Linguistik, Terjemahan, Sastra (LINGTERSA)

Studi Kasus Fonologis: Kesalahan Pengucapan Fonem Bahasa Indonesia pada Mahasiswa Asing di Universitas Muria Kudus

2025-06-21T00:26:49+07:00

This study discusses the mispronunciation of phonemes in Indonesian by foreign
students from Timor Leste at Universitas Muria Kudus (UMK). The main purpose
is to identify the forms of phonological errors as well as the factors causing
phoneme pronunciation errors. This research used descriptive qualitative
approach method, the data were collected through listening, recording, and
interview techniques. The results showed that errors mostly occurred in the
change of phonemes both consonants and vowels and the addition of consonant
phonemes. These pronunciation errors are influenced by differences in the
phonological system between the students' mother tongue and Indonesian.
Although they do not cause changes in meaning, these errors have an impact on
the fluency of communication. Therefore, more intensive teaching of phonetics
and phonology is an important strategy to improve the language skills of
international students.

Efektivitas Teks Persuasif dalam Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran Digital di Platform TikTok

2025-06-04T14:30:01+07:00

This study aims to describe the forms and strategies of persuasive sentences used
in sales advertisements on the TikTok platform, focusing on the local account
@TikLove.id. The background of this study is based on the importance of
language as the main tool in digital marketing communication, especially in
social media that demands speed, interactivity, and an emotional approach to the
audience. The aim is to describe the forms and strategies of persuasive sentences
they use in advertising content. Using a qualitative descriptive method,
researchers collected data in the form of 12 advertising sentences described in
terms of language form, communicative intent, and persuasive strategies applied.
The results show that direct invitation sentences (imperatives) and exclamations
(interjections) are most widely used. Strategies such as creating a sense of
urgency, building emotional closeness, and adjusting to the lifestyle of the digital
audience are key to attracting attention. The novelty of this study lies in its specific
approach exploring persuasive language in short video content that is local,
practical, and close to the daily lives of Indonesian people. This study not only
adds insight into how language works on social media, but also provides a real
picture of how small business actors utilize the right communication style to reach
consumers. This research bridges the gap between linguistic studies and current
digital marketing practices.

Exploration of Diglossia in Ambon Languages: Social Dynamics and Language Change in Ferguson Perspective

2025-06-04T09:36:10+07:00

This study explores social dynamics and language transformation through the phenomenon of diglossia in Ambon language based on the perspective of Charles A. Ferguson. Diglossia in Ambon is the result of complex interactions between Indonesian and Ambon, which are influenced by social changes and shifts in the context of language use. This study focuses on the analysis of four main aspects of diglossia, namely functional, grammatical, lexicon, and phonology, in order to understand how language variations develop in various communication situations. Research data was collected through observation, documentation, and interviews with IAIN Ambon students. The results of the analysis show that the phenomenon of diglossia in Ambon language occurs due to the mixing of Indonesian as a prestige language with Ambon language which is more used in informal interactions. The shift in the situation from the formal to the informal realm contributes to changes in the structure of the language, both in terms of grammar, vocabulary choices, and phonological patterns used by speakers. The findings of this study confirm that social dynamics have a significant role in shaping patterns of language use in society, reflecting how language adapts to evolving social and cultural contexts. This study not only provides new insights in sociolinguistic studies, but also enriches the understanding of the development of regional languages in Indonesia in the context of bilingualism and diglossia.

Analisis Wacana Kritis Pada Meme Politik Terkait Wacana Kenaikan Pajak Yang Mencekik di Media Sosial

2025-06-26T21:07:17+07:00

The title of this research is “Critical Discourse Analysis on Political Memes related to the Discourse on Strangling Tax Hikes on Social Media”. This research aims to analyze the text dimensions of political memes regarding tax increases on social media using the Critical Discourse Analysis (AWK) approach of Teun A. Van Dijk's model. This approach includes three main structures, namely macro structure, superstructure, and micro structure. The research used qualitative methods with data collection techniques through online observation and documentation. The data sources consist of five political memes taken from Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter), and are supported by official documents and mass media articles. The results show that in the macro structure, the main themes that emerge in the memes include criticism of the tax increase policy that is considered burdensome to the people, the 12% VAT burden, and a comparison with the obligation of zakat in Islamic teachings. The government is portrayed as if it is blackmailing the people through these fiscal policies. In the superstructure, varied schematic patterns were found, where most memes followed the flow of the title, main idea, and supporting ideas, while others did not fully follow the scheme. On the microstructure, the analysis identified the use of various stylistics, such as satire, hyperbole, rhetoric, comparison, and irony. Some memes utilize visual stylistics without explicit lingual elements but still convey sharp criticism of the government. This study concludes that political memes act as a medium of expression of social criticism of tax policy in Indonesia, represent public dissatisfaction, and show the economic inequality felt by the public.

