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Ala Alaika Wahidatus Sifa
Universitas K. H. Abdul Wahab Hasbullah, Indonesia
Arts Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Communication Intentions through Illocutionary Speech Acts: A Pragmatics Analysis of My Oxford Year Ala Alaika Wahidatus Sifa; Yuyun Bahtiar; Iin Baroroh Ma’arif; Nurul Afidah
JELITA Vol 7 No 2 (2026): Journal of English Language Teaching and Literature (JELITA)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Barru

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56185/jelita.v7i2.1326

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This research investigates the use of illocutionary speech acts in the film My Oxford Year. Although previous studies have analyzed illocutionary speech acts in films, most focus on identifying speech act types, with limited attention to the role of contextual and non-verbal elements in interpreting speakers’ intentions. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the types and functions of illocutionary speech acts used by the main character in My Oxford Year. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. The data consisted of dialogues containing illocutionary speech acts, supported by contextual information such as facial expressions, gestures, and intonation. The data were collected through observation, transcription, and note-taking, and analyzed using Searle’s (1979) theory of illocutionary speech acts and Leech’s (1983) theory of illocutionary functions. The findings revealed 76 utterances containing illocutionary speech acts. Assertive speech acts were found to be the most frequently used type, particularly in expressing information, opinions, and beliefs. In terms of function, collaborative functions appeared most frequently, indicating that the characters mainly used language to exchange information and maintain interpersonal relationships. These findings suggest that the interpretation of illocutionary speech acts is influenced not only by the linguistic form of the utterances but also by the context and accompanying non-verbal expressions. Therefore, this research contributes to pragmatic and discourse studies by demonstrating how verbal and non-verbal elements work together to construct meaning and shape communication in film discourse.
Co-Authors Iin Baroroh Ma’arif Nurul Afidah Yuyun Bahtiar