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HUMAN-CENTERED CONCEPTUAL METAPHORS IN PRABOWO SUBIANTO’S INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMATIC SPEECHES: A CRITICAL METAPHOR ANALYSIS IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE Farah Fadhilah; Elvi Citraresmana; Ani Rachmat
Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching Vol 10, No 1: June 2026 (In Progress)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara (UISU)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/ll.v10i1.13447

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This study examines how recurring human-centered metaphors construct Indonesia’s diplomatic identity and represent the country as a political actor in the international speeches of President Prabowo Subianto. Drawing on Critical Metaphor Analysis (CMA) and the Metaphor Identification Procedure (MIP), the study analyzes sixteen English-language speeches delivered during the first year of Prabowo’s presidency. Metaphorical expressions were identified through systematic linguistic analysis and subsequently interpreted through conceptual mapping and critical explanation. The findings reveal two dominant metaphorical patterns: interpersonal relationship metaphors and human body metaphors. Indonesia and its international partners are frequently represented as “friends,” “brothers,” and members of a “human family,” while global issues and national characteristics are framed through expressions such as “lungs of the earth,” “embedded in our DNA,” and “welcome with open arms.” These metaphors portray Indonesia as cooperative, inclusive, globally engaged, and environmentally responsible. At the ideological level, they function to promote solidarity, legitimacy, and mutual cooperation while simultaneously obscuring strategic interests, power asymmetries, and geopolitical tensions. The study demonstrates that human-centered metaphors serve not only as cognitive and rhetorical devices but also as ideological resources for constructing national identity and shaping international perceptions. By highlighting the role of metaphor in diplomatic communication, this research contributes to the fields of metaphor studies, political discourse analysis, and international political communication.
Representations of Sexual Violence in Islamic Boarding Schools on Nu. or.id and Mubadalah.id:: A Corpus-Assisted Critical Discourse Analysis Maharani, Elektra Aulia; Darmayanti, Nani; Citraresmana, Elvi
International Journal of Language Teaching and Education Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Language Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Magister Program of English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/ijolte.v10i1.56829

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Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) across two Indonesian online news outlets: NU Online and Mubadalah.id. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study integrates Fairclough's three-dimensional Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework, transitivity analysis within Halliday and Matthiessen's Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), and corpus-assisted discourse analysis using the SketchEngine platform. The data corpus comprises 25 articles from NU Online and 18 articles from Mubadalah.id published between 2022 and 2025, all addressing cases of sexual violence within pesantren environments. The findings reveal that, despite both outlets being rooted in the organisational tradition of the Islamic mass organisation Nahdlatul Ulama, they construct markedly divergent discursive representations of sexual violence. NU Online constructs its discourse through the predominance of verbal processes attributed to institutional sources, thereby positioning sexual violence as the object of authoritative statements and producing narratives that tend to foreground institutional positioning and boundary maintenance. Mubadalah.id, by contrast, employs relational and existential processes to frame sexual violence as a structural phenomenon embedded in power relations and gender inequality, while affording comparatively greater representational space to survivors' voices. These discursive divergences are inseparable from the distinct institutional positions, editorial orientations, and value systems articulated by each outlet. This study affirms that media reporting is never ideologically neutral, and that grammatical choices in news texts carry direct implications for the social construction of victims, perpetrators, and religious institutions.
Dysphemism in eating expressions in Javanese: A study of cognitive semantics Hermandra Hermandra; Elvi Citraresmana; Anida Sarudin; Hasmidar Hassan
Studies in English Language and Education Vol 11, No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/siele.v11i2.36643

