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THE IMPLICATION OF ASSERTIVE UTTERANCE FOR PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND LANGUAGE USE Tiara Resta Putri; Sutarman; Agus Syahid; Titik Ceriyani Miswaty; Syamsurrijal
Jurnal Bastra (Bahasa dan Sastra) Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025): JURNAL BASTRA EDISI OKTOBER 2025
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, FKIP, Universitas Halu Oleo Kampus Bumi Tridharma Andounohu Kendari, Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara – Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36709/bastra.v10i4.1544

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The phenomenon of speech act is functions as a tool for communication and a reflection of one’s thoughts, beliefs, and personality. This study aims to analyze assertive speech acts used by the main character, Moana, in the animated musical film Moana 2, and how those speech acts reveal the development of her personality. This study applied descriptive qualitative method with data collection technique through documentation and analysis of Moana’s utterances in the movie. A total of 176 utterances identified based from Moana and only 69 of them were categorized as assertive speech acts. The findings show forms of assertive utterance include stating, claiming, suggesting, reporting, boasting, admitting, and concluding. This research also contributes to the field of linguistics, especially in connecting speech act (Searle, 1969) with Big Five Personality Traits and enriching the understanding of how language reflects personality growth. These forms of speech acts reflect Moana’s change from an informative figure to an individual who is more confident, reflective, and has a great love for new things.  Thus, this study not only provides an overview of various assertive speech acts but also bridges the gap between pragmatic theory and personality.
The Linguistic Representation of Social Hierarchy and Kinship in Chibi Maruko-chan Sari, Al Mustika; Muhid, Abdul; Syahid, Agus
Humanitatis : Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): Humanitatis: Journal of Language and Literature
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bumigora Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30812/humanitatis.v12i1.5677

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This qualitative descriptive study examines the linguistic representation of social hierarchy and kinship in the Japanese animated series Chibi Maruko-chan. Grounded in sociolinguistic theories of politeness and indexicality, the research investigates how language constructs familial and social roles within the show’s narrative framework. The primary objectives are to identify and categorize specific linguistic features—including honorifics, address terms, and politeness strategies used to denote social relationships—and to analyze how these discursive practices reinforce traditional Japanese concepts of uchi (in-group) and soto (out-group). Data were collected through purposive sampling of fifteen episodes, forming a corpus of dialogue that was subsequently analyzed using directed content analysis. The findings reveal a consistent asymmetry in politeness strategies: children, particularly the protagonist Maruko, predominantly use positive politeness and casual language to express closeness, while parents and older siblings employ negative politeness, formal self-reference, and bald-on-record directives to assert authority and maintain hierarchical order. Interactions with grandparents blend affection and respect, softening hierarchical boundaries, whereas peer interactions exhibit egalitarian solidarity through direct, unmitigated speech. The study concludes that the series actively naturalizes social structures through everyday talk, serving as a rich site for the discursive reproduction of cultural norms. It contributes to media linguistics by demonstrating the value of anime as a corpus for pragmatic analysis and offers insights into the intersection of language, power, and culture in popular media.
Consanguineal and Affinal Kinship in the Sasak Language of Karang Bayan Agustina, Dewi; Syamsurrijal; Miswaty, Titik Ceriyani; Syahid, Agus
Lexeme : Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY 2026
Publisher : Universitas Pamulang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32493/ljlal.v8i1.51725

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This study aims to identify and classify the kinship terms used by the Sasak ethnic community in Karang Bayan and to analyze the social functions of these terms within cultural and communicative contexts. Using a qualitative descriptive method with an ethnolinguistic and anthropolinguistic approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and documentation involving three generational groups: elders, adults, and youth. The findings reveal that the Sasak kinship lexicon in Karang Bayan consists of two major categories: consanguineal kinship (e.g., amaq, inaq, polong) and affinal kinship (e.g., semame, senine, mentoak mama). These terms not only denote familial relations but also serve as linguistic expressions of social values such as respect, hierarchy, and customary obligations. The usage of these terms reflects ethnic identity and functions as a mechanism for intergenerational transmission of cultural values. The study confirms the essential role of language in maintaining social structure and cultural identity among the Sasak people amid the pressures of modern change.
The Use of Cake Application in Learning English Speaking Skills Rahmawati, Lela; Hastuti, Hilda; Syahid, Agus; Sutarman, Sutarman; Alfilail, Nur
Indo-MathEdu Intellectuals Journal Vol. 6 No. 8 (2025): Indo-MathEdu Intellectuals Journal
Publisher : Lembaga Intelektual Muda (LIM) Maluku

