The Importance of Mastering English
language of Students
of Baleendah Senior
High School
Submitted to Fullfill English School
Final Practical Examination
By
Sinta Mawar Dini
1011.10.250
XII IPS 3
Baleendah
Senior High School
Jl.
R.A.A Wiranata Kusumah No. 30
Bandung
Regency
2013
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The Importance of Mastering English language
of Students of Baleendah Senior High School
Submitted
to fulfill English School Final Practical Examination
Sinta Mawar Dini
1011.10.250
XII IPS 3
Baleendah, 21 Desember 2012
Guiding Teacher
1 Guiding
Teacher 2
HJ. Rosita, S.Pd Drs.
Opan
Sofwan, M.Ed
NIP. 196008241983022003 NIP.196209131987031003
NIP. 196008241983022003 NIP.196209131987031003
Approved
by:
Principal
Drs. H.
Aa Sudaya, M.Pd
NIP.19581201
198303 1 011
ABSTRACT
The paper,
entitled The Importance of Mastering
English Among
Students of Baleendah Senior High School discusses how to be
application and use
of Englishin communication among students of Baleendah senior
high school. Development
of science at
this time, requires us to master a wide range of languages,
one of which is English.
More than 100 countries in the world use English as the language to communicate.
Writing this paper is concerned to Baleendah senior high school who have
pioneered
of the International school (RSBI)
so that the importance of the use ofthe
English language among students in communicating needs to know its development.
Bandung, 21
December 2012
Writer
PREFACE
Assalam’mualaikum
wr.wb
Praiseand thanks giving I pray to Allah SWT for blessing and grace Ican finish this paper.
The purpose of writing this paper is to fulfill the final project English titled "The
Importance of Mastering
English language among Students of
Baleendah Senior High School".
In this paper,
we hoped to know how far the
use of
English as a communication
tool among
students, especially students of Baleendah One
Senior High School. And the extent of students abiliy
to develop is capability to speak English well in a school
environment.
As a student and still in the learning
process I
realized
this paper is still
lot of mistakes and shortage.
Therefore, criticism and suggestions are expected.
Hopefully, this paper can provide benefits for all and we can know that the importance of mastering the English
language among
students of Baleendah Senior High School.
Bandung, 21
December 2012
Writer
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In
the completion of this paper I encountered some obstacles, but thanks to the
guidance and assistance of various parties finally resolved this paper.
Therefore, I say thank you so much to:
1. Allah
SWT
2. My
parents
3. Drs.
H.Aa Sudaya,
M Pd,
as headmaster of Baleendah Senior
High School
4. HJ.
Rosita, S.Pd, as Guiding Teacher
1
5. Drs.
Opan Sofwan,
M.Ed, as Guiding Teacher 2
6. Friends
of XII social 3
7. Friends of Baleendah Senior High School
TABLE
OF CONTENT
APPROVAL
PAGE............................................................................... i
ABSTACT.............................................................................................. ii
PREFACE.............................................................................................. iii
ACKONOWLEDGEMENT.................................................................. iv
TABLE OF
CONTENT......................................................................... v
CHAPTER
I INTRODUCTION........................................................... 1
1.1 Background of The Study................................................................ 1
1.2 The
Research Questions................................................................... 2
1.3
The Research Usefulness.................................................................. 2
1.4 The Purpose of The
Study............................................................... 2
1.5 Research Methods............................................................................ 2
1.6 Hypothesis........................................................................................ 3
1.7 The time and location of the study................................................... 3
CHAPTER
II LITERATURE REVIEW.............................................. 4
CHAPTER III METHODOLOGY....................................................... 11
3.1 The
Research Object......................................................................... 11
3.2 Time and place of
the research......................................................... 11
3.3
Technique and Data Collection Instrument...................................... 11
3.4 Procedure
of research....................................................................... 12
3.5
The Data Analysis............................................................................. 12
CHAPTER
IV FINDING AND DISCUSSION.................................. 13
CHAPTER
V CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION............ 17
5.1 Conclusion........................................................................................ 17
5.2 Recommendation.............................................................................. 18
BIBLIOGRAPHY..................................................................................
APPENDIX............................................................................................
CHAPTER
I
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Background
Language is communication tool for
human, in any country definitely has its own national language to interact and
communicate. In the era of globalization, with the advancement in
technology we can communicate with the human anywhere in the world quickly and
easily. English as an international language is very supportive for all of us
to communicate with all the people in world. In the era of globalization,
as now everyone is expected to follow the development era certainly
related to technology
tools that almost all of them use the English
language in its operating
system. In
developing countries such as Indonesia,
English has a vital role in all aspects of life,
especially in science and technology. Also, it can be used to develop relationships in
the international
forum, to strengthen the
relationship between the
nations of the world,
etc. As
students, we learn
English to
acquire a
range of knowledge, skills, and ready
to go to university, as one of the
test requirements for
students. Given the critical role of English
in our lives as a global society, which is why English is very important to be
understood and mastered by everyone
in the world. English is the language support so that students of Baleendah senior high school are expected to be able
to master the
English language properly
and correctly in
order to compete with
the global society.
