STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON USING SONG TO IMPROVE

STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT THE TENTH

GRADE OF SMK MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA IN 2017/2018

ACADEMIC YEAR

RESEARCH PAPER

Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

for Getting Bachelor Degree

in English Department

by

Wahyu Ari Winasih

A320140189

DEPARTEMENT OF ENGLISH EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA

2018

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APPROVAL

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON USING SONG TO IMPROVE

STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT THE TENTH

GRADE OF SMK MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA IN 2017/2018

ACADEMIC YEAR

PUBLICATION ARTICLE

by

Wahyu Ari Winasih

A320140189

Approved to be examined by

Consultant

Drs. Djoko Srijono, M.Hum

NIP. 195906011985031003

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ACCEPTANCE

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON USING SONG TO IMPROVE

STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT THE TENTH

GRADE OF SMK MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA IN 2017/2018

ACADEMIC YEAR

RESEARCH PAPER

by

Wahyu Ari Winasih

A320140189

Accepted by Board of Examiners

School of Teacher Training and Education

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

On May , 2018

Team of Examiner:

1. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M. Hum ( )

(Chair Person)

2. Muamaroh, Ph. D ( )

(Member I )

3. Aryati Prasetyarini, M. Pd ( )

(Member II)

Dean,

Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum

NIP. 19650428 199303 1 001

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TESTIMONY

I am the researcher, sign the statement below:

Name : Wahyu Ari Winasih

NIM : A320140189

Program : Department of English Education

Title : STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON USING SONG TO

IMPROVE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN

LEARNING ENGLISH AT THE TENTH GRADE

OF SMK MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA IN

2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

Herewith, I testify that there is no such thing of plagiarism with literary

work in this research paper. There is no study which is similar before this research

paper which has been submitted to obtain bachelor degree of a certain university.

Nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or published by

others, except those in which the writing are referred in manuscript and mentioned

in this research paper and bibliography.

Therefore, if it is proved that there are some untrue statements in this

testimony, I will be fully responsible.

Surakarta, January 4, 2018

The Researcher

Wahyu Ari Winasih

A320140189

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MOTTO

Actually, after difficulty there is easy

(Qs: Al Insyirah)

Make good lines, and they will follow you

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DEDICATION

First of all, I would like to give praise and thanks to Alloh SWT for His guidance

and blessing to finish this research paper, and also to our Prophet, Nabi

Muhammad SAW. I would like to dedicate to:

1. My beloved Alloh SWT and Nabi Muhammad SAW,

2. My beloved father and mother

3. My advisor Mr. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M. Hum.

4. My beloved big family, and

5. My beloved best friends.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Assalam’mualaikum Wr.Wb.

Praise to Alloh SWT, the Almighty, for blessing and guiding the writer

in completing this paper and thank to Prophet Muhammad SAW, peace be upon

him. The writer could finish her research paper entitled STUDENTS’

PERCEPTION ON USING SONG TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’

MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT THE TENTH GRADE OF

SMK MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA IN 2017/2018 ACADEMIC

YEAR.

In conducting this research, the writer is fully aware that it is impossible

to finish this research paper without support from several important people. On

this best occasion, the researcher wants to give her grateful thanks to all people

who have helped her to finish the research paper patiently and wisely. The writer

wants to express her deep gratitude to the following persons:

1. Prof. Dr. Harun Joko Prayitno, M. Hum., as Dean of School of Teacher

Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta,

2. Mauly Halwat Hikmat, Ph. D., as Head of Department of English Education,

School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty,

3. Anam Sutopo, S. Pd, M. Hum., as the academic advisor who has given

motivation and support to end of this research paper,

4. Drs. Djoko Srijono, M. Hum., as the consultant for giving his valuable

guidance and advice from beginning up to the completion of this research

paper,

5. All lecturers of Depatment of English Education for knowledge they have

shared for me,

6. Her beloved family. who always praying, support, motivation, and guidance,

7. All of my beloved friends. who cannot metioned one by one, you make me

know the meaning of friendship. Thanks for your support and motivation,

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8. All of my friends in English Department”2014” who have given their support

and spirit in finishing this paper,

Hopefully, this research paper will be useful for those who want to

study the descriptive study on the teaching method in teaching English. the writer

realizes that the research is still far from being perfect. Therefore, constructive

criticism and suggestion are really hoped and badly needed to make ths research

paper better.

