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Journal : Journal of Language Studies

Bahasa sebagai Representasi Kekuasaan dalam Analisis Wacana Kritis Teks Politik Damayanti, Fitri; Nurjanah, Siti
Journal of Language Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Language Studies, January 2026
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pendidikan (LPP) Kalibra

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70716/jols.v2i1.183

Abstract

This study investigates how language functions as a medium of power representation within political texts through the perspective of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). Political discourse often embeds ideological structures that influence public perception, construct dominance, and legitimize authority. The purpose of this research is to analyze linguistic features and discursive strategies used in selected political speeches to uncover implicit power relations. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive design, this study adopts Fairclough’s three-dimensional CDA framework, focusing on textual analysis, discourse practice, and sociocultural context. Data were collected from three political speeches delivered during national political events in Indonesia and were analyzed through coding, thematic classification, and interpretive discourse analysis. Findings indicate that lexical choices, modality, metaphors, and intertextuality are strategically employed to naturalize political ideologies, strengthen authority, and shape collective identities. The study concludes that political texts do not merely communicate information but actively construct and maintain power structures. These findings highlight the importance of CDA in fostering critical awareness of language use in political communication and encourage further research on multimodal political discourse.
Co-Authors Aan Risdiana Abdilqoyyim, Fanky Abdul Rahim Acep Musliman Adawiyah, Asyifa Robiatul Alfarez, Faruq Anas Ansoriah Andri Indrawan Apriliana, Teguh Firmansyah Ariadi, Deni Arik Kurniawati Arrova Dewi, Deshinta A’ini, Zakiyah Fithah Christiana, Zubaidah Dafa Fahrezi, Nafian Dessy Herlisnawati Dewi Taurusyanti Doni Abdul Fatah Efri Gresinta Fauziah, Farrah Hany Firdaus Firdaus Fitri Minawati Gilang Patria, Asta Giry Marhento Haryani, Rini Hasbullah Hasbullah Hayatunnufus, Gina Hymawati, Hymawati Idang Nurodin Ika Mariska Ika Roostika Jibran, Mohammad Fadel Jupriadi, Jupriadi Kalyana, Dyani Khoiroh, Nisaul Kristiningrum, Kristiningrum Kusharisupeni Kusharisupeni Lana Zulkarnain, Ratna Larashati, Larashati Lintang Ratri Rahmiaji Marda’is Margaretta Serevina Hutagalung Mashitapasha, Revica Maspupah Mohammad Syarief, Mohammad Naufal Azmi Verdikha Noer, Shafa Nuraeni, Dede Eni Nurul Aisyah Nurul Isnaeni Ochtora, Danesty Oktavia Suzanti, Ika Permana, Yohan Pramana Syah Putra, Arlyan Prasetyo, Nanda David Pratiwi, Rosa Dewi Priyonggo Purba, Christina Purnawan, I Ketut Adi Putra, Erik Perdana Safitri, Vivi Hariyanti Samsurianto Samsurianto Satria Erlangga, Bima Sefudin, Akhmad Setyo B, Gideon Simanullang, Enjel Triastuti Siti Nurjanah Siti Nurul Qomariyah Sri Susanti Sri Trisnaningsih SUDARMAJI SUDARMAJI Sudrajat, Mahdi Suharno Suharno Suharsono Suharsono Sulis Supartini Sumarmia, Sumarmia Suprapto , Yoyon Kusnendar Supriyatin, Titin Tarwana, Wawan Taufik Jatnika Permana Titiek Hendriama, Titiek Tridahus Susanto, Tridahus Tridata, Aldrin Triyono Lukmantoro Ulyat, Ulyatun Fatonah Utami, Cintara Prili Widya Vivian Salsa Bila, Anandita Wahyudi Setiawan Wahyudi, Muhamad Machrus Ali Wibowo, Kukuh Cokro Wijaya, Hari Rachmat Yeni, Dede Yudi Nugraha Bahar Yuniarno , Eko Mulyanto Zania, Firda