Pengaruh Instagram Terhadap Kosakata Siswa Kelas XI SMA Negeri 1 Sausu

ABSTRACT

Agus Sutrisna A12117150, (2024). The Effect of Instagram on Students Vocabulary of Grade XI at SMA
Negeri 1 Sausu.
Thesis, English Education Study Program, Department of Language and Arts Education, Faculty of Teacher
Training and Education. Under the Supervision of Darmawan and Anjar Kusuma Dewi.

This research investigates how Grade XI students at SMA Negeri 1 Sausu utilize Instagram for vocabulary
enhancement and the platform's impact on their language proficiency. Employing a qualitative approach, the
research uses interview to gather data from Grade XI students. Findings reveal that students actively engage with
diverse content on Instagram, employing strategies like dictionary apps and Google Translate to understand new
vocabulary. Instagram's visual and interactive nature, coupled with incidental learning opportunities, significantly
contributes to vocabulary development, as evidenced by students' increased confidence and active use of new
words in their communication. The study concludes that Instagram serves as a valuable tool for incidental
vocabulary learning, complementing traditional methods. It suggests further research into the long-term impact of
Instagram on vocabulary retention and the development of pedagogical frameworks for integrating Instagram into
language learning.

Key words : Instagram, Effect, Vocabulary