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Asep Supianudin
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Women, Signs, and Struggles in Norah: A Semiotic Exploration of Tawfik Al-Zaidy’s Film Rika Rahmawati; Rohanda Rohanda; Asep Supianudin
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar Pamekasan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i1.671

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This study examines the representation of women’s struggle in the film Norah directed by Saudi Arabian filmmaker Tawfik Al-Zaidi using Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic approach. The research addresses two main problems, namely the forms of women’s struggle and the meanings of those struggles as represented in the film. This study aims to identify the forms of women’s struggle and to interpret their meanings through a semiotic perspective. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method using visual and verbal data obtained from selected scenes in the film. The analysis is conducted by applying Peirce’s triadic model, which consists of representamen, object, and interpretant, to understand the process of meaning-making in the representation of women’s struggle. The results show that the main character’s struggles are categorized into three forms: social, economic, and existential struggles. These struggles are reflected in the character’s efforts to confront social norms and pressures, to seek recognition and independence, and to understand as well as assert her identity as an individual. Overall, women’s struggle in this film is interpreted as a gradual process, starting from awareness of limitations, developing into the courage to resist, and eventually leading to self-acceptance and recognition. This study contributes to the discourse on women’s representation in Arab cinema, particularly in understanding women’s struggles within Middle Eastern cultural contexts, and reinforces the application of Peirce’s semiotic theory in film analysis as a medium of social and cultural representation.
Representing Romanticism in Fadhel Chaker's Songs: A Semiotic Analysis of Roland Barthes and William Wordsworth's Concept of Romanticism Haris Khoirurrijal; Edi Komarudin; Asep Supianudin
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Articles in Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i2.972

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Arabic song lyrics serve not only as a form of entertainment but also as a medium for representing cultural values and emotional experiences. However, studies on the representation of romanticism in contemporary Arabic song lyrics, particularly through Roland Barthes' semiotic approach combined with William Wordsworth's concept of Romanticism, remain limited. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the representation of romanticism in the lyrics of Fiin Layalik, Ma'qool, and Ya Ghayyeb by Fadhel Chaker through denotative, connotative, and mythical meanings. This research employed a qualitative approach using the library research method. The data consisted of words, phrases, and clauses found in the song lyrics, collected through documentation and note-taking techniques, and analyzed interpretatively using Roland Barthes' semiotic theory and William Wordsworth's concept of Romanticism. The findings reveal that romanticism is represented through four main themes: longing and loss, loneliness and nostalgia, emotional dependence and sacrifice, and destiny and the idealization of the beloved. At the denotative level, the lyrics portray acts of longing, waiting, remembering, and questioning romantic relationships. At the connotative level, these signs represent longing, loss, loneliness, nostalgia, emotional dependence, sacrifice, and the idealization of the beloved. At the mythical level, love is constructed as a profound emotional experience associated with loyalty, sacrifice, and belief in destiny. This study contributes to the development of semiotic studies in Arabic literary and song lyric analysis by demonstrating that romanticism in song lyrics functions not only as an expression of individual emotions but also as a cultural construction that shapes how people understand love and romantic relationships.
Analisis Semantik Relasi Makna Sinonim dan Transitivitas Pada Teks Berita Politik Al-Arabiya Muhammad Naufal Fadhlurrohman; Akmaliyah Akmaliyah; Asep Supianudin
`A Jamiy : Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab Vol 15, No 1 (2026): Kajian Bahasa, Sastra dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31314/ajamiy.15.1.137-155.2026

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Pilihan leksikal dalam teks berita berbahasa Arab tidak hanya berfungsi menyampaikan informasi, tetapi juga membentuk representasi pengalaman melalui struktur kebahasaan yang digunakan. Meskipun kajian mengenai relasi makna sinonim maupun sistem transitivitas telah banyak dilakukan, penelitian yang mengintegrasikan kedua pendekatan tersebut dalam analisis berita politik berbahasa Arab masih terbatas. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis relasi makna sinonim berdasarkan teori John Lyons serta menjelaskan realisasinya melalui fungsi ideasional Halliday pada teks berita politik Al-Arabiya. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik simak dan catat terhadap sepuluh berita politik Al-Arabiya mengenai hubungan Iran, Amerika Serikat, dan Israel yang dipublikasikan pada Mei 2026. Data dianalisis melalui identifikasi pasangan sinonim, klasifikasi kategori sinonimi, dan analisis sistem transitivitas pada tingkat klausa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 20 pasangan sinonim yang terdiri atas 7 near synonymy dan 13 partial synonymy. Relasi tersebut direalisasikan melalui proses material (75%), verbal (15%), dan relasional (10%), dengan komponen transitivitas yang didominasi oleh process dan goal. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa variasi sinonim tidak hanya merepresentasikan kesepadanan makna leksikal, tetapi juga merealisasikan pengalaman melalui konfigurasi transitivitas dalam wacana berita politik berbahasa Arab.
Emotions of the Main Characters in the Madrasah Rawabi Lil Banat Series by Tima Shomali: David Krech's Literary Psychology Study Nabilah Tunnisa; Fadlil Yani Ainusyamsi; Asep Supianudin
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar Pamekasan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v8i1.344

