scholarly journals A Pragmatic Analysis of Margaret Ogola’s the River and the Source and I Swear by Apollo

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. p88
Author(s):  
Nicholas Onyango Oloo ◽  
Prof. Francis OwinoRew ◽  
Dr. Robert Onyango Ochieng’
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Verbal Interactions ◽  
Pragmatic Analysis ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
Conversational Turns

This paper aims at interrogating the significance of pragmatics in analyzing Margaret Ogola’s two novels; The River and the Source (1994) and I swear by Apollo (2002). The researcher analyses the characters’ conversational turns in the novels using Austin (1962) and Searle 1969 Speech Act Theory. The study employs an analytical research design using a mixed method data analysis. The findings indicate that every utterance used by a character performs three simultaneous acts namely; a locutionary, an illocutionary and perlocutionary. In addition, the data shows that every utterance produced by a character in the novels could be categorized under one of the five major categories speech acts proposed by Searle (1969); representatives, expressive, directives, commisives or declarations. The study found that the representatives are the most dominant in both novels while declarations the least. The study also reveals that each major speech act contains a wide range of sub acts or illocutionary forces which are distinguished based on their felicity conditions. The study therefore proposes that pragmatic analysis be adopted as an effective tool in the analysis of the characters’ verbal interactions in novels. In addition, further research could be conducted on pragmatic analysis of novels by other writers.

A Pragmatic Analysis of Names and Naming in Igarra (Etuno)

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-69
Author(s):  
OREMEYI ABIOLA SANNI ◽  
GIDEON ABIOYE OYEDEJI ◽  
MARY JUMMAI KWASU
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Pragmatic Analysis ◽  
Language Survival ◽  
Speech Act Analysis ◽  
Yoruba Language ◽  
The Invisible

The study examines the Pragmatic meanings of names and naming in Igarra (Etuno). Data gathered from Igarra (Etuno) names have been purposely selected for Speech Act analysis because of their assertive, penetrating and incisive messages. Specifically, the Speech Act theory which consists of locutionary, illocutionary and perlocutionary acts was applied in the data analysis. The ‘invisible meaning’ of the selected names were analysed using the pragmatic and linguistic tools of context and speech acts. It has been observed that Igarra people previously preferred names sourced from other languages especially Yoruba language but there have been shifts in attitude because of the realization that Igarra (Etuno) names are as meaningful as names from other climes. Another significant reason is the fact that Igarra people have now recognized the importance of preserving Etuno language. The study investigated the pragmatic implications of the names by exploring the reasons and circumstances of the selected names. The names were purposively selected from families and friends. For ease of analysis, the data were grouped according to different circumstances surrounding the names. The findings from this study showed that Igarra names do not only identify a person but also communicate so much about the circumstances surrounding the person’s birth. The study concludes that names perform several speech acts like informing, requesting, questioning or expressing gratitude which are reflective of the emotional link or expectations of the giver of the name. The study recommends that names and naming should indeed have cultural inkling and should reflect the situational nuances about their birth. This will aid language survival.

scholarly journals A Pragmatic Analysis of Names and Naming in Igarra (Etuno)

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-69
Author(s):  
OREMEYI ABIOLA SANNI ◽  
GIDEON ABIOYE OYEDEJI ◽  
MARY JUMMAI KWASU
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Pragmatic Analysis ◽  
Language Survival ◽  
Speech Act Analysis ◽  
Yoruba Language ◽  
The Invisible

