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Journal of Pragmatics Research
ISSN : ""     EISSN : 26568020     DOI : https://doi.org/10.18326/jopr.v5i1.1-20
Journal of Pragmatics Research, (JoPR), E-ISSN: 2656-8020, is published by State Insitute of Islamic Studies Salatiga, Indonesia. It is an International forum published every April and October and aimed at developing all aspects of scholarly theories and research on pragmatics, Pragma-linguistics, socio-pragmatics within the Indonesian context of political, socio-cultural aspects. There are abundant classic and contemporary Pragmatics theories, but this journal aimed at developing Indonesian scholarly theories of Pragmatics. It also wants to develop other areas of language studies, such as cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, applied linguistics, stylistics, anthropology, and communication studies.
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Initiating the EFL University Students' Critical Thinking in Oral Mode through Pragma-Stylistic Strategies Andania, Ruqoyyah Amilia; Romadhoni, Mohammad; Nita, Fatma Rahayu; Setiawan, Slamet; Yen, Ai-Chun
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i1.113-147

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Critical Thinking (Hereafter, CT) significantly correlates to the EFL students' speaking ability; students with high critical thinking perform better than students with low critical thinking. Several strategies can be implemented for initiating CT in the classroom. One of them is using language style conveyed by the teachers. However, few studies concern about this pragma-stylistic usage in the teaching-learning process. Therefore, this current study aims to analyze (1) types of pragma-stylistics strategies used by teachers in initiating the EFL university students' CT in oral mode; (2) the ways teachers use pragma-stylistics strategies in initiating the EFL university students' CT in oral mode; and (3) the teachers' perception of the students' response towards initiating the CT in oral mode. Qualitative descriptive using Interview was conducted to collect the data. The result showed that teachers prefer using Assertive-Stating, Assertive-Suggesting, Directive-Advising and Prolepsis strategies to initiate students' CT in their speaking classroom. They implement those strategies through some activities during the class, such as giving stimulus (text, audio, and video) in a particular theme, conducting group discussions or speaking club, providing instructions or questions, and giving feedback. Besides, the teachers pointed out that most students positively respond to the strategies that they have utilized. The strategies effectively motivate and encourage the students to enhance their CT. Furthermore, this study suggests language teachers initiate their students' CT through the pragma-stylistic strategies mentioned. Finally, further researchers are expected to discuss the same field in more comprehensive scopes with different language skills.
News Reports on Indonesia’s Post-election 2024 from Selected National and International Newspaper: A Pragmatic Analysis Pranoto, Budi Eko
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i1.89-112

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The Indonesia’s presidential election 2024, as one of the largest democratic nations, gained wide attention from both national and international media. This research carries out a pragmatic analysis of news report on the post-presidential election of Indonesia 2024 from selected national and international newspapers using Austin (1962) and Searle’s (1969) Speech Act Theory. 30 utterances were purposively taken from three newspapers (The Jakarta Post, The Guardian, and The New York Times). By implementing qualitative research method, this research analysis discussed three aspects of Speech Acts: locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary. The result of the analysis showed that there was obvious finding on the reporting style of newspapers on the election outcome. Based on the analysis, assertive statements were dominantly found as it is in line with the nature of newspaper style; present factual information impartially, aiding in neutral and concise reporting. Directive statements wielded figures’ influence and attitudes toward ongoing issues. Commissive speech acts conveyed promises, pledges, and accusations persuasively, while declarative ones declared figures’ initiatives and actions on issues. Expressive speech acts reflected collective societal feelings, particularly regarding election outcomes.
The Function of Hedge ~to omou in verbal interaction Yuriko Koike: Analysis in Interview from NTV News Channel Noorsanti, Parwati Hadi
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i2.169-185

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Hedges are an important linguistic feature in interpersonal communication to make communication run effectively. One of the hedges widely used in Japanese verbal interaction is ~to omou. Hedges ~to omou shows the speaker's subjectivity and the intersubjectivity that emphasizes the addressee's point of view. Intersubjectivity is related to the social function of using hedges. This article explains the social function of hedges ~to omou used by Japanese politician Yuriko Koike in an interview on the theme ‘female parliamentarians in Japan’. The analysis of the social function of hedges is carried out based on the concept proposed by Lauwereyns. Data collection was carried out using the listening and recording method, and the data were then classified and analyzed based on Lauwereyns's concept regarding the social function of a hedge. The social function of hedge ~to omou is supported by other hedges with similar functions in utterances. The results of this study indicate that in utterances containing criticism and suggestions, Hedge ~to omou tends to have the social function of politeness and solidarity. While in an utterance containing opinions
Exploring Speech Acts In "Heidi": An Analysis of Direct and Indirect Communication in Cinematic Dialogue Rahayu, Emsa Anggy Puji; Degaf, Agwin; Anggrisia, Nur Fitria
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i2.148-168

