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Representation of Mother Castrator In The Short Story of Perempuan Buta Tanpa Ibu Jari by Intan Paramaditha
No full textPatriarchy is always cited as the main cause of gender injustice such as women’s oppression, violence, gender, existence, and a lot more. Females oftentimes are victims of male dominance, however, females can also be dreadful figures, it is called monstrous feminine. Mother castrator is one of the monstrous feminine part, it is showing a mother with obsession and a dominant character that destroys her children and it can be found in the short story of Perempuan Buta Tanpa Ibu Jari by Intan Paramaditha. The purpose of this study is to describe a representation of mother castrator in the story of Perempuan Buta Tanpa Ibu Jari. This research is descriptive qualitative research and the researcher finds that mother castrator is represented in the story. It can be seen from the presence of a knife, mutilated body parts, and women’s futures that are robbed. Mother castrator is a form of power and obsession of a mother to her children, and it is misused. As the result, it victimizes her children’s physic and future.feminism, monstrous feminine, mother castrato
Gebe Language usage in Central Halmahera
No full textThis study aims to study the pattern of use of the Gebe language on Gebe Island, Central Halmahera, North Maluku. Gebe Island is a multi-ethnic island located in Central Halmahera, which was originally an island with a single ethnicity, namely the Gebe ethnicity itself. Over time, social, economic and cultural dynamics have brought about rapid changes in the linguistic life of the Gebe native people. The establishment of a nickel mine on the island in 1978 has invited immigrants from various linguistic backgrounds to come to the island. Designed as a descriptive qualitative study, we identified at least seven domains of language use where the local Gebe language experienced a rapid decline. The causative factors include mobility, inter-ethnic marriage, and minimal effort to transfer this language from the older generation to the younger generation as an effort to preserve the language. Our study has come to a conclusion that the Gebe local language currently requires attention from both its speakers and the government
The Analysis of Code Switching Found in The Twitter Account @natanattda
No full textThe phenomenon of code-switching occurs in everyday life as speech or text on social media. One example is found in Twitter, a social media platform that has received a lot of attention in recent years. This study aimed to determine (1) what types of code-switching are used and (2) why code-switching is used on Twitter accounts @natanattda. The research was carried out using qualitative methods. Reading and searching for tweets from the @natanattda account is a method of collecting data in this study. The theory applied when conducting this study was proposed by Poplack in Romaine (1995) about analyze the different types of code-switching. Another theory was proposed by Hoffman (1991) about the reasons for using code-switching. In this study, two points were discovered through data analysis. The first point was about the various types of code-switching, including Tag switching, Inter-sentential switching, and Intra-sentential switching. The second point was about the reasons for using code-switching. The most dominant type of code-switching found in the data is Inter-sentential switching. From the seven reasons for using the code-switching theory proposed by Hoffman (1991), only two reasons found from this account's tweets include talking about a particular topic and being emphatic about something (expressing solidarity). The most dominant reason for using code-switching found in the data is talking about a particular topic.
 
English Borrowing Words in Jagatplay News Articles
No full textLanguage borrows words from another language when cultural contact occurs. It can’t be denied that borrowing words can be found commonly anywhere, not to mention on the internet. This paper is entitled “English Borrowing Words in JagatPlay News Articles”, aimed to analyze the borrowed words used in the website with the focus of the meaning change. The data of this study is taken randomly from JagatPlay news articles, which is considered to be relevant to the study. The data then analyzed using the theory proposed by Bloomfield (1935), Hockett (1958), and mainly Baugh (1993). After that, it is presented by classifying the word by determining whether they underwent a change in meaning or not and the sociolinguistics aspect of the change. From the analysis, some borrowed words used in the article by its writer undergo a change in meaning, but also there are some words that stick with the original meaning, and may even stick with the spelling. Words like implisit, eksistensi, fenomenal, sporadis era, spiritual, veteran don’t undergo meaning change. Meanwhile, words like ikon, visual, legendaris, konsol, objektif, and drama are considered to be words that have undergone some change in the meaning, typically degeneration. All the same, it can’t be denied that the usage of borrowing words in media, in this case in a news website, is relatively used often
Code Switching used by Maudy Ayunda in Najwa Shihab YouTube Channel
No full textThis study was focused on an analysis of code-switching used by Maudy Ayunda found in the youtube video Catatan Najwa bersama Maudy Ayunda, which was hosted by Najwa Shihab. This study aimed to identify the types of code-switching and to know the reason for using code-switching by Maudy Ayunda. This research was classified as qualitative research with a descriptive method. The data of this study were collected by watching the video on Najwa Shihab's youtube channel and then analyzed descriptively. The theory used to analyze the types of code-switching is the code-switching theory by Hoffman (1991). According to Hoffman (1991), there are four types of code-switching: intra-sentential switching, inter-sentential switching, emblematic and establishing continuity. The code-switching theory by Hoffman (1991) was also used to describe the reason for using code-switching. Hoffman (1991: 116) classified the reasons to use code-switching into seven points, namely, talking about a particular topic, quoting somebody else, being emphatic about something, interjection, repetition used for clarification, intention of clarifying the speech content for the interlocutor and expressing group identity. As a result, in the conversation duration of 26 minutes, it was found that Maudy used the most inter-sentential switching, and the reason was talking about a particular topic
Unravelling the Swear Words Uttered by the Characters in Suicide Squad Movie from Pragmatic Perspective
