Drs. Syaifuddin, M.A, Ph,D as the Dean of Faculty of Letters, University of Drs. Matius C.A Sembiring M.A as the reader of my paper.

Rut Herwita Marbun : A Brief Description Of Rebu In Karonese Culture, 2009. USU Repository © 2009 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Thanks first to my Jesus Christ as my Lord, who has blessed me to do this paper until I was able to complete it. I praised You from my deepest heart more than everything in the world. And I also convey my thanked to:

1. Drs. Syaifuddin, M.A, Ph,D as the Dean of Faculty of Letters, University of

Sumatera Utara, for his Guidance. 2. Dra. Syahyar Hanum, DPFE as the Head of Diploma III English Study Program. And as my Supervisor, who has given many valuable ideas in writing this paper.

3. Drs. Matius C.A Sembiring M.A as the reader of my paper.

4. For all the lecturers in Faculty of Letters, for their valuable knowledge, advice, and guidance, during my study in this Faculty. Special thanks to my beloved parents, H Marbun and E br. Sitinjak, who always give me support and advise to finish this paper. To my oldest sister, Indyra Bernadet Marbun and my little sister Hasiana Kristina Marbun, and also Bibi and Bapak Tengah, for all your support to me, to accomplish this paper. I love you all. At last, I realize that this simple paper is still far from being perfect. That’s why I welcome any constructive criticisms, and suggestions. I really hope this paper will be useful for the readers. Medan, June, 2009 The writer, Rut Herwita Marbun Reg. No : 062202037 Rut Herwita Marbun : A Brief Description Of Rebu In Karonese Culture, 2009. USU Repository © 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS page AUTHOR’ DECLARATION COPYRIGHT DECLARATION ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………………. i ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………………. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………... iii 1. INTRODUCTION Background of the Study……………………………………. 1 Scope of the Study…………………………………………... 2 Purpose of the Study………………………………………… 2 Significance of the Study……………………………………. 3 Method of the Study………………………………………… 3 2. THE DESCRIPTION OF KARONESE SOCIETY The Historical of Karonese Region…………………………. 4 The Population of Karo Regency………………………….... 7 The Livelihood of Karo Society…………………………….. 9 The Kinship of Karo………………………………………… 11 The Religion of Karo People………………………………... 14 3. THE DESCRIPTION OF REBU The Meaning of Rebu……………………………………….. 19 The Practice of Kinship……………………………………... 19 Rebu and Kinship…………………………………………… 24 Rebu Today…………………………………………………. 26 Rut Herwita Marbun : A Brief Description Of Rebu In Karonese Culture, 2009. USU Repository © 2009

4. CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS