B. Problem Statements
This study seeks to explore two main issues: 1. How is power in language represented in the speech acts forms?
2. To what extents are the effects of power in language on students’ learning attitude?
C. The Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the study are: 1. To describe the power in language represented in the speech acts.
2. To explore the effects of power in language done by teachers on students’ learning attitude.
D. The Significance of the Study
Right now, the study or research about the language and power in organization, social and politic aspect has been popular. However, the study about
the relationship between language and power in education view is rare especially in English Language Teaching ELT classroom. In fact, the phenomena of using
power in classroom cannot be avoided as long as there are interactions between teacher and students. The perception of power in classroom perspective is how
the influence of teacher’s acts or expressions toward the students’ learning attitude. The researcher expects by conducting this research, it can give
contribution: 1. To Teacher
The result of this research is expected to give input to teachers on how to design the humanistic teaching learning activities. In this context, teachers can
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use power to develop students’ potential maximally. Teachers can involve students actively in deciding teaching material and learning model. In the
learning process, teachers must be able to create enjoyable learning atmosphere by increasing the quality of communication between teachers and
students in the classroom. The good communication between teachers and students can create the good atmosphere for students in learning English. So, it
is expected that the objective of language learning can be achieved. About how deep teachers’ acts to their students, so it will make them become aware
on their students. 2. To Students
This research is expected to give information to students about the positive effects of power manifestation by teachers in the classroom. In addition, it is
expected students’ consciousness about the application of students center learning will be emerged. Students must actively involve in teaching learning
process. 3. To Other Researchers
The research about the manifestation of power in language in ELT classroom is still rare, so the researcher expects the result of this research will be the
underpinning of the research in this field.
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