DIALEKTIKA: JURNAL BAHASA, SASTRA DAN BUDAYA

Pragmatic PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE POLITENESS STRATEGIES USED IN THE DIRECTIVE SPEECH ACTS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA’S NATIONAL PARLIAMENT SITTING SESSION ON MAY 30TH 2024

Andreas Noreewec — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Abstract

This study presents a pragmatic analysis of the politeness strategies employed in directive speech acts during the Papua New Guinea National Parliament sitting session on May 30th, 2024. Utilizing Brown and Levinson's politeness theory as the analytical framework, the research examines how members of parliament navigate face-threatening acts through linguistic strategies to maintain social harmony and achieve political goals. Data for the study were collected from the official parliamentary transcripts, focusing on instances of directives such as requests, commands, and suggestions. The analysis reveals a predominance of negative politeness strategies, reflecting a high sensitivity to hierarchical structures and the desire to mitigate imposition. Additionally, the study identifies contextual factors, such as the socio-political environment and cultural norms, influencing the choice of politeness strategies. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the intersection between language, power, and culture in parliamentary discourse, offering insights into the pragmatic dynamics of political communication in Papua New Guinea. This research underscores the importance of context in the pragmatic realization of politeness and highlights the role of language in shaping political interactions within legislative settings.

Keywords: Politeness strategies, Directive speech acts, Papua New Guinea National Parliament

POLA METODOLOGI NEO-POSITIVISME PENELITIAN BAHASA

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Metodologi disusun untuk mencapai tujuan.
1. Jika tujuannya adalah memperoleh pembuktian tentang keberhasilan atau kegagalan
sebuah rancangan, maka kita perlu langkah hipotesis-deduktif. Hipotesis dibuktikan dalam
uji coba di lapangan. Metodenya empiris-analitis. Sifatnya adalah teknis.
2. Jika tujuannya untuk memperoleh kebijaksanaan akal budi dala kerangka intersubjektif,
maka kita perlu langkah historis-hermeneutis. Mengetahui latar belalkang dan menafsirkannya.
Metodenya penafsiran. Sifatnya adalah praktis.
3. Jila tujuannya untuk memperoleh tindakan yang teratur maka kita perlu langkah refleksi-diri,
yakni normatif-analitis. Refleksi berarti mengevaluasi sedangkan “diri” mengacu pada tindakan
yang teratur dari subjek. Sifatnya adalah praksis.

METODOLOGI PENELITIAN BAHASA DENGAN KAJIAN POSITIVISME

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

penelitian yang menggunakan positivisme telah secara efektif menerangi keterkaitan antara variabel sosial dan variasi linguistik, sebagaimana dibuktikan oleh studi Labov, (1971) tentang variasi fonologis di Philadelphia. berfokus pada fakta empiris yang dapat diamati, diukur, dan diverifikasi, dan sangat mendasari metodologi kuantitatif dalam penelitian. positivisme memungkinkan peneliti untuk mengumpulkan data kuantitatif yang dapat dianalisis secara statistik, seperti frekuensi penggunaan struktur sintaksis tertentu dalam bahasa kedua (L2). Tiga pendekatan utama yang sering digunakan dalam studi Bahasa adalah positivisme, neo-positivisme, dan fenomenologi. Ketiga pendekatan ini memiliki asumsi dasar yang berbeda tentang metode memahami bahasa, tetapi semuanya menawarkan pandangan penting tentang bagaimana studi Bahasa dapat dilakukan secara empiris dan analitis.

KAJIAN FENOMENOLOGI PADA PENELITIAN BAHASA

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:15:27 +0000

Fenomenologi, dikonseptualisasikan oleh Edmund Husserl, berpusat pada pengalaman subjektif individu saat mereka terlibat dengan dan memanfaatkan bahasa (Husserl, 2012). fenomenologi berfokus pada bagaimana bahasa dipahami dan dialami oleh individu (Bonyadi, 2023). Pendekatan ini menghindari generalisasi kuantitatif dan lebih mengedepankan eksplorasi kualitatif atas makna dan persepsi bahasa oleh penutur (Ritunnano et al., 2023). Digunakan untuk menggali pengalaman subjektif pengguna bahasa, dengan fokus pada makna yang dihasilkan individu dalam penggunaan bahasa. Metode ini sering melibatkan teknik seperti wawancara mendalam dan analisis naratif, yang memungkinkan peneliti untuk memahami bagaimana individu membentuk makna melalui bahasa. Pendekatan fenomenologis dalam analisis historis bahasa menekankan pengalaman subjektif individu, menawarkan wawasan tentang bagaimana konteks pribadi dan sosial membentuk pemahaman bahasa. Fokus fenomenologi pada pengalaman subjektif sangat relevan dalam memahami penggunaan bahasa dalam konteks sejarah, seperti pengaturan kolonial, di mana dominasi budaya memainkan peran penting

SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS: MUSIC GENRES AND FASHION EXPRESSION AMONG ENGLISH LITERATURE STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITAS SUMATERA UTARA

Yulia Pradinda, Muhammad Fakhran al Ramadhan — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:55:32 +0000

This study used Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotic theory to analyze the influence of music genre on the fashion expression of English Literature students at the University of North Sumatra. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. Data was obtained through structured interviews with three informants who have preferences in punk, alternative rock, and K-pop music genres. The results show that each music genre influences different fashion elements regarding colors, accessories, and clothing styles. The punk genre reflects the values of freedom and resistance through dark colors and distinctive accessories, alternative rock highlights self-expression through edgy fashion elements, while K-pop carries modernity and femininity with pastel colors and styles inspired by Korean popular culture. The environment of USU's Faculty of Humanities also plays a vital role in supporting the diversity of student fashion expressions to interact with music subcultures and social identities. Thus, fashion is not only a visual representation of musical preferences but also functions as a sign system that communicates the identity, values, and affiliations of the student community on campus.

The Analysis of The Usage of Internet Language Features Used by Men and Women on Social Media

Gunawan Tambunsaribu, Teguh Prasetyo — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:45:24 +0000

The rapid advancement of computers and the internet has led to the emergence of internet language as a prominent linguistic phenomenon. Exploring the distinctive features of this language has become an important area of study in recent years. This research analyzes the typical features of internet language used by men and women commenters on Instagram, with a particular emphasis on gender-based differences. The study investigates ten common digital language features: multiple punctuation marks, unconventional spelling, capitalization, asterisks for emphasis, written-out laughter, music/noise references, action descriptions, emoticons, abbreviations, and rebus writing. These features serve as the basis for data analysis. A qualitative approach is used to examine the collected data in-depth. The findings reveal that while both genders use capital letters (though not in all caps) and multiple punctuation marks (such as exclamation points and periods), women employ more internet language features overall—42 features compared to 31 by men. Additionally, woman users are more likely to extend consonants in their spelling, whereas men tend to repeat vowels. These differences illustrate how users modify language for efficiency and self-expression in digital communication.