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Indonesian language on simplified structure of English. Therefore, this research can assist the lecturers to determine what kind of influences from the Indonesian
to simplified structure of English that may broaden knowledge in sociolinguistics scope.
For students of the English Language Education Study Program in Sanata Dharma University, this research can be one of the references for those who are
eager to find out and comprehend the influence of the Indonesian on simplified structure of English.
E. Definition of Terms
In order to give a guideline to the readers about this content, the researcher attempts to explain several terms which are commonly used in this research. They
are:
1. Simplified Structure of English
Martin 2008 defined simplified structure of English as “the simplified
version of English, characterized by restricted core of vocabulary and a limited range of simple sentence structure, developed to communicate with an
international audience .” In this research, it means English which has simpler word
organization and uttered by the pedicab drivers while talking to foreign tourists. Besides, the simpler word organization and other features that make it differ from
English in general might occur due to influence of the Indonesian language on the simplified structure of English.
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2. Prawirotaman
Prawirotaman is situated at southeast of the Kraton palace and becomes a famous place for travel backpackers.
Elliot Witton 2003: 222 stated that “this area used to be the center for the mid-range hotels in Yogya, but many have
slashed prices - and sometimes standards - in recent years
.”
In Prawirotaman, there are numerous hotels, lodgings, guest houses, cafés, money changers,
internet, art shops, travel agents and pedicabs which facilitate foreign tourists during their holiday in Yogyakarta. Therefore, pedicab drivers and foreign tourists
usually meet in Prawirotaman. Based on the credibility of Prawirotaman as the tourist destination to stay while spending leisure time during vacation, researcher
is convinced that Prawirotaman is an appropriate place to conduct the research.
3. Pedicab Drivers
Pedicab is a traditional vehicle that can be found in Yogyakarta. “Pedicab
driver is a person who sits at the back of a pedicab and moves it by pedaling ”
Perwitosari, 2001: 5. As a traditional vehicle of transportation which is frequently used by foreign tourists to go around Yogyakarta, the driver of pedicab
is demanded to be able in having communication in English with the foreign tourists. Related to this research, the main source for the researcher to obtain
meaningful data is the conversations which occur between the pedicab drivers and the foreign tourists.
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CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
