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Language Circle : Journal of Language and Literature
Published by Universitas Negeri Semarang
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Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature is an invaluable, international, peer-reviewed journal covering the latest developments in stylistic analysis, the linguistic analysis of literature and related areas. With its uniquely broad coverage, the journal offers readers easy access to all the important new research relevant to stylistics.
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Examining Political Satire in Indonesian TikTok Videos: An Analysis of Humor and Commentary Nugraha, Danang Satria
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 2 (2025): April 2025 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i2.2742

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This study delves into the use of satirical comments and political humor in TikTok videos in Indonesia, utilizing a critical discourse analysis (CDA) framework. The study aims to investigate how political issues and figures are depicted through satirical comments in society of the digital natives. The analysis focused on TikTok users’ linguistic and discursive strategies to criticize and satirize political events, figures, and policies. The study used a collection of TikTok videos. It employed a multi-modal approach, analyzing the textual content and visual and audio elements contributing to humor and satire. A qualitative methodology combining content analysis with discourse analysis techniques was used to identify recurring themes, rhetorical devices, and humor patterns in the satirical comments. Specifically, the application of CDA facilitated the deconstruction of power dynamics embedded within the satirical discourse, revealing how TikTok users leverage humor to challenge dominant political narratives. The findings revealed that TikTok users used linguistic devices such as irony, sarcasm, parody, and wordplay to convey their satirical messages. The satirical comments often targeted political figures, policies, and events, focusing on corruption, governance, and social inequality issues. Through humor, TikTok users expressed their dissent and critique of the political system while also participating in creating an alternative public sphere for political discourse. However, the study noted that these satirical comments could be controversial, as they may perpetuate stereotypes or reinforce existing political biases.
Illocutionary Acts In Retno Marsudi’ Speech at The General Debate of The 78th Session of The United Nations General Assembly Putri, Rossa Dwi Nova; Prastikawati, Entika Fani; Hawa, Faiza
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): October 2024 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i1.3195

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This study focuses on analyzing the illocutionary acts present in Retno Marsudi’s speech during the general debate of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. This study aims to describe the types of illocutionary acts employed, discerning the most and least frequent types as well as their implications. The data were analyzed by the descriptive qualitative method, and collected by finding out the video, watching the video, transcribing the speech video, and then identifying the data that were related to the theory. The writers used Searle’s theory for the types of illocutionary acts, which categorizes illocutionary acts into five types: representative, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative. The findings from the study revealed that there are a total of 87 data points found in the speech, with directive acts being the most dominant with a total of 37 (42,5%), followed by representative at 27 (31%), commissive at 13 (15%), declarative at 6 (6,9%), and expressive being the least dominant at 4 (4,6%). The findings indicate that directive acts are primarily used to convey urgent messages and prompt action, while expressive acts are the least dominant, reflecting Retno Marsudi’s emphasis on advocating for action rather than expressing personal emotions or attitudes
Female Independence in Pride and Prejudice (2005) Movie: A Feminism Theory Putri Damayanti, Dinda; Setyabudi, Titis
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): October 2024 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i1.5145

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The purpose of this study is to discover how female independence is portrayed in the Pride and Prejudice (2005) movie and examine the effects of this portrayal. This study applies feminist theory and is classified as a literary study. To analyze the data, researchers used qualitative data analysis. The result reveals that Elizabeth Bennet exemplifies various facets of female autonomy, highlighting the interplay between existential freedom and societal constraints. Her assertiveness, seen in rejecting Mr. Collins and seeking genuine connections over financial stability, underscores the positive effects of resisting traditional gender roles and societal expectations. This defiance promotes critical reflection on norms and encourages societal evolution. The narrative emphasizes economic independence, with Elizabeth's pursuit of love rather than financial security enhancing her relationship with Mr. Darcy and contributing to societal well-being. It also explores sexual freedom and the ambiguity of freedom, showcasing the positive impact of her autonomy on her family and society's perception of her unconventional choices. The study suggests that by examining the Pride and Prejudice (2005) movie, readers and other researchers can gain insights into the portrayal of female independence. This research may serve as a foundation for those with different backgrounds or methods, such as psychological or Marxist approaches, to build on and undertake studies from a broader perspective.
The Implementation of Merdeka Belajar Curriculum for the Seventh-Grade English Class Septiana Purwani, Ratna; Budiraharjo, Markus
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): October 2024 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i1.6067

