Theme D: Controversy over KPK Leader Hopefuls

45 Table 4.6 Speech act category classification in Theme F Theme F Speech act category No Text ass com dir exp dec 1 TF.44  - -  - Total 1 1 The text has fifteen-sentence length. Although it is a long text, the text only has two speech act categories. Those are assertive and expressive categories. The typical characteristic of TYS column in the theme is the combination of both categories in one text. Assertive and expressive categories appear together in one text. The text writer explains what the Victory day is and shares his feeling in joining the Victory Day. Here, the researcher provides the findings: 24 TF.44 Victory Day commemorates the great victory of China over Japanese aggression in World War II was first introduced as an official holidays this year. A grandiose parade staged in Beijing’s Chang’an Street on Sept. 3, drew large anticipation from the entire country. For the Chinese people, Victory Day, which marked its 70th anniversary since the end of the World War II, is a holiday of massive importance. The parade was spectacular. The synchronically marching troops, military hardware, air force demonstration all sent a message to the world stating China’s strength and power. At the same time, it showed that it’s ready to contribute to international security. Today, it was announced that China would reduce 300,000 military troops, proving that it is not aggression- orientated. The leaders of China’s ally countries were invited to attend the parade. Undoubtedly, one of the most interesting guest was Russian President Vladimir Putin. A similar parade is staged every year, on May 9 in Moscow to mark the victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany. Earlier this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the great Victory parade in Moscow in efforts to strengthen bonds between two countries. I was so proud to see the presence of Russia’s army at the parade. The way they marched made me feel patriotic of my country. The Chinese and Russian leaders signed a number of cooperation documents during President Putin’s visit proving that the RussianChina relations rest on bilateral assistance. The two very unique parades, in Moscow and in Beijing demonstrate the ability to contribute to the stable and peaceful world. 46 It is clear that in one text there are two speech act categories. It is the combination of assertive and expressive categories. Most of the sentences in the text shows the assertive category. The speaker describes what a V-Day is. The speaker also explains what happens in the parade. The speaker also shows the expressive category. The speaker expresses his happiness. It is clear that the speaker uses sentence ‘I was so proud’. He is proud of Russia’s army presence in the parade.

7. Theme G: Tighter System Clogs up Permit Issuance

Foreign workers have always been an issue, especially in the middle of economic slowdown. Besides sentiments from local workers, the problem usually lies on residence and working permits issuance system which is much skewed with corruption. Indonesian government had launched online registration system with Skype for working and staying permit for expatriates to eradicate this corruption issue. However, this newly-launched system seemed to be clogging up the permit issuance itself. There were 9 texts from the readers of TYS column toward the issue. From Table 4.7, it is found 6 assertive, 6 directive, and 3 expressive categories from all texts. The researcher finds out that assertive and directive have same point. The typical characteristic of TYS column in the theme is that both are the most frequently employed speech act category in the theme. The text writers prefer to commit themselves to the truth of the proposition and want other people to do an action. The text writers prefer to disagree with the policy and give the alternative solution to make the implementation of the policy better. They explain