D. PROBLEM FORMULATION
It is necessary to make the problems of this study clear and focused. This research  proposes  two  questions  as  the  guidelines  to  do  this  research.  Those
questions are: 1.
What is the conceptual model of the competence-based English syllabus for socio-cultural divisions of the vocational high school like?
2. What is the development product of the competence-based English syllabus
for socio-cultural divisions of the vocational high school like?
E. RESEARCH GOALS
There are three main goals of this research. The immediate goal is to provide the  development  product  of  the  competence-based  English  syllabus  model  for
socio-cultural divisions of vocational high school. The intermediate goal is to help English teachers in vocational high schools to provide materials and activities for
teaching  English  by  using  the  model.  It  is  also  to  help  students  to  get  English learning materials which are relevant to their study. Meanwhile, the ultimate goal
is to improve the life quality of students and teachers by having a more efficient English syllabus model.
F. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
The  goal  of  this  research  is  to  provide  students  with  English  learning materials which are suitable for their needs. The product is named A Competence-
Based English Syllabus Model for Socio-cultural divisions of the Vocational High School.  The  product  is  in  the  form  of  a  three-year  syllabus  and  a  sample  unit.
Mainly,  the  syllabus  states  particular  learning  objectives  that  students  should achieve  in  the  learning  process.  Rather  than  stating  the  topics,  the  syllabus
provides a list of competencies. The competencies are closely related to  working demands. The students’ achievement on the competencies will be measured based
on the three aspects, namely: knowledge, skills, and attitude. Mostly, the materials are  in  the  form  of  samples.  Student  should  analyze  the  samples,  know  the
concepts, do some practices, and perform the skills they have learnt.
G. RESEARCH BENEFITS