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The word eating can produce positive meaning as it is closely tied to human needs. This term is also intricately linked to eating habits. In Javanese society, this term serves to satisfy basic human needs and plays a pivotal role in defining social etiquette. Eating expressions have a broader meaning when examined from a dysphemistic perspective within cognitive semantics. This study employed a descriptive qualitative methodology, with data collection covering interviews, active listening, observation, and note-taking. The data were then analyzed using image schemas and conceptual meaning. The study found that the eating expressions underwent dysphemism in Javanese such as lambene ngemrus wae ket mau! (your mouth keeps eating!), wes, ngrokoti koyo tikus! (you eat like a rat!), Gimin esuk-esuk wis nguntal (Gimin ate too early this morning), wah, yahene wis nyekek ping pindho (you have eaten twice by this time), nyo, badhogen kabeh, aku rasah dingengehi (eat all the food and dont bother to spare for me), panganan kok di gaglak (how come you gulping the food?), and menungso kok gragas?! (how on earth could you only eat?!). Moreover, the study identified conceptual metaphors, comprising six structural metaphors and two orientational metaphors. Structural metaphors arise from systematic relationships observed in daily experiences, whereas orientational metaphors impart spatial direction, including the recognition of top-down image schemes, part-whole image schemes, existence image schemes, and merging image schemes.
Transitivity Processes in King Charles III’s Speech on State Banquet with the United States: A Systemic Functional Linguistics Study Edward Prambudi Susilo Handoko; Elvi Citraresmana; Nani Darmayanti
Jurnal Onoma: Pendidikan, Bahasa, dan Sastra Vol. 12 No. 3 (2026): Penulis pada Edisi ini Terdiri dari Dua (2) Negara: Indonesia dan Turki
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/aqgeks30

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This study explores the relationship between clause structure and the social construction of meaning found in verbal speeches. Drawing on Halliday's theory of the transitivity system, particularly on the process elements which are part of the Systemic Functional Linguistics theory. This research aims to investigate the distribution of transitivity processes found in King Charles III's speech at the state banquet in 2025, welcoming the state visit of US President Donald Trump at Windsor Palace. Furthermore, using descriptive qualitative analysis, this study focuses on analyzing the functions expressed in the transitivity process theory found in the speech. The data used in this study consist of 50 clauses from King Charles' speech at the state banquet with US President Donald Trump in 2025. Moreover, this study found that six transitivity processes were identified in the research. The processes found in this study are material, relational attributive, relational identification, mental, verbal and behavioral processes. Each process plays a different role and function in the speech. All the processes present in the State Banquet speech were used by King Charles III to representing experience and constructing political discourse, strengthening diplomatic relationship by defining ideological themes like historical events, cultural and language similarities, also boosting cooperation in various fields. In conclusion, this study provides information on how linguistic structures are used by a head of state strategically employ language not only to communicate information but also to construct ideological meanings and reinforce diplomatic objectives to maintain the continuity of diplomatic relationship.
PEMETAAN POTENSI DAN UPAYA PELESTARIAN KERAJINAN ANYAMAN BAMBU KHAS DESA SAMARANG KECAMATAN SAMARANG KABUPATEN GARUT Dewi, Anggraeni Purnama; Rachmat, Ani; Citraresmana, Elvi; Rijati Wardiani, Sri; Sundasari Som, Witakania
Midang Vol 4 No 2 (2026): Midang, Juni 2026
Publisher : Unpad Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/midang.v4i2.64075

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This article is based on a Community Service conducted in Samarang Village, Samarang District, Garut Regency in June 2026. This village is known as one of the center of traditional bamboo weaving, a craft that has been preserved to the present day, featuring signature products such as boboko (rice baskets), tolombong (deep baskets), nyiru (winnowing trays), aseupan (steaming cones), as well as other household and agricultural tools. This activity aims to document the cultural and economic potential of the weaving craft, identify the challenges faced by artisans in the field, and formulate practical recommendations that can be implemented collaboratively. The methods employed include direct observation of the production process, in-depth interviews, and participatory discussions. The results indicate that while Samarang Village's bamboo crafts possess high quality and cultural value, they face threats from declining demand due to competition from modern products, limited product innovation and marketing capacity, and a lack of interest among the younger generation to continue the tradition. This activity is expected to serve as a foundation for artisans and relevant stakeholders in developing strategic measures for cultural preservation and local economic empowerment. Keywords: Resource Potential; Cultural Preservation; Bamboo Craft; Samarang Garut Village; Local Economy.
Nyi Roro Kidul's Representation in Mobile Legends: (Bang Bang) A Semiotic Study Nabila Shauma Lutfia; Elvi Citraresmana; Muhamad Adji
Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies Vol. 6 No. 7 (2026): Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/eduvest.v6i7.53384

