Busmin Gurning
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The Maintainability of Acehnese by Its Speakers at the Eastern Coast of Serdang Bedagai Hadi Sahputra; Busmin Gurning; Syahron Lubis
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 11, No 1 (2014)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v11i1.2674

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This qualitative study is designed to find the Acehnese speakers’ attitude in maintaining Acehnese at the eastern coast of Serdang Bedagai Regency. The subjects are thirty intra-marriage Acehnese speakers living long time the districts. Questionnaire is used to find out their daily attitude in communicating and to gather the data about what language they use in the communications and interaction with their husband or wife, children, brothers and sisters, neighbors, and colleagues. Interview is used to find out the positive and negative attitude. These attitudes are influenced by some factors which are analyzed and can be maintained Acehnese at the eastern coast of Serdang Bedagai Regency, living in Acehnese multi-ethnics, use Acehnese in their family every day, and having pride of their own language, use Acehnese to their neighbors and their colleagues. Currently, the existence of Acehnese is the speakers of Acehnese are at the level of safe but in their children or their generation is at the level of unsafe and it leads to the language shift to a dominant language, that is, Indonesian language as well as Malay language and Javanese language or other local language which are the major population, which dominate the use of vernacular. This is due to the weaknesses of vernacular speakers or the loss of belonging to their own language. Key words: attitudes, language maintenance, language shift, maintainability, vernaculars
Lexical and Grammatical Metaphors in Newsweek Sarah Nasution; Amrin Saragih; Busmin Gurning
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 11, No 1 (2014)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v11i1.2670

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This study investigates lexical and grammatical metaphors in Newsweek Weekly Magazines. The objectives of the study are to identify what lexical and grammatical metaphors used in Newsweek, to describe the way those metaphors are used, and to explain why the Newsweek use those lexical and grammatical metaphors. A qualitative descriptive research was applied. The data were taken from eight texts published on November and December in 2010. The data were collected by selecting the texts contained the issue of Barack Obama, The President of United States of America because of his visit to Indonesia on November. As the result, the use of lexical and grammatical metaphors has been found in Newsweek. The metaphors in Newsweek realized into four types of lexical metaphors and eight groups data of grammatical metaphor. The Newsweek used more grammatical metaphor than Lexical metaphor in order to make information contained in Newsweek it more coherent and compact, and to help readers more easily understand the information.   Keywords: metaphors; lexical; grammatical; mass media
The Effect of Students’ Learning Models and Style on Students’ Achievement in Reading Elisa P.N. Nainggolan; Busmin Gurning; Sumarsih Sumarsih
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 11, No 2 (2014)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v11i2.2684

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The objectives of the research were to find out whether a) students’ achievement in reading comprehension taught by using Jigsaw model was higher than taught by using Task-Based Learning (TBL) b) students’ achievement in reading comprehension with visual style was higher than that students with auditory style. The population was the students of SMA Budi Murni 2 Medan with 104 students. The samples were 3 parallel classes and two classes by applying cluster random sampling. The questionnaire was administered for classifying the students upon the visual and auditory learning style. The data were analyzed by applying two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at the level of significance α= 0.05. The result proved that students’ achievement in reading comprehension taught by using Jigsaw was higher than that taught by using TBL,  students’ achievement in reading comprehension with visual learning style was higher than those with auditory learning style and there was interaction between models of learning and learning styles on students’ achievement in reading comprehension. Moreover, Tuckey-test result also showed that visual style students got higher achievement if they were taught by using Jigsaw model while auditory style students got higher achievement if they were taught by using TBL model. Keywords: Effect; Models of Learning; Reading Comprehension; Students’ Learning Style; Students’ Achievement
Reading Materials Development through Task-Based Language Instruction Approach for Business Administration Students Citra Hasan; Busmin Gurning; Amrin Saragih
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 12, No 2 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v12i2.2915