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54373/imeij.v6i8.4846

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using the CAKE application in improving the English language skills of Bumigora University students. This research was conducted through a Classroom Action Research (CAR) model, which consists of two cycles. Each cycle involves four stages: planning, action, observation, and reflection, involving 40 students of the Information Technology Study Program. Data collection techniques used in this study were a Speaking Ability Test, Observation, Questionnaires, and Interviews. The results of the study showed a significant increase in students' speaking skills after using the CAKE application as a learning medium. The average pre-test score of 54.90 indicated that students' initial abilities were still in the low category. After the implementation of the action in cycle I, the average score increased to 66.82, indicating initial improvements in the aspects of pronunciation, fluency, and students' confidence in speaking. In cycle II, the average score increased again significantly to 79.28, indicating that the consistent use of the CAKE application had a positive impact on the development of students' speaking skills. Thus, this study concludes that CAKE is an effective and relevant digital learning medium in supporting the mastery of EFL students' speaking skills, especially in the context of technology-based learning in higher education.
Language Style Variation and Sociocultural Function in the Karang Pendem Community: A Sociolinguistic Analysis Wulantari, I Gusti Ayu Dhiva; Syahid, Agus; Miswaty, Titik Ceriyani; Sudewi, Ni Ketut Putri Nila; Muhlisin
Lexeme : Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY 2026
Publisher : Universitas Pamulang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32493/ljlal.v8i1.53393

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This study investigates language style variation in everyday social interactions among residents of Karang Pendem, Cakranegara. Using a qualitative descriptive method, the research observes and analyzes spontaneous language use in natural settings such as homes, markets, temples, and public gatherings. Data were collected through field observations and detailed note-taking, and analyzed using theories of sociolinguistics, particularly Labov’s theory of variation, Holmes’ sociopragmatic approach, and Hymes’ communicative competence. The findings reveal four dominant categories of style-shifting based on interlocutor: (1) to elders, marked by respectful forms and high Balinese (basa alus); (2) to peers, characterized by informal tone, casual Indonesian, and code-mixing; (3) to strangers or outsiders, involving formal Indonesian and neutral speech; and (4) to children or socially subordinate individuals, featuring directive, simplified language. These shifts are shown to be strategic and culturally encoded, reflecting values such as respect, solidarity, and caution. The study concludes that style-shifting is not merely a linguistic habit but a culturally informed social strategy. Language variation in Karang Pendem operates as a tool for managing relationships, reinforcing social roles, and maintaining community norms. The findings affirm that language style functions both as a medium of expression and as a reflection of deep-rooted sociocultural structures.
Fake News in Hate Speech Containing Ethnicities, Religions, Races and Intergroup (SARA) on Indonesian Social Media: A Forensic Linguistics Study Agus Syahid; Sutarman Sutarman; Ana Rahmatyar; Dita Meldina; Deshinta Arrova Dewi
Anglophile Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Anglophile Journal
Publisher : CV. Creative Tugu Pena

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51278/anglophile.v6i1.2526

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This study investigates the dissemination of fake news embedded in hate speech containing ethnicity, religion, race, and intergroup (SARA) issues on Indonesian social media from a forensic linguistic perspective. Drawing on speech act theory, the study aims to identify the linguistic forms used in the dissemination of fake news and examine their legal implications. A qualitative method with a forensic linguistic approach was employed. The data consisted of linguistic evidence extracted from eight court cases adjudicated between 2018 and 2020 and obtained from final and legally binding district court decisions available through the Supreme Court Decision Directory of the Republic of Indonesia. Data were analyzed using Searle’s speech act framework, focusing on assertive speech acts. The findings reveal two dominant forms of assertive speech acts in the dissemination of fake news, namely assertive accusations (or slander) and assertive lies. These speech acts were used to promote hate speech, blasphemy, incitement of hatred, and the humiliation or denigration of particular groups based on SARA identities. The study further demonstrates that the dissemination of fake news containing SARA-related hate speech carries significant legal consequences, as perpetrators may be prosecuted under Article 28(2) in conjunction with Article 45A(2) of Law No. 19 of 2016 concerning Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE). The findings contribute to the development of forensic linguistic scholarship by highlighting the relationship between language, misinformation, hate speech, and legal accountability in digital communication.
FORENSIC LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF DYSPHEMISTIC EXPRESSIONS IN SOCIAL MEDIA DISCOURSE TARGETING PRESIDENT JOKO WIDODO Dheni Budiman; Dadang Sudana; R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh; Ruswan Dallyono; Agus Syahid
Indonesian EFL Journal Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : University of Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ieflj.v11i3.106

