariah & Hukum
UIN SU, presented at LJ Hotel Medan, August 27, 2018.
4. Workshop Penulisan Artikel Tahun 2018, presented at Institut Agama Islam Negeri
Langsa, November 2-3, 2018.
5. Mendapat Beasiswa Luar Negeri itu Gampang loh (To Win a Scholarship Abroad is Easy),
presented at a national seminar by Gerakan Sumut Mengajar, on September 29, 2018.
6. Seminar dan Talkshow Nasional 2018: Menggali Potensi Diri Menjadi Mahasiswa Prestatif
dan Inspiratif di Era Generasi Milenial, organized by KAMMI GARUDA & KAMMI
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KHATULISTIWA UNIMED, presented at Audiovisual Digital Library UNIMED,
August 18, 2018.
7. Orasi ilmiah: Strategi Akselerasi Publikasi Ilmiah Internasional dalam Upaya Mewujudkan
Universitas Islam negeri SDumatera Utara sebagai World Class University. Presented at
Wisuda Sarjana ke-68 UIn Sumatera Utara Medan, on July 19th, 2018
8. Sosialisasi Beasiswa ke Luar Negeri, organized by Pusat Layanan Internasional UIN SU,
presented at Aula Fakultas Dakwah & Komunuikasi UIN SU, May 26, 2018.
9. A Story of a Ph.D. Mom, presented at the interactive talk show, Kualanamu customs
office, on March 9, 2018
10. Fulbright Research Presentation, presented at State Islamic University of North
Sumatra, February 27, 2018
11. How to Get Government Scholarships: Some Practical Tips, presented at Department of
English Education Studium Generale, State Institute for Islamic Studies of North
Sumatra, on June 20, 2014
12. Strategies to Win Scholarship to Study Abroad, presented at the TOEFL and Study
Objective Workshop, State Institute for Islamic Studies of North Sumatra, on March
11-12, 2014
13. Common Mistakes in Scientific Writing, presented at the Scientific Writing Workshop,
State Institute for Islamic Studies of North Sumatra, 2009
14. Structure & Writing Class Syllabus, Competence-Based Curriculum, presented at the
KOPERTIS workshop at KOPERTIS North Sumatera, 2005
UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH
1. Fithriani, Rahmah (2011). Thematic Structures in William Blake’s Poem ‘the Chimney
sweeper’, State Institute for Islamic Studies of North Sumatra.
2. Fithriani, Rahmah (2012). Students’ Ability to Use the Sequences of Adjectives at the Fourth
Semester of Department of English Education, Faculty of Tarbiyah IAIN SU, State Institute
for Islamic Studies of North Sumatra.
3. Fithriani, Rahmah (2013). A Comparative Study of WH-Questions in English and Bahasa
Indonesia, State Institute for Islamic Studies of North Sumatra.
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