For that, this paper discusses the
importance of mastery
and use
of English among students of Baleendah senior high school in
communication.
1.2 The Research Questions
On the basis of the
determination of the
background of problem
above, then we can take the formulation of
the problem as
follows:
"Why is it important to master the English language by students of Baleendah Senior High School ?".
"Why is it important to master the English language by students of Baleendah Senior High School ?".
1.3
The
Research Usefulness
The usefulness of this research is to inform all of
us about the importance of mastering the English language in the era of
globalization.
1.4
Purpose
of Research
The study was conducted in order to meet the
objectives that
can be beneficial for teenagers in the
understanding of English
as the
language support in the era of globalization. Knowing the extent to
which mastery
of the
English language among students of Baleendah Senior
High
School and
measure students'
ability to communicate
using the
English language.
1.5
Research
Methods
To get data and
information which needed,
the writer use the method of
observation or direct observation techniques,
interview techniques, and technical literature. Not only that,
we also search for material and sources from reaching the
international electronic media namely, the Internet.
1.6
Hypothesis
Research conducted by the authors depart from the faith after conducting a widespread recognition of the problem raised. The belief or hypothesis is "The
Importance of incorrect
English as
an international
language." It is, to
be one of
the most dominant factor to be regarded as "the
cause".
1.7
The
time and location
of the
study
The
research was carried
out in Baleendah senior high school Bandung in the period of one month.
Starting from data collection,
the fieldwork until the writing of the final
results of
the study.
CHAPTER
II
LITERATURE
REVIEW
2.1
Definition Language
·
Keraf
Keraf gave two language understanding.
The first expressed language as a means of
communication between members
of the public in
the form of a
symbol of the
sound produced by
the instrument man said.
Second, language is a system of communication that uses symbols vocal (speech
sound) that is arbitrary.
·
Owen
Language can be defined
as a
socially acceptable code or conventional
system for conveying concepts through the use of symbols and the desired combination of symbols that are governed by the
provisions.
·
Tarigan
Tarigan gives two definitions of language.
First, language is a system of systematic,
perhaps also for generative systems.
Second, language is a set of symbols which this or arbitrary symbols.
·
Santoso
Language is a series of sound produced by human lips to consciously.
·
Mackey
Language
is a
form and nota state or something that sounds arbitrary symbol systems,
or even a system of many systems,
a system of an order or an order of
things in
systems.
·
Wibowo
Language
is a system
of symbols that are
meaningful and articulate sound (generated
by speech organ) that are arbitrary and conventional,
which is used as a communication tool by a group of humans to give birth to feelings and thoughts.
·
Walija
Definition
language is communication the most complete and effective to convey an idea,
message, purpose, feelings and opinions to others.
·
Syamsuddin
He
gave two language understanding.
First, language is a tool used to shape our
thoughts and feelings,
desires and actions,
a tool used to influence and be
influenced. Second, language is
a clear sign of a good
personality and
the bad, a clear sign of the family and the nation,
signs clear from the mind of humanity.
·
Pangabean
Language
is a
system to
express and report what
is happening on the nervous
system.
·
Carrol
Language
is a structural system of the language sounds and sound sequences that are arbitrary,
used, or which can be used in communication between
individuals by
a group of people
and that
is rather thorough gave names to objects,
events, and processes in the human
environment.
·
Williama. Haviland
Language is a system of sounds that when combined according to certain rules pose meanings can be captured by all the people who speak the language.
·
Plato
Language is essentially a statement of one's mind by means onomata (name objects or something) and rhemata (speech) which is
a reflection of
the idea of
someone in
the flow of
air through
the mouth.
·
Wittgenstein
Language is a form of thinking that can be understood, in
touch with reality,
and has
a shape and a logical structure.
2.2 Definition of The Importance of the English
language
According to Atin Tresna Septina , English is the language that is used in almost all countries in the world. English as an international language has a very important role in our life as a society. In the field
of sports, politics, education, science, technology and
so forth, the English language becomes a means of communication that are based specifically. English language is very important to master the English language is a necessity for supporting us as a global society.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said: "Those who know nothing of foreign languages, knows nothing of their own." Humans ability is not limited to quite, because it is basically the language is a way or
tool to
communicate. So the people who have foreign language skills are qualified, usually also very good at communicating with its own language.
