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Critical Discourse Analysis of How Online News Construct Public Opinion During Campaigns Sinaga, Tantiara Fiesta; Beru Sembiring, Inggrid Gavrila; Putri, Dian Marisha
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1696

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In the digital age, online news platforms significantly shape public opinion, especially during political campaigns. However, little attention has been given to how linguistic and ideological strategies in online journalism construct meanings that influence democratic perception. This study investigates how Kompas, CNN Indonesia, and BBC News construct public opinion during the 2024 Indonesian presidential campaign using Norman Fairclough’s three-dimensional model of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). Through qualitative analysis, the study examines textual, discursive, and sociocultural dimensions to reveal how media discourse emphasizes campaign scale, continuity, and spectacle over substantive policy debates. Findings indicate that online news constructs campaigns as performances of mobilization and legitimacy, reinforcing dominant narratives of stability and progress. The study concludes that online news does not merely report politics but actively shapes democratic understanding through linguistic framing and ideological representation.
Multimodal Cyberbullying in TikTok Comments: A Descriptive Qualitative Analysis Sari, Angel Aulia; Alya, Hikmah; Sihotang, Rica Octaviani; Rafi'a, Uswatun; Putri, Dian Marisha
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1690

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Cyberbullying in social media has become an increasingly visible issue, particularly on platforms where communication relies on rapid, multimodal expression. However, existing studies tend to focus mainly on verbal hostility, leaving limited attention to how meaning is constructed through the combination of text, emojis, and images. This study aims to describe how these semiotic resources collectively convey bullying intent in TikTok comment sections. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the data were analyzed through multimodal meaning interpretation and categorized according to types of online aggression. The findings show that sarcasm, mockery, and ridicule were often expressed not through words alone but strengthened through patterned emoji use, exaggerated punctuation, and visual layering. The study concludes that multimodal symbols play a significant role in shaping online bullying practices and should be considered in digital literacy and prevention strategies.
Co-Authors Adristi Yajna Zulaika Afrahul Fadhillah Parinduri Alivia, Cut Putri Alya Saqinah Alya, Hikmah Andreas Andreas Annisa, Dira Arella Chaterina Manalu Aristha , M. Rouzhi Artanti, Chairinnisa Avrillia, Wina Azura, Shakira Dwi Beru Sembiring, Inggrid Gavrila Br.Perangin-angin, Alemina Carissa Margaret Sijabat Chairinnisa Artanti Christanta Rejuna Phanes Sembiring Brahmana Cindy Eliza Ramadhani Lubis Claria Brigita Silaban Cut Putri Alivia Daniel Fernando Siahaan Debby Yolanda Diendra Wahyu Dira Annisa Eddy Setia Eddy Setia Fabian Putra Nazreensyah Febby Halimah Lubis Fila Alfia Gorat, Lenny Marsella Grace Widya Panggabean Gultom, Amanda Fransisca Haloho, Besti Horasia Hana Olivia Marpaung Hanafiah, Ridwan Hasan, Hani Firlyali Jasmine, Shoofy Khairun Nisa Liza Amalia Putri Liza Amalia Putri Liza Amalia Putri Lubis, Ezra Rumatha Lubis, Juwita Pobian Marsella, Emma Marsellaa, Emma Masdiana Lubis Mono , Umar Muhammad Ali Pawiro Muhammad Yusuf Mutiara Alda Lekson Naila, Aisya Naifa Nakhwa Nabilla Atmaja Nasution, Muhammad Shofi Nico Sahpudan Simorangkir Nurazizah Yova Ekaputri Parlindungan Purba Purba, Ina Purba, Raysa Putri, Arina 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 Saragih, Silvia Efani Sari, Angel Aulia Sasmita, Rheina Septiani, Arina Putri Sidauruk, Eunike Sihotang, Rica Octaviani Silitonga, Mega Uli Arta Simangunsong, Anisyah Simanjuntak, Windy Octalin Simorangkir, Raslima Sinaga, Tantiara Fiesta Sirait, Lenni Herawati Sirait, Naomi Sofilla, Devi Sonia Margareta Pasaribu Sophie Meilatifah Syahron Lubis T. Thyrhaya Zein Tanjung, Apida Fauziah Tasyaa' Zulfadhlina Tengku Silvana Sinar Theresia Fransiska Zai Theresia Fransiska Zai Trivera Hana Ulfa, Maryam Umar Mono Vinjellina Batubara Wulandari, Vanny Yessi Sherly Abigail Ambarita Yusni Khairul Amri Zulaika, Adristi Yajna