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Illocutionary Acts in dr. Tan's Criticism on Free Nutritious Meal Program Maria, Jessicca; Simamora, Debora Anriyani; Galaska, Candrika; Simangunsong, Miduk Punguan; Putri, Vera Aprilia; Putri, Dian Marisha
Linguistics and ELT Journal Vol 13, No 2 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/leltj.v13i2.36435

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The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the various types and meanings of illocutionary acts in dr. Tan Shot Yen's public criticism of the Indonesian Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.  The data were gathered using a qualitative-descriptive study design and a transcript of dr. Tan's critical video on TikTok.  The analysis was carried out using John R. Searle's (1969) speech act theory, which classified utterances as assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative acts.  The findings revealed a strategic use of illocutionary acts, with assertives (59.1%) dominating in factual arguments and expressives (28.8%) in expressing moral and emotional weight.  Directives (8.1%) and commissives (4%) served less frequently to propose solutions and demonstrate personal commitment, although no declaratives were discovered, indicating the speaker's non-authoritarian public perspective. The study concludes that dr. Tan's critique is a sophisticated rhetorical strategy that effectively combines logical appeal, emotional resonance, and actionable advocacy to challenge policy flaws and promote a more equitable nutrition program, which has contributed to a pragmatic understanding of professional criticism in digital public discourse. The aim of this study is to identify and analyze the various types and meanings of illocutionary acts in dr. Tan Shot Yen's public criticism of the Indonesian Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.  The data were gathered using a qualitative-descriptive study design and a transcript of dr. Tan's critical video on TikTok.  The analysis was carried out using John R. Searle's (1969) speech act theory, which classified utterances as assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative acts.  The findings revealed a strategic use of illocutionary acts, with assertives (59.1%) dominating in factual arguments and expressives (28.8%) in expressing moral and emotional weight.  Directives (8.1%) and commissives (4%) served less frequently to propose solutions and demonstrate personal commitment, although no declaratives were discovered, indicating the speaker's non-authoritarian public perspective. The study concludes that dr. Tan's critique is a sophisticated rhetorical strategy that effectively combines logical appeal, emotional resonance, and actionable advocacy to challenge policy flaws and promote a more equitable nutrition program, which has contributed to a pragmatic understanding of professional criticism in digital public discourse.
The Analysis of Speech Acts in Comments on Cinta Kuya’s Instagram Post: Literacy-Shaming as a Form of Cyberbullying Kusmawan, Jihan Azmi; Iskandar, Geubrina Ramadhani; Ginary, Intan Putri; Chairunnisa, Chairunnisa; Putri, Dian Marisha
Linguistics and ELT Journal Vol 13, No 2 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31764/leltj.v13i2.36496

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This study examines the linguistic phenomenon of literacy shaming as a form of cyberbullying within the Indonesian digital landscape, specifically focusing on the comment section of Cinta Kuya’s Instagram post regarding the looting of her house. While previous studies on speech acts have extensively covered educational and political discourse, there remains a significant gap in understanding how English proficiency is leveraged as a status symbol to facilitate moral judgment and social domination in Indonesia's cyberspace. This research aims to identify the types and pragmatic functions of illocutionary acts that constitute literacy shaming and to explain how these acts reproduce social hierarchies. Using a descriptive qualitative method grounded in Searle’s Speech Act Theory, the researchers analyzed a purposive sample of 30 high-engagement comments categorized into themes of intellectuality, family background, and animal welfare. The results demonstrate that expressive acts are the most dominant (11 data points), frequently utilizing sarcasm and insults to attack the victim's intelligence. This is followed by declarative acts (8 data points) which construct negative social realities, and assertive acts (5 data points) that frame subjective assessments as facts. This study contributes academically by expanding the application of Pragmatics into Cyber Discourse, highlighting how language functions not merely for communication but as a tool for social control and psychological aggression. The findings emphasize the urgent need for digital literacy and empathy to mitigate the harmful impacts of linguistic-based bullying in online public spaces.
