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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
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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 (Article in Press)
Publisher : Makassar State University

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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.