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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.
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Negative Parenting Styles in the Second Anime Adaptation of Fruits Basket the Series (2019 - 2021) Vania Valencia; Setefanus Suprajitno
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.167-174

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This paper explores the negative parenting styles employed in the second anime series adaptation of Fruits Basket (2019 - 2021) and the effects on the children, focusing on Ren Sohma, Akito Sohma’s mother, and Isuzu Sohma’s parents as well as the two children. The main theory in this analysis is the parenting styles theory by Diana Baumrind, Eleanor Maccoby, and John Martin. While Ren Sohma’s extreme competitiveness, abuse, and neglect resulted in Akito's emotional hunger, violent tendencies, and rebellion, Isuzu’s parents’ superficial care, abuse, and abandonment led to Isuzu’s low self-worth and self-isolation. This study proves that although both children suffer from authoritarian and neglectful parenting, the different methods that their parents employ lead to different results. Thus, this analysis highlights the long-lasting effects of the negative parenting styles and the varying impacts they have on children.
Presuppositions Used by Yang Jong Hoon in Law School Alessandra Virginia Manurung; Aylanda Hidayati Dwi Nugroho
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.175-180

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This study investigates the presuppositions in Yang Jong Hoon’s utterances in the series "Law School". This study aims to understand how presuppositions are used by lawyers and prosecutors. The theories used are by Yule (1996, 2020). The findings reveal the similarities and differences in the use of presuppositions when Yang Jong Hoon was a prosecutor and a lawyer. A similarity between both roles is that factive presupposition only occurred once as these professions require credibility. The most prominent types of presupposition, however, show differences. In Yang Jong Hoon’s utterances as a prosecutor, existential presupposition appears most frequently to successfully charge the defendant as guilty, often done by presenting proof. In contrast, in Yang Jong Hoon’s utterances as a lawyer, lexical presupposition appears most frequently to recount the situation and thus use change-of-state verbs. The study concludes that an understanding and strategic use of presuppositions are essential in legal debates.
Illocution and Perlocution Indicating Politeness and Impoliteness in The Ron Clark Story Marvel Fransisko Rolan; Aylanda Hidayati Dwi Nugroho
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.283-290

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This study investigates the speech acts that are present within Shameika’s polite and impolite utterances as responses to Mr. Clark in the movie “The Ron Clark Story”. It is aimed to understand how the compatibility between illocutionary act and intended perlocutionary effect can indicate the politeness degree in educational settings by students and teacher. This research addresses a gap in the relation between speech act and politeness degree within educational context, particularly focusing on Shameika as a student. The analysis is based on theories by Austin (1962), Short (1997), Brown and Levinson (1978), Culpeper (2011), and Brown and Prieto (2017). The findings reveal that there is a relation between speech act and politeness degree. The illocutionary act of Shameika’s impolite utterances that are directed toward Mr. Clark cannot fulfil Mr. Clark’s intended perlocutionary effect, even when she uses mock impoliteness when their relationship is already close. Meanwhile, the illocutionary act of Shameika’s polite utterances that are directed toward Mr. Clark can fulfil Mr. Clark’s intended perlocutionary effect, even if the polite utterance is not produced voluntarily by Shameika. The study concludes that one of the most effective ways for a student to produce polite utterances toward a teacher is by fulfilling the teacher’s intention.
Flouted Maxims and Their Politeness Implications Employed by Erin Gruwell in the Movie Freedom Writers Agatha Sicilia Dwi Rosinta
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.189-196

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This study aims to find out the flouted maxims in Erin Gruwell’s utterances from the movie Freedom Writers. Additionally, the goal of this study is to find the types of politeness implied in Erin Gruwell’s flouted maxims. To conduct this study, the writer used the theory of flouting maxims by Cutting and Fordyce (2020) and the politeness theory by Holmes (2013). Next, the writer employed the descriptive qualitative approach by Creswell and Creswell (2018) and Creswell (2009). The writer watched the movie thoroughly, took notes on the utterances and timeframe, and applied the two-digit numbering system to classify the data. As a result, the writer found that Erin Gruwell flouted all the types of flouting maxims in her utterances during teaching and learning activities. Next, the writer also found that Erin Gruwell employed positive politeness in all types of her flouted maxims, but she used negative politeness in only some types of her flouted maxims. The writer concluded that Erin Gruwell employs positive politeness in all types of her flouted maxims because she always wants to approach her students better, motivate them to study more, know her students more personally, and have a closer relationship with them. Meanwhile, Erin employed negative politeness in just three types to remind her students of their status differences, use her role as a teacher to command them, and tell them to work on themselves as students. From these findings, the writer concluded that flouted maxims can make messages sound more appropriate and acceptable. Lastly, people who flout the maxim do not always want to be uncooperative or cause trouble for their listeners. They may have good intentions behind their flouted maxims, such as maintaining harmony and avoiding social conflicts to be polite.
Understanding the Function of Emojis in TikTok Comments for Prabowo Subianto Nikita Isabel Prasetya
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.154-159

