Case-Based Method as the Way to Motivate the Students in Learning English Pragmatics

Abstract

The learning and teaching process needs the creativity of the lecturer in order for the course learning outcome could be reached. The lecturers are responsible for designing the class and selecting the appropriate method. One of the various methods offered is the case-based method. This article aims to describe the effectiveness of the case-based method in the English Pragmatics Class. The research is conducted at English Pragmatics Class A, of which around thirty students are taking the course offered in the fifth semester. The case-based method is implemented to measure the course outcome's motivation and achievement. After observing mid-test and questionnaires, 58% of students get A for their marks, and the rest are A-, B+, and C. The students' motivation is escalated; namely, 87% are highly motivated, 10% are motivated, and 3% are standard. The case-based method works effectively and efficiently in English Pragmatics Class.