ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First of all, I would like to praise Allah SWT the Almighty for His blessing and mercy
upon me during the accomplishment of this thesis so that I could finish my study at Universitas
Negeri Semarang. Moreover, it would have been impossible for me to complete this thesis
without the valuable assistance, guidance, advice, and encouragement many people gave while
writing this thesis. Therefore, I would like to extend sincere gratitude to:

Prof. Dr. Dwi Rukmini, M.Pd., as the first adviser, and Zulfa Sakhiyya, S.Pd.,
M.TESOL., Ph.D. as the second adviser, provided guidance and encouragement in the process of
making and completing this thesis.

All the lecturers of the English Education of Graduate Program of UNNES, for the
inevitable knowledge and encouragement during the study.

Aulia Purnamawati, S.Pd.., as the English teacherfor letting me observe their class and
groups.

Special thanks to my dearest parents Mr. Drs. H. M. Ali Imron, M.Pd.I and Mrs. Dra. Hj.
Siti Miskiyah so for my beloved husband, Mr. Jamaludin, My beloved daughter Dinar Aira Afya
and my lovely siblings for the unconditional love, prayer, and support to accomplish my study.

And also for all my friends and people who give me support, motivation, and contribution
during my study and accomplishing my thesis that I cannot mention individually.

I realize that this thesis is still far from being perfect. I expect a constructive mind and
suggestions for improving and developing this thesis. I hope this thesis is helpful for me and the
readers in general.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

..................................................................................................................................1
APPROVAL...........................................................................................................2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.....................................................................................3
ABSTRACT............................................................................................................4
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................5
CHAPTER I............................................................................................................8
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................8
1.1 Background of the Study.....................................................................8
1.2 Reasons for Choosing the Topic.......................................................10
1.4 Objectives of the Study......................................................................10
1.5 Significance of the Study...................................................................10
1.6 Scope of the Study..................................................................................11
1.7 Operational Definitions of Key Terminologies....................................11
CHAPTER II.................................................................................................13
REVIEWS OF RELATED LITERATURE...............................................13
2.1. Reviews of Previous Studies..............................................................13
2.2. Reviews of Theoretical Studies.........................................................14
CHAPTER III......................................................................................................24
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.......................................................................24
3.1 Research Assumptions.......................................................................24
3.2 Research Design.................................................................................24
3.3 Subject of the Study...........................................................................24
3.4 Object of the Study............................................................................25
3.5 Roles of the Researcher.....................................................................25
3.6 Instrument for Collecting Data........................................................25
3.7 Methods of collecting data................................................................28
3.8 Method of analysing data..................................................................30
3.9 Triangulation......................................................................................31
Expert Judgment...........................................................................................32
CHAPTER IV.......................................................................................................33
FINDING AND DISCUSSION...........................................................................33
4.1. Research Finding...................................................................................34
4.2 Discussion.................................................................................................40
CHAPTER V........................................................................................................46
CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION...............................................................46
A. Conclusion..............................................................................................46
B. Suggestion...............................................................................................47
REFERENCES.....................................................................................................48