THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAM OF ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFICIENCY IN A BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE
(A Case Study at LP3I Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya, Kota Tasikmalaya West Java in the Academic Year of 2014-2015)
A THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Attainment of the Graduate Degree in English Education
RANI LIGAR FITRIANI S891308032
ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GRADUATE SCHOOL
TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
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APPROVAL SHEET
THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAM OF ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFICIENCY IN A BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE
(A Case Study at LP3I Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya, Kota Tasikmalaya West Java in the Academic Year of 2014-2015)
A THESIS
By:
RANI LIGAR FITRIANI S891308032
This Thesis has been approved by the Consultants of English Education Department of Graduate School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of
Sebelas Maret University Surakarta on March , 2016
Consultant I Consultant II
Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd Dr. Slamet Supriyadi, M.Pd
NIP. 19621231 198803 1009 NIP. 19621110 198903 1003
Approved by
The Head of English Education Department Graduate School Sebelas Maret University Surakarta
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LEGITIMATION OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS
THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROGRAM OF ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFICIENCY IN A BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE
(A Case Study at LP3I Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya, Kota Tasikmalaya West Java in the Academic Year of 2014-2015)
By:
RANI LIGAR FITRIANI NIM. S891308032
This thesis has been examined by the Board of Examiners of English Education Department of Graduate School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of
Sebelas Maret University on March 30th, 2016
Board of Examiners: Signature
Chairperson : Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd.
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Secretary : Dr. Sumardi, M.Hum.
NIP. 19740608 199903 1002 ……….
Examiner I : Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.
NIP. 19621231 198803 1009 ……….
Examiner II : Dr. Slamet Supriyadi, M.Pd.
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The Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret
University
Prof. Dr. Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd. NIP.19610124 198702 1001
The Head of English Education Department of Graduate School of
Teacher Training and Education Faculty
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PRONOUNCEMENT
This is to certify that I myself write this thesis entitled “The Teaching and Learning Program of English Speaking Proficiency in a Business and Technology College (A Case Study at LP3I Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya, Kota Tasikmalaya West Javain the Academic Year of 2014-2015)”. It is not plagiarized or made by others. Anything related to others’ work is written in quotation and listed on the bibliography. If then this pronouncement is incorrect, I am ready to accept any academic punishment, including the withdrawal or cancellation of my academic degree.
Surakarta, March 2016
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Rani Ligar Fitriani. S891308032, 2016. The Teaching and Learning Program of English Speaking Proficiency in a Business and Technology College (A Case Study at LP3I Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya, Kota Tasikmalaya West Java in the Academic Year of 2014-2015). The First Consultant: Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd. and the Second Consultant: Dr. Slamet Supriyadi, M.Pd. Thesis. English Education Department, Graduate School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta.
The objective of this research is to find out: (1) the development of English speaking proficiency in LP3I Tasikmalaya Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya; (2) the problem of developing English speaking proficiency programs in a business and technology college; and (3) the effect of developing English speaking program to the students’ English speaking proficiency at LP3I Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya.
This research is carried out through a case study. The population of this study is the students of second grade of LP3I Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya in the academic year of 2014-2015 that consist of eleven classes. The respondents of this research are ten students and four English teachers at LP3I Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya in the academic year of 2014-2015. The respondents are chosen based on the purpose of this study, so the researcher uses the purposive sampling. The research data are obtained from observation, interview, and document analysis. They are analysed by using three steps namely the data reduction, the data presentation/display and the conclusion drawing/verification.
