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From the example of conversation above, it can be concluded that the use of slang can be investigated in sociolinguistics field by classifying slang category and
investigating slang function. Having an interest in sociolinguistics study, I willing to conduct slang research in order to present some knowledge of slang based on slang
type and slang function. For that reason, I have an intention to conduct
“AN ANALYSIS OF SLANG WORDS USED BY THE CHARACTERS IN
RAMONA AND BEEZUS MOVIE Sociolinguistics Approach.
B. Problem Statements
1. What are types of slang used by the characters in
Ramona and Beezus
movie? 2.
What are the functions of each slang type employed by the characters in
Ramona and Beezus
movie?
C. Research Objectives
The objectives of this research are: 1.
To find out types of slang used by the characters in
Ramona and Beezus
movie. 2.
To observe the functions of each slang type employed by characters in this movie.
D. Scope of the Research
This research is conducted in the field of sociolinguistics based on the analysis of slang types and functions of slang. I find slang either in word and phrase level on
conversations employed by the characters in
Ramona and Beezus
movie. I will analyze
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both of them since analyzing slang in phrase level is one of research gap from previous researches.
E. Research Benefits
This research is expected to give significance to: 1.
The lecturers and students, particularly in English Department. The finding of this study is expected to give a contribution in the development
of sociolinguistics study. This research is also expected to give better understanding about the types and functions of slang.
2. Other researchers in related areas
This research is expected to be a useful reference and also help to determine research gaps that will be useful for further research, especially in sociolinguistics
field.
F. Research Methodology
This research is a qualitative research which is using descriptive method. Qualitative research is taken because the result of this research is designed from the
process of analyzing, discussing, finding a social phenomena which occurs naturally; it means the research is not controlled by laboratory and numbers or statistics as the
tools in analyzing the data Bodgan 1998:69. This research belongs to descriptive qualitative research since this research employs searching technique, collecting data
and classifying then interpreting the data and constructing conclusion Surakhmad: 1994 p.147.
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The data includes primary and secondary data. The primary data are the dialogues scripts containing American slang in
Ramona and Beezus
movie. Meanwhile, the secondary data of this research are movie review and
Ramona and Beezus
movie itself. To give better explanation of research methodology, it will be explained in further chapter.
G. Thesis Organization
