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Contact Name
Dwi Setiawan
Contact Email
katakita@petra.ac.id
Phone
+62312983066
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katakita@petra.ac.id
Editorial Address
Jl. Siwalankerto 121-131
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Kota surabaya,
Jawa timur
INDONESIA
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching
ISSN : -     EISSN : 25987801     DOI : 10.9744/katakita
Core Subject : Education,
Kata Kita is a journal dedicated to the publication of students research in the areas of literature, language, and teaching. In the study of language, it covers issues in applied linguistics such as sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, critical discourse analysis, pragmatics, sylistics, corpus linguistics and others. In the area of literature, it covers modern and contemporary literature in English in the forms of printed, screened, aired or performed texts. In the field of teaching, it covers teaching materials and practices, especially those related to English Language Teaching.
Articles 613 Documents
Violation of the Conversational Maxims in the Humorous Utterances in Comedy Program ‘The East’ Angelina Kencana
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 9, No 1 (2021)
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.9.1.107-112

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This study is conducted in order to reveal the violated maxims in the humorous utterances and the implicature of the maxim violations in NET comedy program ‘The East’, from a discourse analysis point of view. The writer analyzes the types of maxims that are violated found in the humorous utterances in episode 397 entitled ‘Ribet Milih Tempat Kerja Baru’ (Complication in choosing a workplace) of the comedy program ‘The East’. This study is conducted by using a descriptive-qualitative approach, aimed to create a description from the perspectives or experiences of the writer. The findings reveal there are totally 26 (twenty-six) violations, each with its implied meaning in the episode of the program. Among the four maxims, the most frequent occurrence is the violation of maxim of Quality with 11 occurrences. Key words: Cooperative Principle, violation of conversational maxims, implicature
A GUIDEBOOK ON HOW TO BE STUDENTS IN AN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENTS OF ALFALINK OVERSEAS STUDY AND ENGLISH COURSE Diana Natalia Tanusaputra; Jusuf I Ibrahim
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 4, No 2 (2016)
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.4.2.1-5

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In the internship program, I worked at West Alfalink which is located at Ruko Rich Palace kav. I-1 Jl. MayjenSungkono 149-151. Alfalink is an overseas education consultant / agent and English language center. In this company, I found three problems. One of them is no guidebook for students who choose the USA to do their overseas study. By looking at this condition, I decided to make the USA guidebook for Alfalink’s students. It can be an effective tool for the company to give detailed information for the students. By providing this guidebook, Alfalink and students can get a lot of benefits. First, Alfalink’s staff do not need to give long explanation to the students and to new staff. Second, Alfalink can use it as a promotional tool. Last, students can get complete information about the USA.
Non-Chinese Indonesian Through The Eyes of 1998 Victim William Wijaya
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 10, No 1 (2022)
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.10.1.167-171

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In 1998, a massive riot happened in Jakarta which is known as the 1998 tragedy. Lots of Chinese Indonesian people house and shops were burned, they were also raped in front of their families, some of them were burned after being raped. In the end, Chinese Indonesians people were slowly being accepted by society as their culture and national holidays were acknowledged. However, the tragedy still remains unforgettable to Chinese Indonesian people. Thus, this research is conducted to find out what Chinese Indonesians who experience the 1998 tragedy think of non-Chinese people after 23 years of the tragedy and why they think so. The finding of the study, show that Chinese indonesia still think of non Chinese people in a good way and believe that they still have good relationship with them. Although they show symptom of being traumatize, it doesn’t change how they view non Chinese people.Key word: Chinese Indonesians, Tragedy 1998, Traumatic experience, Soeharto.
The Perceived Meaning of Verbal and Non-Verbal Expressions in Chitato “Life is Never Flat” Advertisement Clarista Gunawan
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 7, No 1 (2019)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.7.1.96-100

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This thesis mainly deals with verbal and non-verbal expression to uncover hidden messages in the video commercial of Chitato themed ‘Life is Never Flat’, starred by Agnes Monica, taken from Youtube Channel. The writer focuses on the lyrics, the actress, as well as the colors involved in the scenes, and relates them to the theories of Chandler on verbal and non-verbal expression in order to find perceived meanings. In the analysis, the writer uses the theories to find out some hidden messages got by respondents after they watch the video commercial. In the analysis, the writer used descriptive qualitative method as her approach to describe meanings in the advertisement as her research. The respondents participated in the interview in order to find the hidden messages are ten people, consisting of old and young people. Based on the analysis, the writer has found out that the commercial of Chitato’s delivered denotation and connotation through its lyrics, the actress, and the colors. In conclusion, based on the result, the writer has found that Chitato’s advertisement invites audiences to feel great and enjoy their day by spending time with Chitato. Keywords: perceived meanings, advertisement, descriptive qualitative
REQUEST STRATEGIES USED BY FIVE STREET DANCE GROUPS LEADERS TO MALE AND FEMALE MEMBERS IN THE MEETING F. S. Prayogo; Herwindy Maria Tedjaatmadja
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 1, No 1 (2013)
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.1.1.258-264

