TRANSLATION METHODS USED IN TRANSLATING TERENCE BLACKER’S STORY BOOK IN CONTROL, MS WIZ? INTO SEMUA TERKENDALI, MS WIZ? by ROSI L. SIMAMORA - UDiNus Repository

TRANSLATION METHODS USED IN TRANSLATING
TERENCE BLACKER’S STORY BOOK IN CONTROL,
MS WIZ? INTO SEMUA TERKENDALI, MS WIZ? by
ROSI L. SIMAMORA
THESIS
Presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the completion of strata 1 program
of English Department specialized in Translation

by:
AYU AJENG TRIYANI
C11.2007.00819

FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LETTERS
DIAN NUSWANTORO UNIVERSITY
SEMARANG
2012

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PAGE OF APPROVAL

This thesis has been approved by Board of Examiners, Strata 1 Study Program of
English Department, Faculty of Languages and Letters, Dian Nuswantoro
University on February 20th, 2012.

Board of Examiners
Chairperson

First Examiner

Dra. Sri Mulatsih, S.S., M.Pd.

Achmad Basari, S.S., M.Pd.

Second Examiner

Third Examiner

Setyo Prasiyanto, S.S., M.Pd

Sunardi S.S., M.Pd.

Approved by:
Dean of Faculty Languages and Letters

Achmad Basari, S.S., M.Pd.
STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY

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I hereby certify that this thesis is definitely my own work. I am completely
responsible for the content of this thesis, opinions or findings of others are cited
with respect to ethical standard.

Semarang, February 15th, 2012

Ayu Ajeng Triyani

MOTTO

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Life means to have something define to do - a mission to fulfill - and in the
measure in which we avoid setting our life to something we make it empty.
Human life, by its very nature, has to be dedicated to something.
(J.O. Gasset)

Life is short, so learn from your mistakes and stand behind the choice that you
make. Don’t let the day go by in doubt, the answer lies within.
(John Petrucci)

DEDICATION

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I dedicate this thesis to:
1. My beloved mother and father, who always pray for my success and give me a
trust to achieve the best thing.
2. My brother, who always supports and encourages me.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Alhamdulilahi Robbil’ Alamin, at the earnest opportunity, the praise and
thanks are given to Allah SWT, for the blessing and guidance so that this thesis
could be finally completed.
The writer realizes that this would be impossible to be finished without
the helps of many people; therefore, the writer would like to thank to these
marvelous people:
1. Mr. Achmad Basari, S.S., M.Pd, Dean of faculty of languages and letters of
Dian Nuswantoro University, who gave me permission to conduct this study;
2. Mr. Sunardi, S.S., M.Pd, Head of English Department of Strata I Program,
Faculty of Languages and Letters, Dian Nuswantoro University, who gave
permission to me to conduct this research and also as my first adviser;
3. Mrs. Nina Setyaningsih, M.Hum, my second adviser, for her continuous and
valuable guidance, patience, advice and encouragement in compile this thesis;
4. All lecturers at the English Department of faculty of languages and letters of
Dian Nuswantoro University, for teaching me valuable and useful knowledge
during my study at Dian Nuswantoro University;

5. The coordinator of Self-Access Center of faculty of languages and letters of
Dian Nuswantoro University for giving me permission to use some valuable
reference during the writing of this thesis;
6. My beloved parents who pray and give big support to me all the time. Papa
and Mama, thanks for your endless love, supports, and prayers. I love you
forever;

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7. My brother, Mas Dimas (Gentonk), I’m very thankful for all your support and
inspiration you have given to me;
8. My partners in crime, Anin, Agung (Cepot), Jati (Ciduk), and Angga (Bolot),
I’m very thankful for our support;
9. All my friends in Udinus, Umi, Ilma, Ovi, Dea, Mbak Mirna, Halim, Agatha,
Rina, Okke, Diah Gatri, Dewi, Prima, Tara, Widi, Yegar, Inneke, and Mbak
Elena, who help me in finding the data of my study and all of my friends who
love me, thanks for everything. By the way all of you are meaningful and give
me special moment;
10. Others who have given contributions in the writing of this thesis that the
writer cannot mention one by one.

Finally, I do realize that due to my limited ability this thesis must have
shortcoming. For this, I welcome any suggestions and criticism;

Semarang, February 15th, 2012
The Writer

Ayu Ajeng Triyani

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE OF TITLE..............................................................................................

i

PAGE OF APPROVAL.....................................................................................

ii

STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY .................................................................

iii

MOTTO............................................................................................................

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DEDICATION..................................................................................................

v

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT................................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................

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LIST OF TABLE..............................................................................................

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LIST OF FIGURES..........................................................................................

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LIST OF APPENDICES...................................................................................

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ABSTRACT.....................................................................................................

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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION................................................................

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1.1

Background of the Study.............................................

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1.2

Statement of the Problem............................................

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1.3

Scope of the Study.......................................................

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1.4

Objective of the Study.................................................

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1.5

Significance of the Study............................................

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1.6

Thesis Organization.....................................................

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CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE.............................

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2.1

Translation................................................................................

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2.1.1 Approaches in Translation........................................................

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2.1.2 Translator

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2.2

Translation Process......................................................

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2.3

Types of Translation....................................................

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2.4

Translation Method.....................................................

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CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHOD.......................................................

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3.1

Research Design..........................................................

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3.2

Unit of Analysis...........................................................

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3.3

Source of Data.............................................................

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3.4

Technique of Data Collection......................................

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3.5

Technique of Data Analysis.........................................

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CHAPTER IV DATA ANALYSIS................................................................

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4.1

Word for Word Translation .........................................

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4.2

Literal Translation .....................................................

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4.3

Faithful Translation ....................................................

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4.4

Semantic Translation ………………………………..

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4.5

Free Translation ..........................................................

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4.6

Communicative Translation ......................................

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CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ................................

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5.1

Conclusion...................................................................

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5.2

Suggestion ..................................................................

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BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................

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APPENDIX.......................................................................................................

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LIST OF TABLE

Table 4.1 List of Translation Method...............................................................

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LIST OF FIGURE

Figure 2.2 Translation Methods (V-Diagram)..................................................

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LIST OF APPENDIX

Appendix 1. Translation Method......................................................................

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ABSTRACT

The thesis is entitled Translation Methods Used In Translating
Terence Blacker’s Story Book In Control, Ms Wiz? into Semua Terkendali,
Ms Wiz? by Rosi L.Simamora. It has two objectives. First, it is aimed at
finding out the translation method used in the story book In Control, Ms
Wiz? which is translated into Semua Terkendali, Ms Wiz?. Second, it is
aimed at finding out the reasons of the methods that are used in translating
the story book.
Documentation method and sampling was used in collecting the data.
The data collected were analyzed by reading the both versions of the story
book, classifying each sentence according to the translation methods and
explaining why the sentences are included into each translation method.
There are 125 out of 507 sentences in the story book In Control, Ms
Wiz? into Semua Terkendali, Ms Wiz?. The translation methods which are
used in translating In Control, Ms Wiz? into Semua Terkendali, Ms Wiz?
story book are: word for word translation (24,8%), literal translation
(20,8%), faithful translation (3,2%), semantic translation (10,4%), free
translation (39,2%), and communicative translation (1,6%).
As the result, the translator often uses free translation method to
translate the story book. Because free translation method makes the readers
understand the meaning in the story book.

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