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Semantic Aspects of Spoken Interaction in the English Department at Bali Dwipa University , Ida Ayu Kade Dewi Artini; I Putu Eka Suardana; I Made Juliarta
Focus Journal : Language Review Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Focus Journal Language Review
Publisher : Universitas Bali Dwipa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62795/fjlg.v3i2.429

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This article, titled Semantic Aspects of Spoken Interaction in the English Department at Bali Dwipa University, investigates how meaning is constructed and conveyed through students’ everyday spoken communication. The main objective is to examine the semantic elements present in their conversations and to reveal the types of meaning relations that commonly appear in their speech. The data were obtained from spontaneous verbal exchanges among 20 undergraduate students (mean age = 20.8), all of whom were intermediate to advanced users of English and agreed to participate in the study. To gather the data, the researcher employed a non-participant observational technique, supported by audio recordings and brief observational notes. The recorded interactions were later transcribed and examined using a qualitative descriptive framework that emphasized semantic relations, including sense–reference distinctions and lexical meaning patterns. The analysis showed that the most prominent semantic relations used by the students were synonymy, hyponymy, and polysemy. Additionally, many utterances relied heavily on shared situational knowledge, highlighting the significant role of contextual reference and pragmatic reasoning in maintaining smooth interaction. Overall, the study demonstrates that students’ spoken discourse is influenced by both their choice of semantic forms and the context in which these forms are used. These insights imply that incorporating semantic-focused learning activities may help students strengthen their communicative abilities and deepen their awareness of how meaning functions in actual spoken situations. The outcomes of this research can also assist lecturers in developing instructional strategies that draw attention to semantic aspects of spoken language.
The Analysis of Speech Acts Found in The Text of Timun Emas Juliarta, I Made; Wirawan, I Gede Nika
ENGLISH JOURNAL OF INDRAGIRI Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): EJI (English Journal of Indragiri): Studies in Education, Literature, and Ling
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61672/eji.v10i1.3277

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This study investigated the speech acts found in the text of Timun Emas. This research applied a deductive-inductive method in getting the data found in the Timun Emas texts. Data analysis aimed to get the information used as a basis for making decisions to solve a problem. The data analysis process in this research is stated as the process of grouping data according to its characteristics, creating a data grouping model and obtaining important information from the data in the text. In data analysis, this research analyzed the data in accordance with the theory used. They are analyzing the text of Timun Emas based on the types of speech acts and analyzed the social context found in the text of Timun Emas. The types of speech acts found in the text of Timus Emas are directive and commissive. It indicated that the giant had a bad intention to take Timun Emas. The findings reveal that the story predominantly contains directive and representative speech acts, reflecting the characters’ intentions to instruct, warn, and convey information. Commissive and expressive acts appear less frequently but play significant roles in expressing promises, gratitude, and emotional states. These results highlight the pragmatic richness of the folktale and its potential as a medium for teaching language functions in educational contexts.