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Metaphor and Symbol in Madurese Proverb: A Study of Madurese Characters
Get PDFThe pervasive meaning and the representative symbol of metaphors have led different views among scholars. Contemporary view has claimed that metaphor is basically symbolic in nature and is pervasive in human language, mind, and culture that goes beyond the scope of a language rather than just as language ornament conceived by the traditional view. The present study is close to the first view that metaphor and symbol in Madurese proverbs are not only matters of language but they mostly take into account with human way of thinking. Moreover, this study also takes a stand that metaphors and symbols can affect social thought and characters. In these regards, constructing the abstract meaning of metaphors - grounded in human mind and culture - has made visible need for this study to use Socio-Cognitive Linguistic approach. It is worth to use such integrated approach to see metaphoric and symbolic meaning about the nature of interpretation reflected in Madurese proverbs to reveal Madurese characters. The study showed that Madurese proverbs have reflected the courageous, religious, humorous, self-reliant, persistent and hard work, direct, and innocent characters of Madurese through their proverbial or metaphorical expressions. The study concluded that metaphors and symbols have played significant roles to reflect social markers due to the symbolic function and abstract meaning of metaphor is bond with human mind, experience, and culture structured through symbolic and metaphoric use.
Social Deixis and Power Relations in Habib Ja’far’s YouTube Preaching
Get PDFThis study examines how personal and social deixis function as pragmatic strategies in the YouTube sermons of Habib Ja’far, a prominent figure in popularizing contemporary Islamic discourse. Adopting a qualitative sociopragmatic approach, the research analyzes twenty-two video excerpts across multiple YouTube channels—Jeda Nulis, VINDES, Metro TV, and Close the Door—to investigate how linguistic choices mediate persona construction, audience engagement, and digital religious authority. The analysis integrates Levinson’s (1983) framework of deixis, Goffman’s (1981) concept of footing, Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness theory, and Bell’s (1984) audience design model, contextualized within Campbell’s (2012) notion of performative digital authority. Findings reveal four dominant patterns: (1) personal deixis (saya, aku, gua, kita) as a tool for negotiating persona and inclusivity; (2) social deixis (Mbah, Bang Haji, Sahabat saya yang non-Muslim) as a resource for structuring hierarchy and solidarity; (3) intertextual deixis linking modern egalitarian speech with prophetic authority; and (4) cross-format deixis variation reflecting adaptive pragmatics across genres and platforms. The study concludes that Habib Ja’far’s deixis exemplifies a hybrid, performative, and participatory model of religious authority, where linguistic adaptability and relational sincerity underpin the effectiveness of Islamic communication in the digital public sphere
Post-Truth and the Epistemological Crisis: Reconstructing Truth in the Evolving Landscape of Social Media
Get PDFThe rapid expansion of digital media and the surge of misinformation have created a profound epistemological crisis that challenges established notions of truth and knowledge. This study analyzes the reconstruction of truth in the post-truth era, in which emotional narratives and ideological biases frequently outweigh empirical evidence. Employing a descriptive-analytical method, the research explores the implications of post-truth dynamics for epistemic authority, public trust, and digital literacy. Primary and secondary sources including academic literature, books, and peer-reviewed articles on epistemology and digital media are examined to provide a comprehensive theoretical framework. The findings indicate that misinformation is often fueled by emotional persuasion, algorithmic personalization intensifies ideological polarization, and diminishing institutional credibility accelerates epistemic relativism. These conditions collectively weaken society’s capacity to distinguish reliable information from falsehoods. The study concludes that reconstructing truth in the digital age requires a multidimensional strategy that integrates robust digital literacy, transparent media practices, and strengthened epistemic responsibility. Such an approach is essential to restoring informed judgment, rebuilding trust, and safeguarding the integrity of knowledge in contemporary public discourse
