EXPERIENTIAL FUNCTION IN STUDENTS’ SELF INTRODUCTION WRITING

Faradiba Sari Harahap

Abstract


This study deals with a research on Experiential Function In students’ self introduction writing. The objective was to describe the types and the dominant Processes and Circumstances in the students’ self introduction writing. Qualitative descriptive research design was applied in this study. It presented a qualitative design dealing with quantifiable (numeric) mode. The source of data was taken from the first semester students of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering Study Program of Tanjungbalai Polytechnic. The data was collected by applying documentary technique. The data analysis showed the findings indicating that there were 4 types of process used. The dominant type of process is relational, which occurs 54 times (70,1%). Meanwhile, there are 2 types of Circumstances found in the students’ self introduction writing. The dominant type of Circumstances is Location, which occurs 18 times (94,8%) . It proves that the use of Process and Circumstances were related to the context of situation.

 

Keywords: Experiential Function, Self Introduction, Writing


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