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Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies
Published by Yayasan Mitra Persada Nusantara
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29856051     DOI : https://doi.org/10.58881/jlps
Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Social,
Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
The journal covers emerging issues in Language studies, Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis. Preference is given to well-researched papers that expand the frontiers of theoretical or empirical knowledge in these disciplines. It is interested in harnessing top-notched research in these fields worldwide and then making them available on open access to readers. The editorial board seeks to conduct high-quality research in Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis through a thoroughly blind peer-review process. Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies (JLPS) covers, refers to, and/or under the fields of sciences: [51802] SOCIAL SCIENCES - Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences -- Linguistics [62201] HUMANITIES - Language and Culture -- Language Studies [62202] HUMANITIES - Language and Culture -- Literature Studies [62204] HUMANITIES - Language and Culture -- Other Language and Culture
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Identity in Nigerian hip-hop music Temitope Michael Ajayi; Oluwatunmise Omoniyi Olupona
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.147

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Nigerian hip hop music genre has been explored with different thematic foci. However, not much attention has been given to how hip-hop artistes in the country create and project different identities for themselves through the ideologies expressed in their songs. This study, therefore, within the purview of Critical Discourse Analysis, investigates how hip-hop artistes in Nigeria create and exhibit different identities through the ideological orientations displayed in their songs. Findings reveal Nigerian hip hop artistes, through their lyrics, create and project themselves as theists, custodians of culture, and a people with a rich linguistic repertoire.
Facework and adversarial journalism in Nigerian political interviews: Facework in journalism David Oluwatobi Esuola; Kehinde John Okunade
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.152

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Political interviews are sites where accountability, power, and public identity are negotiated in real time. While studies of Nigerian political discourse have focused on politicians’ rhetorical strategies, journalists’ role as active face managers has received limited attention. Based on Brown & Levinson’s Face Acts Theory (1987), this article analyses how face-threatening, face-saving, and face-repair moves appear in Rufai Oseni's political interviews on Arise TV. Through a qualitative discourse pragmatics approach on eight purposely chosen excerpts, this article demonstrates that face acts not only fulfill a politeness function but also occur within expert identity building and power negotiation. The results show that face-threatening moves in journalistic practices in the Nigerian media context appear to be socially accepted strategies of adversarial accountability. This article adds to political discourse pragmatics literature by arguing in favour of context-sensitive practices in facework, rather than relying on Cook's ideal models developed in Western contexts and adapted to other continents like Africa.
Emotional intelligence and intercultural growth: Examining affective dimensions in the EFL public speaking classroom Anugerah Febrian Syam
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.153

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Although Emotional Intelligence (EI) is often associated with communication success, EFL studies tend to position it as an individual psychological attribute and have not yet explored its affective dimension in the process of intercultural growth. This research aims to reconstruct EI as a relational practice in EFL public speaking classes. The study used an ethnographic approach based on an interpretivist paradigm, involving 24 EFL students at a private university. Data were collected over one semester through participant observation, video recordings of presentations, peer feedback sessions, reflective journals, and field notes. Analysis was conducted abductively and iteratively, combining open coding, micro-ethnography of interaction, and theoretical coding. The findings indicate that speech anxiety, embodied confidence, interactional empathy, and negotiation of cultural voice form a relational ecology of affect that fosters intercultural becoming. EI does not emerge as a stable competency, but rather as a situated and co-constructed affective practice. This study concludes that EFL public speaking is an arena for intercultural transformation rooted in emotional engagement rather than merely rhetorical mastery.
Discourses of beauty: An ideological apparatus of women marginalization in Pakistani literature Ghulam Ali; Uzma Asmat; Muhammad Issa; Ansar Ali
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.156

