An Analysis of the Ability of the second Year Students of English Department at Bung Hatta University to Listen to Conversation

Doli Dwi, Saputro and Syamsul, Huda and Lisa, Tavriyanti (2017) An Analysis of the Ability of the second Year Students of English Department at Bung Hatta University to Listen to Conversation. Diploma thesis, Universitas Bung Hatta.

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Abstract

Purpose of this research is to find out the ability of the second year students of English Department at Bung Hatta University in listening to English conversation. The design of this research was descriptive in nature. The population members of this research were 31 students of English Department at Bung Hatta University. In selecting the sample, the researcher used random sampling technique. The number of sample members was 20 students. The instrument used to get the data was listening test in form of short answer. The researcher has found the reliability of the test by using inter-rater technique. It was found that the coefficient of correlation was high (75). It means that the test was reliable. The result of the data analysis showed that the second year students of English Department at Bung Hatta University were classified into having moderate ability. It was proved by the fact that 13 student from 20 students (65%) had moderate ability. In detail, the classification of students’ ability in comprehending the participants in listening to conversation was having moderate ability. It was proved by the fact that 16 students (80%) had moderate ability. The classification of students’ ability in comprehending the topic in listening to conversation was having moderate ability. It was due to the fact that 17 students (85%) had moderate ability. The classification of students’ ability in comprehending the place in listening to conversation was having moderate ability. It was proved by the fact that 10 students (50%) had moderate ability. The classification of students’ ability in comprehending the time in listening UNIVERSITAS BUNG HATTAiv to conversation was having moderate ability. It was proved by the fact that 10 students (50%) had moderate ability. Based on the result of the research, the English lecturers are suggested to give more exercises and motivation to the students. The students are expected to learn more and to do more exercises in listening to conversation. Furthermore, the researcher suggests the next researcher to find out students’ difficulties in listening to conversation

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