TRANSLATION METHODS USED IN TRANSLATING
TERENCE BLACKER’S STORY BOOK IN CONTROL,
MS WIZ? INTO SEMUA TERKENDALI, MS WIZ? by
ROSI L. SIMAMORA
THESIS
Presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of strata 1 program of English Department specialized in Translation
by:
AYU AJENG TRIYANI C11.2007.00819
FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LETTERS
DIAN NUSWANTORO UNIVERSITY
PAGE OF APPROVAL
This thesis has been approved by Board of Examiners, Strata 1 Study Program of
English Department, Faculty of Languages and Letters, Dian Nuswantoro
University on February 20th, 2012.
Board of Examiners
Chairperson First Examiner
Dra. Sri Mulatsih, S.S., M.Pd. Achmad Basari, S.S., M.Pd.
Second Examiner Third Examiner
Setyo Prasiyanto, S.S., M.Pd Sunardi S.S., M.Pd.
Approved by:
Dean of Faculty Languages and Letters
Achmad Basari, S.S., M.Pd.
I hereby certify that this thesis is definitely my own work. I am completely
responsible for the content of this thesis, opinions or findings of others are cited
with respect to ethical standard.
Semarang, February 15th, 2012
Ayu Ajeng Triyani
Life means to have something define to do - a mission to fulfill - and in the
measure in which we avoid setting our life to something we make it empty.
Human life, by its very nature, has to be dedicated to something.
(J.O. Gasset)
Life is short, so learn from your mistakes and stand behind the choice that you
make. Don’t let the day go by in doubt, the answer lies within.
(John Petrucci)
I dedicate this thesis to:
1. My beloved mother and father, who always pray for my success and give me a
trust to achieve the best thing.
2. My brother, who always supports and encourages me.
Alhamdulilahi Robbil’ Alamin, at the earnest opportunity, the praise and
thanks are given to Allah SWT, for the blessing and guidance so that this thesis
could be finally completed.
The writer realizes that this would be impossible to be finished without
the helps of many people; therefore, the writer would like to thank to these
marvelous people:
1. Mr. Achmad Basari, S.S., M.Pd, Dean of faculty of languages and letters of
Dian Nuswantoro University, who gave me permission to conduct this study;
2. Mr. Sunardi, S.S., M.Pd, Head of English Department of Strata I Program,
Faculty of Languages and Letters, Dian Nuswantoro University, who gave
permission to me to conduct this research and also as my first adviser;
3. Mrs. Nina Setyaningsih, M.Hum, my second adviser, for her continuous and
valuable guidance, patience, advice and encouragement in compile this thesis;
4. All lecturers at the English Department of faculty of languages and letters of
Dian Nuswantoro University, for teaching me valuable and useful knowledge
during my study at Dian Nuswantoro University;
5. The coordinator of Self-Access Center of faculty of languages and letters of
Dian Nuswantoro University for giving me permission to use some valuable
reference during the writing of this thesis;
6. My beloved parents who pray and give big support to me all the time. Papa
and Mama, thanks for your endless love, supports, and prayers. I love you
7. My brother, Mas Dimas (Gentonk), I’m very thankful for all your support and
inspiration you have given to me;
8. My partners in crime, Anin, Agung (Cepot), Jati (Ciduk), and Angga (Bolot),
I’m very thankful for our support;
9. All my friends in Udinus, Umi, Ilma, Ovi, Dea, Mbak Mirna, Halim, Agatha,
Rina, Okke, Diah Gatri, Dewi, Prima, Tara, Widi, Yegar, Inneke, and Mbak
Elena, who help me in finding the data of my study and all of my friends who
love me, thanks for everything. By the way all of you are meaningful and give
me special moment;
10. Others who have given contributions in the writing of this thesis that the
writer cannot mention one by one.
Finally, I do realize that due to my limited ability this thesis must have
shortcoming. For this, I welcome any suggestions and criticism;
Semarang, February 15th, 2012
The Writer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION... 1
1.1 Background of the Study... 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem... 3
1.3 Scope of the Study... 4
1.4 Objective of the Study... 4
1.5 Significance of the Study... 4
1.6 Thesis Organization... 5
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE... 6
2.1.2 Translator ...8
2.2 Translation Process... 9
2.3 Types of Translation... 11
2.4 Translation Method... 16
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD... 22
3.1 Research Design... 22
3.2 Unit of Analysis... 23
3.3 Source of Data... 23
3.4 Technique of Data Collection... 23
3.5 Technique of Data Analysis... 24
CHAPTER IV DATA ANALYSIS... 26
4.1 Word for Word Translation ... 27
4.2 Literal Translation ... 38
4.3 Faithful Translation ... 48
4.4 Semantic Translation ……….. 50
4.5 Free Translation ... 54
4.6 Communicative Translation ... 66
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ... 68
5.1 Conclusion... 68
LIST OF TABLE
LIST OF FIGURE
LIST OF APPENDIX
ABSTRACT
The thesis is entitled Translation Methods Used In Translating Terence Blacker’s Story Book In Control, Ms Wiz? into Semua Terkendali,
Ms Wiz? by Rosi L.Simamora. It has two objectives. First, it is aimed at
finding out the translation method used in the story book In Control, Ms Wiz? which is translated into Semua Terkendali, Ms Wiz?. Second, it is aimed at finding out the reasons of the methods that are used in translating the story book.
Documentation method and sampling was used in collecting the data. The data collected were analyzed by reading the both versions of the story book, classifying each sentence according to the translation methods and explaining why the sentences are included into each translation method.
There are 125 out of 507 sentences in the story book In Control, Ms
Wiz? into Semua Terkendali, Ms Wiz?. The translation methods which are
used in translating In Control, Ms Wiz? into Semua Terkendali, Ms Wiz?
story book are: word for word translation (24,8%), literal translation (20,8%), faithful translation (3,2%), semantic translation (10,4%), free translation (39,2%), and communicative translation (1,6%).
