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Journal of Pragmatics Research
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga
ISSN : ""     EISSN : 26568020     DOI : https://doi.org/10.18326/jopr.v5i1.1-20
Core Subject : Humanities, Education, Social,
Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences
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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Turn-Taking Mechanism and Power Relations in United States Presidential Debates between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on September 11, 2024 Padma Dewi Kalingga Putri; Hilmi Akmal
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v7i2.437-457

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This research aims to examine the Turn-Taking Mechanism and Power Relations that emerged in the 2024 United States Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. This research uses a qualitative method with the theory of Turn-Taking Mechanism proposed by Jacob L Mey and Michel Foucault’s theory of power, which places power as something that is spread in a network of social relations and manifested through language. Turn-Taking Mechanism in political debates serves as an important mechanism to reveal the dynamic of power relations between candidates. Data were obtained from official transcripts and video recordings on the ABC News debate YouTube Channel, then analyzed to identify patterns of the Turn-Taking Mechanism, such as Taking the Floor, Holding the Floor, and Yielding the Floor. The analysis showed that the Turn-Taking Mechanism in this debate was not as orderly as it should be in cooperative communication. Through Foucault’s candidate perspective, power relations in this debate can be seen through the way candidates organize and distribute discourse in the public communication space. The research also found that moderator interventions, which aim to maintain the rules of Turn-Taking in the course of the debate, were often undermined by the candidates’ discursive power practices, thus showing that power in debates is fluid, resistive and constantly shifting depending on the dynamic of interaction. Moreover, this research is expected to contribute to the development of Linguistic studies, especially Pragmatics in the field of politics, as well as explore further the relation between discourse analysis and power relations.
Metaphorical Euphemisms in Dholuo Marriage Conflict Resolution Program ‘Dak Man Gi Ndhadhu’ on Radio Nam Lolwe Owino, Felix; Mudogo, Benard; Miriti, Gervasio
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.1-21

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This paper investigates the Marriage Conflict Resolution (MCR) discourse among Dholuo speakers, which is full of taboo words, particularly those with sexual connotations and other obscenities. The purpose is to examine the use of metaphorical euphemisms by interlocutors to enhance the comprehension of ideas and to politely avoid taboos for culturally acceptable communicative purposes. The study employs a cognitive linguistics approach to analyze these metaphorical euphemisms. Using a descriptive research design, data are collected through Key Informant Interviews and a digital corpus from the Dholuo marriage conflict resolution program Dak Man Gi Ndhadhu on Radio Nam Lolwe, a vernacular station for Dholuo speakers broadcasting in Kisumu County, Kenya. The Metaphor Identification Procedure Vrije Universiteit (MIPVU) is employed to interrogate whether the expressions and lexical items identified are metaphorical. The items are then transcribed and translated into English.The study findings show that MCR metaphorical euphemisms are conceptualized through the interlocutors’ experiences, such as actions, organisms, food, body parts, journeys, objects, human beings, and nature. The findings indicate that Dholuo speakers effectively apply their understanding of these concepts to enhance their comprehension of marital issues. The study focuses solely on the cognitive-linguistic processes underlying metaphorical euphemism and not on gender-based perspectives. The study concludes that Dholuo speakers conceptualize MCR issues through metaphorical euphemisms to avoid taboo language.
Understanding Social Status through Social Deixis and Politeness Strategy in German Series Maxton Hall: The World Between Us Arafah, Cattleya Ismi
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.46-72

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Using Brown and Levinson's (1987) approach, this study examines how politeness and social deixis are used in the German television series Maxton Hall: The World Between Us. The study uses a qualitative descriptive methodology, collecting, classifying, and analyzing data according to the model developed by Miles and Huberman. The analysis finds 196 social deixis, including 35 politeness strategies and relational and absolute forms. Relational social deixis, which mainly expresses intimacy between speakers, seems to occur far more frequently than absolute deixis. The characters' attempts to maintain their dignity and negotiate hierarchical relationships in the affluent setting of Maxton Hall are also evident in the prevalence of Negative Politeness and Off-record strategies. The results imply that politeness strategies and social deixis serve as linguistic instruments for communicating familiarity, controlling social distance, and resolving power dynamics. All things considered, this study shows how Maxton Hall language reflects larger societal trends in German communication, where deixis and politeness are used to strike a balance between authority and intimacy in intricate social structures.
Technology-Assisted Informal Pragmatic Learning Among EFL Learners: Awareness, Speech Acts, And AI Tools Dewi Cahyaningrum; Haryati, Sri
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.22-45

