MOTIVATION AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS
ENGLISH AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS
A THESIS
Submitted to the English Education Department as a Partial Fulfillment of the requirement for S. Pd Degree
By:
WAGINAH
1301050125
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH PURWOKERTO
MOTIVATION AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS ENGLISH AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS
Waginah 1301050125
ABSTRACT
This research studied about three types of motivation namely instrumental, integrative, and personal and also three components of attitude namely affective,
behavioral, and cognitive which determined the students‟ success in learning
English. This research used descriptive survey design in which the researcher tried to describe the phenomenon existing in the society. The goal of the research was
to find out Pharmacy students‟ motivation and attitude towards English. A
questionnaire as survey instrument was used for collecting the data. To get deeper information, this research also used semi-structured interview to some respondents. Simple random sampling technique was used to take the sample of the research in which the researcher did not pay any attention in the stratification that existed in the population. The sample of this study consisted 60 students of Pharmacy department of second and fourth semester. The study showed that Pharmacy students highly motivated by instrumental motivation with mean score 4.22 and then followed by personal and integrative motivation with mean score 4.15 and 3.99. Pharmacy students also had favorable attitudes by looking at the mean score of affective, behavioral, and cognitive component with 3.26, 3.33, and 3.68 of each. All of them belonged to good category. By looking at the mean score of motivation and attitude, it will be possible for Pharmacy students to succeed in learning English.
Keywords: Motivation, Attitude, Pharmacy students, English
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum, Wr. Wb.
Alhamdulillahirobbil‟alamin, praise be merely to the almighty Allah SWT
for the gracious mercy, and tremendous blessing that enable me to finish this
bachelor thesis entitled: “Motivation and Attitudes towards English among
Pharmacy Students”. This thesis is one of the requirements in accomplishing S-1 Degree in English Program, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto. The researcher would like to express her great special appreciation to:
1. Drs. Syamsuhadi Irsyad, S. H, M. H, the Rector of University of Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
2. Drs. Pudiyono, M. Hum., the Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty who has allowed the researcher to write this thesis.
3. Aulianisa Khusnia, S. S, M. A. the Head of English Education Department who has given opportunity and agreement to conduct this research.
4. Dr. Furqanul Aziez, M. Pd. for the valuable assistance and inspiration to the completion of this bachelor thesis.
5. All of my lecturers of English Education Department for inspiring me with their guidance and patience during my study in this university.
Finally, the writer believes that this thesis still has weaknesses. Therefore, the writer would appreciate to invite criticism and suggestion from the readers.
Hopefully, this thesis will be useful for English education especially for the lecturers and the readers.
Purwokerto, 12 Agustus 2017
Waginah
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DEDICATIONS
I would like to dedicate my countless thanks to the Most Merciful, ALLAH SWT who always gives me all the best of this life and there is no doubt about it. I deliver Shalawat and Salam to the Prophet Muhammad SAW and his family. This bachelor thesis is presented to fulfill one of the requirements in accomplishing the S-1 Degree at English Department of Teacher Training and Education Faculty in University Muhammadiyah Purwokerto.
The writer would like to take the opportunity to express her deep and sincere gratitude to the following:
1. My greatest parents, for your countless support, prayers, love, and for your endless forgiveness. You have been through hard time because of me. 2. My dearest sister and brother, for the prayers and your supports. I love you
all.
3. Dr. Furqanul Aziez, M. Pd. as my advisor who has guided me patiently in composing this thesis.
4. All of the examiners who have given suggestions and criticisms to this thesis. Also all lecturers in English Department for their invaluable teaching.
5. My best friends Ningsih (Samin), Nopi, Ida, Ina who accompany me during my study in this university. We share happiness together. I will not forget about you all.
6. My classmates in class D PBI UMP 2013 and all of my friends from University of Muhamadiyah Purwokerto. May god bless us all to achieve our goals in life.
The writer appreciates any opinion and suggestion for improving this thesis. Finally thank so much to anyone who cannot be mentioned directly that has helped me completing this thesis. Hopefully, this thesis can be useful for us and become the input for the parties in need.
Purwokerto, 31 July 2017
Waginah
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MOTTO
If others can do it, so can I.
Whatever happens in your life, just always remember to ALLAH
SWT.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
B. Types of Motivation ... 7
III. CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHDELOGY ... 13
1. Determining the Percentage of the Students‟ Responses ... 20
2. Determining the Mean of Each Item and Indicator ... 20
IV. CHAPTER IV RESULTS AND DISSCUSSION ... 22
A. Results ... 22
1. The Result of Questionnaire ... 22
2. The Result of Interview ... 38
B. Discussion ... 43
1. Pharmacy Students‟ Motivation towards Learning English ... 43
2. Pharmacy Students‟ Attitudes towards Learning English ... 46
V. CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION... 49
A. Conclusion ... 49
LIST OF CHARTS
Figure 4.1 Chart of Indicator 1 ... 22
Figure 4.2 Chart of Indicator 2 ... 24
Figure 4.3 Chart of Indicator 3 ... 26
Figure 4.4 Chart of Indicator 4 ... 27
Figure 4.5 Chart of Indicator 5 ... 29
Figure 4.6 Chart of Indicator 6 ... 30
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1 The Schedule of the Research ... 13
Table 3.2 Items Specification of Motivation ... 16
Table 3.3 Items Specification of Attitude ... 17
Table 3.4 Indicator of Motivation ... 18
Table 3.5 Indicator of Attitude ... 18
Table 3.6 Score Interpretation Criterion of Motivation ... 20
Table 3.7 Score Interpretation Criterion of Attitude ... 20
Table 4.1 Mean Score of Indicator 1 ... 32
Table 4.2 Mean Score of Indicator 2 ... 33
Table 4.3 Mean Score of Indicator 3 ... 34
Table 4.4 Mean Score of Indicator 4 ... 34
Table 4.5 Mean Score of Indicator 5 ... 35
Table 4.6 Mean Score of Indicator 6 ... 36
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A Instruments
APPENDIX B Questionnaire Results
APPENDIX C Interview Transcripts
APPENDIX D Letters of Permission
