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Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
Published by Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta
ISSN : 25278088     EISSN : 2527807X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22515/ljbs
Core Subject : Humanities, Education,
Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra (Leksema: Language and Literature Journal) is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal focusing on disseminating research results and conceptual works from language and literature fields of study by publishing them into scientific articles. The linguistic subdisciplines under the scope of this journal among others are general linguistics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, applied linguistics, and all other specific studies related to linguistics. Meanwhile, literature subdisciplines covered by this journal include, but are not limited to, prosaic, poetic, and dramatic studies, as well as literary criticisms along with their subordinates. This journal is also open for publishing scientific works from interdisciplinary studies related to either language or literature subjects. Since the publications of this journal are addressed to an international audience, the working language of the articles is English. However, the language as the subject of study can be from any language.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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SKOPOS THEORY AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TRANSLATION PERSPECTIVES: NEW VOICE IN CHILDREN'S TRANSLATION Yesayas Palimau Laratmase; Andy Bayu Nugroho; Andre Agesi
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.10260

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This article explores the use of Skopos theory in translating children’s literature, focusing on how translation choices should be guided by purpose and context. Cultural sensitivity and alignment with the cognitive and emotional needs of children as readers are emphasized, following Oittinen’s (2000) perspective. Skopos theory supports adaptation beyond strict equivalence, offering a flexible approach to meet the needs of child audiences. The proposed method involves three key stages: (1) analysis, to understand the function of translation in the children’s literature context; (2) production, to create context-appropriate and culturally aware translations; and (3) promotion, to support the effectiveness and reliability of culturally sensitive translations. This study offers a practical framework to address linguistic and cultural challenges in translating for children, promoting a more thoughtful and audience-centred approach to children’s literature translation.
SOCIAL ACTOR REPRESENTATIONS IN THE INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT DISCOURSE BETWEEN TRUMP AND ZELENSKY Ariq Najmi Rihandy; Achmad Diny Hidayatullah
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.12067

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This study explores how the media construct social actor representations in the international conflict discourse between US President, Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, during their tense meeting at the White House in February 2025. Employing Theo van Leeuwen's (2013) Social Actor Representation model within the Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework, the study examines six selected news texts from Al-Ghad and BBC News Arabic. Using a qualitative approach and interactive model analysis by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana (2014), this research identifies key strategies of inclusion and exclusion used by each media outlet to position the two political figures. The findings reveal contrasting ideological patterns: Al-Ghad activates Trump as a dominant figure while marginalizing Zelensky through passivation and negative categorization; conversely, BBC News Arabic emphasizes Zelensky's agency while softening Trump’s image through passivization and nominalization. This study contributes to media discourse analysis by highlighting how ideological orientations influence the representation of global political actors and shape public perception. It also underlines the role of linguistic strategies in reproducing power relations in international conflict narratives.
FROM FANTASY TO REALITY: THE VISUALIZATION AND TRANSFORMATIVE THINKING OF THE CHARACTER BARBIE IN ITS MOVIE VERSION Isna Mufidah; Wiwiek Afifah
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.12428

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The representation of women’s identities in the media has undergone significant shifts amidst the dynamics of contemporary popular culture. The film Barbie (2023) presents a narrative that not only showcases symbols of femininity but also offers a reflective journey of a character questioning the meaning of her existence. This research aims to analyze the process of transformative thinking in Barbie’s character, based on Mezirow’s (1994) transformative thinking theory, as well as to examine the visual signs and symbols in the film through the semiotic approach of Barthes (1968). the data were collected through visual observation, transcription of reflective scenes, and documentation of narrative symbols. The data were then analyzed using a content analysis method. The results show that the character Barbie undergoes stages of transformative thinking from disorienting dilemma to transformation of perspective which are represented through the changes in body language, critical dialogue, and visual symbols, such as costumes and colours. This process not only reflects Barbie’s personal journey from doll to human but also voices a critique of gender social construct symbols, such as high heels, the colour pink, and Barbie’s interactions with other characters. These all emphasize the shift from the representation of women as passive to active and reflective subjects. Thus, the Barbie movie offers a new space for interpreting women’s identities and demonstrates the potential of popular media as a means of critical and transformative reflection.
SOCIAL CRITICISM IN YUSUF IDRIS' SHORT STORY 'ANA SULTANU QANUNI AL-WUJUDI' Najma Tanzila; Eva Farhah
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.11460

