Abstract :
ABSTRACT
In the recent years, the use of English as one of International languages
becomes more important due to globalization. Writing is considered as
the most complex skill among four English skills. The complexity of
English writing generates a way to make it easier for EFL students.
Indonesian students have a tendency to write in their mother tongue first
before they translate it into English. The aim of this study was to
investigate cross-linguistic influence (CLI) on students? writing both in
grammar and lexis. This research employed qualitative research method,
particularly descriptive study. Forty eleventh grade students of one of
private senior high schools in Palembang, South Sumatera were involved
as participants. The sample was selected using theory or concept
sampling technique. The data of this research utilized writing test which
were analyzed using CLI rubric. The results were analyzed using Miles
and Huberman (1994) model. The researcher found out that CLI was
found on participants? texts, mainly in part of speech of lexical aspect.
Moreover, predication of the syntactic aspect became the second most
affected area. It was hoped that the result of the study would contribute to
the development of English language teaching and learning in Indonesia.
Keywords: Crosslinguistic-influence (CLI), writing skill, mother tongue,
target language