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Social media constitutes a public space for expressing ideas and opinions; therefore, it must be used wisely by its users. Many social media users commit legal violations, such as employing dysphemism (abusive language) toward individuals or groups, including President Joko Widodo during his term of office. This study aims to describe the lexical meanings that emerge in dysphemistic expressions, the purposes of dysphemism, and the legal impact of dysphemism on social media targeting President Joko Widodo. The method employed in this study is a descriptive-analytical method focusing on dysphemism directed at President Joko Widodo on social media. The results indicate that: (1) the lexical meanings that emerge can be classified into eight categories; (2) the purposes of dysphemism toward President Joko Widodo on social media include expressions of hatred, insult, defamation, threats, and the degradation of the dignity and honour of the head of state; and (3) the legal impact of dysphemism on social media targeting President Joko Widodo consists of court verdicts imposed on defendants who are proven to have uttered dysphemistic expressions on social media.
Expressive Utterances in Online Guest Reviews in Merumatta Senggigi-Lombok Hotel: A Pragmatic Analysis Jessica Herly; Agus Syahid; Abdul Muhid; Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal; Lela Rahmawati
Humanitatis : Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): Humanitatis: Journal of Language and Literature: In-Press
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bumigora Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30812/humanitatis.v12i2.5397

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This study examines expressive utterances in guest reviews to identify their types and the linguistic markers that realize them. In the digital era, online guest reviews have become an influential form of electronic word-of-mouth that shapes public perceptions of hotel service quality. These reviews frequently contain expressive utterances that reveal guests’ emotional evaluations of their experiences. This study aims to identify the types of expressive utterances and examine the linguistic markers and politeness strategies used in online guest reviews of Merumatta Senggigi–Lombok Hotel. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, the data were drawn from 28 purposively selected TripAdvisor reviews and analyzed using document analysis procedures. The analysis was guided by Speech Act Theory and Politeness Strategy Theory, following the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal ten types of expressive utterances, namely praise, appreciation, compliment, gratitude, complaint, criticism, regret, blame, anxiety, and negative recommendation, with compliments, appreciation, and complaints occurring most frequently. Positive expressive utterances are primarily realized through evaluative adjectives and intensifiers, while negative utterances tend to employ negation, contrastive structures, hedging, and narrative framing to mitigate face-threatening acts. These results demonstrate that expressive utterances in online hotel reviews function not only as emotional expressions but also as pragmatic strategies shaped by politeness considerations in digital communication.
Empowering English Foreign Language Learners through Sasak Local Wisdom: Effects on Self-Directed Learning Dedi Aprianto; Muhlisin Muhlisin; Wahyu Kamil Syarifaturrahman; Agus Syahid; Sutarman Sutarman; Erwin Suhendra
Humanitatis : Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026): Humanitatis: Journal of Language and Literature: In-Press
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bumigora Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30812/humanitatis.v12i2.6562

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The integration of local cultural knowledge into English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction has received increasing attention as an approach to creating more meaningful, relevant, and learner-centered educational experiences. This study aimed to investigate the effects of integrating Sasak local wisdom-based learning materials on students’ self-directed learning and to explore students’ perceptions regarding how such materials influenced their engagement and learning experiences in EFL contexts. This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design by combining quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative phase investigated the influence of Sasak local wisdom-based learning materials on students’ self-directed learning through questionnaires, while the qualitative phase explored students’ perceptions through semi-structured interviews. The study involved 89 second-year students from the Undergraduate Computer Science Program of Bumigora University, Mataram, selected through total sampling, with 50 students in the experimental group and 39 in the control group. Twelve students were purposively selected for the interview phase based on their questionnaire responses. The quantitative findings showed that students in the experimental group achieved a higher self-directed learning score (M = 84.70) compared to the control group (M = 62.72). The independent samples t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference between the two groups, with a Sig. (2-tailed) value of 0.000 (p < .05), indicating the positive effect of Sasak local wisdom-based learning materials on students’ self-directed learning. The qualitative findings further revealed that students perceived the materials as enhancing their learning autonomy, motivation, cultural identity, and engagement in independent English learning activities. These findings suggest that culturally responsive EFL materials can serve as an effective pedagogical approach to empowering learners while connecting global English competence with local cultural values.
Mengajarkan Simple Present Tense Dengan Metode Contextual Teaching and Learning Untuk Siswa Sekolah Dasar Kelas IV Muhlisin; Agus Syahid; Ni Ketut Putri Nila Sudewi
Abdimas Awang Long Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Januari, Abdimas Awang Long
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Awang Long

