A Study on Grammatical Errors in Translating Indonesian Text into English (A Qualitative Study at the English Department of Teacher Training and Education Faculty, IKIP PGRI Madiun in the Academic Year of 2015/ 2016) - UNS Institutional Repository

  

A STUDY ON GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN TRANSLATING INDONESIAN TEXT

  

INTO ENGLISH

(A Qualitative Study at the English Department of Teacher Training and Education

Faculty, IKIP PGRI Madiun in the Academic Year of 2015/ 2016)

THESIS

  

RIRIN HERLINA

S891402045

  Submitted to the Graduate School of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University to Fulfill One of the Requirements for Obtaining the Graduate Degree in

  English Education

  

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

GRADUATE SCHOOL

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY

SURAKARTA

2017

  

APPROVAL

A STUDY ON GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN TRANSLATING

INDONESIAN TEXT INTO ENGLISH

  (A Qualitative Study at the English Department of Teacher Training and Education Faculty,

  IKIP PGRI Madiun in the Academic Year of 2015/ 2016) By:

  RIRIN HERLINA NIM.S891402045 This Thesis has been approved by the Consultants of English Education Department of Graduate ProgramTeacher Training and EducationFaculty

  Sebelas Maret University Surakarta Surakarta,

  …………………..2017 Consultant I

  Consultant II Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd. Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd

  NIP. 19520307 198003 1005 NIP. 19621231 198803 1009 Approved By

  The Head of English Education Department of Graduate Program of Sebelas Maret University Dr. Ngadiso, M. Pd

  NIP. 19621231 198803 1009

  

LEGITIMATION

A STUDY ON GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN TRANSLATING

INDONESIAN TEXT INTO ENGLISH

  IKIP PGRI Madiun in the Academic Year of 2015/ 2016) by: RIRIN HERLINA S891402045

  This Thesis has been approved by the Board of Thesis Examiners of English Education Department of Graduate Pogram Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University Surakarta

  In November 2017 Board of Examiners Signatures

  Chairman Dr. Sumardi, M.Hum NIP. 19740608 199903 1002 (....................................)

  Secretary Dr. Slamet Supriyadi, M. Pd NIP. 19621110 198903 1003 (....................................)

  Examiners

  (A Qualitative Study at the English Department of Teacher Training and Education Faculty,

  2. Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd NIP. 19621231 198803 1009 (....................................)

  Legalized by The Dean of Teacher Training and

  Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University

  The Head of English Education Department of Graduate Program of

  Teacher Training and Education of Sebelas Maret University

  Prof. Dr. Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd NIP. 19610124 198702 1001

  Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd NIP. 19621231 198803 1009

  1. Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd NIP. 19520307 198003 1005 (....................................)

  

PRONOUNCEMENT

  This is to certify that I myself write this thesis entitled“A Study on Grammatical Errors in

  

Translating Indonesian Text into English (A Qualitative Study at the English Department of

Teacher Training and Education Faculty, IKIP PGRI Madiun in the Academic Year of 2015/

2016)

  ”. It is not a plagiarism or made by others. Anything related to other’s work is written in quotation, the source of which is listed on the references.

  If then this pronouncement proves incorrect, I am ready to accept any academic punishment, including the whitdrawal or cancelation of my academic degree.

  Surakarta, November 2017 Ririn Herlina

  

MOTTO

  Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you. (1 Peter 5: 7) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strenghten you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41: 10)

  Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole stairs. (Marthin Luther King) The greatest danger of most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but it is too low and we reach it (Michaelangelo).

  DEDICATION With deep profound love, this thesis is fully dedicated to: Jesus Christ, for His unconditional love

   My beloved Dad and Mom, for their everlasting support

   My elder brother, Andik Nur Wijaya, for his motivation

   My almamater, Sebelas Maret University, for knowledge and experience

   given to me

  

ABSTRACT

  Ririn Herlina. S891402045. 2017. A Study on Grammatical Errors in Translating Indonesian

  

Text into English (A Qualitative Study at the English Department of Teacher Training and

Education Faculty, IKIP PGRI Madiun in the Academic Year of 2015/ 2016) . Thesis. English

  Education Department. Graduate School. Sebelas Maret University of Surakarta. First Advisor: Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd.; Second Advisor: Dr. Ngadiso, M.Pd.