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This study entitled “Request Strategies Used by Five Street Dance Group Leaders to Their Male and Female Members in the Meetings” was conducted to know the influence of gender toward the request made by the leaders in the street dance groups’ meetings. The writer observed five young male leaders of five different street dance groups in making request to the male and female members in the meeting. The writer used the theory from Trosborg (1995) to classify the request uttered by the leaders. He found that the leaders mostly used the same request strategy, which is direct strategy to both male and female members in the meetings. The result also showed that the leaders used more indirect strategies, such as mild hints to the female than the male members probably because the leaders tried to be more polite to the female members.
The Causes of Richie Tenenbaum’s Suicide Attempt in The Royal Tenenbaums Steffanie Preiffer
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 8, No 1 (2020)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.8.1.9-20

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This thesis discussed suicide action in a dramedy movie. In the movie, the decision of suicide begins with negative experiences in childhood which is experienced by Richie, one of the male characters in The Royal Tenenbaums. The purpose of this thesis is to show Richie’s negative self-schema which exists during his childhood, influences how he sees himself and his surroundings. In addition, this thesis exists to reveal the reasons why Richie decides to attempt suicide in his adult life. The theory of negative self-schema shows that Richie’s negative self-schema exists during his childhood is because of divorced parents and criticism. The interpersonal theory of suicide reveals that Richie’s situation matches the criteria of someone who is able to kill himself. First, Richie sees himself as burden to others because he falls into self-hatred perspective and liability. Second, he has faced loneliness, the feeling of lack of reciprocal relationship, and the feeling of social disconnectedness which makes him has a low belongingness. Lastly, these situations make have the ability to do self-harm and strong desire to die. Those steps lead Richie to attempt suicide. Through this analysis, I found that self-esteem and social support give a strong impact for someone’s suicide decision. Keywords: Suicide attempt, negative self-schema, perceived burdensomeness, low belongingness, self-harm
THE STUDENTS’ VIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF MOTHER TONGUE IN GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAM OF ABC COURSE Magdalena Rolanda; Julia Eka Rini
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 3, No 2 (2015)
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.3.2.32-37

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This study aimed to find out the students ‘opinions on the use of mother tongue and its functions in Indonesian EFL classrooms. The data were the interviews with a total six students from level 1, 2 and 3 comprising one high achiever student and one low achiever student from each level. The findings show that all of the students agree that Indonesian can be occasionally used in the classroom by both teacher and students for a number of reasons: for the teacher to explain new and difficult vocabularies, explain grammar rules, organize tasks, maintain discipline, gain contact with individual students, for the students to ask and answer questions, communicate and discuss with classmates and for translating activities. The findings also show that the low proficiency students prefer to use Indonesian more than the higher proficiency students because of lack of vocabulary
Increasing the Brand Awareness of PT. Hadi Citra Cemerlang by Emphasizing Its Unique Selling Point in a Marketing Booklet Edwan Dhika Dwijayaputra Liew
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 9, No 3 (2021)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.9.3.398-405

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PT. Hadi Citra Cemerlang is a frozen food distributor in East Java, Indonesia. The company’s target markets are restaurants, Agencies, and Convenience stores. As one of the biggest distributors in East Java, PT. Hadi Citra Cemerlang has problem. The company has difficulty in selling its products and introducing the uniqueness of the company. Therefore, PT. Hadi Citra Cemerlang needs to increase its brand awareness through a promotional tool. The writer provides a solution which is a Marketing Booklet. The writer will use the theory of branding, promotional tool, marketing booklet, and Unique Selling Point (USP) to make that happen. After identifying the company's Unique Selling Point, the USP will be highlighted and emphasized in the marketing booklet. Excellence services and Lower prices are the main USP of the company. A marketing booklet can benefit the company since it can help prospects, new customers easier and more efficiently. Keywords: marketing booklet, unique selling point, promotion, promotional tool
The Perception of Petra Christian University Students Towards the Connection Between “Converse” Brand and Its “Proud to Be” Statement on Its T-Shirt Line Samuelita Dayu Maharani
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 6, No 2 (2018)
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.6.2.205-215

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This thesis mainly deals with the theory of perception and decoding process to observe how Petra Christian University students perceive the connection between Converse brand and the use of  language in one of its T-shirt products, “Proud to be”. From the analysis, the researcher found out that the students could draw a line between the brand and its statement on its T-shirt design. This means that “Proud to be” statement is considered a success as a code to express the company’s message to its consumers and suits the brand personality of Converse. In conclusion, the language used in product design is able to communicate the brand personality. 
The Value Transformation of Betty Warren in Mona Lisa Smile Alyni Tjunarwi; Dwi Setiawan
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol 1, No 1 (2013)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.1.1.9-16

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This study analyzes a movie entitled Mona Lisa Smile. It is interesting that the movie contains the message about women’s liberation movement reflected through the value transformation done by one of the characters, Betty Warren, which is why we decided to emphasize on the transformation as our main focus. We attempt to reveal the process of Betty Warren’s value transformation by applying two concepts, which are the concept of Angel in the House and the concept of New Woman. We find out that Warren’s experience of value transformation goes through several stages, which are from believing in her old values, going against the new modern values, finding disappointment toward her old values, then having a conflict within herself, and as the result, starting to consider and absorb the new values. The analysis leads to the fact that patriarchal values can be so strong because sometimes, women themselves are subconsciously acting as the agents.