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This research examines the representation of Nyi Roro Kidul in the character Kadita from the game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang using Roland Barthes' semiotic approach and Stuart Hall's theory of representation. Nyi Roro Kidul, a mythological figure revered by the Javanese people as the ruler of the South Sea, is reimagined as a digital game character. The objects of analysis include verbal signs, all of the character's spoken lines, and visual signs, such as costume, color, attributes, and the visual effects of Kadita's abilities. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with documentation and direct observation techniques. The analysis applied Barthes' three levels of meaning denotation, connotation, and myth supported by Hall's encoding-decoding theory of representation. The findings show that Kadita's representation of Nyi Roro Kidul is constructed through a synergy of verbal and visual signs that preserve key markers of cultural identity, such as the dominant use of green, the crown, and associations with the sea, while simultaneously undergoing an aesthetic transformation into an anime-style fantasy character defined by active combat. Verbal signs, particularly imperative speech patterns, construct Kadita as a ruler with absolute authority over the ocean, while the myth that emerges reproduces Javanese cosmological beliefs regarding the South Sea as a sacred domain. The study concludes that Kadita represents an adaptive mytha reconstruction of the Nyi Roro Kidul figure shaped to meet the demands of the global digital gaming industry.
PELATIHAN PENAMAAN USAHA KULINER BERBASIS BUDAYA SUNDA BAGI IBU-IBU UMKM DI DESA CIKAJANG, GARUT citraresmana, Elvi; Rachmat, Ani; Sidiq, Inu Isnaeni
Midang Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Midang, Juni 2025
Publisher : Unpad Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/midang.v3i2.63846

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Business naming constitutes a vital component in the entrepreneurial landscape, particularly within the highly competitive culinary sector. An appropriate and culturally resonant business name not only conveys the identity of a product but also communicates embedded values, meanings, and cultural familiarity to target consumers. In Cikajang Village, Garut Regency, the majority of culinary micro-entrepreneurs are housewives operating small-scale enterprises with limited access to marketing knowledge and branding strategies. Despite facing economic challenges and possessing low purchasing power, these women exhibit strong motivation and commitment to advancing their businesses. This community engagement initiative was designed to provide capacity-building through a culturally grounded training program on culinary business naming, drawing from Sundanese cultural values. The training was conducted over a one-month period using a participatory approach involving lectures, group discussions, and practical workshops. Participants were guided to formulate business names that reflect key Sundanese cultural principles such as kinship, hospitality, and authenticity of taste. In addition, they were introduced to basic promotional strategies including word-of-mouth marketing, elementary social media engagement, and the design of product labels. The results indicate that most participants were able to produce distinctive and culturally anchored business names, and began applying the promotional tools introduced during the training. This initiative not only enhanced awareness of branding’s significance in micro-enterprises but also demonstrated the effectiveness of a culturally sensitive approach to empowering women entrepreneurs. It is anticipated that this model may be replicated and adapted for the sustainable development of traditional MSMEs in other culturally rich rural settings.
Leksem Penanda Plagiat dalam Portal Berita Koreaboo: Kajian Semantik Dhiya'un Nabila Hasya; Elvi Citraresmana; Hera Meganonova Lyra
Lingua Susastra Vol 7, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Departemen Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia dan Daerah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ls.v7i1.518

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This study analyzes the lexemes used in plagiarism-related reporting on the Koreaboo news portal through a lexical-semantic approach. The data consist of 141 English-language articles published between April 2023 and April 2024. The study employs a qualitative descriptive method using content analysis. The findings show five lexemes used to frame plagiarism-related issues: plagiarize, copy, steal, borrow, and mimic. Among them, plagiarize denotes plagiarism lexically, while copy undergoes semantic narrowing, steal shifts metaphorically from physical theft to idea theft, borrow shows semantic broadening, and mimic refers to excessive imitation with negative evaluation. These findings indicate that Koreaboo constructs plagiarism meanings progressively through lexical choice and discourse context. Theoretically, the study supports the view that lexical meaning is strongly shaped by context. Practically, it shows that news language is not neutral, as it also shapes readers’ judgments about plagiarism issues.