Improving Reading Skill Through English Film Subtitle At The Eight Grade Students In SMP N 6 Semarang In The Academic Year 2023/2024
Keywords:
Reading Comprehension, English Film, Subtitle Film.Abstract
Many students currently encounter challenges in learning English, particularly in acquiring proficient reading skills, which subsequently affects their speaking proficiency. However, contemporary technological advancements offer numerous avenues to aid students in enhancing their English language proficiency, one of which involves integrating film into language learning contexts. This research aimed to evaluate how effective English Film Subtitles are in improving the reading comprehension abilities of second-grade students attending SMP Negeri 6 Semarang.The objective was to determine the changes in students' reading comprehension abilities before and after the implementation of English Film Subtitles and to ascertain if there were significant differences in their comprehension levels. This research adopted a quantitative approach employing a pre-experimental design with a sample size of 34 students. The study consisted of several stages, including pret-test, treatment, and post-test. Data collection comparosed gathering outcomes from both pret-test and post-test assesements. Subsequently,data analysis was carried out utilizing SPSS version 25. The findings unveiled that students who were taught without English film subtitles had lower learning outcomes compared to those instructed with subtitles, as evidenced by an average pretest score of 57,50 and a posttest score of 86,47. Additionally, the analysis of data normality using the Wilcoxon test indicated that the hypothesis was accepted (Asymp.Sig. (2-tailed) 0,000 < 0,005), suggesting a significant difference between pretest and posttest results. This significance was further supported by students' perceptions, with 70% more reporting improvement in their English skills when learning with English film subtitles. The researcher concluded that English Film Subtitles are beneficial for enhancing students' English reading comprehension abilities.
