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A Pragmatic Study of Speech Acts in Poor Things (2023) Movie Syahrani Sam; Muhammad Hasbi
GLENS: Global English Insights Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): GLENS, May 2025
Publisher : PT. Global Research Collaboration

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/glens.v2i2.834

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This study explores the types and functions of speech acts employed by characters in Poor Things (2023), a film rich in philosophical, emotional, and ideological discourse. Drawing upon Yule’s classification of speech acts; declarative, representative, expressive, directive, and commissive, this research applies a descriptive qualitative approach to analyze 242 selected utterances from the movie’s script. The data were collected through careful viewing, transcription, and contextual interpretation of the dialogues. Findings reveal that representative speech acts dominate the film, indicating characters' tendencies to express beliefs and shape perceptions. Expressive and directive acts also occur frequently, reflecting the emotional depth and interpersonal influence present in the narrative. Notably, declarative acts, though rare, serve pivotal roles in reshaping social realities and character relationships. These patterns underscore how speech act theory can illuminate character development and thematic construction in cinematic dialogue. This study contributes to the field of pragmatics and film discourse analysis by demonstrating how language functions not merely as communication, but as a tool of agency, identity formation, and narrative progression in contemporary cinema.
Unveiling Hidden Meanings in the Lyrics of One Direction’s Story of My Life Mursyidah Mursyidah; Ilham Pratama Hasbi; Muhammad Hasbi
GLENS: Global English Insights Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): GLENS, November 2024
Publisher : PT. Global Research Collaboration

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/glens.v2i1.618

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This study delves into the hidden meanings in the lyrics of Story of My Life by One Direction, utilizing Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotic framework, specifically the concepts of signifier and signified. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research examines the song’s lyrics as the primary data, complemented by secondary data from scholarly sources to provide additional insights. The analysis reveals themes of emotional vulnerability, resilience, and memory, articulated through symbolic and metaphorical expressions in the lyrics. Key findings highlight the interplay between individual emotions and universal human experiences, such as love, loss, and perseverance, making the song relatable to a broad audience. The study demonstrates how the lyrics transcend mere entertainment, offering profound reflections on personal and cultural narratives. By applying semiotics, this research underscores the significance of song lyrics as a form of literary and cultural expression. It also paves the way for future studies to explore similar frameworks in analyzing music and its impact on audiences.
Analysis of the Main Character Costumes in ‘Enola Holmes’ Movie using CS Peirce’s Theory Ardia Idris; Muhammad Hasbi
GLENS: Global English Insights Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): GLENS, May 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/glens.v1i2.365

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This study aims to analyze the costumes that the main character wears in the movie ‘Enola Holmes’ by using Charles Sanders (CS) Peirce’s theory. The data in this study was collected by watching the movies several times and taking notes on the costumes worn by Enola Holmes, the main character in this movie. The data analysis was done by identifying the signs in the costumes and interpreting their meanings based on CS Peirce’s semiotic theory, which divides signs into icons, indexes, and symbols. The result of this study shows that Enola Holmes’ costumes function as icons, indexes, and symbols. As icons, the costumes directly represent the Victorian era and Enola’s various disguises. As indexes, the costumes reflect Enola’s actions, emotions, and experiences. Furthermore, as symbols, the costumes convey meanings related to gender roles, courage, independence, and family heritage. This study helps in gaining an understanding of how film costumes can be used to communicate storylines and to develop characters.
Unveiling Wordsworth's Daffodils: A Semiotic Tapestry of Signs and Symbols Sulistiawati Sulistiawati; Nur Hikmah; Muhammad Hasbi
GLENS: Global English Insights Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): GLENS, May 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61220/glens.v1i2.375

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This research aims to identify and analyze signs and symbols in William Wordsworth’s poem I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud. This study employs a descriptive qualitative research design through a semiotic approach to investigate the function of signs and symbols in poetic discourse. The data in this research was collected from Wordsworth’s. I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud as the primary data source, while the secondary data sources are books, articles, and other online sources that support the primary data. The obtained data were analyzed using Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic model, which consists of an icon, index, and symbol. The data analysis was conducted in three stages: classification, display, and verification. The result of this research shows that the poem employs various phrases, which can be categorized as icons, indexes, and symbols. The signs function to surpass linguistic barriers and convey significant insights about the human spirit and its connection to the natural world. These can also serve as a reminder that even the most basic words, when skillfully composed and infused with symbolic significance, can have a lasting effect on readers, encouraging them to delve into their feelings and establish a stronger bond with the world.
An Analysis of Illocutionary Speech Acts in the Indonesian Minister of Primary and Secondary Education’s Speech at the UNESCO General Conference Nur Athirah Syam; Muhammad Hasbi; Aslan Abidin
Journal of Social Research Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Social Research
Publisher : International Journal Labs

