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The Use of Emojis in Language Communication on Social Media Platforms Telaumbanua, Yasminar Amaerita; Telaumbanua, Nita Trima Niat; Halawa, Mercy Dwiyul; Gulo, Benedikta; Halawa, Dian Margaretha Enjelina; Waruwu, Elvi Krisnawati
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 9, No 4 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v9i4.524

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Emojis have become crucial in digital communication, enhancing emotional expression and clarity on social media. However, discrepancies exist in how emojis are interpreted across different cultural and contextual settings. This study aims to explore emoji usage and interpretation among university students inEnglish Language Education Study Program at UniversitasNias. Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research examines how emojis influence message meaning and clarity. Findings reveal that while emojis significantly enhance emotional nuance and expressiveness, their interpretation varies widely based on context and cultural background. This can lead to misunderstandings if emojis are not used appropriately. The study highlights the importance of understanding cultural and contextual nuances to ensure effective communication. Conclusively, while emojis enrich digital interactions, users must be mindful of their context-aware and culturally informed usage to maximize clarity and minimize misinterpretations.
NETIZENS' PERCEPTION OF MUSEUM PUSAKA NIAS AS A TOURISM DESTINATION ON THE FACEBOOK PLATFORM IN GUNUNGSITOLI Zai, Asnini Junita; Waruwu, Elvi Krisnawati; Hulu, Delan Septiani; Harefa, Afore Tahir
KLASIKAL : JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, LANGUAGE TEACHING AND SCIENCE Vol 6 No 2 (2024): Klasikal: Journal of Education, Language Teaching and Science
Publisher : Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52208/klasikal.v6i2.1157

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This study examines netizens' perceptions of the Nias Heritage Museum as a tourism destination through analysis of comments on the museum's Facebook platform. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research analyzes Facebook posts and comments from 2023-2024 to understand how social media users perceive and engage with the museum online. The study employs sociolinguistic analysis to examine language variation, identity expression, cultural context, and language functions in user comments. Findings indicate generally positive perceptions of the museum, with netizens using both Indonesian and the Nias regional language to express cultural pride and identity. The research reveals that posts with diverse language use and strong cultural context generate higher engagement. Additionally, the study demonstrates the effectiveness of Facebook as a promotional tool for the museum, highlighting the platform's ability to reach a wide audience and foster community interaction. This research contributes to understanding digital communication strategies for cultural heritage sites and offers insights for optimizing social media engagement in cultural tourism contexts.