Syntactic Errors of Foreign Speakers in Learning Indonesian: A Case Study of Darmasiswa Learning Process in Semarang City

Mujid F Amin,Fajrul Falah,Suyanto Suyanto,T.R Soeprobowati,B Warsito,T Triadi Putranto

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202131702028

Abstract

This research was conducted in the city of Semarang with a case study of Diponegoro University. The study shows that a syntax error in the form of a sentence is not complete, the use of the word di mana (which) it is not appropriate, the construction preposition owner, the use of the word yang (that), the error sequence of words, sentences without a subject and object, misuse of conjunctions and prepositions, improper use of the passive or active voice, foreign language interference, and misuse of pronouns. The factors causing the error are the influence of the mother tongue, the limited repertoire of the students, and the lack of practice in speaking and writing in Indonesian. To overcome these obstacles, a curriculum design that emphasizes language skills is required; accompanied by Semester Learning Plans for all learning subjects along with textbooks and the learning methods used are emphasized on communication skills. An Indonesian language learning process for foreign speakers will be more successful if it involves environmental, cultural, and local wisdom factors that are carried out in an integrated manner.

Highlights

Indonesian has been much needed by foreign speakers
Indonesian language learning for foreign speakers, has been implemented since the 1970s [1]
The purpose of learning Indonesian as a foreign language cannot be automatically achieved because there are many problems faced in the learning process

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Introduction

Indonesian has been much needed by foreign speakers. Since 2005, 45 public and private universities have organized the Darmasiswa Program, an Indonesian language learning program for foreign speakers of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Indonesian language learning for foreign speakers, has been implemented since the 1970s [1]. One of the problems is language errors by foreign speakers who are learning Indonesian. If these kinds of errors are not resolved immediately, they will result in errors sustainable in the learning process, which results in not achieving the learning objectives

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