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Cooperative Principles at Work: Unveiling EFL Classroom Interaction in AKM University through a Sociopragmatic Lens Oktaviabri, Reza; Degaf, Agwin
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): Journal of Pragmatics Research
Publisher : UIN Salatiga

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This research explores the collaborative nature of successful conversations between lecturers and students at AKM's English Language Center, using Hymes' SPEAKING theory to understand the social aspects involved. The study employs qualitative methods and a sociopragmatic approach to analyze the data. The findings reveal 123 instances where maxims, principles that guide effective communication, were observed. Among these, 92 instances demonstrated the fulfillment of maxims, 29 exhibited the flouting of maxims, and 2 showed a combination of flouted maxims. Importantly, participants tended to adhere to maxims more often than deviate from them. The dominant maxims observed were relevance (21%), manner (18%), and quality (16%). Conversely, 71% of instances displayed the flouting of maxims, 19% showed violations, and 10% indicated infringements. The study also highlights the social aspects represented by the SPEAKING components. These elements include the classroom setting and morning time (S), involvement of lecturers and students (P), provision of explanations and instructions (E), usage of educational language to establish familiarity (A), striking a balance between seriousness, enthusiasm, and humor (K), oral communication (I), adherence to religious and politeness norms (N), and the presence of dialogues and narratives (G). Overall, the research indicates that the effective functioning of the class can be attributed to the active participation and adherence to cooperative principles by the speech participants.
Exploring Speech Acts In "Heidi": An Analysis of Direct and Indirect Communication in Cinematic Dialogue Rahayu, Emsa Anggy Puji; Degaf, Agwin; Anggrisia, Nur Fitria
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
Publisher : UIN Salatiga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i2.148-168

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This research analyzes the use of speech acts in the movie Heidi, selected for its rich content and depiction of effective communication and moral values, particularly the importance of adaptation in a new environment. The character Heidi, a talkative young girl, provides valuable examples of how communication is established and maintained through her interactions. The study aims to identify the forms and meanings of speech acts used by the characters and to understand the interpretation of dialogues between speakers and hearers. The descriptive qualitative analysis method is employed to examine all utterances in Heidi that contain speech acts and speech strategies. The data are classified based on the forms of speech acts according to Wijana's theories and the meanings of speech acts using Searle's theory. The findings reveal the presence of various types of speech acts, including direct literal, direct nonliteral, indirect literal, and indirect nonliteral speech acts. Specifically, 133 utterances were analyzed and categorized into Representative (27), Directive (50), Expressive (31), Commissive (25), and Declarative (1). The study also shows that characters in the movie predominantly use directive speech acts. This research enhances the understanding of speech act theory and its application in film dialogues, emphasizing the importance of context and intention in interpreting communication.
Linguistic Register in Snooker Commentary of the 2023 League Finals Degaf, Agwin; Sagala, Joelian Aryo Saki; Anggrisia, Nur Fitria
Eralingua: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Asing dan Sastra VOL 9, NO 2 (2025): ERALINGUA
Publisher : Makassar State University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eralingua.v9i2.75676

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Abstract. Snooker commentary, though often overlooked in linguistic research, presents a rich site for exploring how specialized vocabulary functions in live sporting contexts. In the broader field of sports linguistics, most register studies have concentrated on outdoor sports or E-sports, leaving cue sports like snooker relatively underexplored. This study aims to investigate the linguistic register of snooker commentary by identifying specialized vocabulary and analyzing morphological patterns in two professional finals. Adopting a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected through non-participant observation and note-taking from live broadcasts, comprising 9,146 words of commentary and 525 register-specific terms, which were analyzed using Holmes’ theory of register and McCarthy’s morphological framework with focus on affixation and compounding. The analysis identified 69 unique register terms (e.g., frame-winning visits, potter, baulk color ball), showing that commentators used specialized vocabulary selectively to balance precision and accessibility. Morphological processes such as affixation (potter, doubler) and compounding (long pot, frame-winning visits) were central to constructing efficient, context-sensitive expressions. These findings indicate that register in snooker commentary functions both as a tool for technical description and as a strategy for audience engagement, contributing to broader discussions in sports linguistics and media studies about how specialized registers adapt to diverse audiences in global sporting broadcasts.Keywords: Affixation and Compounding, Morphological Analysis, Register, Snooker Commentary, Sports Linguistics. 
MORALIZING WAR AND CONSTRUCTING ENEMIES IN TRUMP’S 2025 IRAN SPEECH Degaf, Agwin; Ashfiya, Hamadah
PARADIGM: Journal of Language and Literary Studies Vol 8, No 2 (2025): Paradigm: Journal of Language and Literary Studies
Publisher : Department of English Literature, Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/prdg.v8i2.36758