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This research analyzes the use of speech acts in the movie Heidi, selected for its rich content and depiction of effective communication and moral values, particularly the importance of adaptation in a new environment. The character Heidi, a talkative young girl, provides valuable examples of how communication is established and maintained through her interactions. The study aims to identify the forms and meanings of speech acts used by the characters and to understand the interpretation of dialogues between speakers and hearers. The descriptive qualitative analysis method is employed to examine all utterances in Heidi that contain speech acts and speech strategies. The data are classified based on the forms of speech acts according to Wijana's theories and the meanings of speech acts using Searle's theory. The findings reveal the presence of various types of speech acts, including direct literal, direct nonliteral, indirect literal, and indirect nonliteral speech acts. Specifically, 133 utterances were analyzed and categorized into Representative (27), Directive (50), Expressive (31), Commissive (25), and Declarative (1). The study also shows that characters in the movie predominantly use directive speech acts. This research enhances the understanding of speech act theory and its application in film dialogues, emphasizing the importance of context and intention in interpreting communication.
The The Assertive Illocutionary Act of Khatib' Islam Preacher’ in Friday Sermons in Baiturohim Mosque of Surakarta Maksum, Sri Kuncoro DibyoSarjono Maskuri
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i2.206-226

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This research reports on an assertive illocutionary act performed by khatib ‘Islam preacher’ in Friday sermons in Baiturohim Mosque of Surakarta. This qualitative research aims to elucidate utterance's form, function, and meaning in the assertive illocutionary act of khatibs in Friday sermons at the Baiturohim Mosque of  Surakarta. This research scrutinized three khatibs and data on their utterance form, function, meaning and context in the Friday sermon through the pragmatic qualitative approach. The data were collected by natural observation using audio records. The results show that assertive acts represent the main performance, with 148 tokens of illocutionary acts and for 75 assertive illocution acts. The utterance forms of assertive illocutionary act found are performative and constative. It is found 21 utterance functions of assertive illocutionary act including: to state, to compare, to illustrate, to exemplify, to tell, to think, to assume, to explain, to inform, to doubt, to affirm, to judge, to criticize, to conclude, to emphasize, to remind, to analogize, to admit, to accuse, to quote, and to interpret. Every utterance function has a meaning that evokes a religious message: Islam. Suggestions are made to research the assertive illocutionary act of the religious speakers of Christian, Catholic, Hindu or Buddha in their religious sermons.
Pragmatic Functions of Discourse Particles in Lutsotso conversations Ongolo, Joel; Mudogo, Benard; Barasa, David
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i2.186-205

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The study of the functions of discourse particles in the African languages has received much attention from various scholars, although not from a pragmatic perspective. A good understanding of the pragmatic functions of discourse particles in African languages can benefit language users. However, limited knowledge in this field has affected communication of ideas more clearly and concisely. This paper explores the pragmatic functions of these discourse particles in Lutsotso conversations within the Relevance Theory (RT) structure by Sperber and Wilson (1995). A combined method of native speakers’ intuition and data extraction from Lutsotso conversations were used to collect data. After that, a descriptive research design was used to analyze the collected data. The findings revealed that in Lutsotso conversations, discourse particles play the following pragmatic functions depending on the context: cutting in politely, initiating a new topic, highlighting of a hypothesis that immediately follows, capturing the attention of the listeners, holding the flow and keeping one’s turn, and disagreeing politely.
An Investigation on The Cooperative Maxims in D.H. Lawrence’s Short Story of the “Rocking Horse Winner” Megah , Suswanto Ismadi; Sugiharti, Sri; Ariesti, Mulva Dessa; Artanto, Tri; Kadir, Zulida Abdul; Kazmi, Saira
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i2.262-276