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55324/josr.v5i2.2985

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This study examines the illocutionary speech acts employed in the Indonesian Minister of Primary and Secondary Education's address at the UNESCO General Conference in November 2025, applying Searle's taxonomy of speech acts as the analytical framework. The analysis of 42 speech acts reveals that assertive utterances dominate the discourse, accounting for 47.62%, followed by commissives at 23.81%, expressives at 14.29%, directives at 11.90%, and declaratives at 2.38%. The findings demonstrate how diplomatic discourse strategically employs various speech acts to convey national positions, establish commitments, and maintain international relationships. This research contributes to understanding the pragmatic dimensions of diplomatic communication and the linguistic strategies employed by representatives of developing nations in multilateral forums.
Pemanfaatan English Corner dalam Penguatan Kosakata dan Kemampuan Pengucapan Siswa Berbasis Flashcard Mansyur; Muh. Hasbi; Ahmad Thalib; Ahmad Rizal Abdullah; Rizki Fauzi; Nadia Nurmeutya Zahrani; Sari Mutyara Saleh; Andi Rasty Syafitri; Izzatul Azizah; Dwi Putra Nur Muhammad
Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): AXIOLOGY: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Publisher : Jurusan Bahasa Inggris

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Peningkatan kemampuan kosakata dan pengucapan bahasa inggris menjadi hal penting untuk mendukung kemampuan komunikasi siswa di era globalisasi. Namun,sebagian siswa di SMPIT Darussalam Makassar masih mengalami kesulitan dalam mengingat kosakata, mengucapkan kata bahasa inggris dengan benar, serta kurang percaya diri ketika berbicara menggunakan bahasa inggris. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut dilakukan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat melalui penerapan English Corner berbasis flashcards.Kegiatan ini merupakan bagian dari program Asistensi Mengajar Mandiri (AjarMi) yang melibatkan mahasiswa asistensi mengajar dan siswa sekolah menengah pertama. Metode yang digunakan adalah pembelajaran partisipatif,di mana siswa terlibat aktif dalam latihan kosakata dan pengucapan. Perpustakaan sekolah dimanfaatkan sebagai area English Corner untuk menciptakan suasana belajar yang lebih santai dan interaktif. Flashcards berisi kosakata bahasa inggris sehari hari digunakan untuk membantu siswa berlatih membaca, pengucapan, dan menyusun kalimat sederhana. Observasi dilakukan selama kegiatan untuk melihat partisipasi dan perkembangan siswa. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa siswa menjadi lebih aktif, antusias, dan percaya diri dalam belajar bahasa inggris. Siswa juga lebih mudah mengingat kosakata dan mulai menggunakan ungkapan sederhana dalam bahasa inggris selama kegiatan berlangsung. Selain itu, program ini mampu menciptakan suasana belajar yang lebih menyenangkan dan kolaboratif. Meskipun demikian, beberapa siswa masih memerlukan bimbingan lebih intensif karena keterbatasan rasa percaya diri dan singkatnya waktu pelaksanaan program. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan serupa perlu dilakukan secara berkelanjutan dengan media dan aktivitas pembelajaran yang lebih kreatif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dan motivasi belajar bahasa inggris siswa.
Visual Storytelling: Peningkatan Kemampuan Menulis Deskriptif Siswa melalui Proyek Digital Scrapbook 'My Dream Destination' Muh. Hasbi; Fitriyani Bakri; Abdul Halim; Mardiyanah Nasta; Nur Mutmainna Halim; Natalia Putri Toding Bua; Nur Alya Safitri Aniar; Iffah Maulidiya; Ratih Tri Andini; Guslin Rusdin
Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): AXIOLOGY: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Publisher : Jurusan Bahasa Inggris