The study examines the Pragmatic meanings of names and naming in Igarra (Etuno). Data gathered from Igarra (Etuno) names have been purposely selected for Speech Act analysis because of their assertive, penetrating and incisive messages. Specifically, the Speech Act theory which consists of locutionary, illocutionary and perlocutionary acts was applied in the data analysis. The ‘invisible meaning’ of the selected names were analysed using the pragmatic and linguistic tools of context and speech acts. It has been observed that Igarra people previously preferred names sourced from other languages especially Yoruba language but there have been shifts in attitude because of the realization that Igarra (Etuno) names are as meaningful as names from other climes. Another significant reason is the fact that Igarra people have now recognized the importance of preserving Etuno language. The study investigated the pragmatic implications of the names by exploring the reasons and circumstances of the selected names. The names were purposively selected from families and friends. For ease of analysis, the data were grouped according to different circumstances surrounding the names. The findings from this study showed that Igarra names do not only identify a person but also communicate so much about the circumstances surrounding the person’s birth. The study concludes that names perform several speech acts like informing, requesting, questioning or expressing gratitude which are reflective of the emotional link or expectations of the giver of the name. The study recommends that names and naming should indeed have cultural inkling and should reflect the situational nuances about their birth. This will aid language survival.

A Pragmatic Analysis of Names and Naming in Igarra (Etuno)

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-69
Author(s):  
OREMEYI ABIOLA SANNI ◽  
GIDEON ABIOYE OYEDEJI ◽  
MARY JUMMAI KWASU
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Pragmatic Analysis ◽  
Language Survival ◽  
Speech Act Analysis ◽  
Yoruba Language ◽  
The Invisible

The study examines the Pragmatic meanings of names and naming in Igarra (Etuno). Data gathered from Igarra (Etuno) names have been purposely selected for Speech Act analysis because of their assertive, penetrating and incisive messages. Specifically, the Speech Act theory which consists of locutionary, illocutionary and perlocutionary acts was applied in the data analysis. The ‘invisible meaning’ of the selected names were analysed using the pragmatic and linguistic tools of context and speech acts. It has been observed that Igarra people previously preferred names sourced from other languages especially Yoruba language but there have been shifts in attitude because of the realization that Igarra (Etuno) names are as meaningful as names from other climes. Another significant reason is the fact that Igarra people have now recognized the importance of preserving Etuno language. The study investigated the pragmatic implications of the names by exploring the reasons and circumstances of the selected names. The names were purposively selected from families and friends. For ease of analysis, the data were grouped according to different circumstances surrounding the names. The findings from this study showed that Igarra names do not only identify a person but also communicate so much about the circumstances surrounding the person’s birth. The study concludes that names perform several speech acts like informing, requesting, questioning or expressing gratitude which are reflective of the emotional link or expectations of the giver of the name. The study recommends that names and naming should indeed have cultural inkling and should reflect the situational nuances about their birth. This will aid language survival.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENERJEMAHAN KATA NON-EQUIVALENT

Metahumaniora ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Erlina Zulkifli Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Expressive Speech ◽  
Directive Speech Acts ◽  
Directive Speech ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

AbstrakArtikel ini membahas satu jenis strategi penerjemahan yang berfokus pada penerjemahan pada level kata yang bersifat non-equivalent menurut Mona Baker. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan jenis strategi penerjemahan apa saja dalam taksonomi tersebut  yang diaplikasikan pada penerjemahan kata-kata non-equivalent yang ditemukan pada novel-novel Indonesia sebagai bahasa sumber ke dalam bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa sasaran; dan juga untuk mengidentifikasi apakah pesan yang terdapat pada kata-kata bersifat non-equivalent pada bahasa sumber tersampaikan sama pada bahasa sasaran. Metode yang digunakan untuk membahas aplikasi strategi penerjemahan ini adalah metode kualitatif-komparatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kata-kata yang bersifat non-equivalent diterjemahkan dengan menggunakan 7 dari 8 strategi penerjemahan yang ada dan secara keseluruhan strategi penerjemahan untuk kata non-equivalent mampu menyampaikan pesan yang terdapat pada kata-kata non-equivalent tersebut meskipun tidak semua secara detil.Kata kunci: strategi penerjemahan, kata non-equivalent, strategi penerjemahan Mona Baker AbstractSpeech act is the activity of uttering speech with a specific purpose. Research on speech acts has been done by many researchers before, but the number is still limited that reviewed the speech acts during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study discussed the types of speech acts on Instagram social media during the Covid-19 period. This study used a pragmatic approach with Searle's speech act theory (1979). The method used is descriptive qualitative. Based on the results of data analysis, researcher found that 3 types of speech acts, namely 1) Directive speech acts with the implicature of persuading and encouraging; 2) Representative speech acts with the implicature of commanding and challenging; 3) Expressive speech acts with the implicature of encouraging.Keywords: Covid-19, Pragmatic, Speech act         

scholarly journals Functions of Speech Acts in “Critical Eleven”

