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Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching
Published by Universitas Kristen Petra Surabaya
ISSN : -     EISSN : 25987801     DOI : 10.9744/katakita
Core Subject : Education,
Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
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.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
Articles 660 Documents
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Cancer of Eden: A Novel on Parental Absence in a Child’s Development Jenscellin Febiola Wijaya; Dwi Setiawan
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.454-462

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Up until today, the cases of absent parents are still rising, and many are still unreported. This problem may be caused by the lack of understanding of its effect on children, where parents undermine the importance of caring and nurturing their children. With this case in mind, this creative thesis explores the effects of parental absence in a child’s development, the way their parents or caretaker react, and how the children overcome their psychosocial and emotional troubles. By using John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, we can recognize the different patterns on different children after being raised without parental figures. This issue will be explored using the dystopian genre and novel form to show how the absence of parents can cause the child characters to be emotionally detached, feel helpless, and seek attention. The reason for these behaviors come from the fact that the children are abandoned by their supposed-caretakers, the aliens, and now live on their own in the facility. At the end, the children are able to tackle their problems by communicating with each other, regulating their emotions, and becoming self aware of their issues.
Coming Home: A Screenplay Exploring Effects of Parental Divorce to Adult Children’s Perception of Romantic Relationship Feren Faith Chesia; Ribut Basuki
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.463-469

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This thesis and the screenplay written based on the research aims to illustrate how a parents’ act of divorce can severely impact their offspring’s perception of romantic relationships despite having reached the age of adulthood. In this creative work, Tania, the main protagonist, had to witness her parents who seemed perfectly happy together divorce when she was 19. Referring to the theory of relational trauma by Samantha L. Anders, this moment causes a deep trauma for Tania which becomes suppressed and unresolved during later parts of her life. The story emphasizes Tania's struggle towards healing; with healing being a decisional step centered on Tania herself. Thus, the creative work will place the major spotlight on Tania and how she finally has to confront aspects of her unresolved trauma when suddenly receiving a marriage proposal from her boyfriend.
Figurative Language in Love and Deepspace Instagram Advertisements Mathilda Regina Tjahjahadi Taslim
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.470-476

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This study analyzes the use of figurative language in Instagram advertisement posts by the official Love and Deepspace account. The aim of this study is to identify the types of figurative language based on Harris’ (2018) figurative language theory and explore their meanings within the context of each Instagram post. A qualitative method was applied to analyze 40 Instagram posts. Data collection involved selecting relevant posts, taking screenshots, and collecting sentences containing figurative language. These were categorized according to Harris’ (2018) theory, while Jackson’s (2013) theory of denotation and connotation was used to interpret meaning. Each sentence was also examined alongside visual content to understand how language and imagery work together to convey meaning. The results show that the advertisements used simile, metaphor, metonymy, personification, allusion, and transferred epithet. The figurative language in these advertisements helps build emotional connections, enhance storytelling, create memorable experiences, and encourage participation in limited-time events.
Power and Resistance in A Singapore Film: La Luna Abigail Welby Junuslie; Setefanus Suprajitno
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.477-484

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This article discusses a Singapore film, La Luna. This film tells the story of Hanie, a modern business woman from a big city who opens a lingerie shop in a conservative village of Bras Basah. The villagers gradually welcome the shop with open arms. However, the religious leader of the village, Tok Hasan, sees that the store threatens as the religious values of the society, and thus he wants to drive the shop out of the village. Through the story of Hanie, La Luna exposes several important issues such as corrupted power, authoritarian leader, oppression, and resistance. Because of these issues, we are interested in analyzing this film. By using Michel Foucault’s theory of power and resistance and James Scott’s theory of everyday resistance, we investigate the way Tok Hassan exercises his religious power and the way the villagers resist his power. We find out that Tok Hassan exercises his religious power by establishing laws and rules, surveilling the act of villagers and also using violence. In response, the villagers show their resistance by protesting, disobeying and making an ally. Even though it has to be carried out slowly, the action was successful to bring change in the village. All these show that even under oppressive conditions, resistance will always exist in its own way.
Performing Identity and Concealment: Kim Mo-Mi’s Shifting Selves and the Illusion of Freedom in Mask Girl Saranietha Kadang; Liliek Soelistyo
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.13.3.485-492

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This study explores the shifting identities of Kim Mo-Mi in the South Korean psychological thriller Mask Girl, focusing on how the protagonist uses literal and symbolic masks to navigate societal beauty standards and reclaim agency. Drawing on Erving Goffman's dramaturgical theory and Anthony Giddens’ agency theory, this research analyzes the meanings behind the masks Mo-Mi wears across three life stages—online performer, surgically altered persona, and prisoner—and investigates the reasons she chooses to keep them. Using close textual and visual analysis, the study finds that Mo-Mi’s masks serve distinct functions: performance, transformation, and survival. The findings reveal that while each mask appears to offer her empowerment or escape, they ultimately reflect the constraints imposed by societal structures and her struggle to assert her identity. The study concludes that the mask, rather than merely concealing appearance, becomes both a tool of agency and a symbol of entrapment within social expectations. In the end, the story shows that real freedom comes not from wearing a mask, but from having the courage to live as her true self without hiding.
Illocutionary Acts in the Instagram Captions of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Promotions Susilo, Meliana Oktaviani
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.14.1.91-96

