Students’ Perception Toward American and British English in Cokroaminoto University

Abstract

This research aims to find out (1). Variety of English that the students use most in Cokroaminoto University of Palopo (2). The students’ perceptions toward American and British English. It is a descriptive research. The population of this research is the seventh students of Cokroaminoto Palopo which consists of three parallel classes. The total population is 120 students. Cluster random sampling technique is used to determine the sample. This research took one class as sample. The result of this research shows the students use American English variety in vocabulary even though they think that they mix both varieties of English and they have ever exposed both of varieties, the students prefer American English in teaching learning process as they think that it easy to be pronounced and understood and it is frequently used by them. Other result shows that the students mostly notice the differences between American and British English on pronunciation. But minority of the students still think that British English is cool, more formal, general variety of English and they like it.

English Varieties: Students’ Perceptions through Their Multiculturalism Perspectives

“…Related to previous studies, such as (Hermini, 2019), this research can enlarge the statement that someone used to speak American English if they are exposed the following language. It showed examples like students willingly conveying American English rather than British and their easy exposure to American English variety.…”

Exploring Efl Students’ Awareness of the Differences Between American and British Varieties

“…The second participant also assumed that everyone preferred understand American English. Hermini (2019) in her study also stated that the students prefer American English in the classroom because they believe it is simple to speak and understand, and they use it frequently. Ali et al, (2020) also stated in their study that approximately 60% of the students mentioned that they preferred American Standard English because it is clearer and easier for them to comprehend because it has a similar accent to their native English.…”

“…Several studies have been conducted to explore English varieties used both American English and British English in different context (Ali et al, 2020;Anwar & Qureshi, 2019;Audriyan & Putri, 2021;Baratta & Halenko, 2022;Boonsuk et al, 2021;Carrie & McKenzie, 2018;Chung & Miki Bong, 2019;Chvala, 2020;DaCosta & Arias, 2021;Dirgeyasa, 2015;Eriksson, 2019;Fares, 2019;Gunawan & Aminah, 2020;Hadjoudji, 2019;Han, 2019;Hermini, 2019;Kiavar & Yaghoubi-Notash, 2019;Leemann et al, 2018;Passakornkarn & Vibulphol, 2020;Raihan, 2021;Rezaei et al, 2019;Serrarens, 2017;Toscu, 2019;Yaman, 2015). In Indonesian context, there are several studies have conducted regarding students' awareness of the differences between the American and British English, a study from Gunawan & Aminah (2020) they found that although the students have demonstrated a greater level of mastery of American and British English, they still have trouble telling the two forms apart and frequently utilize both varieties.…”

“…In Indonesian context, there are several studies have conducted regarding students' awareness of the differences between the American and British English, a study from Gunawan & Aminah (2020) they found that although the students have demonstrated a greater level of mastery of American and British English, they still have trouble telling the two forms apart and frequently utilize both varieties. A study from Hermini (2019) shows that the students prefer American English in the learning process because they believe it is simple to pronounce and understand, and they frequently use it. Other result shows that the students mostly pick up on the distinctions in pronunciation between American and British English.…”

Kesalahan Penulisan Kalimat pada Karangan Pribadi Siswa

“…Menulis merupakan usaha penuangan segala kemampuan, perasaan, pikiran, dan ide ke dalam ragam bahasa tulis. Byrne (Hermini, 2014) menyatakan bahwa menulis tidak hanya merangkai satu atau beberapa kalimat yang tidak memiliki hubungan, namun melahirkan sesuatu yang memiliki keteraturan dan memiliki hubungan satu sama lainnya dalam ragam tertentu. Sedangkan Semi (2007) mengartikan menulis sebagai suatu kegiatan yang kreatif dalam pemindahan ide ke dalam bentuk tulis.…”