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This research aims to develop the materials of reading by conducting need analysis in order to meet the needs of business administration students. The method of research was a research and development (R&D) by Borg and Gall which are modified in to three main cycles, namely: evaluation and needs assessment, materials development, and materials validation. The study found that the existing materials of reading II are not match with the needs analysis result. Thus, the researcher added 13 more basic competencies of the syllabus and materials of reading related to the learners needs and learning needs. Keywords: Business English; Materials; Reading; Task-Based Language Instruction Approach
The effect of Teaching Methods and Learning Styles on Students’ Achievement in Reading Comprehension Parwati Parwati; Busmin Gurning; Berlin Sibarani
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 11, No 1 (2014)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v11i1.2671

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The objectives of this experimental research were to investigate whether: 1) students’ achievement in reading comprehension taught by using CIRC method was higher than taught by using Jigsaw method. 2) students’ achievement in reading comprehension with visual style was higher than those with kinesthetic style, 3) there was interaction between teaching methods and learning styles on students’ achievement in reading comprehension. One hundred of 2011/2012 grade X students of SMAN 1 Delitua were selected as sample by applying cluster random sample technique. The research design was experimental research by using factorial design 2x2. Experimental group 1 was treated by using CIRC method and experimental group 2 was treated by using Jigsaw method. The questionnaire was conducted for classifying the students upon the visual and kinesthetic learning style. Students’ achievement in reading comprehension text was measured by using reading comprehension test. The data were analyzed by applying two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at the level of significance α= 0.05. The result reveals that (1) students’ achievement in reading comprehension taught by using CIRC was higher than that taught by using Jigsaw method, with Fobs= 3.36>Ftab=2.70, (2) students’ achievement in reading comprehension with visual learning style was higher than that with kinesthetic learning style with Fobs= 8.64>Ftable=2.70, (3) there is interaction between teaching method and learning styles on students’ achievement in reading comprehension with Fobs=7.74>Ftable=2.70. The result of Scheffe-Test showed that visual style students got higher achievement if they were taught by using CIRC method while kinesthetic style students got higher achievement if they were taught by using Jigsaw method.
Politeness Strategies in Political Language Muhamad Isnaini; Busmin Gurning; Edy Setia
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 12, No 2 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v12i2.2916

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This study deals with politeness strategies in political language. The aim of the study is to describe how Indonesian politicians realize politeness in their language. The subject was taken nine parties who have representatives. They come from different parties: Democrat, Golkar, PDIP, PKS, PPP, PKB, PAN, Gerindra and Hanura. Data were classified and verified with reference to the criteria of politeness strategies as determined by Brown & Levinson (1987); cover the bald on record strategy, positive strategy, negative strategy and off-record strategy. The finding show that there were four types of politeness strategies used by Politicians in different of types of illocutionary acts; positive strategy, bald on record strategy, negative strategy, and off-record strategy. The most dominant type of politeness strategies used was positive strategy. The most dominant type was due to fact that speakers in interaction try to get closer the hearers. They use the group identity marker in addressing someone so there is no distance relationship between the speaker and hearer. They also gave the reasons when they speak in order to satisfy the hearer. Key words: politician; political language; politeness strategy
Language Shift of the Javanese in Stabat Juliansyah Juliansyah; Amrin Saragih; Busmin Gurning
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 12, No 1 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v12i1.2701

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This research addresses language shift of the Javanese in Stabat. It is aimed at finding out the factors influence language shift of Javanese, the pattern of the language shift, and the reasons of Javanese shift into Bahasa Indonesia. The data were obtained from the Javanese families living in Stabat. The study employs qualitative research design with a single case study to get the understanding on this study. The subjects of the study were 10 Javanese families in Stabat. The subjects were divided into two groups, namely parents and children. The reason for dividing the subjects into two groups is because language shift happens across the generation. Questionnaires and interview were used to gain the data. The data were analyzed by using data collection, data reduction, data display and data verification. The findings show that there are eight factors which influence Javanese shift into Bahasa Indonesia in Stabat, namely bilingualism, migration, economic, social, demographic and institutional factors, attitude, and lack of speaking competence. The dominant factor which affects the shift is the institutional factor. The analysis data indicates that the shift occurs in two patterns; in the pattern of relationship between parents and children, and the relationship among children. The status of Bahasa Indonesia as the official language and social success are the reasons for Javanese to shift into Indonesian language. Key words: shift, Javanese, bilingualism, attitude.
Politeness Strategies and Gender Differences in Javanese Indirect Speech Acts Putri Ramadhani; Busmin Gurning; Berlin Sibarani
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 11, No 1 (2014)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v11i1.2672