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Kegiatan workshop Visual Storytelling yang diadakan dalam program English Club di UPT SPF SMP Negeri 1 Makassar bertujuan untuk membantu siswa dalam meningkatkan kemampuan menulis deskriptif melalui proyek digital scrapbook bertema 'My Dream Destination'. Workshop ini dibuat sebagai cara belajar yang berbasis proyek yang menggabungkan keterampilan menulis deskriptif dalam bahasa Inggris dengan kreativitas digital menggunakan aplikasi Canva. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dalam satu hari, yaitu pada Selasa, 28 April 2026, dan melibatkan 21 siswa dari kelas VII dan VIII. Pemateri merupaan gabungan dari tim pengabdi UNM dan tim Asisten Mengajar Mandiri (AjarMI) yang menyampaikan materi dengan cara yang interaktif dan berdasarkan praktik langsung. Setelah menerima penjelasan mengenai materi tentang teksdeskriptif, para siswa diminta untuk membuat digital scrapbook secara individu menggunakan aplikasi atau situs Canva dengan memilih salah satu dari destinasi impian yang paling ingin mereka kunjungi. Di dalam scrapbook harus menambahkan enam komponen yang wajib, yaitu: Nama & Lokasi Destinasi, Gambar/Ilustrasi, Pendapat Pribadi tentang Tempat, Teks Deskriptif, Fakta Menarik tentang Tempat, dan Dekorasi. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang signifikan dalam kemampuan menulis deskriptif siswa serta kreativitas mereka dalam menyajikan konten secara digital. Workshop ini terbukti menjadi model pembelajaran alternatif yang inovatif, menyenangkan, dan sesuai dengan perkembangan era digital.
AN ANALYSIS OF ILLOCUTIONARY IN DONALD TRUMP'S INAUGURATION ADDRESS(2025) Maryam Bahari Abdullah; Abdullah Abdullah; Muh Hasbi
Journal of English Literature and Linguistic Studies Vol 4, No 2 (2026): Journal of English Literature and Linguistic Studies (JELLS)
Publisher : Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jells.v4i2.83812

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Studi ini menganalisis tindak ilokusi yang ditemukan dalam pidato pelantikan Donald Trump tahun 2025, khususnya berfokus pada klasifikasinya menurut teori tindak tutur Searle (1979). Tujuan utama studi ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis tindak ilokusi yang dominan dan memahami makna di balik penggunaannya dalam konteks pidato politik. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, data penelitian diperoleh dari transkrip pidato pelantikan Donald Trump yang diunggah di YouTube oleh KompasTV. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kelima kategori tindak ilokusi Searle, yaitu asertif, direktif, komisif, ekspresif, dan deklaratif, ditemukan dalam pidato tersebut. Tindak asertif banyak digunakan untuk menyatakan fakta, keyakinan, dan penilaian Trump tentang keadaan negara, seperti krisis inflasi, masalah pemerintahan, dan tantangan sosial. Tindak komisif juga sangat dominan, dengan Trump membuat berbagai janji dan komitmen mengenai kebijakan masa depan, termasuk memulihkan kedaulatan, memperbaiki sistem peradilan, dan mengakhiri kebijakan yang dianggap merugikan. Namun, subkategori tindakan komisif, seperti 'penawaran' dan 'kesepakatan', tidak ditemukan, mengingat sifat satu arah dan deklaratif dari pidato pelantikan tersebut. Selain itu, tindakan direktif digunakan untuk mendorong audiens untuk bertindak atau mengadopsi pandangan tertentu, seperti seruan untuk menghadapi tantangan dengan jujur atau tidak membiarkan situasi buruk berlanjut. Tindakan ekspresif mencerminkan perasaan dan sikap Trump, seperti rasa terima kasih kepada para pendukung, optimisme tentang masa depan, dan simpati kepada korban bencana. Terakhir, tindakan deklaratif ditemukan dalam pernyataan yang secara langsung mengubah status atau kondisi, seperti deklarasi berakhirnya kemunduran Amerika. Secara keseluruhan, studi ini menegaskan relevansi teori tindakan tutur Searle dalam menganalisis komunikasi politik. Penggunaan tindakan ilokusi yang beragam oleh Donald Trump dalam pidatonya menunjukkan strategi retorika yang efektif untuk membentuk persepsi publik, memobilisasi dukungan, dan membangun narasi kepemimpinan yang kuat. Temuan ini memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang bagaimana bahasa digunakan sebagai alat untuk memengaruhi opini dan tindakan dalam wacana politik.
SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF SYMBOLS IN “THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY” NOVEL Sitti Fausiah; Muh Hasbi; Harnita Rosalia
Journal of English Literature and Linguistic Studies Vol 4, No 2 (2026): Journal of English Literature and Linguistic Studies (JELLS)
Publisher : Faculty of Languages and Literature, Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/jells.v4i2.83936

