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Sisila Fitriany Damanik

Other affiliations: Universitas Methodist Indonesia
Bio: Sisila Fitriany Damanik is an academic researcher from State University of Medan. The author has contributed to research in topics: Verb & Argument (linguistics). The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 7 publications receiving 12 citations. Previous affiliations of Sisila Fitriany Damanik include Universitas Methodist Indonesia.

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03 Sep 2020
TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyse Indonesian humorous status in social media by applying the Script Semantic Theory of Humour and the parameters called Knowledge Resources (KRs) of the General Theory of Verbal Humour (GTVH).
Abstract: This paper aims to analyse Indonesian humorous status in social media by applying the Script Semantic Theory of Humour (SSTH) and the parameters called Knowledge Resources (KRs) of the General Theory of Verbal Humour (GTVH). It is conducted by applying a qualitative method since the purpose of this study is primarily to describe and to establish the variation in a situation, phenomenon, problem, or event without quantifying them. The data is taken from Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp account followed by the first writer of this study for eight months. There are 17 statuses to be analysed, in which, seven statuses consist of 21 phrases analysed by applying SSTH theory, while the other 10 statuses consist of 14 phrases as set-up stages, 18 phrases, and three pictures as punchline stages analysed by applying GTVH theory. From the data being displayed, regarding the Superiority theory, it is found that people generally laugh because of other people’s misfortunes, and it emphasizes one’s superiority to the shortcomings of others. The people will laugh at individuals who are inferior or ugly, because they feel happy, and feel superior to them. Based on Release/Relief theory, humorous status also stems from regenerating something painful into something light-hearted. It is an indication of the misfortunate aspects of life. From the Incongruity theory, it is found that humour appears when there is an oddity between the concepts prepared in certain situations and the real events that are thought to be related to the concept. The paper further elaborates the findings and discuss them in detail.

8 citations

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30 May 2019
TL;DR: In this article, the authors used a development research approach (R&D) that adopts a model developed by Borg & Gall and the questionnares were analyzed by Linkert Scale formula.
Abstract: Digital marketing has become a new way to exchange things, starting from information to selling things. UniversitasNegeri Medan (UNIMED) as one of the educational university tries to engage to this digital world. Since the currentfacility of multimedia laboratorybased on Computer Assisted Language learning (CALL), the implementation of e-learning has been developed. Through English for Spesific Purposes (ESP), the students learn further on e-world. The aim of this research is to find out the students’ ability in writing an advertisement using social media. This research used a development research approach (R & D) that adopts a model developed by Borg & Gall and the questionnares were analyzed by Linkert Scale formula. The research activities wasin the second semester consist of 30 english literature students carried out pre- and post-test, expert validation, and final product. The result shown: 1) social media like Instagram can be developed as the writing material; 2) students’ ability in writing using social media can be implemented in e-marketing to design an advertisement. Furthermore, it’s suggested to do more research on digital marketing to offer a wider opportunies to students in deciding the best job in the future.

3 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
08 Jul 2019
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss verb valences which are the relationship between verbs and elements or constituents around them in their capacity as basic constituents of building sentences, the basic constituents include the transitivity and verb assignment to the surrounding arguments.
Abstract: This article is about verb valences which discuss the link of elements in language. It is the relationship between verbs and elements or constituents around them in their capacity as basic constituents of building sentences. The basic constituents include the transitivity and verb assignment to the surrounding arguments so that there are one-valent (monovalency), two-valent (bivalency) and even three-valent (trivalency) forms found. The data analysis method used is a referential equivalent method with the basic technique of powering it to differentiate referents. The basic technique used is the technique of determining the determinant elements by powering them to differentiate the referents. This technique is used to sort or classify the valency structure of verbs in the matter of Listening Comprehension practice of the TOEFL test. The source of data is from The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Test written by Bruce Rogers. As the result, there are verb with one, two and three valences. A mono-valent verb in a sentence or clause is a verb form which is only compounded with one dependent element and is the subject of that clause. The verbs with two valences are also found in the exercise. The verbs that can bind two arguments at once and usually the argument is the subject and grammatical object of the sentence, and both must be attached simultaneously. A three-valent verb appears in a sentence or clause that has a syntactic / periphrasis causative construction.

