perceptions on Play Performance course and information about Play Performance course, it is expected that the result will be able to help the students, who are
English teacher candidates, in comprehending and improving their English skills through Play Performance course optimally.
1.6 Definition of Terms
In this study, there are three terms that particularly need explicit definition to avoid misunderstanding while research is conducted.
1.6.1 Perception
According to Robbins in his book Organizational Behavior 2001: 121, perception can be defined as a process by which individuals organize and interpret
their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment. In addition, Altman, Valenzi, and Hodgetts in their book Organizational
Behavior:Theory and Practice 1985: 85 stated that perception is the way stimuli
are selected and grouped by a person so that they can be meaningfully interpreted. Leontiev in his book Psychology and the Language Learning Process 1981: 31
also defined a perception as a process whereby the external tokens of objects and phenomena are reflected in man’s consciousness.
Therefore, in this study, perception refers to how the ELESP students think and give impressions on Play Performance and its possible contributions for the
ELESP students as English teacher candidates.
1.6.2 Play
According to Harymawan in his book Dramaturgi 1988: 1-2, play is a conflict story of human being in a form of dialog projected on the stage
performance using conversation and action in front of audiences. In addition, Adjib in his book the Pengantar Bermain Drama 1985: 1-3 also stated that
drama or play is not an individual art but collective art which needs commitment to cooperate with lots of people having different skills. Therefore, in this study,
play refers to the definition of play stated by Harymawan which is a conflict story of human being in a form of dialog projected on the stage performance using
conversation and action in front of audiences.
1.6.3 Play Performance Class KPE 345