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The Merdeka Belajar curriculum was established to promote Indonesia's educational goal and as part of attempts to restore learning. It is a more flexible curriculum framework that focuses on necessary information while also building students' character and competence. However, not all schools have implemented the Merdeka Belajar curriculum based on its principles. Therefore, this study aims to know the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum for seventh-grade English lessons in Gunungkidul. This study employed a qualitative method to get the data from three English teachers. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and field observations. The results of the study revealed that the implementation of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum in grade seven junior high schools in Gunungkidul has not fully followed the Merdeka Belajar curriculum concept. Only one of the three teachers implemented the mandated curriculum according to the concept. Others demonstrated to have implemented several concepts, such as giving diagnostic tests to grade seven students, student-centered learning, teaching according to students' learning styles and abilities, and implementing formative and summative assessments following the concept of an independent curriculum. Nonetheless, the teachers enthusiastically support the adoption of the Merdeka Belajar curriculum for a variety of reasons, including material flexibility, applicability to real-world demands, and the development of creativity.
Linguistic Features of Putri Candrawati Hoax News: A forensic Linguistics Study Afdilla Moulidya; Saragih, Amrin; Natsir, Muhammad
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): October 2024 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i1.7598

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A hoax is an attempt to trick or mislead readers or listeners into believing anything when the person who created of the hoax news is aware that the news is false. Hoaxes can be identified in a variety of ways, one of which is to evaluate an argument using linguistics, a discourse analysis. The purpose of this research is to examine the linguistic features of Putri Candrawati hoax news, to investigate the realizations in linguistic features of Putri Candrawati hoax news, and to examine the reason of linguistic features of Putri Candrawati hoax news. The data of this research was taken from Putri Candrawati (PC) statement in TV One’s YouTube Channel. The data were analysed by using Lakoff (2004) Women’s Speech theory, ten linguistic features of women's speech are as follows: hypercorrect grammar, extremely polite forms, emphatic stress, avoidance of harsh swear words, lexical hedges or filler, tag questions, increasing intonation on declarative, empty adjective, exact colour terms, intensifier, and hypercorrect grammar. The findings of this research that there were eight out of ten characteristics of women's speech in the linguistic features of Putri Candrawati hoax news. It was found that the most dominant feature used is intensifier (31 utterances), empty adjectives (28 utterances), lexical hedges or filler (20 utterances), hypercorrect grammar (11 utterances), super polite forms (11 utterances), emphatic stress (5 utterances), avoidance of harsh swear words (4 utterances), tag question (4 utterances).  Two characteristics are absent in the interim, exact colour terms and rising declarative intonation.
Hedges and Booster in the Presidential Candidate Debate to Build the Candidate’s Image Salsabilla, Fissilmi; Kurnia, Dea Tunjung; Octaviani, Retno Nur; Cahyono, Setyo Prasiyanto
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): October 2024 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i1.10079

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This research analyzed use of Hedges and Booster in the Presidential Candidate Debate to Build the Candidate’s Image in the YouTube Livestreaming video published on 4th February 2024. In conducting this study, the researchers employ descriptive qualitative method to describe the phenomenon of the Hedges and Booster used in the final presidential debate. Meanwhile, the theoretical framework is the theory of Brown and Levinson in 1987. The findings of the study reveal that there are 391 Hedges used and 842 Boosters used by the candidate in the final presidential debate. They use hedges to maintain their languages in the hope that the audience can follow their arguments clearly. Meanwhile, the use of booster in the languages is to boost their arguments and to reveal their objectivity in delivering the arguments.
Social Displacement in The Global Era in Baek Se-Hee’s Novel Setiowati, Titik; Thohiriyah, Thohiriyah
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): October 2024 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i1.10151