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The growing intersection of political communication and ideological persuasion raises concerns about how language is used to legitimize state violence. Although previous research has addressed themes of populism and nationalistic rhetoric, limited attention has been given to how wartime speeches function as discursive practices that construct moral legitimacy for military intervention. Addressing this gap, this study investigates how Donald Trump’s June 2025 Iran speech constructs the enemy, moralizes war, and normalizes pre-emptive military violence. Using qualitative critical discourse analysis, the study examines both the transcript and delivery of the speech through Van Dijk’s socio-cognitive model of discourse, focusing on the ideological square and micro-level strategies such as actor description, metaphor, hyperbole, euphemism, presupposition, religious authority, victimization, and lexicalization. The findings show that the speech constructs a polarized moral framework in which the United States and its allies are represented as morally virtuous and divinely sanctioned, while Iran is framed as an irrational and existential threat. Military aggression is legitimized through hyperbolic glorification, religious invocation, euphemistic framing of destruction, and the strategic omission of civilian suffering, presenting war as a moral necessity rather than a political choice. While limited to a single case and not supported by corpus-based analysis, the study contributes to the literature on wartime political discourse by extending Van Dijk’s socio-cognitive model to contemporary conflict rhetoric and identifying a morally framed adaptation of the burden argument, shifting from economic to security and ethical justification. These findings underscore the ideological power of political language in shaping public consent for military action and highlight the need for sustained critical scrutiny of wartime political communication.
Bridging Faith and Fluency: An Identity-Responsive Instructional Model for Islamic-Based English Speaking Materials Mubarok, Harir; Basori, Basori; Anggrisia, Nur Fitria; Degaf, Agwin
Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif Vol 16, No 1 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jpp.v16i1.pp67-94

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This study aims to develop and evaluate an Islamic-based English speaking textbook as an identity-responsive instructional model, defined as a pedagogical approach that integrates learners’ cultural and spiritual identities into CEFR-oriented communicative speaking tasks. This research employed an educational research and development design using the ADDIE model. The textbook was designed, validated, and implemented through pre- and post-tests of CEFR A2–B1 speaking tasks, student questionnaires, classroom observations, and after-class interviews involving 58 students and lecturers at SKM Islamic University. Spiritual identity engagement was examined through thematic analysis supported by indicators of importance, ease, and involvement demonstrated during speaking activities. Expert validation was conducted to evaluate linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and content quality. Statistical results show notable improvements in students’ speaking performance, with fluency increasing from 2.8 to 4.1, vocabulary from 2.7 to 4.0, pronunciation from 3.1 to 4.2, and grammar from 2.9 to 3.8. Thematic analysis indicates that integrating Islamic values into communicative tasks fosters meaningful participation, confidence, and strengthened expression of spiritual identity. Experts confirmed the textbook’s linguistic soundness and cultural alignment. The findings demonstrate that instructional materials incorporating cultural and spiritual identity elements can effectively support students’ communicative ability and value engagement. The developed textbook shows strong pedagogical potential and competitive advantages over comparable materials used in Islamic educational settings. Keywords: english, instructional materials, islamic values, language learning, speaking skills.
Revitalizing Hadrah Al-Banjari: Enhancing Spiritual Intelligence and Cultural Identity Among Indonesian Mosque Youth Edy Thoyib, Muhammad; Degaf, Agwin; Rofiq, Zainur; Huda, Miftahul; Irham, Irham
Jurnal Abdimas Mahakam Vol. 10 No. 01 (2026): Januari
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24903/jam.v10i01.3149