2.3 The reason English is International Language
Language is the most important infrastructure in communication, as
we all know English is the language of instruction used to communicate internationally. English language is the oldest language in the world and originates from the plains of Britain is about the 8th century, besides the English language is the oldest language in the world, the
English language has
a vocabulary development is very rapid. According
to a joint research team. Of Harvard University researchers noted additional vocabulary oldest languages in the world reached 8500 words per year. Now the total has reached 1.022 million words. That is the amount of vocabulary far more than our country. Indeed, the growing amount of vocabulary
is a better benchmark whether or not a language is considered as an
international language. Besides the United Kingdom is a developed
country. This is evident from the innovation and
dissemination of knowledge that much of the West. The scientists, essays,
invention, and innovation in the western
state of development is very fast. The fact is also said that the
United Kingdom is the country that most colonies around the world.
Therefore english is very familiar and more widely used in many countries,
especially the colonial British. So the English language more
quickly spread to different parts of the world. And to
this day the English language is set to become an international language.
2.4 The Easy Method to do in order to Learn English Well and with
The Maximum Goal
·
Identify Common Vocabulary
Before mastering communication and English grammar,
then we should have a vocabulary, which is used everyday in
conversation.
·
Familiar with The English Language
Grammar in English may be difficult for us to master
it completely. But we actually do not have to learn English
grammar in detail. The important thing is we have a basic
understanding of English grammar, it becomes our capital
to develop English language skills at a higher level. Examples of simple grammar
that we can learn is the noun, verb, to be,
adjective, adverb, pronoun personal, simple tenses, such as the simple present tense, continuous tense,
past tense future tense and so forth. With
our little knowing basic grammar is capital enough for us to develop the English
language skills of higher.
·
Make a habit of reading in
English
English reading habit will make us familiar,
and we can understand and enjoy the content/message of the
text. Moreover we can find new vocab that increase our English vocabulary.
·
Get used to doing a
conversation using English
Language is meaningless if it is not practiced and
applied in daily life. Language will rapidly evolve if
we use it. In conversation with others people can help us to believe in ourselves,
can help us to learn from mistakes, and help
us to learn from
others. The point will quickly understand language and develop
when we are accustomed to using.
·
Listening to English songs
One of the most effective media in order to master English
easily is with us to get used to love the songs in English. By hearing the songs we used to hear the words and sentences in
English. Indirectly, listen to English songs is
a learning tool honing our listening and speaking. So
that our English skills will increase.
·
Pleased with the English
language
If in our hearts already embedded sense of fun, enthusiasm
to learn English, then it's capital base for us to make it easier to
learn English. With
enthusiasm and glad it is not hard science logged in to our memory.
2.5 The benefits of mastering English
·
The pursuit of
opportunities abroad
There are thousands of programs to learn,
work and volunteers around the world, but
almost entirely only
offered to those
who master the
English language. A world full of opportunity open when we can
master and speak in
English.
·
Communicating with 75 Countries
English is the official language or at least have
at the
special position in 75 countries and is used in more than100 countries.
·
Opening the window wider
world
Many foreign-language books that just translated into English. If we can read English, we would have preferred a much more diverse reading and will
certainly add to our knowledge and insight.
·
Deepening knowledge
Now the sources of information we can get easily. Either through the internet or in
books but, not least the books and information on the
internet using the English language. By mastering the
English language would be very beneficial for us. By understanding the English
language course we will understand the information presented in the English
language.
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
3.1
Research Object
Research object
is students of Baleendah
senior high school , that is 30 students, consisting of 10 students from class XII, 10 students from class XI , and 10 students
from class X.
3.2 Time and Place of Research
3.2.1. Time of research conducted in December 2012.
3.2.2.
The place of
research in Baleendah Senior High School, Bandung Regency.
3.3 Technique and Data Collection Instruments
Data
collection techniques used in this research are:
3.3.1
Library
Studies
The method in which a writer looking
for information and collecting data by reading and summarizing readings from
various books related to research titles.
3.3.2
Browsing
It is the method of the author for
information and data collected by the site associated
with the title of the research.
3.3.3
Questionnaire
The study, researchers use a
way to
make some
of the questions in
the form of questionnaires and then disseminated to
the population
or the
place to best
studied by researchers.
3.4
Procedure of research
The
procedure of
this study to
determine the ability and understanding of
the students
about the importance
of the
mastering
English language by
students of Baleendah
senior high school, using a questionnaire distributed to each of class
representative to
determine the ability of
understanding and
percentage of
students.
3.5
Data analysis techniques
The
data obtained was analyzed
using descriptive
comparative analysis is
to compare one student
questionnaire with other students.
