ENGLISH QUALITY OF THE FIRST YEAR OF STUDENTS OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT, FACULTY OF CULTURAL SCIENCES,
UNIVERSITAS SEBELAS MARET
THESIS
Submitted to Meet a Part of the Requirements for the Sarjana Sastra Degree from English Department Faculty of Cultural Sciences
Universitas Sebelas Maret
by:
MAWARROSSA QURROTA A’YUN C1314006
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF CULTURAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITAS SEBELAS MARET
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PRONOUNCEMENT
Name : Mawarrossa Qurrota A’yun NIM : C1314006
Stated truthfully that this thesis entitled English Quality of the First Year of Students of English Department, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret is originally created by the researcher. It is neither plagiarism nor made by others. The things that are related to other researchers’ works are written in
quotation and included in the references.
If it is proven incorrect in the future, the researcher is ready to take the responsibility.
Surakarta, July 2016 The researcher
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Verily, after every difficulty there is relief (Quran. Al-Sharh, 5 | Hijri Dates)
Whoever beautifies himself on the inside, Allah will beautify him on the outside. (Ali bin Abi Thalib)
Life is beautiful but it isn’t always easy.
We must learn to take the good with the bad, hang in there and always remember,
tomorrow is a brand new day. (Rose Hill, 2014)
In solitude there is healing. Speak to your soul.
Listen to your heart. Sometimes in the absence of noise
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DEDICATION
This thesis is dedicated to:
My parents (Ayah & Umi)
and
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Alhamdulillaahirobbil’aalamiinn, all praises to Allah SWT and Muhammad
SAW for the help and easiness that finally I can finish my thesis as the requirement of the Sarjana Degree. Many people helped me for accomplishing this thesis with their supports, knowledge, prays, and also encouragements which were very important for me; without their contributions, my thesis would never be fulfilled.
On this opportunity, I would like to say my deepest gratefulness to:
1. The Dean of Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Prof. Drs. Riyadi Santosa, M.Ed., Ph.D. for approving my thesis.
2. The Head of English Department of Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Drs. Agus Hari Wibowo, M.A., Ph.D. for supporting the fulfillment of my thesis.
3. My thesis supervisor, Prof. Dr. Djatmika, M.A. for his time, advice, guidance, and kindness on assisting me during my writing. I am very grateful for his advices and knowledge.
4. My academic supervisor, Ida Kusuma Dewi, S.S., M.A. for the guidance during my study in English Department, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret.
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6. My parents, Ayah and Umi for their pray, advice, support, and encouragement in my whole time; and also, my siblings, Yaya and Rira for their enthusiasm and jokes which make me happy all the time.
7. All of my friends of English Department Non Regular Program 2014 for the unforgettable moments during our study here for two years.
8. My closest friend, Naufal Afif, for his support and motivation during my study either in UGM or UNS for this long time.
My thesis is not perfect, so all criticism and suggestion would be gladly accepted. I hope that this thesis would be valuable for the readers and also the future researchers.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE ... i
THESIS APPROVAL ... ii
BOARD OF EXAMINERS APPROVAL ... iii
PRONOUNCEMENT ... iv
MOTTO ... v
DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ... ix
LIST OF TABLES ... xii
LIST OF DIAGRAMS ... xiii
LIST OF FIGURES ... xiv
ABSTRACT ... xv
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ... 1
1. Research Background ... 1
2. Research Objectives ... 4
3. Research Questions ... 4
4. Research Benefits ... 5
5. Scope of Research ... 6
6. Thesis Organization ... 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ... 8
1. Introduction ... 8
2. Word Construction ... 8
2.1 Morphology ... 8
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3. Narrative Writing ... 12
3.1 Common Writing Mistakes ... 13
4. Error and Mistake ... 16
4.1 The Difference of Error and Mistake ... 16
4.2 The Factors Causing Error and Mistake ... 17
5. First Language ... 18
6. Second Language Acquisition ... 19
7. Language and Gender ... 20
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ... 22
1. Research Design ... 22
2. Research Location ... 23
3. Data and Source of Data ... 24
4. Sample and Sampling Technique ... 25
5. Technique of Collecting Data ... 26
6. Technique of Coding Data ... 27
7. Technique of Analyzing Data ... 29
7.1 Domain Analysis ... 30
7.2 Taxonomy Analysis ... 31
