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ABSTRACT
Title : Integrative Learning Exercises in Morphology and Syntax
Author : Duong Thi Hoa Lu (Laura)
Course : Doctor of Philosophy
Major : English
Year : 2015
Adviser : Dr. Matilda H. Dimaano

Summary
This study aimed to determine the morphological and syntactic
competencies of first year college students in English Language at Thai
Nguyen University. The study covered the level of morphological
competency of student respondents in terms of meaning of root words,
affixes, pre-fixes, suffixes, word derivation, word formation and
compounding of words. Part also of this study is the level of syntactic
competency of student respondents relative to phrases, clauses,
sentences and functions. This also covered the assessment of teachers on
the students‟ morphological and syntactic competencies, the significant
difference on the level of this competency with the integrative language
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The study included the 400 first year college students and 70
teachers in Basic English Course in the Academic Year 2014-2015 in Thai
Nguyen University. This study tested the following hypothesis that there
are no significant differences on the levels of morpho-syntactic competency
of students and the assessment of the English language teachers. It made
use of the descriptive method of research with survey questionnaire and
teacher-made test as the main data gathering instruments. The data
gathered were statistically treated with the use of percentage, weighted
mean, standard deviation, independent t-test.
Findings of the study revealed that as regards levels of
understanding of students in morphology particularly in meaning of root
words result indicates that the students‟ level of understanding in this area
of morphology is average with a fair number of students‟ demonstrating a
reasonable degree of competence. In prefixes, affixes and suffixes results
showed that the total rating obtained by the students on this area is 59.12
percent which indicates that the students‟ performance in this area is
average and is at par with the performance in the meaning of the root
words. As for word derivation the total rating obtained by the students on
this area 63.25 percent which falls under the average level of classification
which indicates that the freshman students‟ have developed a certain level
of adeptness in word derivation.


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In word formation, the total rating obtained by students in this
morphology skill component which is 52.85 percent with the verbal
equivalent rating of average indicates that the slightly lower numerical
value suggests that the students are finding some difficulties along this
area. In relation to compounding of words, findings revealed that the
students‟ obtained a total rating of 61.15 percent with a verbal equivalent
rating of average in this morphology skill component which indicates that
the freshman students performed consistently and has developed skills in
compounding.
Relative to the levels of students‟ performance in the use of syntax
particularly in phrases, the total rating obtained for this component area is
51.95 percent or verbally equivalent to average which means that while the
students demonstrate a certain degree of proficiency in this syntax skill,
there are areas under this component that students do not know or
unfamiliar. As for clauses, results showed that the total rating obtained by
students is 47.30 percent or its equivalent of average which implies that the
student performance on clauses are average but below the 50 percent cut-
off value. For sentences, the total rating students obtained is 60.50 percent
or average which implies that the students find the test easier and have
demonstrated more advanced skill and competency in sentences as
compared to phrases and clauses. As regards functions the total rating of


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the students‟ performance is 49.95 percent or average which implies that
the students demonstrated some degree of proficiency on syntactic
functions.
In relation to comparison of the levels of understanding in
morphology and performance in syntax, results show that in 22 out of 28
mean comparisons, the p-values are less than 0.05 which means that the
morphology and syntax performances corresponding to this means are
significantly different and are therefore not related. In six out of 28 mean
comparisons, the p-values were greater than 0.05 which means that the
morphology and syntax performances corresponding to this means are not
significantly different and so they are related to each other which means
that in general, no relationship exist among these linguistic skills.
With regards to teachers assessment of the morphological
competencies and syntactic performance of students all the items obtained
an agree score of 100 percent which means that the teacher respondents
unanimously agree that the items raised are valid items that can be used
for the assessment of the students‟ morphological competencies and
syntactic performances. According to the frequency of use of students‟
skills, 11 out of 12 items had mean scores close to 3.0 or equivalent to
sometimes and only one had mean scores close to 4.0 or equivalent to
often which means that the teachers observed the students do not practice


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and use these skills as often in the class. For the assessment according to
their degree of importance, result of assessment showed that all the 12
items had mean scores close to 4.0 or equivalent to moderately important
which means that the teachers regarded the 12 items as only moderately
important skills to be developed by the students as that there could be
more important topic for teaching than those items.
In terms of the difference on the levels of morpho-syntactic
competencies of the students and their performance as assessed by
English teachers, results showed that eight out of 11 component items had
a p-value that is below 0.05 which means that the teacher‟s assessment
and students‟ morpho-syntactic competencies along these areas are
significantly different which suggests that no relationship exist between the
treatment means being compared. Moreover, the integrative learning
exercises on morpho-syntactic competencies designed are based on some
criteria that are considered and used as concrete basis for the exercises to
be included to address the needs of the students.
The study recommended that teachers may be encouraged to attend
more trainings, seminars and workshops along the areas of morphology
and syntax to further enhance their teaching techniques; that output must
be reviewed and evaluated, and similar studies be conducted by future
researchers.


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The author greatly acknowledges indebtedness to the following
persons in their respective fields whose skills and competence contributed
much to the completion of this study.
Dr. Dang Kim Vui, Prof. Dr. Dang Kim Vui, President of Thai
Nguyen University, for his continuous effort to make this Cooperation
Program successful;
Dr.Matilda.H.Diamaano, her adviser for the whole hearted
assistance, her encouragement and precious time enthusiastically reading,
editing the manuscript, for having provided the researcher useful materials.
Without her guidance and assistance, this dissertation would probably still
be incomplete;
Dr. Nguyen The Hung, Director of the International Training Center
Thai Nguyen University, for his precious and whole hearted assistance and
encouragement;
The Teachers and the student-respondents of the study, for their
active involvement and cooperation; All friends who in one way or another
have their encouragement and remarkable support;
Her affectionate parents and sibling, for innumerable blessings she
had received through them, for being her greatest inspiration in pursuing
this endeavor.
D.T.H.L.


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DEDICATION


With pride and honor,
this piece of work is lovingly dedicated
to her nice daughters and son,
to her loving husband and to her family



D.T.H.L.














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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE .
APPROVAL SHEET i
ABSTRACT ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT . vii
DEDICATION viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ix
LIST OF TABLES .x
LIST OF FIGURES .xi
CHAPTER
I. THE PROBLEM . 1
Introduction . 1
Statement of the Problem . 6
Scope, Delimitation and Limitation of the Study . 8
II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE . 11
Research Literature 43
Synthesis 49
Theoretical Framework . 51
Conceptual Framework 53
Hypothesis 55
Definition of Terms . 55


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III. RESEARCH METHOD AND PROCEDURE 58
Research Environment . 58
Research Design 61
Subjects of the Study . 61
Data Gathering Instrument . 63
Data Gathering Procedure . 65
Statistical Treatment of Data 66
IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
OF DATA 68
V. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS . 118
CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATION
BIBLIOGRAPHY 132
APPENDICES .
A. LETTER OF REQUESTS
B. QUESTIONNAIRES .
C. DOCUMENTATIONS