Understanding French Culture in French Civilization Subject Using Adobe Captivate Software

Abstract

This study aims to increase understanding of French Culture in French Civilization subject at French Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Language and Arts at one of state Universities in North Sumatera using Adobe Captivate Software. A classroom action research design was implemented in this study to find out the understanding increase of french culture of 48 students. There were two cycles in process ofcollecting the data with four steps in each cycle: observation, planning, action, and reflection. The pre test results show that the number of students who got A (90 – 100) as much16.7%, B (80-90) as much 31%, C (70-80) 45,8%, and D (60-70) as much 6,3%. In the first cycle, the number of students who got A (90 – 100) amount31%, B (80-90) amount 45,8%, C (70-80) amount 23%. The second cycle, the number of students who got A (90 – 100) as much42%, B (80-90) as much 58%. In the post test, the number of students who got A (90 – 100) amount 79% and b (80-90)amount 21%, it means that declined 100% who got C, D, or E. Therefore, this study show that Adobe Captivate Software was very effective to use in increasing student’s understanding in french culture. Therefore, Adobe Captivate Softwareis highly recommended using in any subjects, and it can be applied to other research.