7.3 Componential Analysis ... 32
7.4 Finding Cultural Values ... 33
CHAPTER FOUR: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION ... 34
1. Introduction ... 34
2. Findings ... 35
2.1 Error Findings ... 36
2.1.1 Substitution of Simple Non Past ... 37
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2.1.3 Omission of ‘s ..... 41
2.1.4 Substitution of Past Participle ... 43
2.1.5 a Used for an before Vowels ... 44
2.1.6 Omission of –ed (Past Participle Incorrectness) ... 46
2.2 Mistake Findings ... 47
2.2.1 Use of the Wrong Tense and Form ... 49
2.2.2 Misspell of Words ... 51
2.2.3 Omission of the –s, -es, or –ies of the Plural Form ... 53
2.2.4 Omission of the –d or –ed of the Past Tense ... 54
2.2.5 Unnecessary Articles ... 56
2.2.6 Using a Double Comparative ... 57
2.2.7 Omission of Articles ... 59
3. Discussion ... 60
CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS ... 77
1. Conclusion ... 77
2. Suggestions ... 79
REFERENCES ... 81
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1 Types of Error Classification ... 36
Table 4.2 Factors of Error Classification ... 37
Table 4.3 Example of Substitution of Simple Non Past Error ... 38
Table 4.4 Example of Omission of –ed Error ... 40
Table 4.5 Example of Omission of ‘s Error ... 41
Table 4.6 Example of Substitution of Past Participle Error ... 43
Table 4.7 Example of a Used for an before Vowels ... 45
Table 4.8 Example of Omission of –ed Error ... 46
Table 4.9 Types of Mistake Classification ... 48
Table 4.10 Factors of Mistake Classification ... 49
Table 4.11 Example of Use of the Wrong Tense and Form Mistake ... 50
Table 4.12 Example of Misspell of Words Mistake ... 51
Table 4.13 Example of Omission of the –s, -es, or –ies of the Plural Form Mistake ... 53
Table 4.14 Example of Omission of the –d or –ed of the Past Tense Mistake ... 55
Table 4.15 Example of Unnecessary Articles Mistake ... 56
Table 4.16 Example of Using a Double Comparative Mistake ... 58
Table 4.17 Example of Omission of Articles Mistake ... 59
Table 4.18 Componential Analysis of Errors Classification ... 61
Table 4.19 Componential Analysis of the Types of Error ... 66
Table 4.20 Componential Analysis of the Factors of Error ... 68
Table 4.21 Componential Analysis of Mistakes Classification ... 70
Table 4.22 Componential Analysis of Types of Mistake ... 72
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LIST OF DIAGRAMS
Diagram 4.1 Substitution of Simple Non Past Error ... 39
Diagram 4.2 Omission of –ed Error ... 40
Diagram 4.3 Omission of ‘s Error ... 42
Diagram 4.4 Substitution of Past Participle Error ... 44
Diagram 4.5 A Used for an before Vowels Error ... 45
Diagram 4.6 Omission of –ed Error ... 47
Diagram 4.7 Use of the Wrong Tense and Form ... 51
Diagram 4.8 Misspell of Words ... 52
Diagram 4.9 Omission of the –s, -es, or –ies of the Plural Form ... 54
Diagram 4.10 Omission of the –d or –ed of the Past Tense ... 56
Diagram 4.11 Unnecessary Articles ... 57
Diagram 4.12 Using a Double Comparative ... 58
Diagram 4.13 Omission of Articles ... 60
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LIST OF FIGURES
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English Quality of the First Year of Students of English Department, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret
Mawarrossa Qurrota A’yun
ABSTRACT
This thesis focuses on the English quality of 30 students in their first year in English Department, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta especially in their errors and mistakes in narrative writing test conducted by the researcher. There are six types of error and seven types of mistakes made by the student due to four factors causing their errors and mistakes.
The aims of the study are to find the students’ ability and quality in their English skill especially in writing a narrative text and to know their capability in word construction particularly in simple past tense.
This thesis employs a descriptive qualitative method and also ethnographic method. The research location of this thesis was document/media which were from the outputs/the result from the writing test done by the 30 students. The data were collected from the students’ writing test conducted by the researcher.
The result of data analysis shows that: 1) Substitution of Simple Non Past dominates the types of error produced by the students. 2) Use of the Wrong Tense and Form dominates the types of mistake made by the students in their narrative writing test. 3) The factor causing their error is Ignorance of Rule Restriction due to their lack of knowledge in English language especially in past tense. 4) The factor causing their mistake is Incomplete Application of Rule because of their fatigue or inattention and their failure to develop the structure of past tense fully. 5) The group of male students dominate the errors, while the group of female students dominate the mistakes.
