Izzati Suhaila FULL PAPER
Izzati Suhaila FULL PAPER
Izzati Suhaila FULL PAPER
ABSTRACT
This study is the result of the analysis of Prabowo’s speech. The description
concerned with the macro structure and microstructure framework element units in
the theory van Dijk. The purposes of this research are to describe the social situation
in a critical discourse analysis study. The main point of information that is conveyed
in the news of Kemenhan.go.id. where Prabowo’s explained Indonesia as a country
with an active free (non-aligned) foreign policy protecting the interests of all
countries and not taking sides. However, Indonesia will defend the country by any
means at its disposal at that time Indonesian society reaped a lot of criticism.
Keywords: Critical Discourse Analysis, Theory van Dijk, Indonesia Society
INTRODUCTION
In the analysis concerned with macro structure and micro structure framework
in the theory van Dijk of the critical discourse analysis studies.
Macro structure is a global meaning of a text that can be resolved through the
topic. Topics are represented in several sentences which represent the main or main
ideas of the discourse. The topic is also given as "semantic macro structure" (van
Dijk, 1985: 69). This macro-structure is translated as semantics because our
compilation talks about topics or themes in the text, we will be dealing with meanings
and references. Microstructure is an effective way to observe the next rhetorical and
persuasive process when someone conveys the order. Certain words perhaps are
chosen to clarify the choice and posture, form political consciousness, etc.
In the analysis show how Prabowo’s speech and explanation below there is a
good or bad reaction judgment by Indonesia society using macro structure and micro
structure elements unit in the theory van Dijk of critical discourse analysis studies.
Therefore, Prabowo know the highest position is ready to be judged by people who
don't like it even though there are good judges and this article can be related to
macrostructure and micro structure from theory van Dijk about Critical Discourse
Analysis.
CONCLUSION
The results of my analysis conclude that I appreciate with Prabowo for doing
the best for Indonesia as minister of defense. My explanation regarding the unit
elements in Van Dijk's theory can be seen in the results and discussion above. The
background in social cognitive terms is to inform the information needed for the
reader to activate the situation model from memory; that is, representations of
accumulated personal experiences and knowledge about concrete situations (Dijk).
Kemenhan.go.id “Ministry of defense at IISS (International Institute for Strategic
Studies) in Shangri-la Jakarta” Present its meaning directly. In their article,
Kemenhan.go.id shows the use of language that is simple to understand. The style of
language that is simple from writing to analysis is also important to choose because if
we understand about language we want to analyze it and relate it to theory it is very
easy. Understanding language is a tool for understanding how the mind works.
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