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This study analyzes the phenomenon of social displacement occurs in society in the global era as reflected in Baek Se-Hee's memoir "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki." The narrative describes how the main character responds to the people and environment around her reflecting social displacement. By using the theories of social displacement and the global era, this study presents the forms of the social displacement phenomenon and how society in the global era influences the social displacement phenomenon. This study is presented using a qualitative descriptive method, describing the results of the analysis by collecting data in the form of text. The results of the analysis prove that the forms of social displacement are feelings of alienation, not being recognized, and loss of identity. The impact on individuals who experience social displacement is difficulty adapting and finding social support. The global era influences the phenomenon of social displacement through industrialization and digitalization as depicted in the novel.
Analysis of Mid-Semester Assessment Questions for Class XI Arabic at MAS Al-Islam Petala Bumi, Indragiri Hulu Naqiyah, Neni; Handayani, Latifah; Basid, Abdul
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): October 2024 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i1.10462

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Question Item Analysis is still very much needed by teachers to create quality measuring instruments for learning outcomes and provide real measuring results. This research aims to analyze validity, reliability, level of difficulty, distinguishing power, and distracting power. The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The data source in this research is the student answer sheets in the mid-semester assessment of class XI Arabic in MAS Al-Islam, Petala Bumi, Indragiri Hulu 2022-2023 school year. Data was collected using documentation and analyzed using the ANATES program. The results of this research include 1) Validity: 36% of questions are valid and 64% are invalid. 2) Reliability: reliability coefficient value 0.20 (low reliability). 3) Difficulty level: 56% difficult questions, 44% medium questions, and 0% easy questions. 4) Differentiation power: 20% of questions are very good, 0% of questions are good, 36% of questions are fair, 28% of questions are bad, and 16% of questions are very bad. 5) Distracting power: 6% of questions are very good, 28% of questions are good, 44% of questions are fair, 20% of questions are bad, and 2% of questions are very bad. The mid-semester assessment questions for Arabic class
Designing Mobile Application Dictionary Based on Students' Needs for Enhancing IT-Focused English Vocabulary Riski Zulkarnain; Rahmat Saudi Alfathir; Richki Hardi; Mundzir , Mundzir; Lisda Hani Gustina; Wahyu Nur Alimyaningtias; Nove Kurniati Sari; Syaddam , Syaddam
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): October 2024 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i1.10507

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The present study aims to design a mobile application dictionary that caters to students' needs for enhancing IT-focused English vocabulary. The study explores the effectiveness of the designed mobile application in improving students' IT-focused English vocabulary, their engagement in vocabulary learning, and their overall satisfaction with the application. This research aims to design a mobile application dictionary to enhance IT-Focused English Vocabulary. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey, to understand the design requirements, implementation strategies, and effectiveness of the mobile application dictionary. The qualitative phase involves semi-structured interviews with IT students and subject matter experts to gain insights into the learners' challenges, preferences, and needs, as well as the crucial IT English vocabulary concepts. The quantitative phase evaluates the impact of the mobile application dictionary on IT students' vocabulary knowledge, confidence, and overall satisfaction through a survey. The integrated findings will provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors that contribute to the success of mobile application dictionaries in enhancing IT students' informatics English vocabulary, with practical implications for the development of similar language learning tools.
Speaking Anxiety Among Indonesian Undergraduate Students in Argumentative Speaking Classes Apriliano Jarot Prayogo, Edo; Halwat Hikmat, Mauly
Language Circle: Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): October 2024 Regular Issue
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lc.v19i1.10992

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The aims of this research are: (1) to determine the level of speaking anxiety among Indonesian undergraduate students, especially in argumentative speaking classes; (2) to identify factors that influence students' speaking anxiety in argumentative speaking classes; and (3) to explore students' strategies for overcoming their speaking anxiety in argumentative speaking classes. This research was conducted at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. The participants were 3rd-semester students of the English Language Education Department. The research method used in this research is qualitative descriptive. Data collection was carried out through the Foreign Language Class Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) questionnaire from (Horwitz, 1986) in (Zhang, 2024), and interviews. To obtain data validity, researchers applied methodological triangulation. Next, the qualitative data was analyzed using the model proposed by Miles and Huberman in (Purbaya et al., 2024) with the following steps: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusion. The research revealed that: (1) 48% of students suffer from moderate levels of anxiety, namely students become nervous or restless when their speaking ability seems hampered, (2) 6 factors cause speaking anxiety in students, namely; level of English proficiency, fear of making mistake, low self-esteem, lack of preparation, motivation, learning techniques; and (3) students use four effective strategies such as preparation, relaxation, positive thinking, peer-seeking strategy to overcome their anxious feelings.

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