No full textNowadays, the use of profanity is becoming more widespread, and it seems to be particularly common among teenagers. However, swear words do not have a fixed, universal meaning, as their usage is context-dependent and pragmatic. A single swear word can have multiple meanings and functions depending on the situation. This study aims analyze the pragmatic purposes behind their usage, based on the themes proposed by Ljung in 2011. The research adopts a qualitative content analysis method since the data comprises the characters' spoken words in the movie. The data collection process involves gathering relevant information about swear words, and once sufficient material is obtained, the movie is rented from YouTube. The data analysis steps involve data reduction, data displaying, and finally drawing conclusion. The findings reveal that the functions of the swear words, replacive swearing emerges as the most frequently used function among the characters, followed by name-calling, and the third are expletive interjection, and emphasis with the same occurrence frequency, anaphoric use of epithet, adjectives of dislike, and the last are unfriendly suggestions, as well as adverbial/adjectival intensifiers which share the same occurrence frequency. The results indicate that swear words are heavily used in the Suicide Squad movie. This research provides a rich theoretical and empirical framework for future research, especially concerning the study of swear words
English Pronunciation, Intonation, and Accent Reduction for Japanese Speakers
No full textThe purpose of this study was to review the book of English Pronunciation, Intonation, and Accent Reduction for Japanese Speakers. This research applied library research method to review a book related to technique in teaching English pronunciation. Data were prepared and analyzed using data reduction, data display and drawing the conclusion. The review result of this research were the book is recommended and appropriate as new pronunciation guides and online courses, and learn tips and technique for teaching and learning English pronunciation, intonation and accent reduction. The advantages of this book is a practical and user-friendly guide that provides specific advice and exercises to help Japanese speakers improve their English pronunciation. The writer also give application and online link related to the material. The book is designed specifically for Japanese speakers, so it may not be as helpful for learners from other language backgrounds. This book may be too technical for readers who do not have a background in phonetics or linguistics. It also more focused on prounciation aspects rather than overall langugae acquisition, so the readers may need to seek other sources to strengthen their English language skills as a whole
The Implementation of Ice-Breaking Activities in English Classroom
No full textThis study attempts to identify and explore high school students' perceptions of using ice-breaking activities in the English classroom. A qualitative method with a descriptive qualitative design. The study was done at SMA Al-Irsad Kota Ternate Jl. Perumnas South Ternate District and it involved second-grade students as subjects. They totaled 16 students, which consisted of 9 males and 7 females. Questionnaire and an unstructured interview were used to collect the data. A questionnaire was distributed to students in the classroom, and they filled it out in 60 minutes. The questions consisted of 10 statements. After the Questionnaire distribution, the students were interviewed based on the interview guidelines provided by the researchers. The interview was done with students who had already filled out the questionnaire. Data from the questionnaire were analyzed with a 5-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree; 2 = disagree; 3 = neutral; 4 = agree; and 5 = strongly agree) to measure students' perceptions of ice-breaking activities in the English classroom. A 5-point Likert scale was counted with a frequency and percentage formula. During the interview, the data is analyzed through four steps: (1) data reduction, (2) coding, (3) data display, and (4) concluding. Results of the study showed that (1) 16 students have the same perception of the implementation of ice-breaking activities in English class; (2) all students' perceptions of ice-breaking activities are very positive; (3) ice-breaking activities are necessary and very needed for application in English class; and (4) students' perceptions of ice-breaking activities include helping students join the learning process, eliminating saturation, creating a positive learning atmosphere in the class, improving students’ interest and motivation, and increasing students' learning achievement
The Slang Words from Turning Red Movie Script
No full textThis study examines the types and functions of slang words in the movie script of "Turning Red," a comedic and fantastical animated film released in 2022. Slang, as an informal and dynamic form of language, plays a significant role in contemporary socialization and communication among young people. The research draws on sociolinguistic perspectives to explore the different categories and functions of slang words in the movie script. The analysis was conducted based on the theories proposed by Allan & Burridge (2006). The findings of the analysis reveal various types of slang words used in the movie script, including fresh and creative, flippant, imitative, acronym, and clipping types. The collected data is analyzed by using the descriptive qualitative method since it did not involve any numerical data. This study contributes to the understanding of slang as a sociolinguistic phenomenon and its significance in contemporary media, specifically in movie scripts. By examining the types and functions of slang words in "Turning Red," the research provides insights into the linguistic choices made by the filmmakers to reflect the experiences and language use of young people. The findings enhance our understanding of how slang contributes to the portrayal of social and cultural aspects in movies, highlighting its impact on society and language evolution. The study also examines the sociolinguistic functions of slang in the movie, shedding light on its role in expressing identity, fostering social connections, and reflecting contemporary youth culture
The Universality and Uniqueness of American, British, and Australian English Found in Youtube Platform
No full textThe purpose of this research is to find the differences between the universality and uniqueness of American, British, and Australian English. The data for this research are videos found on the Youtube platform focused on American, British, and Australian English content. The method used in the analysis the data consisted of watching the videos carefully and observing them. It used the guidelines adaptation step designed by Alhamami (2013). The results of this research are: 1. the universality language found in American, British, and Australian English languages are in grammar, sound systems, suprasegmental sounds, and part of speech. 2. The uniqueness language found in American, British, and Australian English languages are in grammar focused on tenses, sound systems focussed on word stress, suprasegmental sounds focused on pronouncing words/dialects, and vocabulary differences