IDEATIONAL MEANING ON ANGELINA JOLIE AND WILLIAM HAGUE SPEECHES (Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach).
IDEATIONAL MEANING ON ANGELINA JOLIE AND
WILLIAM HAGUE SPEECHES
(Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach)
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of Requirements
for The Sarjana Sastra Degree in English Department
Faculty of Cultural Sciences
Sebelas Maret University
By:
DYAN PARAMITHA A. P.
C0312022
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF CULTURAL SCIENCES
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
SURAKARTA
2016
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PRONOUNCEMENT
I stated truthfully that the thesis entitled Ideational Meaning on Angelina Jolie and William
Hague Speeches (Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach) is originally written by myself,
as the researcher. It is no way plagiarism. The information of previous works which are
related to this thesis are all referred in quotations and it is included in the bibliography. If
later this pronouncement is proved incorrect, I as the researcher am ready to take
responsibility, including the withdrawal of my degree.
Surakarta, June 2016
Dyan Paramitha A. P.
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MOTTO
:وﻋـــﻦ أﺑـــﻲ ھـــﺮﯾﺮة رﺿـــﻲ ﷲ ﻋﻨـــﮫ أن رﺳـــﻮل ﷲ ﺻـــﻠﻰ ﷲ ﻋﻠﯿـــﮫ وﺳـــﻠﻢ ﻗـــﺎل
(())رواه ﻣﺴﻠﻢ." "وﻣﻦ ﺳـــﻠﻚ طﺮﯾﻘًﺎ ﯾﻠﺘﻤﺲ ﻓﯿﮫ ﻋﻠﻤﺎ ﺳﮭﻞ ﷲ ﻟﮫ ﺑﮫ طﺮﯾﻘًﺎ إﻟﻰ اﻟﺠﻨﺔ
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah
(sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said, “Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him
who treads the path in search of knowledge.” [Muslim].
ً أطﮭﺮ ا ﻟﻨـــﺎس أﻋﺮاﻗﺎ ً أﺣﺴـــﻨﮭﻢ أﺧﻼﻗﺎ
The purest people are the ones with good manners. (Arabic Proverb)
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DEDICATION
This thesis is dedicated wholeheartedly to:
Allah SWT, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful
My mom, dad, brother, and sister
My Thesis Supervisor
All the people who are interested in learning Linguistics
vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praise and thanks be to Allah Lord of the universe due to the never-blessings for
us. This thesis, entitled "Ideational Meaning on Angelina Jolie and William Hague
Speeches", could not be accomplished without His Mercy.
This part is especially dedicated to these inspiring people of my life who always
encourage me in finishing this thesis. Here, I would like to express my gratitude and
appreciation to all of their contribution for this masterpiece:
1. Prof. Drs. Riyadi Santosa, M.Ed., Ph.D., as the Dean of Faculty Cultural Sciences, Sebelas
Maret University, and as my thesis supervisor, for the guidance, encouragement and advices
during the process of writing this thesis.
2. Drs. Agus Hari Wibowo, M.A., Ph.D., the Head of English Department, who always
supports the students of English Department.
3. Drs. Hendarto Raharjo, M.A., my academic consultant, who assists me during my
academic years.
4. All of the lecturers of English Department, for all the precious knowledge, motivation, and
experiences that they gave to me.
5. My lovely mother (Dyah Purnomowati) my great father (Purnomo), my gorgeus little
brother (M. Reza Syahputra P.), and my adorable little sister (Queenza Nabila A. P.), for
everything they give to me all this time. I love you all.
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6. All my English Department 2012 friends, especially Diah Puspita, Alifanisa, Kiki
Apriliyani, Karnila Rizki, Fitrian Resmala, Halimi Mustofa, and Pradipta Dhaifan who
always support me to finish the Sarjana Degree.
7. My partner in discussing SFL, Pitriyani, for the knowledge we shared during the process of
writing this thesis.
8. My childhood friends, Arina Rizka, Adini Nur, Nurul Fajar, and Intan Dyah, for supporting
each other to finish our studies.
9. The members of EDCOM, for the priceless experiences we shared.
10. Those who contribute to the finishing process of this thesis that cannot be mentioned one
by one. Thank you so much.
Finally, I expect that this thesis can give advantages for the people who are interested
in Systemic Functional Linguistics and its relation to gender, and for the people who read this
thesis. I look forward for any advices or any ideas to make it better for the people who need
it.