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Ida Ayu Putu Arini Dewi ◽  
I Nyoman Kardana ◽  
I Nyoman Muliana
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Function Theory ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Expressive Function ◽  
Conversational Implicatures ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Representative Function ◽  
Data Analysis Result

This study aims to examine the speech act functions found in the “Critical Eleven” film and reveal the conversational implicatures used by the film actors. To actualise this aims, this study was conducted using qualitative research designs and by making the speech act theory of (Levinson, 1983) and the speech act function theory of Searle (1979) as the basis for examining the speech act functions in the said film according to its type. The data were collected using the simak method, a method similar to observation one accompanied by an act of scrutinizing speeches of the actors in the film “Critical Eleven”. The oral data were collected from the conversations then transcribed into written data. The data analysis result are presented informally or descriptively. The results of data analysis showed there are five speech act functions in the film, namely representative, directive, commissive, expressive, and declarative. The representative function is manifested in the act of giving witness, acknowledging, and stating. The directive one includes the act of asking, and urging. Commissive function includes expressing abilities and promising. Expressive function includes blaming, praising, and congratulating. Declarative function is manifested in the act of prohibiting. Examining the function and meaning of speech acts in the film “Critical Eleven” from the perspective of sociolinguistics is an important topic to raise in further research.  

scholarly journals Speech Acts of the Congregational Sermons of the Grand Ayatollah AL- Sistani (2014-2016)

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (40) ◽  
pp. 589-604
Author(s):  
Ahmed Fleih Hassan ◽  
Ali M. Gharab Al-Mejdawy
Keyword(s):  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Pragmatic Analysis ◽  
Clear Idea

          This study investigates the speech acts of  the congregational sermons of the Grand Ayatollah Al:Sistani  2014-2016 , by using a pragmatic analysis. It aims to investigate how these sermons are influential and affective in the society reformation . In order to achieve this study, there are certain hypotheses that have been hypothesized  to get a clear  idea about the study  presented. One of these hypotheses is that congregational sermons have a great impact on societies in all aspects of life , particularly the Islamic societies .This study is  carried out by using Searle’s contributions to speech act theory presented by felicity conditions (1969) and the classification of speech act types (1975).

scholarly journals Bentuk Tindak Tutur Ilokusi dalam Program Ini Talk Show NET TV

HUMANIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Siti Nurkhalizah S ◽  
I Wayan Simpen ◽  
Ni Putu N Widarsini
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Note Taking ◽  
Talk Show ◽  
Illocutionary Acts ◽  
Tv Talk Show ◽  
Signaling Strategies

This research is entitled "Illocutionary Speech Acts in This Program Talk Show NET TV". The purpose of this study is to describe the forms of speech acts of illocution and speech strategies contained in this program. This research uses the illocutionary speech act theory proposed by Searle and the speech strategy proposed by Blum-Kulka. At the data collection stage the listening method is used to help with the note taking technique. Stages of data analysis using contextual methods. The stage of presenting the results of data analysis using formal and informal methods. In this program, NET TV Talk Show found five types of illocutionary acts, namely assertive, directive, expressive, commissive, and declarative. There are five data as assertive acts, eleven data are directive, ten data are expressive, four data are commissive, and three data are declarative. This study found three types of speech strategies, namely direct speaking strategies, indirect speaking strategies, and signaling strategies. There are five data are direct speaking strategies, three data are indirect speaking strategies, and two data are signaling strategies.

scholarly journals A Speech Acts Analysis of English COVID-19 News Headlines

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 22-37
Author(s):  
Mothana N. H. Almarsomi ◽  
Juma’a Q. Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Pragmatic Analysis ◽  
News Website ◽  
The World ◽  
News Headlines ◽  
Special Language