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Social criticism in literary works functions as a medium for authors to highlight various societal issues, particularly deviations within social reality. The short story Anā Sulṭānu Qānūni al-Wujūdi by Yusuf Idris exemplifies this by presenting social criticism through animal symbolism. This study employs a descriptive-analytical approach consisting of three stages: data collection, data analysis, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal four forms of social criticism based on Soerjono Soekanto’s classification, namely criticism of youth (apathy and resistance), poverty, bureaucracy, and crime. These forms of criticism are expressed through the figure of a lion in the circus arena, interpreted as a symbol of various social issues within society.
COMMUNITY VS GOVERNMENT: THE AGENCY OF CLIMATE DISCOURSE ON GREENPEACE SOUTHEAST ASIA WEBSITE Arina Isti'anah; Hirmawan Wijanarka
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.12550

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The climate discourse has been contested regarding its mitigation, mainly involving government and international organisations such as the UN. Hence, it is necessary to look for an alternative viewpoint that actively includes the community, or us, in the climate discourse. As a global non-governmental organisation, Greenpeace plays a crucial role in providing beneficial narratives that can broaden our perspectives on the worsening climate crisis and the state of our planet. This ecological discourse analysis (EDA) approach took data from articles on the climate crisis from the Greenpeace Southeast Asia website, henceforth abbreviated as GPSAW, and uploaded the corpus to Sketch Engine. By focusing on the words community and government (also their synonyms), this study examines the social actors based on theories by van Leeuwen (2008) and ecolinguistics by Stibbe (2015). Findings reveal that GPSAW articulates a beneficial discourse by involving the indigenous community and their ecological practices. While the government is also a significant player in the climate discourse, GPSAW actively engages the community as a crucial agent in mitigating the climate crisis. Even though communities are still represented as vulnerable actors, their active participation in voicing climate justice fosters the government’s roles as regulator and facilitator in climate mitigation. GPSAW is ecologically beneficial by locating communities as essential subjects in mitigating climate problems. This paper sheds a new light on the importance of narrating communities as crucial as the government and international organisations in climate discourse. The role of local communities is evident in their concrete actions in urging the government to create a more ecological policy.
TEENAGE SPEECH ERRORS: A PSYCHOLINGUISTIC STUDY OF RILEY'S UTTERANCES IN 'INSIDE OUT 2' Veronika Theodora Male; Rusfandi Rusfandi; Ayu Liskinasih
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.12654

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One aspect illustrating the connection between language and its psychological functions is speech production, which can reveal how psychological, cognitive, and physical conditions influence spoken language, potentially leading to speech production problems. This study investigates speech production issues in a fictional setting through the expressions of Riley, a character in the movie Inside Out 2, who faces emotional and cognitive challenges during adolescence. The aim of this analysis is to identify the variety of speech production errors and the underlying reasons for these errors in Riley's utterances. Using qualitative content analysis, the research applies Levelt’s (1989) speech production model, Warren’s (2013) theory of speech errors, and Clark and Clark’s (1977) framework to identify and categorize speech errors in Riley’s speech. Data were collected by documentation through watching Inside Out 2, transcribing Riley's utterances, identifying errors, and categorizing them by type, stage, and cause based on established theoretical frameworks. Eight types of errors were found i.e.: silent pauses, filled pauses, stuttering, repetition, substitution, anticipation, omission, and self-repair. The most common error is the silent pause, while substitution, anticipation, and repetition occur less frequently. Most errors are influenced by psychological factors, such as anxiety and emotional instability related to puberty, alongside cognitive and motor constraints. The findings demonstrate how emotional and cognitive challenges affect speech production in teenagers, highlighting the relevance of psycholinguistic theory in analyzing natural speech within fictional narratives.
THE LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE OF TOURIST AREAS IN MEDAN Fathul Jannah Harahap; Mulyadi; Tasnim Lubis
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.12761

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This study examines the linguistic landscape of tourist areas in Medan, focusing on how languages operate and function within public spaces. Tourism areas were chosen as the research context because they attract visitors from various backgrounds and often display multilingual practices. This study aims to describe the forms and functions of linguistic landscapes while also exploring the symbolic meanings conveyed through visual elements such as typography, colors, and logos. A qualitative descriptive method was applied, with data collected through observation, interview, and photographic documentation of signs in several tourist destinations, including Istana Maimoon, Masjid Raya Al-Mashun, Tjong A Fie Mansion, Museum Perkebunan I, Shri Mariamman Temple, and the Rahmat International Wildlife Museum. The findings reveal the presence of monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual signs that highlight Medan’s multicultural identity and its role as a domestic and international tourist destination. Indonesian dominates as the national language, reinforcing unity, accessibility, and loyalty to the national language, while foreign languages such as English, Tamil, and Mandarin expand communicative reach. Latin, used in the Rahmat International Wildlife Museum, serves as a scientific language for naming species, emphasizing its educational and academic role. Symbolic functions are conveyed through colors, typography, and logos that embody religious, cultural, and ecological values. Informational functions are realized in name signs, directional signs, informational signs and prohibition signs that guide and regulate visitor behavior. The linguistic landscape of Medan’s tourist areas serves not only as a means of public communication but also as a reflection of cultural heritage, social values, and urban identity.
THE DISCURSIVE CONSTRUCTIONS OF PROTESTS AGAINST GOVERNMENT POLICIES BY INSTAGRAM POSTS Herlin Triana; Vivi Indriyani; Rohaidah Haron; Delsy Arma Putri
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.12840

