A Case Study Of Memory Strategy Used To Improve Lexicon By Students Of English Department

This study examines how memory strategies are used by English Department students to improve lexicons. The purpose of this study was to determine the types of strategies and preferences of students in using memory strategies to improve their lexicons. The data consisted of memory strategies used by English Department students. The data source consisted of 47 grade A students in the third semester of the English Department. A memory strategy questionnaire was conducted for the data collection process. Data analysis was carried out by several steps such as reducing the data, data display, and drawing conclusions. The results showed: (1) students used ten indicators of strategic memory (grouping, associating, placing new words into a context, using images, semantic mapping, using keywords, representing sounds in memory, structural display, using physical responses or sensations, and using mechanical techniques); (2) students' preferences in using memory strategies put new words into context