The result of the research findings leads to the conclusion that: (1) LP3I Tasikmalaya has its own system which consists of some interrelated programs to develop English proficiency in general and speaking in particular. There are English programs that contribute to the development of students’ English speaking proficiency. English activities in the classroom foster the students to use English in the good way communication. English activities outside the classroom create the English atmosphere and accustom the students to speak English by practicing more in the English environment. (2) There are some problems in developing students’ English speaking proficiency at LP3I Tasikmalaya; The students’ difficulties to speak come from the psychological factors (confidence, anxiety, motivation, awareness); The students’ difficulties to speak come from the linguistic factors (pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, comprehension). (3) There are some positive effects of developing English speaking program at LP3I Tasikmalaya to the students’ English speaking proficiency such as students’ confidence, students’ motivation, students’ awareness, students’ vocabulary, students’ initiative, students’ pronunciation, and students’ comprehension in speaking English are improving.
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DEDICATIONS
This thesis is lovingly dedicated to:
My Husband
Kikin Iskandar who always gives me support, love, and be there in any condition.
My Beloved Mother and Father
Neti Sukawati and Maman Supriatman who always give me power, endless love, support, and a lot of prayer.
My Brother
Rian Dwicahya Supriatman who always keep loving and supporting me.
My Lovely Future Baby
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praises be to Allah SWT, the Almighty and the most Merciful, peace be upon the beloved final prophet Muhammad SAW. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘aalamiin, the researcher thanks to Allah SWT who has given great blessing and
strength to her to accomplish this thesis as a partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Graduate Degree of Education in English. Sincerely, the researcher is deeply indebted to the following people who have contributed in various ways in this study. The researcher would like to appreciate and address her gratitude for the support in accomplishing this thesis, especially to:
1. Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University of Surakarta, for his approval in writing this thesis.
2. Head of English Education Department of Graduate School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University of Surakarta, for his approval and support in writing this thesis.
3. Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd., the first consultant, for the advice, guidance, patience, and support in accomplishing this thesis.
4. Dr. Slamet Supriyadi, M.Pd., the second consultant, for the advice, guidance, patience, and support in accomplishing this thesis.
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6. H. Rudi Kurniawan, ST., MM., the Branch Manager of LP3I Business and Technology College Tasikmalaya for the permission and help to carry out the research in the school.
7. Her beloved husband, parents, brother, and big family who always give he spirit, motivation, encouragement and attention to finish her study.
8. All of her friends and the parties who have helped and supported her to finish this thesis.
Finally, the researcher expects that this thesis will be useful for the readers. The researcher realizes that this thesis is still far from being perfect. Therefore, the researcher greatly appreciates any criticism, ideas, and suggestions for the improvement of this thesis.
Surakarta, March 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ... i
APPROVAL ... ii
LEGITIMATION ... iii
PRONOUNCEMENT ... iv
ABSTRACT ... v
MOTTO ... vi
DEDICATION ... vii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... viii
TABLE OF CONTENT ... x
LIST OF TABLES ... xiii
LIST OF FIGURES ... xiv
LIST OF APPENDICES ... xv
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study ... 1
B. Problem Statement ... 5
C. Objectives of the Study ... 6
D. Benefits of Study ... 6
CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW A. Theoretical Review ... 8
1. English Speaking Proficiency ... 8
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b. Definition of English Speaking Proficiency ... 9
c. Indicators of Speaking Proficiency ... 12
d. Types of Speaking ... 19
e. The Purposes of Speaking ... 21
2. Developing English Speaking Proficiency ... 22
3. What Makes Speaking Difficult ... 36
4. The Principles for Designing Speaking Techniques ... 40
5. How the Students Learn... 44
6. Business and Technology College System ... 46
B. Review of Related Research ... 48
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A. Setting of the Study ... 51
B. Research Method ... 53
C. Subject of the Study ... 53
D. Technique of Collecting Data ... 56
E. The Sources of the Data ... 57
F. Technique of Validating Data ... 58
G. Technique of Analyzing Data ... 61
CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION A. Research Findings ... 65
B. Discussion ... 95
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B. Implications ... 123
C. Suggestions ... 124
REFERENCES ... 126
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LIST OF TABLES
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LIST OF FIGURE
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Research Instruments ... 130
Appendix 2: The Transcript of Interview with the Students ... 134
Appendix 3: The Transcript of Interview with Teachers... 189