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Social media has become an influential arena for expressing critical perspectives and resistance toward socio-political challenges. Its role in accelerating the circulation of information and shaping public responses is particularly evident in political contexts. This study investigates the implicit and explicit meanings conveyed in Instagram posts from the @serikatpekerjakampus account, employing a pragmatic discourse framework to examine how meanings are constructed and communicated. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research identifies speech acts and implicatures that appear within the multimodal discourse of the posts. The findings reveal that expressive illocutionary acts and imperative implicatures dominate communication strategies. These results indicate that while textual and visual elements apply different modes of meaning-making, they converge toward the same communicative objectives. The multimodal analysis further demonstrates that symbols, idioms, and images serve as semiotic resources of the protests against government policies and reinforce the posts’ critical stance. The implications of these findings highlight Instagram as a strategic platform for fostering critical discourse with strong pragmatic effects on shaping public opinion. In addition, this research positions social media as a significant subject of inquiry within critical linguistics and multimodal studies. Ultimately, the presence of digital criticism illustrates the tangible impact of social media practices on policy-making processes in contemporary socio-political landscapes.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN YANUSA NUGROHO'S SHORT STORIES 'BUKIT MAWAR', 'BLARAK', AND 'NYANYIAN KLARAS' Winarti; Aris Hidayatulloh; Sholiyah; Intan Rachma Firdaus
Leksema: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.12843

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This study is driven by the escalating global ecological crisis resulting from natural resource exploitation and industrialization, alongside prevailing perceptions that literary studies lack relevance in addressing real-world challenges, particularly environmental issues. To emphasize the contribution of literature in building ecological awareness, this study analyzes the three short stories by Yanusa Nugroho, namely Bukit Mawar, Blarak, and Nyanyian Klaras, which describe the interaction between humans and nature as well as criticism of environmental damage. The objective of this study is to reveal the representation of the ecological crises and the messages of environmental conservation in the three short stories by Yanusa Nugroho. This study applies Greg Garrard’s ecocriticism theory, which highlights major themes such as wilderness, apocalypse, pastoral, dwelling, and The Earth, with a qualitative descriptive method based on text analysis. Data was obtained through literature study and analyzed to identify symbols, narratives, and local wisdom that reflect the relationship between humans and nature. The results show that the ecological crisis is not only physical damage, but also involves social and cultural dimensions. The three short stories emphasize the importance of ecological ethics by caring for the landscape, maintaining the natural cycle, and respecting the earth as a life system.
RADICAL APPRAISAL TYPOLOGY: MAPPING ONLINE OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE ON RELIGIOUS MODERATION VIOLATIONS Arkin Haris; Shabrina An Adzhani
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/ljbs.v10i2.13069

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This study investigates how the evaluative system of Appraisal Theory is applied to analyse offensive language within the digital discourse of religious moderation. It addresses the research gap in previous studies that have not systematically linked linguistic evaluation with religion based hate speech. The data consist of social media comments containing violations of religious moderation principles and were analysed qualitatively using the frameworks of offensive language (Zhao and Hovy 2020), Appraisal Theory (Martin and White 2005), and the moderation framework of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag 2019). The findings identify four key types of offensive expression that constitute the Radical Appraisal Typology namely Direct Emotional Offense, Implicit Moral Offense, Cultural Appreciation Offense, and Closed Engagement Offense. These categories represent an evaluative spectrum ranging from overt emotional aggression to implicit moral and ideological exclusion. Theoretically, the study extends the application of Appraisal Theory to the domain of religion based hate speech by revealing how intensification and mitigation mechanisms shape the evaluative force of language. Practically, it underscores the importance of linguistic awareness as a foundation for promoting religious moderation, tolerance, and national cohesion in digital public discourse.

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