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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.
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.
Revitalizing Hadrah Al-Banjari: Enhancing Spiritual Intelligence and Cultural Identity Among Indonesian Mosque Youth Muhammad Edy Thoyib; Agwin Degaf; Zainur Rofiq; Miftahul Huda; 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.
Language Engagement Program in the Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers Course (Prinsip Keterlibatan Bahasa Pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing) Siti Masitoh; Agwin Degaf; Miftahul Huda
Indonesian Language Education and Literature Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Jurusan Tadris Bahasa Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/ileal.v8i2.10152

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran bahasa pada program Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing (BIPA). Penelitian studi kasus ini berlokus di salah satu perguruan tinggi negeri di Jawa Timur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Universitas AKM menerapkan beberapa strategi pembelajaran BIPA yang sejalan dengan prinsip-prinsip peran bahasa. Dalam implementasinya, Universitas AKM mengintegrasikan program BIPA dengan skema pembelajaran berbasis asrama sehingga mahasiswa peserta program BIPA memiliki lebih banyak pengalaman terhadap bahasa sasaran yang dipelajari, yaitu Bahasa Indonesia.This study aims to describe the role of language in the Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) program. This case study research focuses on one of the state universities in East Java. The results of the study show that AKM University applies several BIPA learning strategies that are in line with the principles of the role of language. In its implementation, AKM University integrates the BIPA program with a dormitory-based learning scheme so that students participating in the BIPA program have more experience with the target language being studied, namely Indonesian. 
Toward integrative communicative competence: Linguistic and intercultural needs of tour guide trainees Amalia Ilmi Fitriyanti; Joko Priyana; Yeni Artanti; Agwin Degaf
LingTera Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Department of Applied Linguistics, FBSB, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21831/lt.v13i1.91278

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The objective of this study is to identify the linguistic and intercultural needs of tour guide trainees as a foundation for developing integrative communicative competence through English for Specific Purposes (ESP) materials that promote intercultural awareness. The trainees, who are currently at the A1 proficiency level, exhibit a rudimentary understanding of the intercultural aspects pertinent to tourists. This deficiency manifests in a conspicuous lack of self-assurance and proficiency in English communication. This case prompted an analysis of their specific learning needs. A qualitative case study was conducted, involving 23 trainees and one senior tour guide at Prambanan Temple. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The findings indicate that the primary need for trainees is the development of effective communication skills, particularly in listening and speaking, through materials that integrate linguistic competence and intercultural awareness. The analysis identified grammar and pronunciation as the most essential linguistic elements, while intercultural communication was deemed the most crucial cultural aspect. Consequently, ESP materials for tour guides should integrate B1-level English proficiency with intercultural understanding to prepare them for effective professional communication in global tourism contexts.
Language representation in the linguistic landscape of Islamic higher education campuses in East Java   Agwin Degaf; Zainur Rofiq; Raisa Fachira
Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026): Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry

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Campus signage functions not only as a navigational and informational tool but also as a semiotic medium through which language, identity, and institutional values are communicated and internalized within the quotidian fabric of academic life. Although scholarly discourse has increasingly addressed issues of national integration, global engagement, and the use of religious language in higher education, these linguistic patterns remain insufficiently examined within the context of Indonesian Islamic universities. This study addresses this gap by investigating how language choices on university signage reflect broader ideological, pedagogical, and institutional orientations. Focusing on the linguistic landscapes of three Islamic higher education institutions in East Java, the research maps the display patterns, combinatory strategies, and functional differentiation of Indonesian, English, and Arabic across campus signs. Employing qualitative methods, including the documentation of 147 signs and semi structured interviews with campus stakeholders, the study examines how multilingual signage is interpreted and internalized by its users. The findings indicate a patterned coexistence of the three languages: Indonesian ensures communicative accessibility, English signals global academic aspirations, and Arabic invokes religious and intellectual heritage. These languages do not operate in isolation but interact in layered and symbolic configurations that reflect each institution’s distinct identity and educational mission. The study underscores the need for intentional signage design to reinforce institutional identity, enhance communication effectiveness, and support informal language learning. Future research may extend these findings by examining multilingual signage in other educational contexts or by assessing the impact of sign redesign on user interpretation and engagement.
Sebuah Reviu terhadap Kajian Partikel Pragmatik dalam Beberapa Bahasa Daerah di Indonesia Agwin Degaf; NFN Irham; Zainur Rofiq
Ranah: Jurnal Kajian Bahasa Vol 9, No 1 (2020): Ranah: Jurnal Kajian Bahasa
Publisher : Badan Pengembangan dan Pembinaan Bahasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26499/rnh.v9i1.1411

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This paper aims to demonstrate studies of pragmatic particles in Indonesian vernacular languages. Given the fact that Indonesia ranked second most populated language in the world after New Guinea, we would expect a huge number of studies discussing Indonesian local languages. Review to studies of pragmatic particles in Indonesian language is therefore considered salient to carry out to shed light on how different authors examine different particles, what kind of method they employ to describe meaning and functions, and what potential implication this study could contribute in this field. Besides, it also enriches the cross-linguistic study of pragmatic particles in general. Following Macaro et al’s. (2017) guideline of systematic review, this study employed linear process of procedure by deciding keywords, screening title, reviewing abstract, examining full text, and drawing conclusion. The corpus of pragmatic particles employed in reviewed studies ranges from colloquial, spoken, dialogue, and monologue data. Some approaches were used to reveal the pragmatic meanings, such as conversation analysis approach, pragmatics, morpho-syntactic, and even phonological approach. This discussion in the present paper may be fruitful for researchers who are working on pragmatic particles or vernacular languages and suggests that more studies in local languages should be outstripped to sustain national linguistic identity in the global arena.   AbstrakThis paper aims to demonstrate studies of pragmatic particles in Indonesian vernacular languages. Given the fact that Indonesia ranked second most populated language in the world after New Guinea, we would expect a huge number of studies discussing Indonesian local languages. Review to studies of pragmatic particles in Indonesian language is therefore considered salient to carry out to shed light on how different authors examine different particles, what kind of method they employ to describe meaning and functions, and what potential implication this study could contribute in this field. Besides, it also enriches the cross-linguistic study of pragmatic particles in general. Following Macaro et al’s. (2017) guideline of systematic review, this study employed linear process of procedure by deciding keywords, screening title, reviewing abstract, examining full text, and drawing conclusion. The corpus of pragmatic particles employed in reviewed studies ranges from colloquial, spoken, dialogue, and monologue data. Some approaches were used to reveal the pragmatic meanings, such as conversation analysis approach, pragmatics, morpho-syntactic, and even phonological approach. This discussion in the present paper may be fruitful for researchers who are working on pragmatic particles or vernacular languages and suggests that more studies in local languages should be outstripped to sustain national linguistic identity in the global arena.