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CHAPTER II : LITERARY REVIEW
This is second part of the thesis. This chapter contains several parts to explain basic theory from related literature. They are:
D. Previous Study This part explains previous observation on GTM as comparison of the
research. This gives better view points to the research result. E. Underlying Theory
Content of this part is basic theory in GTM. There are characteristics of GTM according to several linguists.
1. Grammar Translation Method GTM.
B. Definition of GTM Researcher explains definition of Grammar Translation Method
GTM. This also contains the history development GTM. This part mostly explains about what classic GTM is. Researcher thinks that it is
important to explain the background of GTM because on the research, researcher makes modification from classic GTM and RSBI GTM.
C. Principles of GTM This explains several principles of GTM implementation.
D. Advantages and Disadvantages of GTM This part explains list of advantages and disadvantages of GTM
implementation in general. From the list, researcher tries to identify disadvantages and advantages of GTM teaching method.
E. Quick Comparison of Several GTM types
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Researcher presents comparison of three types of GTM. There are classic GTM, RSBI GTM and GTM Plus. From this review, reader can
take a quick look the differences among them and areas to emphasize for every type.
F. Reading This section contains the overview of reading. It includes type of
reading, methods of reading, principal strategies for reading and reading assessment.
G. Global Processing Difficulties Researcher presents common process involved by readers to unable to
imagine the context. This section provides several viewpoints of linguists about this situation. This section gives explanation to
difficulties developed by readers that commonly happens. H. Grammatical Features That Cause Reading Difficulties
This section explains that the difficulties arose by the readers relates with lack of grammar knowledge. This situation misleads the readers
to the true content of a passage. I. Grammar and Text
In this part, researcher states several types of grammar. They are traditional grammar, formal grammar and functional grammar. It also
explains the relation between grammar and text. J. Grammatical Features That Might Cause Problems
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This section contains the explanation of several linguists about grammar features that might cause the problem in reading. Tenses are
the biggest part to determine or even eliminate the problems. K. Relation of Translation, Language Acquisition and Bilingualism
This contains the relation of these three areas. In RSBI schools, bilingual is the way of teaching. Several subjects are taught in English.
Therefore, they use bilinguals in daily learning process. Translator of a written text is bilingual. They combine the knowledge between native
language and target language. L. Writing
As area to study in GTM teaching method, writer explores writing. This includes type of genres in writing, types of writing performances
according to linguists, M. Genre and Text
This part explains type of text genres. Recent curriculum, genre of text dominates the material of English test material. Therefore, researcher
explains in this part. N. Implementation of Genre in Learning and Teaching
This section covers the implementation of genre and relation with learning and teaching. Genre in text defines student’s strategy to
comprehend the text. O. The Effect of Test Features on Score
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This contains the explanation of test features’ effect on Score of test takers on reading skill area. Researcher writes several affects to
consider.
2. Grammar Translation Method GTM Plus