CHAPTER IV
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 The Finding
In this study the authors spread a questionnaire completed by 30
students of Baleendah senior high school randomly. Sample of 10 students of
class XII. 10 students of class XI and 10 students of class X. Here are the
results of the questionnaire that the authors get:
Students of Baleendah senior high
school who like learning English as much as 80%. Students who sometimes like the English language as much as 10%.
7% of students assume learning English is mediocre and not too fond of.
And 3% of the students do not like learning English.
Although only 80%
of students who liked learning English, but all students/
100% assume that English is very important to be mastered.
In Baleendah senior high school not
all of students can master the English language, according to research by the
author get, 60% of students of Baleendah senior high school can master the
English language and 20% of students are not really master the English language
. While the remaining 20% is tolerable master English.
Based on the data author get from the students of Baleendah senior
high school, 50% of students, rarely communicate in English. 30% of students
are communicating in English and 20% never communicate in English.
Based on the questionnaires disrtibuted
by the authors to students of Baleendah senior high school, the
effort to improve the English language skills are 30% students are
watching movies that use the English language, 35% of the students listen to
the English song, 15% follow the guidance to learn English, the effort to
improve the English language skills is 10% of students using English language
in everyday conversation, and the remaining, 10%
of students
improve English language skills by looking for partners to communicate in English.
4.2 Discussion
English has been
recognized as an international language. That is, society who come from diverse
backgrounds geography, religion and has had a media culture which agreed to
communicate with each other, namely English. With this phenomenon,
we can draw a clear picture that English gave space broadest us to soul able a part of the global community of the world.
Many expressed the opinion that learning English is very difficult.
But as
difficult as anyone thing to be learned,
but if it is done on a continuous
basis, so be sure one day we will be eased,
and of course end up getting what we want.
If we can
speak English, so we can talk to more than 1.5 billion people around
the world.
One in four people in the world speak at least some English,
and the amount of learning continues to
grow. For
example, in China alone,
the number of people learning English have exceeded the total population of
the United States.
When we speak English,
we can
communicate with people
from many
country using a foreign language.
4.3
Analysis of Research
Findings
Based
on the data that the authors check through a questionnaire distributed to
students of Baleendah senior high school as an object of study, data showed
that 100% of students of Baleendah senior high school agree that English is an
important language to learn.80% of respondents liked learning English. 60% of respondents said
that mastering the English
language. According to the data we obtained,
students of Baleendah senior high school rarely use English in communication,
unless there are partners to be invited to communicate.
About 30% of respondents who communicate with English. The
efforts made by the students of Baleendah senior high school for more develop
the English language skills is a way: following additional learning english,
listening to songs that use the English language, the English language apply in
everyday conversation, talk with foreigners, watching movie using English, and
looking for a partner to communicate using English. Efforts to improve the English
language skills conducted by students of Baleendah senior high school is a form
of seriousness in learning English. Students of Baleendah senior high school
aware of the importance of English language in the era of globalization, it is
a necessity to live a life as a global society.
CHAPTER V
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1
Conclusions
English is the international language that is recognized through out the world. With the development of science and technology, the need to master
English for Indonesian people,
especially intellectuals and aspiring intellectual (students and scholars), it looks more
real. This is caused by the status or position of English in the world,
now more inferior.
English is one of the world's
largest language is used as the language
of communicate on both verbal and written.
In the era of globalization, the position of English as the language is getting
stronger used in all fields: science and technology, communications, politics,
economics, trade, banking, culture, art, film and others. For Indonesian
people, English is the first foreign language to be learned
and mastered
by the students.
English language should really be
learned and mastered well as a huge benefit for our future especially students of
Baleendah senior high school. By mastering the English language well, this
world would be easy for us to hand held. Because the most important thing is
how well we communicate globally as part of the global community, course using
English as an international language.
5.2
Recommendations
To
be able to
master and use the English
language well,
the author suggest that we learn English with all your
heart and with good
feelings so
as not to
be a burden. If
we learned the English language well, we would be
easy to
remember and easy to understand. Because English is
very important
for us as students.
We should always practice our English language skills in daily life.
Continue to learn English well because it will support our future direction to
much better.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
-
Hornby
(1989). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Fourth Edition. New York: Oxford
University Press.
-
Saragih
W. & Simatupang Rita Clara. , 2010. Course material for Teaching English as
a Foreign Language.
APPENDIX
1. Do
you like learning English?
a. Yes
b. sometimes
c.
mediocre
d.
Dislike
2. Is English important for
you?
a. Yes
b.
No
c.
Not really
d.
Little
3.
Have you mastered the English
language ?
a.
Yes
b.
No
c.
Not really
d.
Little
4.
Do you often
communicate using
the English language?
a. Sometimes
b. Yes
c. No
d. Never
5.
What efforts are you doing to improve your English language skills
?
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