CULTURE SHOCKS EXPERIENCED BY IAN MILLER IN “MY
BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING” FILM
THESIS
By
SRI NOVI HARIYANTI
07360156
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG
CULTURE SHOCKS EXPERIE
NCED BY IAN MILLER IN “MY
BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING” FILM
THESIS
By
SRI NOVI HARIYANTI
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG
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CULTURE SHOCKS EXPERIENCED BY IAN MILLER IN “MY
BIG
FAT GREEK WEDDING” FILM
THESIS
This thesis is submitted to meet one of the requirements to Achieve Sarjana Degree in English Education
By
SRI NOVI HARIYANTI
07360156
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG
This thesis written by Sri Novi Hariyanti was approved on October 29, 2012.
By:
Advisor II , Advisor I,
This Thesis was defended in front of the examiners of Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of University of Muhammadiyah Malang
and accepted as one of the requirements to achieve Sarjana Degree in English Education
on October 29, 2012.
Approved by:
Faculty of Teacher Training and Education University of Muhammadiyah Malang
Dean,
Dr. M. Syaifuddin, M.M.
Examiners: Signatures:
1. Dra. Thathit Manon Andini, M. Hum. 1. ………
2. Santi Prastiyowati, S.Pd. 2. ………
3. Drs. Estu Widodo, M. Hum. 3. ………
MOTTO AND DEDICATION
MOTTO
HAI ORANG-ORANG YANG BERIMAN, JADIKANLAH SABAR DAN
SHALAT SEBAGAI PENOLONGMU, SESUNGGUHNYA ALLAH
BESERTA ORANG-ORANG YANG SABAR
(AL- BAQARAH 153)
Special dedicated for:
-My beloved parents (Ibu Anjarwati and Bapak Mujiono)
-My beloved young brother (Dek Agus) -My beloved ‘mate’
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
In the name of Allah the beneficent, the merciful, praise is just to Allah, the creator the world and protector of all of creatures. By Allah’s guidance the,
researcher can finish this thesis. Peace and blessing always be on our prophet Muhammad SAW.
The researcher would like to express deepest gratitude to Drs. Estu Widodo, M. Hum, as the first advisor and Drs. Mas’udi, M. Ed as the second advisor whose
patience, suggestion, correction, and advice during the consultation period complete this thesis. The researcher feels that words will be never enough to acknowledge them.
The researcher’s gratitude and appreciation goes to dearest parents (Anjarwati and Mujiono) who always give motivation, spirit, support to finish this thesis. Her thanks also go to the young brother (Dek Agus), thanks for his attention, pray and support. Thanks so much for A’an, her best friend who always gives me advices,
support and gives her inspirations. Youri, Ayu, Ika, Nitnoet, all of her friends in the Griya Aster community, Inun, Ria, Chaca, Vita, mas A’ang, Mahfud, Arif Moertopo, Shodiq and all of her friend who cannot be mentioned one by one.
Malang, October, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPROVAL ………. i
LEGALIZATION ……….. .. ii
MOTTO AND DEDICATION ………... iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS …..………... iv
2.2 Phases of the Act ... 19
2.3 Film as Literary Work ... 20
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3.1 Research Design ... 21
3.2 Object of Study ... 21
3.3 Approach ... 22
3.4 Research Instrument ... 23
3.5 Data Collection ... 23
3.6 Data Analysis ... 24
CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDING AND DISCUSSION 4.1 Research Finding ... 21
4.1.1 Ian Miller’s Experienced of Culture Shocks ... 25
4.1.2 Ian Miller’s Reactions in a new culture... 29
4.2 Discussion ... 31
4.3 Lessons ... 31
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION 5.1 Conclusion ... 33
5.2 Suggestions ... 33 REFERENCES
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CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
The introductory chapter presents the background of study, statement of problem, purpose of study, significance of study, scope and limitation, and definition of key terms.
1.1Background of Study
Everyone knows that culture is part of human life and it cannot be separated each other. Culture may be defined as the people’s way of life or social heritage
and includes values, norms, institutions, and artifacts that are passed from generation to generation by learning alone. Culture encompasses the patterns of daily life and the life styles of people, as well as the values and attitudes that underline their behavior (Hoult in Bryjak and Soroka, 2001).
Every country has its own culture that might be different from one country to another. According to Brislin (2000: 4):
Culture refers to shared values and concepts among people who most often speak the same language and live in proximity to each other. These values and concept are transmitted for generations, and they provide guidance for everyday behaviors.
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Newcomers may be anxious because they do not know the custom or understand people’s behavior in daily life. It is very important for someone who
will be in a new environment to know well about their new culture. That is why self adjustment is very important to them.
A research by Ahmad Usamah (2008) about Culture Shocks in Chitrabanerjee Divakaruni’s Short Story “Mrs. Dutta Writes a Letter”
found seven culture shocks faced by the main character. They are; 1) The habit of not waking up in the morning. 2) The habit of letting Sagar’s children to close their room’s door. 3) The habit of sending Mother day’s gift. 4) The way of
washing clothes. 5) The way Shymoli addressed her husband. 6) The job description between man and woman. 7) Introducing herself to the people around her home.
Based on the research above, there are many cultures that we can find in different society. Basically, cross culture can be learned widely through any media such as, novel, short story, especially film that would be researched by the writer.
So, people have to adjust themselves to new culture and environment in order to avoid misunderstanding and misinterpretation. They should have the cross culture awareness before they enter a new culture. That is why the writer is interested in using different media to study more about culture. This research will explore more about culture shocks in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” film, how
3 1.1Statement of Problem
Dealing with the background, the research problems are:
1. What are the culture shocks experienced by Ian Miller in entering new culture and environment in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” film?
2. How are Ian Miller’s reactions in facing culture shocks in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” film?
2.2Purpose of Study
The purpose of this study will be expressed as follows:
1. To know the culture shocks experienced by Ian Miller in entering a new culture and environment in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” film.
2. To know how Ian Miller reacts in facing culture shocks in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” film.
2.3Significance of Study
4 2.4Scope and Limitation
The scope of this study is the culture shocks in entering a new culture and environment. Meanwhile, the limitation of this study is only on culture shocks experienced by Ian Miller in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” film.
2.5Definition of Key Terms
There are several key terms that must be clarified in order to avoid misunderstanding and misinterpretation. The writer defines the key terms as follows:
1. Culture is the set of attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviors shared by a
group of people, but different for each individual, communicated from one generation to the next (David Matsumoto,1996: 16). It is usually called tradition and custom by people. Culture is descended by learning in particular society’s environment that has many values and beliefs.
2. Culture Shock is a sense of confusion and uncertainty that may affect
people exposed to an alien culture or environment without adequate preparation (Myra Sulman, 2001). It happens to people that have no experience about a new culture and they will confuse with the culture. 3. Film is a story that is recorded as set of moving pictures to be shown on