Wassalam’mualaikum Wr.Wb

Surakarta, May 3, 2018

The Writer

Wahyu Ari Winasih

A320140189

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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON USING SONG TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’

MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH AT THE TENTH GRADE OF SMK

MUHAMMADIYAH 1 SURAKARTA IN 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR

Wahyu Ari Winasih

Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Email: wahyuariwinasih@gamil.com

ABSTRACT

This purpose of this paper is to describe how are the perceptions of the tenth grade

students of SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta in 2017/2018 academic year on

using song as media to improve students’ motivation in learning English. This

research uses descriptive qualitative approach. The participants of this research

are tent students of SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta. Method of collecting data

used is interview, the method of data analysis is through content analysis. The

results of this reseacrh paper are as follows: students’ perception on using song to

improve students’ motivation in learning English are 1) students become

interested in learning English by using songs as media; 2) learning English by

using songs is effective; 3) English skill can be increased by using songs in

learning English; 4) songs can improve students’ motivation in learning English;

while the difficulties faced by students when learning English by using songs are

1) confusion in understanding the meaning of song lyric; 2) not accustomed used

English songs in learning process; 3)differences of English competence.

Keywords: students’ perception, song, motivation.

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ABSTRAK

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana persepsi

siswa kelas sepuluh tentenag penggunaan lagu untuk meningkatkan motivasi

belajar bahasa inggris siswa di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Surakarta tahun

pelajaran 2017/2018. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Peserta dari

penenlitian ini diambil dari dua siswa kelas sepuluh di SMK Muhammadiyah 1

Surakarta. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara, sedangkan

metode analisis data adalah content analysis. Hasil dari peneitian ini adalah:

persepsi siswa tentang penggunaan lagu untuk meningkatkan motivasi belajar

bahasa inggris siswa 1) ketertarikan siswa menggunakan lagu dalam belajar

bahasa inggris; 2) lagu efektif digunakan sebagai media dalam belajar bahasa

inggris; 3) kemampuan bahasa inggris yang dapat dikembangkan dengan

menggunakan lagu; 4) lagu dapat meingkatkan motivasi belajar bahasa inggris

siswa. Sedangkan masalah yang dihadapi siswa dalam belajar dengan

menggunakan lagu yaitu; 1) kesulitan memahami makna dalam lagu tersebut; 2)

tidak terbiasa menggunakan media lagu dalam pembelajaran; 3) perbedaan

kemampuan.

Kata kunci: persepsi siswa, lagu, motivasi.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Page

TITLE ...................................................................................................................... i

APPROVAL ............................................................................................................ ii

ACCEPTANCE .................................................................................................... iii

TESTIMONY ......................................................................................................... iv

MOTTO .................................................................................................................. v

DEDICATION ...................................................................................................... vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................... vii

TABLE OF CONTENT ......................................................................................... ix

ABSTRAK ................................................................................................................. x

CHAPTER I : INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1

A. Background of the Study ............................................................ 1

B. Limitation of the study ............................................................... 3

C. Problem statement of the Study ................................................. 3

D. Objective of the Study ................................................................ 3

E. Significance of the Study ........................................................... 3

F. Research Paper Organization ..................................................... 4

CHAPTER II : LITERARY REVIEW .................................................................... 5

A. Underlying Theory ..................................................................... 5

1. Notion of Teaching Learning Language .............................. 5

2. Notion of Song ..................................................................... 6

3. Notion of Motivation ........................................................... 6

4. Songs to Improve Students’ Motivation .............................. 7

5. Advantages of Using Song as Media in Learning

English ................................................................................. 8

6. Perception ............................................................................. 9

B. Previous Study ........................................................................ 10

CHAPTER III : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ................................................ 14

A. Type of the Research ................................................................... 14

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B. Subject of the Research ................................................................ 14

C. Object of the Research ................................................................. 14

D. Data and Data Source ............................................................. 15

E. Location of the Study ............................................................. 15

F. Method of Collecting Data ..................................................... 15

G. Technique for Analyzing Data ............................................... 16

H. Creadibilityof Data ................................................................. 16

CHAPTER IV : FINDING AND DISCSUSSION ................................................ 18

A. FINDING RESEARCH

1. Students’ Perception on Using Songs as Media in

Learning English ............................................................ 18

a. Interesting of Students in Learning English by

Using Songs as Media .............................................. 18

b. Learning English by Using Songs is Effective ........ 19

c. English Skill that can be increased by Using

Songs in Learning English ........................................ 20

d. Song can Improve Students’ Motivation in

Learning English ....................................................... 21

2. The Difficulties faced by Students in Learning

English Using Son .......................................................... 21

a. Confusion in Understanding the Meaning of

Song Lyrics ............................................................... 21

b. Not accustomed to Use English Songs in

Learning Process ....................................................... 22

c. Differences of English Competence.......................... 22

B. Discussion ............................................................................ 23

1. Students’ Perception on Using Songs as Media in

Learning English ............................................................ 23

2. The Difficulties faced by Students in Learning

English Using Song ......................................................... 23

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CHAPTER V : CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ........................................ 25

A. Conclusion ............................................................................. 25

B. Suggestion ............................................................................. 26

BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................. 27

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