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The objectives of this study were to identify types of politeness strategies, to examine the differences of  politeness patterns used by different gender and to see how the politeness strategies imply in the culture of “indirectness” a culture of Javanese who avoid being direct to utter something which were reflected in Javanese indirect speech acts in request. The approach used in this study are based on politeness theory of Brown & Levinson (1987); Bald-on record, Positive, Negative, and Off Record. This study employed descriptive qualitative design. The data were the transcription of recorded observation and interview using audiovisual recorder in Javanese social interaction in doing business transaction  at “PasarRebo”, a traditional market in Deli Serdang, North Sumatera. The politeness strategies used were bald-on record strategy, positive politeness strategy and negative politeness strategy. Different strategies were performed by different gender; male dominantly used bald-on record strategy while female dominantly used positive politeness strategy. The realization of Javanese indirect speech acts used by female established an indirect correlation to politeness strategies and the culture of “indirectness” in Javanese. The realization of these politeness strategies by the speakers were aimed to minimize Face Threatening Acts to endeavor a harmony in social interaction. Keywords: Gender; Indirect speech act; Politeness strategiesement if they were taught by using TBL model.
Coherence and Cohesion Shifts in the Students’ Translated Text Resty Wahyuni; Busmin Gurning; T. Sylvana Sinar
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 12, No 2 (2015)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v12i2.2921

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The aims of this study are to describe : 1) the types of translation procedures used in the translated text done by the students, 2 ) the types of cohesion shifts used in the translated text done by the students, 2) the types of coherence shifts used in the translated text done by the students. The data were taken from the translated text of students of English faculty at Alwasliyah University of North Sumatra. They were analyzed by using some steps. First, the researcher selected translated text which contain cohesion and coherence shifts. Second, the translated text were classified based on Blum – Kulka’s theory. Having analyzed the data from translated text of students which consists of six paragraphs, the findings are presented as follows : 1). There are five translation procedures which are applied by the students in translating text. They are modulation (29), reduction (8), deletion (2), naturalization (5) and reduction+modulation (2), 2). There are 39 cohesion shifts which are used by the students namely 37 cohesion shifts in text meaning and 2 cohesion shifts in level of explicitness, 3). there are 38 coherence shifts which were used by the students namely 32 reader-focused shifts of coherence and 6 text-focused shifts of coherence. Keywords: Coherence; cohesion; coherence shifts; cohesion shifts; and translation.
The Development of Learning Material of Nursery English Through Task Based Activities Devi Windari; Busmin Gurning; Sri Minda Murni
LINGUISTIK TERAPAN Vol 11, No 1 (2014)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/lt.v11i1.2677

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This research is aiming at  1) to know the existing phenomena of teaching and learning reading material of  English for Nursery Purposes, 2)  to  find out kinds  of reading materials of English for Nursery Purposes are needed by the students at STIKES Sari Mutiara,  and 3)  to find  out a task-based learning reading materials of English for Nursery Purposes design.  The research method used is research and development (R&D). The sources of the data are the students, the alumni, and the stakeholders whereas The targeted clients are the students of semester IV STKIES Sari Mutiara Medan. The instrument for collecting data are questionairre, documentation, and in depht interview. The data are analyzed by descriptive analysis.The results show  that 1) in general the teaching learning is not optimal yet, particularly the learning materials are not relevant to the students and stakeholders’ need even the adequacy and availability are relatively adequate and available. 2)  The students’ need in line with teaching learning reading is oriented in a student center learning, task activities, authentic reading materials, and strucutured essay test. and 3) the physical structure of learning materials consists of the following sections that is Preview, Getting Started, Orientation, Assessment, Related vocabulary Usages. Key Words: Reading Learning Material; Task based learning; and Nursery English