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In today’s digitally connected world, developing pragmatic competence is essential for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. This competence encompasses both pragmalinguistic and sociopragmatic abilities, which are critical for using language appropriately across diverse contexts. This study explores how EFL learners informally develop pragmatic competence through digital and AI-assisted learning outside formal classroom settings. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected from 20 purposively selected Indonesian EFL learners through questionnaires and interviews. The study investigates three dimensions: learners’ pragmatic awareness and practices, types of speech acts acquired informally, and the digital tools they employ. Findings reveal that learners show a notable awareness of context-sensitive and polite language use, which is often shaped by repeated exposure to digital content. Commonly acquired speech acts include polite requests, expressions of gratitude, and compliments—frequently encountered in online media. In contrast, more complex acts such as refusals and complaints were less frequently acquired, suggesting limited exposure and the need for deeper sociopragmatic engagement. Learners demonstrated proactive engagement with digital platforms, highlighting the mediating role of technology in informal pragmatic development. Tools such as ChatGPT were valued for their dialogic simulation and personalized feedback, while Grammarly assisted with tone adjustment in written communication. Although digital tools enhance pragmatic awareness, their effectiveness in fostering sociocultural sensitivity appears limited without reflective guidance. This study underscores the need for pedagogical scaffolding to complement informal, AI-assisted learning environments.
A Pragmatic Analysis of Muharikah’s Novel Sayang yang Tak Terungkap (2023) Danial, Muhammad; Ningsih, Ayu Melati; Kristiana, Vera
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.73-98

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This research examined the politeness strategies employed by the protagonist, Iman Syahirah, in Sayang yang Tak Terungkap (2023), a Malaysian Islamic novel written by Muharikah. Using Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness theory through a pragmatic analysis, the study identifies and interprets the characters' expressions within diverse social and professional settings. Using a qualitative descriptive method along with documentation and content analysis techniques, the research identifies and interprets the character's expressions within diverse social and professional settings. The results indicate that Iman Syahirah utilizes all four categories of politeness strategies—positive politeness, negative politeness, bald on-record, and off-record. Positive politeness fosters solidarity and empathy among patients and colleagues, whereas negative politeness indicates caution, respect, and an understanding of social distance. The bald-on-record approach emphasizes professional confidence and ethical power, while off-record reflects delicate communication consistent with cultural and religious awareness. These results suggest that politeness in this Islamic novel serves not merely as a linguistic tactic but also as a representation of gender beliefs, power dynamics, and Islamic principles in the Malay-Islamic community. As a result, this research adds to the domain of literary pragmatics by combining linguistic examination with social context and religious identity in depicting a professional Muslim woman.
An Excerpt-based Approach to Thematic Identification and Patterns in Armah’s The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born Famakinwa, Yemisi Mulikat
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.99-115

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Recently, literary works have enjoyed global recognition, especially among scholars who are interested in both the language use and literary devices therein. Literary works thus have varying ideas and experiences which shape the outcome of the literary work or piece, and talk more about the background of the writer. Hence, African writers in their literature reflect their culture and experiences. Data for this study are sourced from three thematic statements that capture succinctly the three central themes in Armah’s “The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born.” It is worth knowing that the three thematic statements are the same as the three selected sentence excerpts in the novel. With insight drawn from postcolonialism(literature) and Systemic Functional linguistics(grammar), the study avers that themes in both language/grammar and literature provide information. Findings show that thematic statements or sentence excerpts contain certain lexical items that, coincidentally, serve as yardsticks in determining the location of themes in grammar. This is the point of convergence between the theme in language/grammar and literature. The study concludes that themes in both language and literature are partly determined by the occurrences of certain lexical items, which may be thematised, especially in thematic statements/sentence excerpts that capture the literary themes to basically infer meaning.
Discursive Sovereignty: How China Constructs Hong Kong as an “Internal Affair” Wong, Ka Hang
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.116-137

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This study examines the discursive construction of sovereignty in Hong Kong through a critical discourse analysis of political speeches, legal documents, and press releases spanning from the 1984 Sino-British negotiations to the post-2020 National Security Law era. The research aims to investigate how the totalitarian party-state in China legitimizes its authority over Hong Kong while simultaneously ignoring forms of British nationality held by Hongkongers, and how democratic states, particularly the United Kingdom, respond through visa and asylum pathways. Using a qualitative methodology grounded in Critical Discourse Analysis, the study traces the historical and ideological roots of the narrative of “internal affairs” as constructed through key state discourses and examines how these discourses intersect with concepts of self-determination, civic participation, and legal frameworks. The findings reveal that China employs a combination of hegemonic persuasion and institutional control to frame Hongkongers’ political aspirations as illegitimate, while international responses reflect broader tensions between democratic protection and authoritarian compliance. The research highlights the ongoing contestation of norms surrounding sovereignty, rights, and freedom, illustrating how Hong Kong has become a frontline in the global struggle between democratic and authoritarian discourses. The study concludes that understanding these dynamics provides insight into the mechanisms through which states assert power, control narratives, and shape transnational perceptions of legitimacy, with implications for both international relations and civic activism.
Attitudinal Lexemes in Diplomatic Discourse: An Appraisal Analysis of President Prabowo Subianto’s 2025 UNGA Speech Endarti, Evi
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.138-159