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The present research aims at deconstructing the ideals of beauty in English literature produced by Pakistani women. It also focuses on demystifying the discursive structures which define a set of normative standards of beauty in a patriarchal society like Pakistan. The study is based on a corpus of twenty novels authored by women. The metaphor of beauty has been demystified by employing FCDA. This research attempts to understand the ways women view the image of female beauty as compared to the perspective of men on female beauty. The research found Adjective-phrase as one of the most constitutive parts of Discourse of beauty.  It found that the adjectives like gorgeous, pretty, delicate, elegant, attractive were most frequently associated with the image of woman to constitute her as beauty being. Several discursive strategies in this regard have been employed by both counterparts to maintain the Status quo of societal power in Pakistani patriarchal society. This conceptualization of beauty is so pervasively disseminated in the minds of women that they feel proud of being admired and appreciated by their counterpart. The study also highlights that women are taken as beauty being, a thing, a toy or an instrument to be enjoyed. No doubt, women’s beauty in men’s discourses equates to their physical appearance and sexual object. The same tendency has been highlighted in women discourses which as well reflect that the women are aware of male gaze regarding feminine beauty. The concept of beauty is strictly associated only with women and considered as an inherent trait of an acceptable woman in the society. The phenomenon reiterates the historical and traditional concept of beauty attached only to women. This concept of passivation contributes to women's continued marginalization as inactive beings of society.
Enhancing knowledge and well-being through leisure reading to promote cognitive, emotional, and social benefits for overall personal growth Dwi Diva A. Panjaitan; Majid Wajdi; I Putu Yoga Laksana; Zanyar Nathir Ghafar; Md. Abdur Rouf; Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad Hazaymeh
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.73

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This study aims to explore the multifaceted benefits of reading during free time, focusing on its impact on knowledge acquisition, emotional well-being, and social development. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys and focus groups across diverse age groups including adolescents and young adults. Data analysis revealed that leisure reading enhances vocabulary, literacy skills, and critical thinking while also providing relaxation, stress relief, and emotional support. Additionally, reading for pleasure fosters empathy, cultural competence, and ethical reflection, particularly among medical students and youth. The findings highlight the role of accessible resources such as public libraries in promoting leisure reading and suggest that early exposure to books encourages lifelong reading habits. The study concludes that leisure reading is a vital activity for intellectual growth and psychological health, recommending further longitudinal research to deepen understanding of its long-term effects.
Enhancing critical reading skills through summarizing and paraphrasing strategies to improve comprehension and analytical thinking in learners Pande Putu Resmia Ovieta; I Nyoman Suka Sanjaya; Zulfiqar Ali; Sadia Ayub; Dr. Mahmood Eshreteh
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i1.82

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of summarizing and paraphrasing techniques in enhancing reading skills, particularly focusing on developing critical reading abilities. The research employs a mixed-methods approach involving a quasi-experimental design complemented by qualitative analysis. Participants included high school students divided into experimental and control groups; the experimental group received targeted instruction in summarizing and paraphrasing strategies within the context of critical reading exercises. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests assessing reading comprehension and critical thinking, alongside observation and interviews to gain insights into students’ engagement and strategy application. The analysis revealed that students trained in summarizing and paraphrasing demonstrated significant improvement in identifying main ideas, synthesizing information, and evaluating textual arguments compared to the control group. Qualitative findings underscored enhanced metacognitive awareness and deeper engagement with texts when students actively practiced these strategies. The results support the hypothesis that integrating summarizing and paraphrasing into critical reading instruction promotes not only comprehension but also analytical skills essential for academic success. In conclusion, this study highlights the pedagogical value of explicit instruction in summarizing and paraphrasing to cultivate critical reading competencies. It recommends incorporating these strategies systematically in reading curricula to foster higher-order thinking and empower students to become independent, reflective readers.
Parents’ beliefs in shaping family language planning: Narrative inquiry of Balti families living in Skardu Shumaila Shafket Ali; Muhammad Issa
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i2.155

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Although language planning, which is done at state level plays a pivotal role in deciding the fate of indigenous or heritage languages, family language planning, which is based on language beliefs, language practices, and language management within the home domain, has an equally crucial role to play in contributing towards heritage language maintenance or loss. Being a relatively new field of inquiry, this area needs to be investigated concerning the heritage language communities in Pakistan, which is home to almost 74 indigenous languages. Considering the relevance of FLP and the inclusion of 27 indigenous languages spoken in Pakistan in UNESCO’s list of endangered languages, the current study aims to undertake a narrative inquiry of six Balti couples, three living in a joint family while three living in a nuclear family system in Skardu. The data collection instruments include the life stories of these six Balti couples, followed by a series of interviews with them, along with the observations based on their use of language(s) with their children and other family members in the home domain. Despite some similarities in the Balti couples’ approach to and use of their mother tongue in the home domain, the findings of the study indicate significant differences in their FLP, which can be attributed to the differences in their family structure as well as other internal and external factors, like their language attitude, language ideology, subjective ethnolinguistic vitality, educational background, profession, the place of residence, etc. The findings of the study can empower the stakeholders, who may be directly or indirectly affected by the linguistic choices made in the home domain, and how these linguistic choices shape their beliefs about FLP. The study is an attempt to reinforce the importance of heritage language maintenance to arrest the loss of heritage languages and cultures.
Analyzing conversational implicatures in a synchronous online class on pragmatics Jerrymie Mila; Jeanard Anthony Robiego
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i2.158

