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Journal of Linguistics, Culture and Communication
Published by CV RUSTAM
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29881641     DOI : https://doi.org/10.61320/jolcc.v1i2.91-99
The peer-reviewed Indonesian Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication publishes high-quality original research focusing on publishing articles that contribute to the ongoing discussion in all areas of the study of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication. The Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes theoretically essential topics in linguistics, culture, and communication research. It offers a venue for researchers dedicated to systematic and thorough study from various theoretical backgrounds and areas of interest. All theoretical frameworks can contribute but should be directed to a broad audience. To make their work accessible to scholars from various fields, they should be clear about their assumptions and discovery processes and give enough academic background.
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Articles 52 Documents
Framing Analysis of the Kompas Daily on the News Coverage of One Year of the Prabowo–Gibran Administration (Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M. Kosicki Model Analysis) Alqausar, Alif
Journal of linguistics, culture and communication Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.264-284

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This research analyzes how the Kompas Daily frames the Prabowo-Gibran administration in its special edition marking their one year in office. Data was collected from six main news articles in the Politics & Law and Economy & Business sections of this special edition. Using Zhongdang Pan and Gerald M. Kosicki's framing theory, the study examines how the news structure is constructed through four analytical devices: syntax, script, thematic, and rhetoric. The research results indicate that Kompas frames the Prabowo–Gibran administration in a critical-moderate manner, with the main focus on issues of elite consolidation, policy centralization, the paradox of economic etatism, and weak legal reform. Syntactically, the news highlights academic and bureaucratic official sources; thematically, it focuses on the dominance of central power; rhetorically, it uses specific metaphors and diction to strengthen the editorial position. In its presentation, the research findings show that Kompas serves as reflective journalism that seeks to maintain a balance between appreciating political stability and criticizing the symptoms of power centralization.
Analyzing Zuko’s Redemption Arc in Avatar: The Last Airbender Through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Kinasih, Sekarayu Sang; Hellystia, Devi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.300-320

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Character development in fiction often mirrors fundamental psychological struggles, making it a compelling area for analysis. Although previous studies have explored Avatar: The Last Airbender from literary and cultural viewpoints, there has been limited focus on Zuko’s redemption arc through the framework of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This study aims to analyze Zuko’s transformation from conflict to redemption, exploring not only Maslow’s stages of physiological needs, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization but also the impact of sociocultural influences and family pressures on his development. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were gathered from selected episodes of the series and analyzed through Maslow’s framework, supplemented by triangulation of theories to enhance the understanding of Zuko’s character. The findings indicate that Zuko’s journey through the hierarchy reflects both his internal conflicts and the evolving dynamics of his relationships, particularly with his father and Uncle Iroh, which play pivotal roles in his transformation. This study highlights how the fulfillment of human needs, alongside external sociocultural factors, shapes a character’s redemption arc, thereby fostering a deeper dialogue between psychology and narrative studies.
Language and Symbols in Indonesian Political Hate Speech: A Critical Discourse Analysis Tarigan, Karisma Erikson
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.321-343

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Political hate speech in Indonesian social media has grown stronger, and its force is typically produced through multimodal resources rather than words alone in everyday online political conversations. Prior studies mainly investigate verbal aggression, emojis, and lexical borrowing separately; therefore, the way these resources interact in political hate remains unclear. This study bridges that gap by studying how English lexical borrowing and emojis combine to build Indonesian political hate speech and reproduce ideology. Applying a qualitative design, thirty publicly viewable hate-speech comments were purposively sampled from X/Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok (ten per site). The dataset was examined with Teun A. van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis, relating textual structures (macrostructure, superstructure, microstructure) to social cognition and social context. Borrowed items were tagged as loanwords, loan blends, or semantic loans, and emojis were coded by pragmatic function (e.g., sarcasm, mocking, disgust). Findings demonstrate that multimodal hate speech is dominant: comments containing borrowing and emojis are most frequent, while borrowing-only remarks exceed emoji-only ones. Direct English loanwords serve as high-impact evaluative instruments, while emojis systematically increase posture, notably through sarcasm/mockery and disgust-based dehumanization of offenders. At the cognitive level, these tools continuously enact dehumanization as the strongest ideology, alongside anti-democratic and anti-elite/systemic-betrayal ideologies that legitimate contempt and divisiveness in online politics. Thus, Indonesian political hate speech acts as a coordinated verbal–symbolic approach. Although based on a small qualitative dataset typical of CDA, the analysis avoids overinterpreting emojis or borrowed forms by identifying ideological meaning only when these elements recur consistently across hostile contexts, ensuring that stylistic choices are distinguished from multimodal cues that genuinely contribute to political hate. Prevention, detection, and digital-literacy efforts must treat emojis and borrowed terminology as key bearers of political violence, not peripheral indications, and future studies should investigate these tendencies in bigger corpora, across regions, and during election cycles.
Pretending to Understand Among Japanese Language Learners: An Investigation of Occurrence Contexts and Associated Emotions Sobue, Kirstie
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.410-429

