THE IMPACT OF VOCABULARY MASTERY ON STUDENTS’
TRANSLATION ABILITY
A THESIS
Submitted to the English Department as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for S. Pd. Degree
By:
YULIANA SYIFAUL JANNAH 1001050086
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
THE IMPACT OF VOCABULARY MASTERY ON STUDENTS’
TRANSLATION ABILITY
(Descriptive Study at TheGrade XI of SMA Negeri 1 Sampang in 2013/2014 Academic Year)
A THESIS
Submitted to the English Department as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for S. Pd. Degree
By:
YULIANA SYIFAUL JANNAH 1001050086
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
DEDICATION
The writer presents this thesis to:
1. My beloved father and mother (Asyhadi Adi W dan Winarsih) who always
give me love, spirit and motivation to face all the constraints in this world.
2. My sisters (Yulinar Aidha Pratiwi, Meisty Aulia Kharimah dan Yuliani
Amalia Firdaus) who always entertain me and share with me, thank you so
much for your praying.
3. All of my friends whom I cannot mention one by one. All of you are
MOTTO
1. And for thosewho fear Allah, He ever prepares a way out, And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine And if any one puts his trust in Allah, suffecient is (Allah) for him. For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose, verily for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion. (QS. Ath-Thalaq: 2, 3).
2. Go you forth (whether equipped) lightly or heavily, and strive and struggle, with your goods and your persons, in the cause of Allah. That is best for you, if you (but) knew.(QS. At-Taubah: 41)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Assalamualaikum, Wr.Wb
Praise be to Allah SWT, The most Beneficent, Graceful and Merciful, The
Giver of divine and guidance, who gives inspiration and guidance Shalawat and
Salam are upon to the great messanger, Prophet Muhammad SAW, his family and
his companions.
There is no words could be said, actually Al-Hamdulillahi Rabbil
„Alamin so that the thesis entitled “The Impact of Vocabulary Mastery on
Students‟ Translation Ability (Descriptive Study at the Grade XI of SMA Negeri
1 Sampang)”, could be accomplished as a partial fulfillment of the requirements
of S. Pd degree.
The great appreciation and special thanks to:
1. Drs. Ahmad, M. Pd, as Dean of Teaching training and Education Faculty
at Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
2. Chief of English Department, Drs. Pudiyono, M. Hum
3. Consultant, Dra. Hj. Titi Wahyukti, M. Pd
4. All lecturers in English Department for valuable knowledge and advice
5. My beloved and respected parents Ashadi Adi W. and Winarsih who has
given me unlimited love and spirit
6. My sisters Yulinar Aidha P., Meisty Aulia K., Yuliani Amalia F. who have
motivated me
Finally, the writer hopes that this work can give valuable contributions
to the writer herself and all readers especially those who are interested in
teaching and learning English. Furthermore, the writer really appreciates who
criticize this thesis for getting a better improvement.
Wassalamualaikum, Wr.Wb
Purwokerto, July 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...x
LIST OF TABLES ...xiii
LIST OF FIGURES ...xiv
ABSTRACT ...xv
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION A. Background of Study ...1
B. Reasons for Choosing the Topic ...5
C. Research Problems ...5
D. Aims of the Study ...6
E. Clarification of Key Terms ...6
CHAPTER II. LITERATURE REVIEW
A.The Nature of Vocabulary ...8
1. Definition of Vocabulary ...8
2. Types of Vocabulary...10
3. Vocabulary Mastery...13
4. The Importance of Vocabulary ...16
5. Presenting New Vocabulary ...16
6. Learning Vocabulary ...20
7. Problem of Learning Vocabulary ...22
B.The Nature of Translation ...24
1. Definition of Translation ...24
2. The Meaning on Translation ...27
3. Kinds of Translation ...29
4. Translation Process ...30
5. The Principle of Learning Translation ...32
C.The Nature of Descriptive ...33
1. Definition of Descriptive Text ...33
2. Social Function of Descriptive Text ...34
3. Generic Structure of Descriptive Text ...34
D. Basic Assumption ...35
CHAPTER III. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. Sampling Technique ...39
D. Variables of the Study ...40
E. The Technque of Collecting Data ...40
F. The Technique of Data Analysis ...45
LIST OF TABLES
Tables Pages
Table 3.1. Indicator of Vocabulary Mastery Test ...41
Table 3.2. Indicaor of Translation Ability Test ...41
Table 3.3. Categories of Vocabulary Mastery Test ...45
Table 3.4. Categories of Items‟ Score of Translation Test ...46
LIST OF FIGURES
Figures Pages
I. The Dynamic Translation ...25
YULIANA SYIFAUL JANNAH. 2014. THE IMPACT OF VOCABULARY MASTERY ON STUDENTS’ TRANSLATION ABILITY
(Descriptive Study at the Grade XI of SMA Negeri 1 Sampang in 2013/2014 Academic Year)
ABSTRACT
The aims of this study were: (1) to know the vocabulary mastery of the students to the grade XI of SMA Negeri 1 Sampang in 2013/2014 Academic Year, (2) to know the translation ability of the students to the grade XI of SMA Negeri 1 Sampang in 2013/2014 Academic Year, (3) to know whether there was any significant impact of vocabulary mastery on translation ability of the grade XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Sampang in 2013/2014 Academic Year or not. The study was conducted at the grade XI students of SMA Negeri 1 Sampang in 2013/2014 Academic Year.The population was the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Sampang consisting of 240 students. The samples were 64
students. The data used was the students‟ results of vocabulary test and translation test. The results of the study revealed that (1) the average score of
students‟ vocabulary test of the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Sampang was 81,7 and it was classified into excellent, (2) the average score of translation test of the eleventh grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Sampang was 83,1 and it can be said that the criteria was excellent, (3) there was a significant impact of vocabulary mastery on students‟ translation ability because the value of rxy was
higher than the value of r-table, that is 0,832 > 0,242. Based on the results, it can
be concluded that there was significant impact of vocabulary mastery on students‟
translation ability.
