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An Analysis of Communication and Social Criticism in Emha Ainun Nadjib’s Poem “God Is Already Very Popular” Muhamad Agung Setiawan; Lakna Tulas’un; Sutinnarto; Najmi Rizki Khairani; Rif’atul Himmah
Perspective Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Volume 1 No 02 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Karya Mulia Bangsa

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Poetry is not only an aesthetic medium, but also a means of communication capable of delivering social critique through symbolic language. This study aims to analyze the linguistic style in Emha Ainun Nadjib’s poem “God Is Already Very Popular” and how its stylistic elements construct messages of social and religious criticism. The dynamics of modern religiosity filled with symbolism, fanaticism, and the commodification of faith serve as an essential context reflected in Cak Nun’s work. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method with a stylistic analysis approach. The analysis was conducted through close reading of the poem, classification of stylistic devices, and interpretation of meaning based on the theoretical framework of social criticism and literary communication. The analysis consists of three stages: (1) identifying figures of speech and poetic structures, (2) categorizing linguistic styles related to communicative messages, and (3) interpreting the relationship between stylistic elements and the conveyed social criticism. The findings reveal that irony is used to highlight shallow religious practices, while metaphor and symbolism implicitly yet sharply portray social conditions. Simile is applied to make abstract concepts more communicative and concrete. Overall, the study demonstrates that Cak Nun’s poem represents a form of indirect social critique, as its messages are delivered implicitly through figurative language. Thus, this research emphasizes that poetic language functions as an effective communication instrument in conveying social criticism while encouraging readers’ spiritual reflection.
An Analysis of Generation Z's Communication Styles in Public Speaking on the Social Media Platform TikTok Sutinnarto; Lakna Tulas’un; Najmi Rizki Khairani
Edusight International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Edusight International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies
Publisher : Yayasan Meira Visi Persada

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The development of social media, particularly the TikTok platform, has introduced a new form of public speaking practice among Generation Z. TikTok serves not only as a medium for entertainment but also as a space for expression, opinion sharing, education, and digital public communication. Generation Z, as TikTok's dominant users, has a unique and distinct communication style compared to previous generations. Therefore, this study aims to analyze Generation Z's communication style in public speaking on the TikTok social media platform. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data were collected through observation of TikTok video content, content analysis, and interviews with several content creators from the Generation Z community. Data analysis techniques included data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity was tested using triangulation of sources and techniques. The results show that Generation Z's communication style in public speaking on TikTok tends to be relaxed, expressive, visual-oriented, and communicative. The use of simple language, dynamic intonation, strong nonverbal expressions, and the utilization of TikTok features such as music, text, and visual effects are key characteristics in conveying messages. Furthermore, the short video duration encourages Generation Z to convey messages concisely and directly to the point. This study concludes that TikTok serves as an alternative public speaking medium, shaping new communication styles for Generation Z in the digital age