Co-Authors Achmad, Zakaria Adristi Yajna Zulaika Afandi, Fahri Afrahul Fadhillah Parinduri Alivia, Cut Putri Alya Saqinah Alya, Hikmah Andreas Andreas Annisa, Dira Arella Chaterina Manalu Aria, Fahri Mulia Aristha , M. Rouzhi Artanti, Chairinnisa Audrey, Nazzaura Kayla Avrillia, Wina Azura, Shakira Dwi Badai Charamsar Nusantara Benny Hidayat Beru Sembiring, Inggrid Gavrila Br.Perangin-angin, Alemina Carissa Margaret Sijabat Chairinnisa Artanti Chairunnisa Chairunnisa Christanta Rejuna Phanes Sembiring Brahmana Cindy Eliza Ramadhani Lubis Claria Brigita Silaban Cut Putri Alivia Dachi, Paulus Daniel Fernando Siahaan Debby Yolanda Diendra Wahyu Dira Annisa Eddy Setia Eddy Setia Fabian Putra Nazreensyah Febby Halimah Lubis Fila Alfia Galaska, Candrika Ginary, Intan Putri Ginting, Teza Aditra Gorat, Lenny Marsella Grace Widya Panggabean Gultom, Amanda Fransisca Gultom, Mita Setriana Habib, Reyhan Haloho, Besti Horasia Hana Olivia Marpaung Hanafiah, Ridwan Harianja, Alvernod Andreas Hasan, Hani Firlyali Irawan, Reza Dian Iskandar, Geubrina Ramadhani Jasmine, Shoofy Katrin Jenny Sirait Khairun Nisa Kusmawan, Jihan Azmi Liza Amalia Putri Liza Amalia Putri Liza Amalia Putri Loeis, Jhonson Lubis, Ezra Rumatha Lubis, Heri Setiawan Lubis, Juwita Pobian M. Sabri Maria, Jessicca Marsella, Emma Marsellaa, Emma Masdiana Lubis Meutia Nauly Miswar Budi Mulya Mono , Umar Muhammad Ali Pawiro Muhammad Yusuf Muhammadin Hamid Mutiara Alda Lekson Naila, Aisya Naifa Nakhwa Nabilla Atmaja Nasution, Muhammad Shofi Nico Sahpudan Simorangkir Nurazizah Yova Ekaputri Octavia, Ocha Parlindungan Purba Purba, Ina Purba, Raysa Putri, Arina Putri, Vera Aprilia Rada Mayasari Radita Astried Rizkya Rafi'a, Uswatun Rahmadsyah Rangkuti Rahmadsyah Rangkuti Rahmadsyah Rangkuti Rica Sri Devi Sitorus Romi Artika, Mutiara Rudy Sofyan Rudy Sofyan Sabrina Silmi Aulia Salim, Fahri Saragih, Silvia Efani Sari, Angel Aulia Sasmita, Rheina Septiani, Arina Putri Siburian, Adrian David Rafael Sidauruk, Eunike Sihotang, Rica Octaviani Silalahi, Kevindo Silitonga, Mega Uli Arta Simamora, Debora Anriyani Simangunsong, Anisyah Simangunsong, Miduk Punguan Simanjuntak, Juni Santa Simanjuntak, Windy Octalin Simorangkir, Raslima Sinaga, Tantiara Fiesta Sirait, Lenni Herawati Sirait, Naomi Siregar, Dolly Sojuangan Sofilla, Devi Sonia Margareta Pasaribu Sophie Meilatifah Syahron Lubis T. Irmansyah T. Thyrhaya Zein Tanjung, Apida Fauziah Tasyaa' Zulfadhlina Tengku Silvana Sinar Theresia Fransiska Zai Theresia Fransiska Zai Trifena, Atalya Trivera Hana Ulfa, Maryam Umar Mono Vinjellina Batubara Wulandari, Vanny Yessi Sherly Abigail Ambarita Yusni Khairul Amri Zahedi Zulaika, Adristi Yajna