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The fact that second language learners commonly employ “pretending to understand” as a communication strategy should be evident to anyone with experience living in a foreign language environment or involved in foreign language education. This study investigates the experiences of pretending to understand among international undergraduate students enrolled at Japanese universities. Using text mining methodology with KH Coder software, this research clarifies in what situations pretending to understand is likely to occur and what emotions are experienced when engaging in this behavior. The survey was conducted from late 2020 to spring 2023 with 142 international undergraduate students averaging N3-N2 Japanese language proficiency level. In contrast to attaining a sense of being part of the group or feeling of achievement, as suggested in prior research, a majority of international students are shown to experience guilty feelings and negative emotions when pretending to understand. Analysis revealed that 43.4% of nouns, 81.3% of adjectival nouns, and up to 86.3% of adjectives used in responses expressed negative emotions. Given that prior research indicates negative emotions may impede learning, this study proposes that Japanese language educators develop further understanding of the phenomenon of pretending to understand, which can lead to loss of confidence and self-reproach among learners.
Communication Patterns of Village Children’s Forums in Promoting Child-and-Women-Friendly Villages (Case Study: The Village Children’s Forum in the Implementation of DRPPA in Indonesia) Aminullah, Lila; Fikry Zahria Emeraldien
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.471-496

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This study aims to explore in depth the communication patterns practiced by Village Children’s Forums (Forum Anak Desa) in supporting the Indonesian government’s policy on Child- and Women-Friendly Villages (Desa Ramah Perempuan dan Peduli Anak / DRPPA). Employing a qualitative case study approach, this research combines in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and document analysis in several villages actively implementing DRPPA programs. The findings reveal that the forums apply both consensual and pluralistic communication patterns that encourage active participation, open dialogue, and decision-making based on deliberation and equality among members. Through these approaches, the forums successfully cultivate a sense of togetherness and social responsibility among village children. Nevertheless, the participatory communication process still faces several challenges, such as age limitations, lack of legitimacy among adult community members, and limited institutional support. Despite these obstacles, the Village Children’s Forums play a crucial role in strengthening DRPPA implementation through advocacy, peer education, child rights campaigns, and providing policy input to village governments. Their communication practices align with participatory communication principles and the Communication for Development (C4D) framework, emphasizing empowerment, inclusivity, and the active involvement of children as agents of change. This study highlights the importance of enhancing children’s communication capacity and institutional support to achieve more inclusive, gender-responsive, and sustainable village development.
Language and Society in Sesenggak Sasak: A Study of the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis Anggarista, Randa; Idham, Idham; Riadi, Selamet; Fahmi, Farizan; Jaeka, Farida
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.447-470

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis in linguistic relativity explains that the linguistic structure of a society reflects the thoughts and way speakers view their world. The Sasak people as one of the indigenous ethnic groups on Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, also have a diversity of linguistic structures that reflect their outlook on life and cultural structures, one of which is in the form of sesenggak. Therefore, this study aims to identify the outlook on life of the Sasak people reflected in the linguistic construction of sesenggak based on the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis through linguistic relativity. The data in this study are in the form of texts (linguistic units) contained in sesenggak (Sasak proverbs), while the data sources in this study use primary data sources, namely sesenggak (Sasak proverbs) obtained from the book Peribahasa, Ungkapan dan Istilah Sasak by H. Lalu Muhammad Azhar, published by Yayasan Pendidikan Pariwisata Pejanggiq in 2003, as well as Sasak community leaders in Lombok. The primary data collection technique in this study was carried out using the reading and note-taking technique for written data sources, as well as the recording, listening, reading, and note-taking technique for oral data sources. To test the reliability of the data, the researcher used source triangulation, namely, combining primary data sources with secondary data to strengthen the interpretation of various findings. The data analysis technique was carried out in several stages, starting from identification, classification, interpretation, and concluding. The results of the study indicate that the linguistic structure of sesenggak reflects the cultural structure of the Sasak people, starting from their views on metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics, and logic.
The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in English Writing Instruction for Hospitality Students Supartini, Ni Luh; Susanti, Luh Eka
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.497-512