News headlines are key elements in spreading news. They are unique texts written in a special language which enables readers understand the overall nature and importance of the topic. However, this special language causes difficulty for readers in understanding the headline. To illuminate this difficulty, it is argued that a pragmatic analysis from a speech act theory perspective is a plausible tool for a headline analysis. The main objective of the study is to pragmatically analyze the most frequently employed types of speech acts in the news headlines covering COVID-19 in Aljazeera English website. To this end, Bach and Harnish's (1979) Taxonomy of Speech Acts has been adopted to analyze the data. Thirty headlines have been collected from Aljazeera English news website. The findings have shown that constatives and directives occur more frequently than commissives. Other types, like acknowledgments, effectives and verdictives are not employed. The study has concluded that to pay a special emphasis on COVID-19 as an issue that preoccupied and endangered the world, headline writers of Aljazeera website uses specific speech acts, constatives and directives, more frequently than others. This makes it clear that using specific speech acts in writing headlines is an effective way for inspiring readers to easily understand the intended message.

scholarly journals TINDAK TUTUR BAHASA JEPANG PADA MEDIA SOSIAL “INSTAGRAM” DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19: KAJIAN PRAGMATIK

Metahumaniora ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Irzam Sarif S ◽  
Nani Darmayanti
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Expressive Speech ◽  
Directive Speech Acts ◽  
Directive Speech ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

AbstrakTindak tutur adalah aktivitas mengujarkan tuturan dengan maksud tertentu. Penelitian mengenai tindak tutur telah banyak dilakukan oleh peneliti sebelumnya, namun jumlahnya masih terbatas yang mengkaji mengenai tindak tutur di masa pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini membahas mengenai jenis-jenis tindak tutur di media sosial Instagram pada masa Covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan pragmatik dengan teori tindak tutur Searle (1979). Metode yang digunakan berupa deskriptif kualitatif. Berdasarkan dari hasil analisis data, peneliti menemukan 3 jenis tindak tutur, yaitu 1) Tindak tutur direktif dengan implikatur membujuk dan menyemangati; 2) Tindak tutur representatif dengan implikatur memerintah dan memberi tantangan; 3) Tindak tutur ekspresif dengan implikatur menyemangati.Kata Kunci: Covid-19, Pragmatik, Tindak tutur  AbstractSpeech act is the activity of uttering speech with a specific purpose. Research on speech acts has been done by many researchers before, but the number is still limited that reviewed the speech acts during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study discussed the types of speech acts on Instagram social media during the Covid-19 period. This study used a pragmatic approach with Searle's speech act theory (1979). The method used is descriptive qualitative. Based on the results of data analysis, researcher found that 3 types of speech acts, namely 1) Directive speech acts with the implicature of persuading and encouraging; 2) Representative speech acts with the implicature of commanding and challenging; 3) Expressive speech acts with the implicature of encouraging.Keywords: Covid-19, Pragmatic, Speech act       

scholarly journals Analysing Zakir Naik’s Illocutionary Acts in His Speech about Islam’s View on Terrorism & Jihad

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Khannisa Annahlia ◽  
Edward Edward ◽  
Mohammad Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Speech Acts ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Speech Act Theory ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Sensitive Topics ◽  
Illocutionary Acts ◽  
The World ◽  
International Audience

Zakir Naik is an infamous Indian preacher who conveys the meaning of Qur’anic verses on today’s social media, primarily using English to reach the widest international audience. The study aims to find out the dominant types of illocutionary acts and functions of speech acts in his speech on terrorism and jihad in Islam’s perspective. This mixed method study uses quantitative and qualitative data from his lecture on “Islam and Jihad”, analysing the data with Searle’s (1986) speech act theory. This study contributes to the pool of linguistics knowledge on the delivery of sensitive topics by detailing how an English as a second language (ESL) speaker conveys religious beliefs to the world.

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