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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
TITLE
DECLARATION
SUPERVISOR’S DECLARATION
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRAK
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF APPENDICES
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of Study
Conceptual Framework
Objectives of Study
Research Questions
Operational Definition of Terms
Scope of Study
Significant of Study
Conclusion
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.5
2.6
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.8
LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
Vocabulary Acquisition
Role of Input in Acquisition
Vocabulary Learning Strategies
Use of Dictionary as a Form of Vocabulary
Learning
Use of Songs as a Form of Vocabulary Learning
The Role of Memory in Language Acquisition
Empirical Study
Vocabulary learning strategies
Dictionary Use
Conclusion
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Introduction
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3.2
3.3
3.4
3.4.1
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Research Design
Participants
Research Instruments
Pre Test and Post Test
Interviews
Songs
Treatments
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Triagulation of Data
Conclusion
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4.2
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FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
Introduction
Findings from Vocabulary Test
Pre-test Scores for Group A( dictionary) and Group
B (songs)
Post –test Scores for Group A (dictionary) and
Group B (songs)
Comparison of Pre-test and Post-test Mean Scores
of Group A (dictionary) and Group B (songs)
Interview Results
Most common sources students use to learn
vocabulary
Influence of Songs in Learning Vocabulary
Influence of Dictionary in Learning Vocabulary
Discussion
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4.2.3
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
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5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.4
5.5
5.7
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CONCLUSION
Introduction
Summary of the study
Summary of result
RQ 1: What is the influence of dictionary and songs
on students’ vocabulary acquisition?
RQ 2: What is the influence of dictionary and songs
on students’ memory retention ability?
RQ 3: What are students’ perceptions of using
songs and dictionary in acquiring vocabulary?
Implications of Study
Limitation of Study
Suggestion for Future Research
Conclusion
REFERENCES
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE NO.
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Summary of Research Procedures
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Result of Pre-test Scores of Group
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A(dictionary) and Group B (songs)
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Result of Post – test Scores of Group
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A (dictionary) and Group B ( songs)
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Comparison between Group A and
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Group B’s Pre and Post test
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Overview of the interview result
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO.
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Conceptual Framework
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Figure 3.1: Summary of research procedure
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4.3.1.1
4.3.2.2
Common sources that was used to learn vocabulary
Students want to learn English well through English
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songs
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Students confidence when learning vocabulary and
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sentences in the lyrics
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The helpfulness of English songs in their English
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learning
4.3.2.5
Students get to learn foreign culture better
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Students want to improve their vocabulary ability
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through English songs
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English songs is more difficult than learning from
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textbook
4.3.2.8
Learning English songs is easier than learning from
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textbook
4.3.2.9
Students want to spend more time learning English
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through songs
4.3.2.10
Song can influence students’ memory retention
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4.3.3.11
Students want to learn English well through the
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dictionary
4.3.3.12
Confidence in students when learning vocabulary and
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sentences through dictionary
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The helpfulness of dictionary for students English
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learning
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Students get to learn foreign culture better through
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dictionary
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Students’ want to improve their vocabulary ability
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through dictionary
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Learning English using dictionary is more difficult
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from textbook
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Learning English using dictionary is easier than
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learning from the textbook
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Students want to spend more time learning from the
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textbook
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Dictionary can influence students’ memory retention
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX
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Interview questions
Lesson plan 1
Lesson plan 2
Pre – Test
Post – Test
Lyric 1 – Stand by Me
Lyric 2 - Wind Beneath My Wings
Lyric 3 - Wish I Knew How It Would
Feel To Be Free
Lyrics 4 - Heal The World
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