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Conversational implicatures are inherent in everyday interaction. Understanding how they emerge in synchronous class discussions can help shape clear communication beyond what is explicitly stated, thus improving class interaction and class management. However, research on conversational implicatures based on Grice’s Cooperative Principle in synchronous class discussions remains limited in Philippine context. Hence, this study aims to analyze conversational implicatures produced by both the teacher and students in a synchronous classroom setting. Data were gathered from verbatim transcripts of teacher-student interactions and analyzed using the framework of Grice’s Cooperative Principle. The findings reveal that both the teacher and students produced conversational implicatures that were highly dependent on the contextual situation, reflecting the dynamic nature of interaction in the online classroom. However, the teacher produced more instances of maxim flouting (18 out of 27), with the Maxims of Quantity and Manner most frequently flouted, often as a strategy to encourage students to think critically and respond independently and at the same time create a less restrictive environment. Students also tended to flout the same maxims (unclear and ambiguous), though less frequently (9 out of 27), particularly during recitations, as a response to the communicative situation (e.g., class participation and peer discussion). In contrast, the Maxims of Quality were less frequently flouted, indicating that participants generally maintained truthfulness in classroom discourse, while there was no instance of Relation flouting. Despite these instances of maxim flouting, both the teacher and students, generally, were able to successfully interpret the intended meanings, demonstrating pragmatic competence in understanding conversational implicatures within classroom interaction. The study also suggests the need for further research examining additional factors and comparing virtual and face-to-face contexts to provide deeper insights into the role of conversational implicature in human interaction.
Unveiling the speech acts employed in an aggressive Nigerian Christian prayers sessions Kenneth Ekezie Obiorah; Patience Nonye Edeoga
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i2.159

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Humans perform speech act when they speak or write. These acts enhance discourse and conversation. This study explores the types of speech acts performed during energetic prayer sessions in a Nigeria church and the linguistic strategies employed in performing these acts. Data were gathered from 12 months research visit to the of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry Headquarter church in Lagos, Nigeria. Through a qualitative analysis of prayer language, the research identifies various speech acts used to inspire spiritual fervor during prayer sessions. The speech acts identified include: commanding, requesting, denying of efforts, questioning, promising and making positive assertions. Findings reveal that the illocutionary forces of the speech acts were felicitous because they amplify spiritual intensity, foster a sense of community, and promote vibrant prayer experiences. The result demonstrates that language plays a vital role in shaping spiritual practices and experiences within the mountain of fire and miracles ministry.
A pragmasemantic analysis of lexical ambiguity in the Nigeria criminal code act Muhammad Jamiu Salih Alagolo
Journal of Language and Pragmatics Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58881/jlps.v5i2.160

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Legal language tend to be prone to imprecision and multiplicity of meanings which may result in interpretive difficulties and inconsistent judicial outcomes. Despite that, it is observed that the Criminal Code Act (Chapter C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria), contains lexical ambiguity which may undermine legal certainty and effective justice delivery. This study investigates such ambiguities by identifying lexically ambiguous expressions in selected provisions. It analyses the ambiguities through Pustejovsky’s semantic qualia structure, and examines the role of pragmatic context using Gricean maxims. The study adopts a qualitative approach with purposive sampling of statutory provisions and judicial interpretations. It employs textual analysis combining semantic and pragmatic frameworks. Findings reveal that lexical ambiguity is pervasive, particularly in provisions central to criminal liability, and that violation of pragmatic principles, clarity, relevance, and sufficiency, contribute to interpretive inconsistencies. The study concludes that lexical ambiguity remains a significant source of legal indeterminacy and recommends the integration of pragma-semantic insights into legislative drafting, alongside interdisciplinary collaboration, to enhance clarity and promote effective justice delivery.

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