..(LEMBAR PENGESAHAN BLM ADA TTD DAN STEMPEL, TAMBAHKAN LEMBAR PERNYATAAN PERSETUJUAN PUBLIKASI ETHESIS DENGAN TTD ASLI BUKAN SCAN, TAMBAHKAN WATERMARK FULL S/D DAFTAR PUSTAKA, UBAH FILE KE PDF, UPLOAD ULANG).. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN ACCENTS ON LISTENING COMPREHENSION TO THE SECOND SEMESTER OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AT IAIN PONOROGO IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023

Ilahiy, Nahidl Diyan (2023) ..(LEMBAR PENGESAHAN BLM ADA TTD DAN STEMPEL, TAMBAHKAN LEMBAR PERNYATAAN PERSETUJUAN PUBLIKASI ETHESIS DENGAN TTD ASLI BUKAN SCAN, TAMBAHKAN WATERMARK FULL S/D DAFTAR PUSTAKA, UBAH FILE KE PDF, UPLOAD ULANG).. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN ACCENTS ON LISTENING COMPREHENSION TO THE SECOND SEMESTER OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AT IAIN PONOROGO IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023. Undergraduate (S1) thesis, IAIN PONOROGO.

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Abstract

Language is a system of interaction used by humans to share their thoughts and feelings. And listening is one of the most important skills to master so we can receive what other’s want to deliver to us. The two main standard of English acent were British and American accent. Some people believe that the familiarity over a certain accent can help to understand what spoken better. There are many studies that has been conducted to know whether accent has a significance influence on student’s listening comprehension.
This study investigates the influence of two distinct accents, British and American, on students' listening comprehension abilities. The primary objective is to assess the effect of accent variation on students' This study is aimed so the researcher could gain information on whether there was a significant amount of effect caused by the usage of British and American accent used in the audio of listening comprehension; if so, the researcher also wants to know which accent has better effect on students’ comprehension.
The method used in this research is quantitative research method by applying correlational approach. Quantitative research methods are an effort to study issues, with issues in this case already in existences serving as the foundation for data collection. The variables and measurement later then determined.
Results demonstrate a notable effect of accents on listening comprehension. The group exposed to the American accent exhibited a significant increase in their average listening comprehension scores, with a mean improvement of 16.2 points. In comparison, the group exposed to the British accent showed a slightly lower increase in their average score, with an improvement of 11.28 points.These findings underscore the pedagogical importance of accent selection in language learning environments. Selecting the appropriate accent can significantly impact students' listening comprehension skills, with the American accent showing a slight advantage in this study. Further research could explore additional factors influencing language comprehension, providing valuable insights for effective language instruction.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate (S1))
Thesis Supervisor:	Dr. Dhinuk Puspita Kirana, M.Pd
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1399 Other Education > 139999 Education not elsewhere classified
Depositing User:	Miss Perpustakaan IAIN Ponorogo
Date Deposited:	04 Dec 2023 07:19
Last Modified:	04 Dec 2023 07:19
URI:	http://etheses.iainponorogo.ac.id/id/eprint/26569

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