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This study examines how attitudinal lexemes shape Indonesia’s diplomatic stance in President Prabowo Subianto’s 2025 address to the United Nations General Assembly. Drawing on Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics (1994) and Martin and White’s (2005) Appraisal Framework, the analysis examines evaluative patterns across Affect, Judgment, and Appreciation. A total of 60 attitudinal lexemes were identified: 18 Affect lexemes expressing empathy, collective resolve, and shared humanity; 17 Judgment lexemes articulating moral evaluation and leadership expectations; and 25 Appreciation lexemes assessing international institutions, achievements, and global challenges. While the predominance of positive evaluation aligns with UNGA genre conventions, the findings suggest that such positivity also serves a strategic purpose, legitimizing diplomatic authority, reinforcing moral credibility, and preempting dissent through the normalization of consensus-oriented values. This evaluative pattern contributes to the construction of a moralized international identity that implicitly constrains alternative or oppositional perspectives within global governance discourse. By foregrounding linguistic choices rather than political ideology, the study demonstrates how evaluative language operates as a subtle mechanism of diplomatic legitimation on the global stage.
Investigating Language and Power Dynamics in Obama's Farewell Speech: A Critical Discourse Analysis Sukma, Cut Ade; Rahman, Fadhlur
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.288-310

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Every word spoken, every sentence constructed, and every discourse contains ideological weight that reflects the power structures within society. In the political landscape of the United States, presidential speeches hold a special position as a genre of discourse that not only reflects the individual vision of a leader, but also represents the aspirations, values, and identity of the nation. This phenomenon becomes even more significant when analyzed through the lens of critical discourse analysis, which allows researchers to uncover layers of meaning hidden behind linguistic constructions. This study uses critical discourse analysis to examine Barack Obama's farewell speech as a complex discourse practice that reflects and shapes contemporary American socio-political reality. Using Fairclough's three-dimensional analytical framework, this study analyzes the speech in terms of its textual, discursive, and sociocultural dimensions during the contentious transition to the Trump administration. Textual analysis reveals the strategic use of language with carefully chosen vocabulary and grammatical constructions, reinforcing the themes of unity and democracy. At the discourse practice level, the speech employs effective rhetorical strategies, including personal addresses and compelling narratives to build emotional connections with the audience. Sociocultural analysis shows deep integration with the American institutional context, evidenced by the strategic choice of location in Chicago, acknowledgment of racial challenges, and calls to overcome intensifying political polarization. Findings indicate that Obama's farewell speech illustrates how political discourse functions as an instrument for maintaining and transforming democratic values during critical political transitions. The speech's power stems from its sophisticated linguistic construction and its capacity to respond to the broader sociopolitical context with profound nuance.
Defamatory Speech Acts on Social Media: A Forensic Pragmatics Analysis Asnawi, Mu'aliyah Hi Asnawi
Journal of Pragmatics Research Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Pragmatics Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18326/jopr.v8i1.219-241

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This study aims to analyze defamatory speech acts on social media from a forensic pragmatics perspective using a documentation study method. The research is grounded in the growing number of cases involving utterances that damage the reputation of individuals or groups through digital platforms such as Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, and YouTube. The research data were obtained from digital documentation in the form of posts, comments, and screenshots, supported by scholarly literature and relevant legal decisions. The analysis was conducted by identifying types of speech acts (locutionary, illocutionary, perlocutionary), communication contexts, and reputational effects based on Austin and Searle’s speech act theory. The findings indicate that the most dominant forms of speech acts in defamation cases are illocutionary assertives (43.34%) and expressive acts (40%), typically manifested as accusations, insults, or insinuations that harm a person’s reputation. However, given the complex and multimodal nature of online discourse often infused with cultural implicatures, irony, and digital semiotics the classical speech act framework may not be sufficient to capture the full pragmatic meaning. Therefore, integrating complementary approaches such as the appraisal system, stance analysis, or multimodal pragmatics can provide a more nuanced understanding of evaluative positioning, affective stance, and meaning construction in social media interactions. The forensic pragmatics analysis also reveals that indirect speech acts often carry the same legal consequences as explicit utterances, depending on the context, speaker's intention, and public perception. Digital traces (screenshots, metadata, comments, and reposts) are shown to function as linguistic forensic evidence in legal proceedings. The study concludes that the forensic pragmatics approach is effective for analyzing defamatory utterances, as it enables the simultaneous assessment of linguistic, contextual, and legal dimensions. The study recommends collaboration among linguists, law enforcement, and policymakers in developing guidelines for addressing defamation cases on social media.

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