Linguistic Landscape in Braga Street, Bandung: Multilingual Practices and Cultural Identity
Get PDFThis study investigates the linguistic landscape of Jalan Braga, Bandung, a heritage street rich in historical and cultural significance. Using a qualitative descriptive design, data were collected through photographic documentation, field observation, and secondary sources, resulting in 60 signage items analyzed. Findings reveal that monolingual signage dominates (68.3%), particularly in English and Indonesian, followed by bilingual (23.3%) and multilingual signs (8.4%). The results demonstrate that English functions both as a global lingua franca and a branding tool, while Indonesian serves as a marker of national identity. Dutch signage symbolizes colonial heritage, whereas Sundanese, though limited in number, reflects local cultural identity. Multilingual signs, though fewer, strategically integrate languages such as Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin to project cosmopolitanism and cultural hybridity. The study highlights how language use in Braga reflects not only practical communication but also symbolic functions tied to identity, history, and globalization. This research contributes to linguistic landscape studies by emphasizing the interplay of colonial, national, local, and global languages in urban heritage spaces
The Role of the Repository for the Preservation of Management Information and Digital Services in the Library of the Raden Intan Islamic University
Get PDFThe repository application is a tool used by librarians in preserving managed information and improving library digital services. Utilization evaluation is important in knowing the management of the repository. This is only to achieve one expectation, which is satisfaction for users. The purpose of this research is to ensure the use of the repository as a form of information preservation owned by the UIN Raden Intan library to make it easier for academics to take research information and to make it easier for students to conduct thesis research. The method used is qualitative descriptive. This method gives freedom to researchers to conduct research reviews so that researchers can deliver this research according to the conditions that occur. To support data collection, researchers used interview, observational and literature methods. The result of this study is that the UIN Raden Intan library stores information periodically with the aim of presenting information as needed. Repository information is presented using the format of year, study program and faculty. This provides convenience and flexibility for all UIN academics in taking digital information and services. The repository has been implemented using an online model, this adds flexibility for academics and researchers in obtaining research references without being hampered by distance and time in the UIN Raden Intan library
Religious Moderation Discourses on Digital Platforms: Upholding Diversity, Rejecting Violence, and Embracing Local Wisdom
Get PDFThis research examines the dissemination of religious moderation discourses through digital platforms, particularly YouTube, by analyzing lectures from two moderate dai, Gus Baha and Adi Hidayat. In light of social change and the evolution of digital media, the study aims to identify the values of religious moderation reflected in their messages. Key research questions address the various da’wah approaches utilized on YouTube and how these pillars such as commitment to national unity, respect for diversity, rejection of violence, and openness to local wisdom are communicated to audiences. Employing a qualitative approach with content analysis, the study selects lecture videos through purposive sampling based on view count and thematic relevance. The findings reveal that both Gus Baha and Adi Hidayat effectively use digital platforms to convey moderation messages, albeit through different strategies. Gus Baha focuses on cultural narratives familiar to the community, while Adi Hidayat employs a scientific, structured approach rooted in religious texts. The analysis indicates that YouTube serves not only as a channel for disseminating moderate religious information but also plays a critical role in preventing radicalization by providing inclusive content. In conclusion, this study offers contribution to digital literacy policy by highlighting the role of digital media in enhancing religious moderation in Indonesia amidst complex information flows and underscores the importance of digital literacy in amplifying the positive impact of moderation messages online.