The Mutual Intelligibility of the Tunisian, Algerian, and Egyptian Dialects

2025-06-04T16:46:26+07:00

Whether in Asia or the West, most people view all Arab countries as a single group “the Arab world.” Few realize that the Arab world spans over two major regions: the Middle East and North Africa. Even fewer are aware of the differences between these two areas or the distinctions among individual countries within them. These differences are not only of a religious or legislative nature, but also linguistic and communicative. Much like people from different provinces in China, Arabs from different countries often face communication issues with fellow Arabs from abroad. However, research on the dialects of various Arab countries is quite limited and mostly centered on the Middle East. This study focuses on three North African countries—two of which belong to the Maghreb.

Gender Phonology Studies: Differentiating Male & Female Voices through Praat Acoustic Analysis

2025-06-04T14:37:34+07:00

This study aims to (1) find out the differences in the frequency of male and female voice of Toba Bataknese Native Speakers, (2) to know how the difference between male and female voice duration of Toba Bataknese Native Speakers, (3) to know how the difference of male and female voice intensity of Toba Bataknese Native Speakers. This research uses instrumental approach, that is using a computer with application of Praat program. The population in this study were male voice and adult female voice of Toba Bataknese Native Speakers. The sample in this research is taken from the voice of 1 man and the voice of 1 woman of Toba Bataknese Native Speakers. The results of this study show that (1) the initial frequency of men is smaller than the female’s initial frequency, the final frequency of the male is smaller than the female final frequency, the male’s highest frequency is smaller than the female high frequency, male is smaller than the lowest female frequency. In general, it can be said that the male voice frequency is smaller than the female voice frequency. (2) The duration of the male voice is shorter than the duration of the female voice. (3) The male’s initial intensity is smaller than the female’s initial intensity, the male’s final intensity is greater than the female’s final intensity, the male’s highest intensity is smaller than the intensity of the female’s, the male’s lowest intensity is greater than at the lowest intensity of women.

Framing Media Berita Tempo VS Media Indonesia dalam Kasus Korupsi Pertamina: Kajian Norman Fairclough

2025-06-27T09:06:06+07:00

The Pertamina corruption case has successfully captured the attention of the public, leading to frequent media coverage through online news with various framings that influence public perception. This research aims to investigate the framing of news regarding the Pertamina corruption case from the media Tempo and Media Indonesia using Fairclough's model. The data sources used are online news articles from Tempo and Media Indonesia related to the Pertamina corruption case. The data collected includes words, phrases, and sentences within the news texts related to the Pertamina corruption case in online news from Tempo and Media Indonesia. The method employed in this study is qualitative descriptive. This research uses Norman Fairclough's (1995) critical discourse analysis theory, which emphasizes three discourse dimensions. The results of this study indicate differences in framing between the two news media in the Pertamina corruption case. Tempo media framing builds a broader context by connecting the impact of Pertamina corruption in the economic sector, while Media Indonesia framing focuses on specific events with official statements without providing a broader context.

Using Slick Write to Improve Writing Skills in EFL Classrooms

2025-06-04T16:37:25+07:00

Slick Write has emerged as a potential solution for improving writing teaching via real-time feedback and automated evaluation. Although current studies have investigated Slick Write's efficacy in facilitating writing tasks, there is a paucity of research on its incorporation within a systematic, pedagogically robust writing instruction framework. This study seeks to assess the efficacy of integrating Slick Write into a holistic writing teaching framework and its influence on enhancing students' academic writing abilities. This study utilized a descriptive research methodology and involved 20 junior high school students from grades 7 to 9 at a private institution in Medan, Indonesia. Writing assessments were conducted before and during the adoption of the Slick Write-integrated approach. The written outputs of students were evaluated utilizing the diagnostic elements of Slick Write, which included an analysis of pronouns, adverbs, function words, sentence and paragraph lengths, passive voice metrics, and prepositional phrase indices. The data were evaluated descriptively to identify patterns of improvement and trends in student performance. The results indicate that Slick Write substantially aids students in the writing process by facilitating the generation, organization, and refinement of their ideas with more independence. The students demonstrated enhanced understanding of linguistic mechanics and word choice. This study introduces a unique Slick Write-integrated educational framework that enhances autonomous learning while complementing instructor feedback. These findings drive home the importance of integrating technological tools such as Slick Write into writing pedagogy to improve writing outcomes and foster learner-centered instruction in higher education.