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Analysis of Politeness Maxims in Indonesian Language Use in College Environments Puspawati, Anita
REVIEW OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, CULTURE AND PEDAGOGY Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): FEBRUARY
Publisher : Transpublika Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55047/romeo.v4i2.1625

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Language politeness is part of pragmatics which studies the use of language in communication. Pragmatics examines context-bound meaning, in contrast to semantics which examines context-free meaning. In interaction, the ability to speak clearly and politely is essential for effective communication. Leech's Principles of Politeness include six maxims: tact, generosity, approbation, modesty, agreement, and sympathy maxim. This study aims to describe the realization of language politeness in the college environment based on Leech's six maxims of politeness. The method used is pragmatic analysis with a qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation and documentation of conversations in the campus environment of Bandung Islamic University (Unisba). Leech's theory is used because it is able to assess politeness from two perspectives, namely the speaker and the interlocutor. The results show that the principle of politeness is still often violated in campus communication. Therefore, the understanding and application of language politeness need to be improved in daily life and made part of learning in schools and universities so that academic and social communication is more effective and harmonious.
The Role of the Indonesian Language in Law Enforcement in Indonesia: A Juridical and Sociolinguistic Study Anita Puspawati
JIM: Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Pendidikan Sejarah Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): February-April 2026, Saintek, Soial and Humanities
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala and Collaboration Yayasan Yusda Edu Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/sejarah.v11i1.540

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The Indonesian language holds a strategic position in the Indonesian legal system as the state language and official language in the formation and enforcement of law. The use of inappropriate language in legislation and judicial practice has the potential to create multiple interpretations, legal uncertainty, and obstacles to access to justice for the public. This research aims to analyze the role of the Indonesian language in law enforcement in Indonesia and identify linguistic problems that affect the effectiveness of legal implementation. This research uses normative legal research methods with statutory and conceptual approaches, through library research on regulations, legal language guidelines, and relevant legal literature. The research results show that the Indonesian language not only functions as a legal communication tool, but also as an instrument determining the meaning of norms and legal certainty. However, inconsistencies in terminology and unclear formulations of legal language are still found in practice. Hence, strengthening the use of the Indonesian language is needed through standardization of legal terms, improvement of language competence of law enforcement officials, and preparation of clear and communicative legal products in order to realize just and effective law enforcement.
Diction Model and Language Format of Notarial Contracts in Indonesia Anita Puspawati
TRANSFORMATIONAL LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW IN LEARNING Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): FEBRUARY
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55047/transtool.v4i2.1618

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The language used in contracts must adhere to the rules of the Indonesian language without diminishing the legal purpose and function, while also serving as a foundation for legal reform in Indonesia. This research is qualitative in nature, aiming to compare legal language in contracts with the standard Indonesian language. The data collected in this study consists of secondary data supported by field research data (primary data). Data collection techniques were carried out through document/literature review, supplemented by observational participation and in-depth interviews. This research identifies the influence of foreign languages, particularly Dutch, which still affects the structure of contract language today. Contract language, which should follow standard Indonesian language rules, often uses unclear, ambiguous, and inefficient terms, which can confuse readers, especially the general public. The results show that the language structure of notarial contracts remains rigid and often improperly structured, leading to potential misinterpretations. However, by using simpler language that adheres to Indonesian language rules, it is hoped that these contracts can be more widely understood by the public, reducing misinterpretations and enhancing clarity and efficiency in legal practice.
Hate Speech On Social Media: An Integrated Analysis Of Forensic Linguistics and Indonesian Criminal Law Anita Puspawati
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Juli
Publisher : CV Putra Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58540/isihumor.v4i3.2127

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Social media has become a basic need for social interaction, yet users often fail to realize that what they write can constitute hate speech, making it important to understand the intent behind an utterance. This is a normative legal study using a statute and conceptual approach combined with a forensic linguistic approach, drawing on primary legal materials including the Criminal Code, the Law on Electronic Information and Transactions, Law Number 40 of 2008 on the Elimination of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination, and Police Chief Circular Letter Number SE/6/X/2015. Hate speech is a multidisciplinary issue spanning legal, linguistic, and communicative aspects. Legally, it can be criminally punished if it fulfills the elements set out in statutory regulations; linguistically, analysis focuses on meaning, context, and purpose using Grice’s Cooperative Principle and Leech’s Politeness Principle as the pragmatic framework. Analysis of two court decisions shows that classifying an utterance as hate speech cannot rely on lexical meaning alone but must account for context, implicature, and speaker intent, so that integrating pragmatic and legal analysis produces a more objective, proportional basis for law enforcement.