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56301/awal.v9i1.1938

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Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini adalah salah satu dari bagian Tri Dharma perguruan tinggi. Kegiatan PKM ini adalah bentuk kerjasama antara Universitas Bumigora dengan Sekolah Dasar SDK Antonius Cakranegara, Mataram. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengajarkan simple present tense dengan meggunakan metode Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) kepada siswa kelas IV. CTL adalah sebuah metode pengajaran yang menghubungkan antara pengetahuan awal siswa dengan konteks kehidupan yang nyata sehingga apa yang dipelajari menjadi lebih bermakna. Hasil pembelajaran simple present tense denga metode CTL menunjukkan hasil yang signifikan, hal ini dapat dilihat dari peningkatan pengetahuan siswa dalam menyusun kalimat menggunakan model simple present tense, mendeskripsikan kegiatan sehari-hari atau rutinitas mereka dalam bahasa Inggris dengan struktur kalimat yang benar. Metode CTL ini sangat efektif digunkan untuk mengajarkan simple present tense, para siswa rata-rata memperoleh penilaian dengan kategori “Good” dan “Very Good”.
Co-Authors Abdul Muhid Abdul Muhid Abdul Muhid, Abdul Abiyyu Alghozy Pramanaputra Ahmad Ahmad Ahmadi, Yusril Alfilail, Nur Ana Rahmatyar Ana Rahmatyar Andika Dutha Bachari Anggara, Gde Wetan Pragena Baiq Nurul Asikin christofer satria Dallyono, Ruswan Dedi Aprianto Deshinta Arrova Dewi Dewi Agustina Dewi, Baiq Kartika Purnama Dewi, Ni Putu Sinta Dewi, Puspita Dheni Budiman Diah Supatmiwati Dita Meldina Erwin Suhendra Fista Elma Ratu Indayani Gde Wetan Pragena Anggara Gusti, Dharma Habib Ratu Perwira Negara Hilda Hastuti Hilda Hastuti Jessica Herly Kiki Riska Ayu Kurniawati, Kiki Riska Ayu Komang Sathya Yogindra Aditia Lela Rahmawati Lela Rahmawati Miswaty, Titik Ceriyani Muhamad Alam Setiawan Muhammad Agus Muljanto Muhammad Fauzan Muhammad fauzan MUHAMMAD TAUFIK Muhammad Zaki Pahrul Hadi Muhlisin Muhlisin Muhmmad Fathoni Neny Sulistianingsih Ni Ketut Putri Nila Sudewi Ni Ketut Putri Nila Sudewi Ni Ketut Putri Nila Sudewi Nur Alfilail Pramanaputra, Abiyyu Alghozy Puspita Dewi, Puspita Putri, Tiara Resta R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh Rahmatyar, Ana Rahmawati, Lela Ramdhani, Suciaty Sari, Al Mustika Sri Wahyu Lestari Suciaty Ramdhani Sudana, Dadang Sutarman Sutarman Sutarman Sutarman Sutarman Sutarman Sutarman Syamsurijal Syamsurijal Syamsurijjal Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal Syamsurrijal Teguh Iman Pribadi Tiara Resta Putri Tiara Resta Putri Tiara Resta Putri Tri Istyadi, Ida Bagus Wahyu Kamil Syarifaturrahman Wahyu Kamil Syarifaturrahman, Wahyu Kamil Wardhatun Nahdoh Wiya Suktiningsih Wiya Suktiningsih Wulandari, Alivia Oktaviona Wulantari, I Gusti Ayu Dhiva Zainuddin Abdussamad zainuddin Abdussamad