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This study examined the use of emoji in TikTok comments about Prabowo Subianto from the first presidential debate. This study applied Yus’ (2014) framework which identifies eight distinct emoji functions. Conducted through a qualitative analysis of 50 comments collected on the day of the video’s release, the findings indicated that emoji used performed all functions except for the illocutionary force modifier. The emoji used suggest vibrant and expressive interactions, where the TikTok users reacted both light-heartedly and critically. The absence of illocutionary force modifiers aligns with Prabowo Subianto's direct communication style, which prompts more straightforward responses from the TikTok users.
Interactional Styles Used by Joy Mangano in 2015 Joy Movie Jason Louis Susanto; Samuel Gunawan
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.197-207

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This study was conducted to find out the interactional styles used in Joy Mangano’s utterances from the 2015 Joy movie, specifically when she was in negotiation scenes. This study used the theory of interactional styles by Holmes (2006) and supporting theory of negotiation by Lewicki et al. (2003). This study used a qualitative approach to analyze the data. The findings found that Joy Mangano was dominant to use more masculine interactional styles in the outcome of successful and unsuccessful negotiation scenes. This can happen because of specific reasons as mentioned in the findings and discussions of this study. The study expected more worthwhile and insightful research to find out whether particular configurations of either feminine or masculine interactional styles may definitely have something to contribute to the negotiation outcome.
Code-Mixing Used by Jerome Polin and Livy Renata in the Jerome Goes to School Vlogs Spania Refira
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.208-215

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This study analyzes Jerome Polin’s and Livy Renata’s use of code-mixing in a Jerome Goes to School vlog. Muysken’s (2000) code-mixing theory is used as the primary framework, supported by Holmes’ (2013) social factors theory. A qualitative approach is employed, complemented by numerical data. The findings reveal six similarities and five differences in Jerome Polin’s and Livy Renata’s code-mixing practices. Similarities include the use of all three types of code-mixing (insertion, alternation, and congruent lexicalization), with insertion being the most common and congruent lexicalization the least common. Both speakers also exhibit high consistency in their use of constituency indicators and the uniform application of alternation’s and insertion’s four indicators. Differences include Jerome Polin’s higher use of insertion and lower use of congruent lexicalization, contrasted with Livy Renata’s higher use of congruent lexicalization and specific elements switched. The study highlights how participants’ roles (host and guest), the setting (educational and entertaining vlog), topic (school tour), and function (informing and engaging viewers) influence their code-mixing practices. Future research should analyze multiple episodes and content types or should focus on audience reception and comprehension related to the use of code-mixing in digital media.
The Use of Persuasive Strategies by Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden in Addressing The COVID-19 Pandemic Jesslyn Alvina
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.216-223

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This study examines the persuasive strategies employed by Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden in their speeches addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing on theories by Beebe and Beebe (2012, 2017). Utilizing a qualitative methodology, excerpts from their speeches were analyzed to identify specific strategies. The analysis revealed that Rishi Sunak employed inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, causal reasoning, credible evidence, new evidence, specific evidence, evidence to tell a story, concrete examples, emotion-arousing words, and appeal to several emotions (hope, pride, and courage). While Joe Biden used inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, causal reasoning, credible evidence, specific evidence, evidence to tell a story, concrete examples, emotion-arousing words, fear appeals, and appeal to several emotions (hope, pride, and courage). In conclusion, despite differences in age, the persuasive strategies of Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden were primarily shaped by the topic and context of their speeches.
Power and Resistance in The Gifted Thai Series Terryna Pramesthi Rizmadhani; Theophilus Joko Riyanto
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.224-231

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This study applies Michel Foucault’s theory of power and resistance to explore how the school maintains control over students and how the students fight back. It reveals how the school uses power/knowledge to create rules and disciplinary power to enforce the system and rules in maintaining control. Students resist through micro-resistance by questioning the system and rules, and through strategic, tactical, and counter-conduct resistance by protesting the system and rules. The analysis shows the school establishes control by informing and threatening students, and by intimidating and punishing them. To resist, students question the rules in the conversations with friends and the headmaster, and protest by breaking the teacher’s metronome and complaining to the government. This study concludes that the school’s use of violence to maintain power contradicts Foucault's concept of power and leads to students' resistance, highlighting their desire for a fairer environment.
The Last War: A Screenplay Depicting Optimism In A Post-Apocalyptic World Michael Wenardi Gunawan; Ribut Basuki
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 12 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.12.2.232-239

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Optimism is an important thing for many people in order to maintain world peace. More specifically, optimism can still play a major role even when the world is in a post-apocalyptic state. Therefore, this creative work has been made to show how optimism can make a big difference in the post-apocalyptic era. The creative work will use the theory of optimism by Martin Seligman in his book ‘Learned Optimism’. The creative work will be in the post-apocalyptic genre, and will use the screenplay film format. The result of the making of the creative work is people will be more knowledgeable about optimism through the actions of the protagonist. In addition, more people will know about the effects of optimism through the character development of the protagonist and the ways it can make the world better at the conclusion of the creative work.