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The study analyzes the use of illocutionary acts in the Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Instagram captions. It aims to examine the types and patterns of illocutionary acts used in the captions. The writer is interested in understanding the intention behind Swift’s words in the Instagram captions.  In analyzing the data, the writer applied Yule’s classification of illocutionary acts (1996) and employed a qualitative approach. A total of 24 Instagram captions related to the Eras Tour were selected and analyzed. The findings reveal that representative, commissive, and expressive acts were used in the captions. These illocutionary acts allowed Swift to express gratitude, state facts, and make promises. In addition, the writer identified five patterns of illocutionary acts in the captions. The study concludes that Swift uses Instagram captions not only to inform and announce her tour but also to express her feelings and promise to meet her fans.
Enhancing The Brand Awareness of Tomo Cafe Peneleh By Highlighting The Unique Selling Points in Instagram Reel Melisa; Ibrahim, Jusuf Imam
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.14.1.1-5

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This thesis explores the issue of low brand awareness faced by Tomo Cafe Peneleh, a cafe located in Surabaya that rebranded from Tomokofi. This research aims to identify the level of brand awareness and uncover the unique selling points (USPs) of the cafe, as well as the effectiveness of Instagram as a promotional tool. Data was collected through interviews with both existing customers and potential target consumers. The interviews were conducted using a structured questionnaire that had been prepared in advance using Google Forms. To ensure the accuracy of the responses, the writer directly interview the respondent and help filling up the questionnaire. Results showed that most respondents were unaware of the cafe's existence. However, the cafe’s cozy atmosphere, strategic location, and delicious drinks were frequently mentioned as its strongest USPs. To address the problem, the writer created a sample Instagram Reel designed to highlight these USPs as a tool to help them.
Code-Mixing Used by SP and AY in WhatsApp Chats Sharon, Jusuf; Rini, Julia Eka
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.14.1.6-13

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This study examines the use of code-mixing between SP and AY in WhatsApp chats. Muysken’s (2000) theory of code-mixing is used as the main framework, and Holmes’ (2013) theory of social factors serves as the supporting theory. A qualitative method is employed, with basic frequency counts. The study revealed that SP and AY used all three types of code-mixing, namely insertion, alternation, and congruent lexicalization. All four indicators namely, constituency, switch site, element switched, and properties were applied by both speakers with differences. This study also discusses how participant roles and communicative functions influence their code-mixing practices.
Presupposition Analysis in Instagram Captions of L’oreal Paris Colorsonic Hair-Coloring Device Advertisement Tanjaya, Nadia Janice
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.14.1.111-118

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This study analyzes the types of presuppositions and the messages they convey in Instagram captions of L’Oréal Paris Colorsonic Hair-Coloring Device advertisements posted between June 2024 and June 2025. Presupposition refers to assumptions that writers or speakers believe the audience have already known, and it plays an important role in influencing how messages are understood. A total data of twenty-four captions from L’Oréal Paris’s official Instagram account were collected. Using a qualitative approach and Yule’s theory (1996, 2010) the data were analyzed. The findings found five types of presuppositions: existential, lexical, structural, factive, and counterfactual. Existential presupposition appeared the most frequently, followed by lexical and structural presuppositions. Factive and counterfactual presuppositions appeared less often, while non-factive presuppositions were not found. The results show that presuppositions make the product as familiar, trustworthy, and emotionally appealing to the audience. This is done by implying ideas of confidence, beauty, and innovation. In conclusion, presupposition works as an effective strategy because it delivers hidden messages, such as suggesting the product’s quality or benefits, without stating them directly. 
Doublespeak in the Public Statements of Indonesia's Public Officials: A Post-truth Phenomenon Dermawan, Muhammad Akbar; Basuki, Ribut
Kata Kita: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/katakita.14.1.103-110

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Doublespeak is a form of linguistic manipulation frequently employed by public officials to obscure truth, evade accountability, and distort reality. In the current post-truth era, where objective facts are often subordinate to political agendas and personal beliefs, this phenomenon has become increasingly prevalent in Indonesia. This article examines the use of doublespeak by Indonesian public officials in mass media statements and analyzes its relationship with the concept of post-truth and power dynamics. Using a schema of language analysis, this study investigates news coverage from major online media platforms regarding critical cases, including the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) project, the Rempang conflict, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings demonstrate that officials utilize various forms of doublespeak—primarily euphemism, jargon, and inflated language—to deny scientific evidence, shift responsibility, and frame political narratives. The study concludes that in Indonesia’s contemporary political landscape, doublespeak functions not merely as a rhetorical strategy but as a mechanism of governmentality designed to regulate societal behavior and maintain ideological supremacy in a society increasingly indifferent to absolute truth.

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