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This study aims to analyzes the symbolism found in the library depicted Matt Haig's novel The Midnight Library. The purpose of this study is to identify and interpret the symbols that appear in the library. The method used is qualitative descriptive, with a focus on text data interpretation. Edward Sapir's (1934) classification of symbols was used to determine the types of symbols that  appear, while Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic approach was applied to understand the process of meaning formation through the relationship between representamen, object, and interpretant. The results of the study show that there are nine main symbols divided into referential symbols and condensation symbols. The referential has three symbols, those are The Book of Regrets, The Static Clock 00:00:00, and The Game of Chess. Where is condensation has six symbols, namely The Light, The Green Book, The Midnight Library, The Moving Shelves, Mrs. Elm, and Nora Seed. In terms of meaning, the referential symbols directly reflect Nora's experiences, choices, and regrets, while the condensation symbols combine various ideas and emotions, such as hope, uncertainty, the search for identity, and the potential for change. These findings confirm that the symbols in the library serve not only as narrative elements but also as semiotic devices that reveal the main character's existential struggles and process of self-reflection.
Exploring Speech Act Patterns in Lecturer–Student Online Interactions Nurfadilah; Muh. Hasbi; Aslan Abidin
Journal of Educational Management Research Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026)
Publisher : Al-Qalam Institue

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61987/jemr.v5i3.1659

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This study aims to investigate the types of illocutionary speech acts most frequently produced by lecturers and students during online classroom interactions. Focusing on the illocutionary dimension, the study explores how language is used to convey intentions, requests, and social interactions in educational settings. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, analyzing interactions based on Searle and Yule’s speech act theories. Data were collected from recorded online class sessions, transcribed, and systematically coded to identify patterns of speech acts. The findings indicate that directive acts are the most dominant, reflecting attempts by speakers to elicit actions from others. Assertive acts, which demonstrate the speaker’s authority and provide information, were the second most frequent. Expressive acts, conveying emotions, attitudes, or respect, appeared less frequently, while commissive acts, related to commitments to future actions, were the least observed. These results highlight the central role of directive and assertive speech in managing online classroom interactions and facilitating effective communication. The study suggests that awareness of speech act patterns can enhance teaching strategies, improve student engagement, and reduce miscommunication in online learning environments.
Co-Authors A Halim Abd. Halim Abdul Halim Abdul Halim Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah Adi Isma Adilah Nurul Fatin Ahmad Rizal Abdullah Ahmad Thalib Amirullah Abduh Andi Rasty Syafitri Ardia Idris Aslan Abidin Auliyanti Sahril Nurfadilah Az Zahra, Aisqa Bakri, Fitriani Burhamzah, Muftihaturrahmah Cahyani, Putri Dwi Putra Nur Muhammad Dwi Putri Maisyarah Fikriyah, Nurul Firdaus, Firly Febrina Fitriani Bakri Fitriyani Bakri Fitriyani Bakri Guslin Rusdin Habibi, Nabilah Ummih Halim, Abd Halim, Nur Mutmainna Hamrana Hakim Ana Harnita Rosalia Hasriani G Hilal, Alda Alfiana Hutabarat, Meri Kristina Ida Fauziah Harwan Iffah Maulidiya Ilham Pratama Hasbi Iskandar Iskandar Izzatul Azizah Juriasari lestari, Nurul Mansyur Mardiyanah Nasta Mardiyanah Nasta Maryam Bahari Abdullah Muh Tahir Muh Tahir Muh. Miftahul Khaer Muh. Miftahul Khaer Muh. Rifqi Syamsuddin Muhammad Arham Murni Mahmud Mursyidah Mursyidah Musdalifah Musdalifah Musdalipa Dalle Nadia Nurmeutya Zahrani Natalia Putri Toding Bua Nhajwa Priyana Nur Aeni Nur Alya Safitri Aniar Nur Athirah Syam NUR FADILLAH Nur Hikmah Nur Inayah Nur Mutmainna Halim Nur Mutmainna Halim Nur Mutmainna Halim Nur Mutmainnah Halim Nurfadilah Nurhalima, Nurhalima Nurilmia Nurmuslimah Qadri Pribadi, Kayla Zahra Prawoto Putri, Mentari Nasya Ratih Tri Andini Reski Nurhidayah Ridwan, Andi Shafiyah Salsabila Rina Mariana Rina Musliha Rizki Fauzi Sam, Syahrani Sari Mutyara Saleh Sarlin, Sarlin Sitti Fausiah Sukardi Weda Sulistiawati Sulistiawati Sulistiawati Syahrani Sam Syahrir, Muthia Amalia Syarifuddin Dollah Waqqas, Hanin Khalishah Wildani, Nurul