11 people who do not share the same first or even second language” Harmer, 2007:
13. Thus, it is clear that communication needs language as a media. In addition, English language can be used for communication
international ly. Harmer 2007, 13 assumes that “English is used as a second or
third language and as the international communication.” Knowing that fact,
learning language for communication is necessary. Learning English language helps people acquire language so people can communicate fluently.
Therefore, this research also involves theories of communication since communication is the meeting point of this research. Being able to communicate
in English is the purpose. This part consists of three main discussions. This part discusses the nature of communication, the process of communication and
communication strategies.
a. The Nature of Communication
Communication in this research tends to be the students’ ability to communicate through speaking and interacting with other using English.
However, knowing the definition of communication is needed. Ruesch as cited in Littlejohn and Foss 2008: 3 says, “Communication is the process that links
discontinuous parts of the living world to one another.” Thus, communication relates a person to other. According to Robbins
2001: 284, “Communication refers to transference and the understanding of meaning.” Finally, communication
can be explained as a process to connect to others which includes transferring and understanding of meaning.
12 Communication has some functions. Robbins 2001 classifies four
functions of communication. The functions of communication based on Robbins 2001: 284-285 are divided into four main functions. Firstly, as a control,
communication performs to control people manners, actions and behavior. By communication, people can behave properly and take a good action in their life.
Communication organizes and manages people to be civilized and educated. Secondly, as motivation, communication functions in encouraging people to
improve their performance. Suggestion and support which stimulate motivation need communication. Communication is used to encourage and persuade people
to have high motivation in their life so people can know their purpose and want in their life. Thus, people can be motivated to reach what they need and want.
Thirdly, as emotional expression, communication can be used to show or express feeling. People can show whether they are exited, depressed or annoyed. People
should express their feeling to release their problem or burden. By communicating, people can show their emotion so communication is useful in
expressing feeling. Lastly, Robbins 2001: 285 says, “Communication provides
information that people need to make decision by transmitting the data to identify and evaluate alternativ
e choices.” Thus, the last fourth function is as information. It is really clear that communication provides people all information that they
need. People cannot get information if there is no communication to transfer the information. Communication tends to be a way to transfer message so people can
find information by communicating.
13 Therefore, communication is very important since it brings many benefits
for people. People cannot be separated from communication because communication occurs in their life. Communication allows people to interact and
cooperate. Knowing the functions of communication, this research points out a focus which is Communication Practice Model to enable students and use English
in communicating.
b. The Process of Communication
