SPEAKING PERFORMANCE DONE BY STUDENTS AT ENGLISH LITERATURE PROGRAM OF UNIVERSITAS ISLAM SULTAN AGUNG

Abstract

Students enrolled in the English literature program are required to participate in speaking as one of the assigned subjects. Through the use of functions of language that emphasize the significance of accuracy (pronunciation, stress, and intonation), the objective of the speaking in English literature program is to cultivate and strengthen skills in the expression of simple ideas in the form of dialogue and monologue. Additionally, the program seeks to describe images based on instructions provided. The course will help students become more self-assured, independent, and proficient in their English-speaking abilities by placing an emphasis on a range of language skills, as well as maintaining a balance between input and practice. Students enrolled in the English literature department at Universitas Islam Sultan Agung conducted the research during the middle of the semester term. Through the use of a spoken test, this study employed quantitative research methods. One of the assignments for the students is to provide a critical response to two videos that discuss cultural phenomena. Following the playing of the films one day prior to the examination, the students were given the opportunity to prepare for the test on their own. A pair of raters participated in the calculation of the outcome. Furthermore, the findings of this investigation add to the preliminary study that will be used for subsequent research.