The Analysis of Independent Learning of IC Students to Study English Outside the Class
ABSTRACT
Integrated Course (IC) is a subject that English Department students have to take in the first semester by the time they enter Satya Wacana Christian University. Scheduled eight hours a week, IC is a difficult subject for many students. First, it requires students to get at least a C to pass. Second, it compels students to study everyday to keep up with the lessons. So, this study examined how IC2 students of 2008/2009 academic year spent their time to study English outside the class to keep up with the lessons. The data were gathered by giving the subjects questionnaire. After analyzing the data obtained, the findings of this research revealed that IC students of 2008/2009 academic year spent their time to study English outside the class mostly by reviewing the IC lessons (78,13%) and preparing the material one day before class (71,88%) to enrich the IC lessons. What they did outside class match their needs because they considered IC materials, particularly the reading, and structure, were difficult to understand.
