Readability Analysis of Rancagé Diajar Basa Sunda for Junior High Schools: Evidence from the Fry Graph

Tanti Sri Wahyuni; Nunuy Nurjanah; Haris Santosa Nugraha

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i1.1555

Authors

Tanti Sri Wahyuni Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Nunuy Nurjanah Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Haris Santosa Nugraha Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i1.1555

Keywords:

Fry Graph , Junior High School Students , Readability , Sundanese , Textbooks

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the readability level of 43 texts in the book Rancagé Diajar Basa Sunda for junior high school students using Fry Graphs, as well as to evaluate their suitability for readers aged 12 to 15 years. This study uses a document analysis method comprising steps such as text identification, calculation of sentence and syllable counts, graph mapping, and interpretation of results in the context of Sundanese. The results showed that only 11 texts (26%) were in the "suitable" category, while most were in the low and very low categories. However, such low scores do not necessarily reflect incompatibility, because the clarity of sentence structure is a way to accommodate the limitations in mastery of Sundanese cultural vocabulary among junior high school students. The results of this study show that Fry's Graph must be interpreted in a real way in Sundanese. By implication, teachers and book writers must balance simple sentences with important cultural vocabulary. At the same time, authorities can use these results to formulate readability standards for local Sundanese materials.

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Author Biographies

Tanti Sri Wahyuni, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Was born in Majalengka Regency, West Java, on 12 June 2004. She is currently a student in the Sundanese Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Language and Literature Education, Indonesia University of Education, Bandung, Indonesia, and is completing her final project in the form of a scientific article.

Nunuy Nurjanah, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Was born in Tasikmalaya on 10 July 1967. She is a Professor at the Faculty of Language and Literature Education, Indonesia University of Education, with expertise in Sundanese Language Teaching. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Regional Language Education from IKIP Bandung in 1990, her Master’s degree in Indonesian Language Teaching from IKIP Bandung in 1999, and her Doctorate in Indonesian Language Education from Indonesia University of Education in 2005.

Haris Santosa Nugraha, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Was born on 8 February 1989. He is a lecturer in the Department of Sundanese Language Education, Faculty of Language and Literature Education, Indonesia University of Education, Bandung, Indonesia. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in teaching, conducting research in language learning, and engaging in community service activities.

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