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The rampant phenomenon of bullying that occurs can be represented in a drama series such as the series entitled Madrasah Rawabi lil Banat from Jordan. This research shows that it is important to understand the psychological impact of bullying on a person. The purpose of this study is to identify, classify, analyze and describe the emotions of the main character who is a victim of bullying in the Madrasah Rawabi lil Banat series by Tima Shomali in terms of literary psychology theory, with the focus of discussion, namely 1. Classification of emotions in the main character in the Madrasah Rawabi lil Banat series based on David Krech's emotion theory. 2. The causes of emotions experienced by the main character in the Madrasah Rawabi lil Banat series. The data source of this research is Madrasah Rawabi lil Banat series by Tima Shomali. This research uses the method of listening and recording, while this type of research is qualitative research that uses documentary techniques as a data collection technique. The results of this study can be described that: 1. The classification of emotions in the main character in the Madrasah Rawabi lil Banat series based on David Krech's emotion theory is (1) the classification of basic emotions (happy, sad, fear and anger), (2) the classification of emotions related to sensory stimulus (pain), (3) the classification of emotions related to self-assessment (success and failure, pride and shame, guilt and regret), (4) emotions related to others (love and hate). 2. The cause of emotions felt by the main character Mariam depends on what triggers her emotions.
Representations of Longing in Maher Zain's Qolbi Fi Madinah: A Roland Barthes Semiotic Analysis Muhammad Daffa Fibril Erlangga; Maman Abdul Djaliel; Asep Supianudin
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Articles in Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i2.1000

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This study examines the representation of spiritual longing (kerinduan) in the lyrics of the song Qolbi Fi Madinah by Maher Zain through Roland Barthes' semiotic framework of denotation, connotation, and myth. Religious songs increasingly function as media through which contemporary Muslim spirituality is symbolically expressed, particularly longing toward sacred spaces and the Prophet Muhammad. Using a qualitative descriptive-analytical method, eight lyrical units were identified as primary data and analyzed through documentation and library research techniques. The findings indicate that at the denotative level, the lyrics literally express the heart's presence in Madinah, tears of longing, and direct address to the beloved. At the connotative level, these expressions are elaborated into emotional and spiritual meanings such as intense love (‘ishq), inner tranquility, and spiritual ascent. At the mythical level, the lyrics naturalize the belief that longing for Madinah and the Prophet constitutes an ideal form of piety, positioning sacred space as the ultimate locus of spiritual serenity. This study contributes to Arabic literature studies by demonstrating how popular religious songs construct religious ideology through poetic and symbolic language.
The Construction of The Myth of Honor in The Film Theeb: A Roland Barthes Semiotic Analysis Meisya Putri Thahirah; Nurlinah Nurlinah; Asep Supianudin
Al-Irfan : Journal of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026): Articles in Press
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58223/al-irfan.v9i2.1022

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his study examines the construction of the myth of Bedouin honor in the film Theeb (2014) directed by Naji Abu Nowar using Roland Barthes' semiotic framework. Theeb was selected because it strongly represents Bedouin cultural values, particularly the concept of honor (sharaf), as the central theme of its narrative, yet has never been specifically studied through Barthesian semiotics with a focus on myth construction. This study aims to identify how the myth of Bedouin honor is constructed in the film and to reveal the naturalization mechanisms that make honor appear as a natural and self-evident cultural identity. A qualitative descriptive method was employed, using close viewing technique on 35 data points comprising key dialogues and scenes, analyzed at three levels of meaning: denotation, connotation, and myth. The findings reveal that the myth of Bedouin honor in Theeb is constructed through four mutually reinforcing values: hospitality toward guests (diyafa), loyalty and brotherhood (wafa'), courage (shaja'a), and family reputation (sharaf al-nasab). This construction naturalizes honor through three main mechanisms: the ritualization of everyday actions, heroification without dramatization, and the essentialism of inheritance. Together, these mechanisms conceal the historical and ideological dimensions of honor, presenting it as an innate characteristic of Bedouin male identity rather than a cultural construction shaped by specific historical conditions. This study contributes to the field of Arab film semiotics and enriches understanding of how film not only represents culture but also actively constructs and naturalizes particular ideologies that shape perceptions of cultural identity.
Co-Authors Akmaliyah Akmaliyah Fadlil Yani Ainusyamsi Haris Khoirurrijal Maman Abdul Djaliel Meisya Putri Thahirah Muhammad Daffa Fibril Erlangga Muhammad Naufal Fadhlurrohman Nabilah Tunnisa Nurlinah Nurlinah R. Edi Komarudin Rika Rahmawati Rohanda Rohanda