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Indonesian youth are experiencing rapid social and technological changes, impacting their spiritual and emotional development. This study explores the role of Hadrah Al-Banjari, a traditional Islamic art form, in enhancing spiritual intelligence among mosque youth. Positioned within the broader context of spiritual education, Hadrah Al-Banjari fosters spiritual awareness, emotional sensitivity, and cultural pride. Using qualitative data collected through interviews, focus group discussions, and observations, the study employed Participatory Action Research (PAR) to involve youth in understanding and improving their spiritual practices. The results indicate that Hadrah Al-Banjari serves as a valuable medium for spiritual education, deepening religious devotion and reinforcing Islamic values. The research highlights the need to revitalize traditional Islamic arts to support youth spiritual and cultural development. Future studies should explore the broader integration of these practices into community programs to enhance spiritual growth across diverse populations.
Speech Acts in Strategic Diplomacy: An Analysis of Joe Biden’s Address on the Israel–Hamas Conflict Degaf, Agwin; Hidayah, Rofiatul; Anggrisia, Nur Fitria; Setyawan, Agustinus Hary
Langkawi: Journal of The Association for Arabic and English Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Kendari

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31332/lkw.v11i2.11716

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Political speeches influence the formation of public opinion, the construction of ideological narratives, and the direction of international diplomacy. This study aims to identify and analyze the illocutionary acts in U.S. President Joe Biden’s Oval Office address on the Israel–Hamas conflict and to examine how language is used to articulate political stance and strategic diplomatic positioning. Using Searle’s typology of assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative acts, this research employs a descriptive qualitative method based on the official transcript published by The New York Times and the corresponding video released by Sky News. The findings show that assertive acts dominate the speech, functioning to reinforce factual claims, establish credibility, and clarify the United States’ foreign policy orientation. Commissive and expressive acts appear frequently to project moral commitment, empathy, and alignment with selected stakeholders, while directive and declarative acts are used sparingly to encourage support without demanding immediate action. These results indicate that Biden’s speech employs speech acts strategically to balance assertive leadership with humanitarian rhetoric in a high-stakes diplomatic context. The study contributes to pragmatic research on political discourse by demonstrating how speech acts operate as strategic tools for managing international crises. Future research may extend this analysis by examining audience reception and the perlocutionary effects of such political communication.
Legitimization of Violence in the Political Discourse of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu during the Gaza War Press Conference Nirmala, Farabi; Degaf, Agwin
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
Publisher : UIN Salatiga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.311-346

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Political discourse on Gaza often employs the language of peace to obscure practices of violence and domination. Within the broader field of discourse and ideology studies, this issue occupies a complex intersection between language, power, and moral justification, yet it remains underexplored as a collaborative construction between two state leaders speaking in a shared public forum. This article aims to examine how these leaders simultaneously deploy linguistic strategies to normalize warfare and legitimize coercion, rather than merely to produce persuasive or emotive speech. The study draws on qualitative data collected through content analysis of the video and transcript of a joint press conference, interpreted within Van Dijk’s critical discourse framework that maps ideological structures at both macro and micro levels. The findings reveal a carefully orchestrated combination of authority, numerical framing, disclaimers, national glorification, hyperbole, and lexical choices that portray the in-group as moral saviors while silencing the suffering of the out-group. Such discursive patterns divert global attention from humanitarian crises toward policies that primarily serve hegemonic interests, reinforcing domination through language. The article recommends strengthening public critical literacy, enhancing transparency in humanitarian reporting, and extending comparative studies across political contexts to better understand how discourse legitimizes violence in contemporary political communication.