Exploring the Meaning of University Library Instagram Accounts: Librarian and Users Perspective
Get PDFThis study explores the meaning of two Instagram accounts of Academic Library; the UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta and the University of Indonesia, focusing on their posts and engagement. A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to collect data through semi-structured interviews with librarians who manage the accounts and their users who follow the accounts. Instagram has become a central platform for communication and promotion in academic libraries, as evidenced by the University of Indonesia (UI) and UIN Sunan Kalijaga. They use it to share service-related information, document library activities, and encourage student engagement. UI manages its accounts through a centralized system, while UIN uses a collaborative model. However, both institutions emphasize inter-unit coordination and developing librarians\u27 digital design and public communication skills. Despite its potential, Instagram faces several challenges in the library context. These include limited content diversity, low response rates to direct messages, and inadequate visual design skills among account managers. These limitations hinder the platform\u27s ability to meet students\u27 information needs effectively and diminish its capacity to build emotional connections with users. Furthermore, librarians often perceive Instagram as a formal institutional tool, limiting its communicative flexibility and user-centric appeal. To address this, a more humanistic content strategy combining storytelling, an interactive carousel format, and participatory features is needed. This approach would enable more dynamic, two-way communication, increase user engagement, and strengthen the library\u27s image as an inclusive, responsive, and digitally relevant space within the academic community
Representation of Islam Identity in Khanzab: An Indonesian Horror Film
Get PDFThis study explores the representation of Islamic identity in Khanzab (2023), an Indonesian horror movie. Based on the qualitative approach and the concept of representation by Stuart Hall and islamic perspective, this study aims to show how there is a shift in Islamic identity seen from the representation in the movie. The results show that Khanzab (2023) does misrepresent Islam, the portrayal can be seen from the representation of musholla, prayer, and the Muslims shown in the movie. The depiction of musholla and mosque in the movie is seen as a place to do musyrik activities and the root of the problems. Therefore, in this movie, prayer is portrayed as a terrifying activity, where Rahayu is always disturbed by djinn; hence the prayer scene becomes the main jumpscare element in this movie. In addition, the muslim being portrayed as musyrik, who believes in djinn and black magic. In conclusion, the misrepresentation of Islamic identity is the result of commodification and commercialization to suit the interests of Indonesian audiences. Then, many movies are produced using the same strategy of portraying Islam in an obscure way just to gain popularity and profit.
Promoting a Smiling Islam: Religious Moderation in the Virtual Da\u27wah of Habib Husein Ja\u27far
No full textThe emergence of new media has reshaped the landscape of Islamic da’wah in Indonesia, shifting religious authority from traditional institutions to digital platforms. This article seeks to discuss how Habib Husein Ja’far Al Hadar—one of Indonesia’s most influential millennial preachers (dai)—promotes a form of “Smiling Islam,” characterized by tolerance, inclusivity, and religious moderation, through his YouTube channel “Jeda Nulis.” Employing Social Network Analysis (SNA) and content analysis of twenty-one videos uploaded between 2019 and 2023, this article identifies four key indicators of religious moderation: tolerance, anti-violence, national commitment, and acceptance of tradition. Findings show that Husein Ja’far’s da’wah is dominated by messages of tolerance (82.4%) and non-violence (58.5%), supported by a millennial-friendly communication style, interfaith dialogues, and collaborations with influencers. The study also explores contestation surrounding his online presence, particularly accusations of Shia affiliation propagated by right-wing Islamic actors and conservative groups within Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). SNA of audience responses indicates that the majority of netizens reject these accusations, highlighting the role of media framing and communication distortion in shaping sectarian narratives. Overall, the research demonstrates that Habib Husein Ja’far’s digital da’wah not only challenges the dominance of conservative voices in Indonesia’s virtual religious sphere but also contributes significantly to mainstreaming religious moderation among young Muslims
Creative Moves in Cimory’s Milk Billboard Ads Targetting Young Adults and Adults: A Genre Analysis
Get PDFAs a recognized advertising medium, billboards serve as one of the strategic choices for companies to promote their products and convey their communicative purposes. Cimory Milk, a dairy brand, uses billboard advertisements in unique and creative ways to engage their target market. This is evident in how Cimory Milk billboard advertisement serves the unusual discourse by playing with the generic conventions of the advertisement genre. Thus, the creative ways are leading through some specific intention that Cimory Milk tries to convey, which is related to the adults and youth discourse community. To explore this, the present study employs a qualitative approach, drawing on Bhatia’s genre analysis and Kress & Leeuwen’s multimodal discourse analysis. Using these frameworks, three Cimory Milk billboard advertisements were analyzed in terms of their moves, creative elements, and the relationship between creativity and audience engagement. This study found that although Cimory billboard advertisements adhered to the general conventions of the advertising genre, some creative strategies such as bending and blending were evident in the advertisement. These creative elements are designed to attract young adults to adults, through features such as the minimalist design, humor, strategic placement, and references to social and lifestyle issues. Overall, the result of this study illustrates how Cimory Billboard analysis uses creativity to engage young adults and adults as their target consumers. These findings may also offer valuable insight for advertisers to identify consumer’s perceptions and improve their marketing strategy