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This study aimed to investigate main issue of the maxims used in the short story The Rocking Horse Winner by DH Lawrence is a story that tells the story of a woman, Hester's dissatisfaction with her family's economic situation which triggers other problems. This study contributes in improving pragmatic study, particularly cooperative maxims used to identify how certain type applied in daily communicative realized inside the Short Story of the “Rocking Horse Winner”.  Basically, this research is qualitative. The type of research that focuses on "humans: interpersonal relationships, personal values, meanings, beliefs, thoughts, and feelings. The use of quantitative data to strengthen the tendency of one type of maxims in order to get a better result explanation. Therefore, in this study, the researchers analyze the type and level of frequency of the cooperative maxim contained inside the data. In conducting this research, the researchers applied the four cooperative maxims in analyzing the data found.  The four maxims such Maxim of quality, quantity, relationship and manner. This research found that the maxim of relationship dominates the dialogue part of the story. Other maxims are also found in small numbers. Therefore, It has been concluded that the maxim of relation came to the highest portion compared to the others. It showed that. The main character of the short story attempts to have an excellent way to interact with others. This was utilized to receive the message well and positively impact their life. 
Persuasive Acts in the AsianGuyStream’s YouTube Contents Soedjarwo, Gabriella Novainty; Saskara, Gabriella Inggita
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i2.241-261

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Skill and strategy are essential in persuasion. By implementing appropriate strategy and having a good speaking skill can make someone be a good persuader. Successful persuasion can even move other people to do almost anything. Studying persuasion is under the notion of pragmatics since pragmatics studies the use of language in certain context, in this case the context is persuasive attempt. Atsu, the famous Genshin Impact content creator, implement the hope theory in persuade his viewers to keep wishing. This theory is an appropriate strategy since in Genshin Impact, players need to spend game resource even money if they want to maximize the character and weapon’s potential through wishing. This system is so-called gacha; in gacha games, the players do not know exactly what they get. thus Atsu kept giving hope to the viewers that they will get the rewards after spending much resources or money. This strategy is shown to be successful since Atsu, most of the time, was successfully delivered his persuasive attempt. The data was taken from the videos uploaded in his YouTube account under the name of AsianGuyStream. The data was stored by screenshotting the persuasive expression and analyse them using hope theory and visual aids.
Pragmatic Analysis in Speech Acts (bahasa ogan) used between Buyers and Wanita Bakul in Batu putih Village Shofiyatul Huriyah; Emilia Contessa; Nurhasanah; Henny Yulia
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v6i2.227-240

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This research aims to discover the types of locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary speech acts used by buyers and Wanita Bakul in Batuputih village. The method used in this research is qualitative with descriptive type. The data collection techniques used are recording techniques and listening and recording techniques. The data source in this research was obtained from buyers and Wanita Bakul in Batuputih village, who engaged in speech act interactions using oganese language in buying and selling transactions. The researchers used proficient free involved listening, recording, and Wanita Bakul note-taking techniques to collect the data required in this research. The results show that the speech acts used in buying and selling interactions in  Batuputih village, total number of speech acts was 84, locutionary act 9, illocutionary act 25 and perlocutionary act 29. The perlocutionary act is the most dominant speech act between buyers and Wanita Bakul interactions in Batuputih village.
Learning by Gaming: Extramural English Gaming Effect on Indonesian Senior High Students' Pragmatic Competence Dirwan, Muh Ilham; Surtini, Ni Wayan; Muhammad Zulfadhli
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v7i1.1-20

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Several studies have found that learning English outside of school through Extramural English (EE) activities such as online gaming can enhance students' English language ability. However, not many information exists on whether this so-called extramural English gaming activity has implications on students' pragmatic competence. To answer that, this study aims to explore the effect of extramural gaming activity toward students’ pragmatic competence. The research was done by employing a task called the Multiple-Choice Discourse Completion Task (MCDCT) on 60 second-grade students interested in extramural gaming activity (male = 26, female = 34) in Luwuk, Indonesia. Students were divided into two groups, 30 gamer students and 30 non-gamer students. The students were instructed to answer several real-world communicative situations given in the MCDCT task. The data analyzed using statistical descriptive methods. The results of the study revealed that students who frequently played online games (M=3.523) were slightly better at doing the MCDCT than non-gamer students (M=3.220). Thus, it concluded that extramural gaming activity positively affected students' pragmatic competence.