2 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
22 Nov 2019
TL;DR: In this paper, a study was conducted by applying descriptive qualitative research to find out types of idiomatic expression in Malay Labuhanbatu Wedding Ceremony (MLWC).
Abstract: The aim of this study is to find out types of idiomatic expression in Malay Labuhanbatu Wedding Ceremony (MLWC). This study was conducted by applying descriptive qualitative research. The data were collected by applying documentary and interview technique, and applying the theory of Charles F Hockett to analyzed the types of idiomatic expression in MLWC. Charles F Hockett divides the types of idiomatic expression into 5 types, Proper Names, Abbreviation, English Phrasal Compounds, Figure of Speech and the theory of Abdul Chaer is used to analyzed the applying of Idiomatic expression in MLWC. After analyzing the data, it is found that Malay Labuhanbatu wedding ceremony are used to maintain the respect in the social relation of society, to preserve the Idiomatic Expresssion in Malay Labuhanbatu, and to enrich the Malay language, and the last to present the Malay Culture through the use of idiom

2 citations

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30 Sep 2021
TL;DR: This paper used Fairclough's CDA model to evaluate the dimensions of text, specifically the GTVH theory, interpretation, and explanation (social practice) to demonstrate how structural characteristics of conversational humour are related to the functions served by hilarious utterances and acts.
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to demonstrate how structural characteristics of conversational humour are related to the functions served by hilarious utterances and acts. Linguistically speaking, examining humour can provide us with a wealth of information about the society in which we live. Regrettably, not all linguists believe that researching humour is a wise approach. Additionally, this study will examine the suburban community's debate in one of the most popular YouTube videos, Kontrakan Rempong by Warintil official. Pamer provided the funny data (episode 69). The approach employed in this study is Fairclough's CDA model, which evaluates the dimensions of text, specifically the GTVH theory, interpretation, and explanation (social practice). As a result, it is discovered that residents' noticeable behaviors, in particular, become a regular topic of debate among the community's housewives. The theme is primarily concerned with how members of a particular family behave in the community and how women as homemakers identify as community members. The targeted behaviors include being chatty, materialistic, impolite and pompous, having an unconventional view of the world, and gossipmongers who spread tales about another person's debt.

1 citations


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10 Jan 1964
TL;DR: A comparative review of research on how writers learn genres finds some of the commonalities and distinctions between learning in practice-based and instructional contexts and between first language and second language genre learning.
Abstract: With genre now viewed as a fundamental element of writing, both second language writing and mainstream composition studies have seen an increased focus on the question of how writers learn genres. The purpose of this paper is to review key findings from 60 empirical studies that have investigated this question. To this point, research has typically studied genre learning as it occurs either through professional or disciplinary practice or through classroom instruction; almost no studies have looked at the same writers as they traverse these multiple domains. I therefore categorize studies as taking place in either ‘practice-based’ or ‘instructional’ settings and identify trends in the research findings from each setting. After examining one study which takes place in multiple settings, I tease out some of the commonalities and distinctions between learning in practice-based and instructional contexts and between first language and second language genre learning. On the basis of this comparative review of research, I suggest future directions for the interdisciplinary study of genre learning.

533 citations

Dissertation
01 Jan 2014
TL;DR: This paper examined the suitability of a pluricentric model of ELT, which accommodates local varieties of English, for primary education in Indonesia and found that the majority of participants in the study strongly supported the adoption of a PLI model of English language instruction, however, whether their positive attitudes would affect ELT pedagogy was not clear.
Abstract: The study examined the suitability of a pluricentric model of ELT, which accommodates local varieties of English, for primary education in Indonesia. The majority of participants in the study strongly supported the adoption of a pluricentric model of English language instruction. However, whether their positive attitudes would affect ELT pedagogy was not clear, since there were many complex issues impacting on the adoption of this approach in Indonesia.

19 citations

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30 Dec 2020-Edukasi
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors conducted a literature review with two steps; database search and thematic analysis to determine the effectiveness of digital media for students' writing abilities and found that learning using digital media to suit the specific writing skills is very effective in use.
Abstract: Writing is one of the skills difficult for students to achieve and requires the right media in the process of transferring the knowledge. Learning in today's era demands learning media that supports and bridges the learning process so that it is easier conveying to students. The use of digital media based on to the students’ needs is one solution to problems related to students' writing skills. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of digital media for students' writing abilities. It conducted a literature review with two steps; database search and thematic analysis. The results of this study indicate that learning using digital media for students' writing ability is very effective in use. Furthermore, this study suggests the use of digital media to suit the specific writing skills.

10 citations