  The objectives of the research are: (1) to investigate the grammatical errors committed by students in translating Indonesian into English, (2) to investigate the sources of the errors made by the students in translating Indonesian into English, and (3) to describe the strategies or techniques used by students in their translation.

  The method that is used in this study is descriptive qualitative method. The study was conducted in October 2015 at IKIP PGRI Madiun. The population is the works of 7A students in English education department of IKIP PGRI Madiun. 7A consists of 37 students. The researcher takes their translation texts as the population. By using purposive sampling technique, the researcher takes sample as the representation of information. There are 10 translation texts that are analyzed. The instruments to collect the data are in the form of document analysis, observation, interview, and questionnaire. In this study, the researcher used triangulation to check the validity of the data.

  The result of the study shows that (1) the total number of grammatical error is 353 errors; (2) in interlingual error, 19 errors are transfer of structure, 23 errors are overextension of analogy and 99 errors are interlingual error. While, in intralingual error, 9 errors are overgeneralization error, 135 errors are ignorance of rule restriction, 32 errors are incomplete application of rule, and 36 errors are false concept hypothesized; (3) from 353 errors, 64 or 18.13% were using Calque, 66 or 18.69% were using linguistic amplification, 172 or 48.72% were using linguistic compression, 51 or 14.44% were using literal translation.

  Therefore, the result of errors in this study can be used to know the students’ capability in grammatical aspect. It can also be used to know the sources of errors and the techniques that are commonly used by students.

  

Keywords: error analysis, translation, grammatical error, sources of errors, translation

technique

  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

  All deepest praise goes to my Savior, Jesus Christ who has given love, strength, and guidance in the process of composing and completing this thesis. However, this thesis cannot be finished perfectly without any support and encouragement from many people. Therefore, I would like to give special thanks to:

  1. Prof. Dr. Joko Nurkamto, M.Pd, The Dean of Teacher Training and Education Faculty of Sebelas Maret University for approving this thesis.

  2. Dr. Ngadiso, M. Pd, The Head of English Education Department of Graduate Program for giving permission to compose this thesis.

  3. Dr. Abdul Asib, M.Pd as the first consultant and Dr. Ngadiso, M. Pd as the second consultant for their guidance, advice, and patience during the process of completing this thesis.

  4. Dr. Sigit Ricahyono, M. Pd, The Head of English Education Department of IKIP PGRI Madiun for giving permission to conduct the research.

  5. Dr. Aris Wuryantoro, M. Hum, The lecturer of translation subject of IKIP PGRI Madiun for his help, guidance, and cooperation during the research.

  6. The seventh semester students of English Education Department, especially 7A in the Academic Year of 2015/2016for their cooperation during the research.

  7. My beloved family, Mom, Dad and my elder brother for loving and supporting me so much. I will not able to finish my thesis without their prayer.

  8. All friends and everyone who have helped me in completing this thesis.

  Finally, Ihope this thesis gives contribution and benefit for the readers and other researchers in the same field.

  Surakarta ,……2017

  Ririn Herlina

  TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE .................................................................................................................. ii

APPROVAL ........................................................................................................ iii

LEGITIMATION ............................................................................................... iv

PRONOUNCEMENT ......................................................................................... v

MOTTO ............................................................................................................... vi

DEDICATION..................................................................................................... vii

ABSTRACT

  …………………………………………………………………….viii

  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................. ix

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

LIST OF TABLES .............................................................................................. xii

LIST OF APPENDICES

  ………………………………………………………xiii

  CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study ........................................................... 1 B. Problem Limitation ................................................................... 2 C. Statement of the Problem .......................................................... 3 E. Objectives of the Study ............................................................. 3 F. Benefits of the Study .................................................................. 3 CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW A. ERROR ANALYSIS ................................................................ 4

