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B. Problem Formulation
Having presented the background of the research and identified the problems, the researcher formulates two questions to be addressed in this study.
The questions are as follows: 1. How are the principles of Content-Based Instruction implemented in the
international class of SMAN 3 Yogyakarta? 2. How does the English used in the international class influence the student
English grammar accuracy in writing?
C. Problem Limitation
This study is a small scale one which focuses on the implementation of Content-Based Instruction CBI principles in SMAN 3 Yogyakarta in which
immersion programs are carried on and whether or not the English used in the class affects the student grammar accuracy in writing. The attempt is done by
using some theories of Content-based Instruction and English grammar as well as the principles of Cambridge International Examinations curriculum as the basis of
the analysis. In order to make a clear boundary of the research, the researcher needs to make some limitations.
First, the type of research is a case study, for it is commonly used in explanations of how andor why a specific event takes place. Second, the
researcher is concerned only with the student grammar accuracy which has recently been one of the major problems in English language learning related to its
importance in the language mastery. Third, the grammar accuracy being assessed
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tends to occur in formal conversation and writing. Naturally, it requires complete grammar features. Fourth, the researcher will only analyze Subject-Verb
agreement mistakes in the student’s compositions. It is based on the fact that subject and verb are the two most important elements of a sentence, for they are
the minimum requirements for a certain words construction to be called a sentence.
The researcher will also pay attention to some English grammar rules the student can successfully apply in his writing, for it is not viable to expect
perfection from an eleventh grade student. Fifth, the population used as the sampling of the research is limited to the 11th grade students of the international
class of SMAN 3 Yogyakarta. Considering the time limitation, the researcher decides to narrow it down to one research participant who is chosen based on his
distinctive individual characteristics shown during the researcher’s observations as well as the teacher’s recommendation.
D. Research Objectives
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