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English writing proficiency is an essential skill for hospitality students, particularly in the context of the global hospitality industry, which requires professional communication with international tourists. However, many students struggle with grammar, vocabulary selection, and effective sentence structuring. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a valuable tool in language learning, offering automated feedback, grammar correction, and stylistic suggestions. This study aims to implement AI technology in English writing instruction and analyze its effectiveness for hospitality students. The Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) was employed to design and evaluate AI-based writing instruction. Writing evaluation included both AI-assisted and non-AI tasks to distinguish the improvement from tool-dependent performance. The findings showed significant improvements in writing performance: grammar scores increased from a mean of 62 to 83 (34% improvement), vocabulary scores from 65 to 85 (31% improvement), and structure and cohesion from 60 to 82 (37% improvement). Although these gains demonstrate the potential of AI to support writing development, analysis of no-AI writing tasks indicated that part of the improvement stemmed from students’ increased ability to leverage AI feedback effectively. Overall writing proficiency improved from 64 to 84, representing 31% gain. Findings suggest that AI integration enhances writing skills, fosters interactive and adaptive learning, and aligns with the professional demands of the global hospitality industry.
Syntax and Lexicon in Agricultural Proverbs: A Comparative Study of English and Indonesian Giyatmi, Giyatmi; Arumi, Sihindun; Wijayava, Ratih
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.368-391

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The study aims to compare Indonesian and English proverbs with agricultural themes in terms of syntactic structures and lexical choices. The study employs a descriptive qualitative method with a comparative approach. The data consist of 20 agricultural English proverbs found on a website, meanwhile their Indonesian counterparts were obtained from various online sources. Although the dataset is limited in size, the selection process was carefully designed to reduce imbalance and potential bias. The selection and pairing of these proverbs were carried out by applying semantic justification to ensure that both languages reflect comparable meanings. The data were collected through documentation, organized into tables, and analyzed syntactically and lexically. The analysis reveals that both sets of proverbs employ simple, compound, and complex sentences, with complex sentences being the most dominant. The phenomenon indicates that agricultural proverbs in both languages tend to consist of layered wisdom and conditional reasoning, reflecting the complexity of human interaction with nature. Compound sentences, however, are the least frequently found. It suggests that proverbs seldom rely on coordination but rather emphasize subordination and cause-and-effect relations. Lexically, both languages share terms related to seasons, weather, agricultural tools, activities, animals, and plants; however, the specific choices differ due to the cultural and ecological contexts. English proverbs often include words such as "hay," "pig," and "hen" that reflect European farming practices and early industrial elements, which are not commonly found in Indonesian proverbs. Conversely, Indonesian proverbs employ traditional tools such as sumur (well), jala (net), and payung (umbrella), highlighting agrarian traditions and local livelihoods. The findings show how ecological realities and cultural practices shape linguistic representation in agricultural proverbs.
Potential Implications of Verbal Sexual Violence Through Humor: A Forensic Linguistic Analysis Vidhiasi, Dhion Meitreya
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.344-367

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Verbal expressions of non-physical sexual violence are frequently perceived merely as “jokes.” This study investigates the possibility of a verbal sexual violence offense perpetrated by a religious leader during a question-and-answer session with a participant at a spiritual event. The data consists of a video uploaded to an Instagram account during the question-and-answer session. News articles from liputan6.com, rctiplus.com, and merdeka.com are used prevent research bias and to support the data transcription and interpretation. The dialogue among Person 1, Person 2, and Person 3 in the video was subsequently transcribed to analyze the speech acts employed. This research uses a qualitative descriptive methodology. This study qualifies and explains speech acts through Weigand’s (2010) taxonomy of dialogic speech acts. This study’s results indicate that Person 1 employs representative and directive speech. This dominance indicates that Person 1 attempted to persuade all attendees at the event that the “joke” regarding Person 3 was factual. Furthermore, this dominance indicates that Person 1 has been found to have violated Law No. 12 of 2022 through the commission of a criminal act of verbal sexual violence. The taxonomy of dialogic speech acts has effectively facilitated the analysis of potential criminal acts of verbal sexual violence.
Adherence to the Cooperative Principle Among Characters in the Film Miracle in Cell No. 7 Nuraeni, Diana Khoeriyah; Yulianti, Uki Hares; Sholikhati, Nur Indah
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61320/jolcc.v3i2.392-409

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This study aims to examine the form of compliance with Grice's cooperative principles in the film Miracle in Cell No. 7. Cooperative principles are an important aspect in creating effective and harmonious communication between speakers and their interlocutors. Films were chosen as the object of study because they present communicative interactions that reflect human values amid social limitations. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected from the characters' utterances using listening techniques, followed by the non-participatory observation technique (Simak Bebas Libat Cakap) and note-taking, as well as element sorting techniques. The findings show that all four maxims of cooperation were observed: 22 instances of the maxim of quantity, 13 instances of the maxim of relevance, 4 instances of the maxim of manner, and 2 instances of the maxim of quality, totaling 41 instances. The dominance of quantity is influenced by the police and legal context, which demands concise information and asymmetrical power relations. At the same time, the low compliance with the quality and manner maxims is related to conflict and emotional tension in the storyline. Overall, this study shows that the characters' communication patterns are directed at building effective and cooperative interactions, while reflecting the messages of humanity, empathy, and solidarity that are at the heart of the story. This study focuses on maxim compliance as a form of communicative cooperation that is in line with the film's theme of humanity.