  1. Definition of Error Analysis .................................................. 4

  2. Types of Errors ..................................................................... 5

  3. Sources of Errors .................................................................. 6

  4. Grammatical Error ................................................................. 9

  5. The Procedures of Error Analysis …………………………15

  B. TRANSLATION …………………………………………….16

  1. Definition of Translation …………………………………16

  2. Types of Translation ……………………………………...17

  3. Principles of Translation …………………………………..18

  4. Translation Process ………………………………………..19

  5. Translation Technique …………………………………….20

  6. Scoring ……………………………………………………25

  C. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS STUDIES .................................... ..29

  CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY A. Place and Time of Research ……………………………….. 35

  1. Place of Research …………………………………………35

  2. Time of Research ………………………………………..35

  B. Method of Research ………………………………………..36

  C. Source of Dat a……………………………………………... 37

  1. Informants ……………………………………………….37

  2. Documents ………………………………………………38 D.

  Population, Sample, and Sampling…………………………38

  1. Population and Form of Data …………………………...38

  2. Sample of Data ………………………………………….38

  3. Sampling Technique …………………………………….39

  E. Data Collection Technique …………………………………39

  1. Document Analysis ………………………………………..40

  2. Interview …………………………………………………..40

  4. Questionnaire ……………………………………………...41

  F. The Validity of Data ………………………………………..41

  G. Data Analysis Technique …………………………………..42

  1. Data Reduction …………………………………………….42

  2. Data Display ……………………………………………….42

  3. Conclusion Drawing and Verification ……………………..42

  H. Procedures of Research …………………………………….43

CHAPTER IV: DATA PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION A. INTRODUCTION

  ………………………………………..44

  B. DATA ANALYSIS ……………………………………….44

  C. DISCUSSION ……………………………………………144

  CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION, AND SUGGESTION A. CONCLUSION .............................................................. 149 B. IMPLICATION .............................................................. 150 C. SUGGESTIO N………………………………………… 150 BIBLOGRAPHY

  ………………………………………………………….152

  APPENDICES

  ……………………………………………………………..156

  LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1 Indicators of grammatical errors aspect ........................................ 27Table 3.1 Time schedule of research ............................................................ 36Table 4.1 Summary of grammatical errors ................................................... 46Table 4.2 Addition

  Errors……….................................................................. 61 Table 4.3

  Omission Errors…......................................................................... 63

Table 4.4 Misformation Errors...................................................................... 64Table 4.5 Misordering Errors ....................................................................... 65Table 4.6 Addition and Omission Errors .......................................................65Table 4.7 Omission and Misformation Errors .............................................. 67Table 4.8 Omission and Misordering Errors ................................................ 70Table 4.9 Misformation and Misordering Errors ......................................... 71Table 4.10 Addition, Omission, and Misformation Errors ......................... 72Table 4.11 Addition, Misformation and Misordering Errors ...................... 83Table 4.12 Omission, Misformation and Misordering Errors...................... 84Table 4.13 Addition, Omission, Misformation, and Misordering Error ..... 86Table 4.14 Comparative taxonomy Errors Percentage................................ 89Table 4.15 Explanation of Errors................................................................ 106

  Table 4.16 The Students’ frequencies and percentages ............................ 140

  LIST OF APPENDICES

  Appendix A Blueprints of Questionnaire and Interview............................... 156 Appendix B Indonesian Text as Bahasa Sumber........................................... 174 Appendix C Text C-1 by Susi Winarti ........................................................ 175 Appendix C Text C-2 by Diah Ika Alitami

  …………................................... 176 Appendix C Text C-3 by Ike Sila Maya Riana ............................................. 177 Appendix C Text C-4 by Eka Nurlaila ......................................................... 178 Appendix C Text C-5 by Fitria Apriliawati .................................................. 179 Appendix C Text C-6 by Fatimuz Zahro....................................................... 180 Appendix C Text C-7 by Elok Puspita Sari................................................... 181 Appendix C Text C-8 by Benedikta Mayirga................................................ 182 Appendix C Text C-9 by Fredy Nosa Handhika ........................................... 183 Appendix C Text C-10 by Erlin Pramita....................................................... 184