Surakarta, June 2016
Dyan Paramitha A.P.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE..........................................................................................................................................i
THESIS APPROVAL................................................................................................................ii
APPROVAL OF THE BOARD EXAMINERS.......................................................................iii
PRONOUNCEMENT...............................................................................................................iv
MOTTO......................................................................................................................................v
DEDICATION..........................................................................................................................vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.......................................................................................................vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................................................................ix
LIST OF TABLES...................................................................................................................xii
ABSTRACT............................................................................................................................xiii
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
1. Research Background........................................................................................................1
2. Objectives..........................................................................................................................6
3. Research Questions............................................................................................................6
4. Research Significance........................................................................................................7
5. Scope of Research..............................................................................................................7
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CHAPTER II
LITERATURE REVIEW
1. Speech................................................................................................................................9
1.1. Types and Purpose of Speech...................................................................................10
1.2. The Basis of Persuasive Speech...............................................................................11
2. Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL)...........................................................................12
2.1. Text and Context.....................................................................................................13
2.2. Ideational Meaning..................................................................................................13
2.3. Lexicogrammar........................................................................................................14
3. Language and Gender.....................................................................................................35
4. Genre...............................................................................................................................35
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1. Research Design...............................................................................................................37
2. Research Location............................................................................................................39
3. Data and Source of Data..................................................................................................40
4. Sampling and Sampling Technique................................................................................. 42
5. Data Validity....................................................................................................................42
6. Technique of Data Collection...........................................................................................43
7. Procedure of Data Analysis..............................................................................................43
7.1. Domain Analysis......................................................................................................44
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7.2. Taxonomic Analysis.................................................................................................49
7.3. Componential Analysis.............................................................................................52
7.4. Finding Cultural Values............................................................................................54
CHAPTER IV
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................55
2. Findings............................................................................................................................56
2.1. Angelina Jolie Speech..............................................................................................57
2.2. William Hague Speech.............................................................................................75
3. Discussion........................................................................................................................89
3.1. The Realization of Experiential Meaning of Both Speeches...................................93
3.2. The Realization of Logical Meaning of Both Speeches.........................................101
3.3. Similarities and Dissimilarities of Both Texts........................................................105
3.4. Applying Gender Theories.....................................................................................107
CHAPTER IV CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
1. Conclusion......................................................................................................................109
2. Recommendation............................................................................................................112
BIBLIOGRAPHY..................................................................................................................113
APPENDIXES
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1. Presence of Domain and Sub-domain.....................................................................49
Table 3.2. Presence of Transitivity Process.............................................................................50
Table 3.3. Presence of Transitivity Circumstance...................................................................50
Table 3.4. Presence of Nominal Group....................................................................................51
Table 3.5. Presence of Clause Complex...................................................................................51
Table 3.6. Presence of Lexis.....................................................................................................52
Table 3.7. Example of Componential Analysis.........................................................................53
Table 4.1. Analysis on Transitivity System..............................................................................57
Table 4.2. Analysis on Circumstance.......................................................................................62
Table 4.3. Analysis on Clause System......................................................................................67
Table 4.4. Analysis on Nominal Group....................................................................................71
Table 4.5. Analysis on Lexis System.........................................................................................73
Table 4.6. Analysis on Transitivity System...............................................................................75
Table 4.7. Analysis on Circumstance.......................................................................................79
Table 4.8. Analysis on Clause Complex...................................................................................82
Table 4.9. Analysis on Nominal Group....................................................................................85
Table 4.10. Analysis on Lexis System.......................................................................................87
Table 4.11. Componential Analysis..........................................................................................91
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 3.1. Diagram of Data Analysis.....................................................................................44
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Dyan Paramitha. C0312022. Ideational Meaning on Angelina Jolie And William Hague
Speeches (Sytemic Functional Linguistics Approach). Thesis: English Department,
Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University.
Abstract
This research investigated two speeches of Angelina Jolie and William Hague concerning the
sexual violence in the warzone. It aimed to discover the comparison of the applied ideational
meaning between the two speeches, the belief of the speakers represented in the speeches,
and its relation to gender theories through the analysis of transitivity, lexis, complex clause,
and nominal group. The descriptive qualitative study, total sampling technique and content
analysis were applied to examine the speeches which are in form of transcripts. This research
identified some general results. From the analysis of the used lexicogrammar, it was revealed
that Angelina Jolie and William Hague explored similar way in delivering the speeches. They
chose to deliver the speeches in easy way while using mental deed to convince the audiences.
The dissimilarities laid on the details elaborated by the speakers, Angelina Jolie chose to use
simple way while William Hague used more complex way by giving the details in his speech.
Moreover, by relating the lexicogrammar analysis to the gender theories, it was discovered
that man and woman could have similar way in persuading the audiences to do real actions in
preventing sexual violence in the warzone by showing their emotional feelings.
Keywords: SFL, ideational meaning, gender, speech.
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WILLIAM HAGUE SPEECHES
(Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach)
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of Requirements
for The Sarjana Sastra Degree in English Department
Faculty of Cultural Sciences
Sebelas Maret University
By:
DYAN PARAMITHA A. P.
C0312022
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF CULTURAL SCIENCES
SEBELAS MARET UNIVERSITY
SURAKARTA
2016
ii
iii
PRONOUNCEMENT
I stated truthfully that the thesis entitled Ideational Meaning on Angelina Jolie and William
Hague Speeches (Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach) is originally written by myself,
as the researcher. It is no way plagiarism. The information of previous works which are
related to this thesis are all referred in quotations and it is included in the bibliography. If
later this pronouncement is proved incorrect, I as the researcher am ready to take
responsibility, including the withdrawal of my degree.
Surakarta, June 2016
Dyan Paramitha A. P.
iv
MOTTO
:وﻋـــﻦ أﺑـــﻲ ھـــﺮﯾﺮة رﺿـــﻲ ﷲ ﻋﻨـــﮫ أن رﺳـــﻮل ﷲ ﺻـــﻠﻰ ﷲ ﻋﻠﯿـــﮫ وﺳـــﻠﻢ ﻗـــﺎل
(())رواه ﻣﺴﻠﻢ." "وﻣﻦ ﺳـــﻠﻚ طﺮﯾﻘًﺎ ﯾﻠﺘﻤﺲ ﻓﯿﮫ ﻋﻠﻤﺎ ﺳﮭﻞ ﷲ ﻟﮫ ﺑﮫ طﺮﯾﻘًﺎ إﻟﻰ اﻟﺠﻨﺔ
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah
(sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) said, “Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him
who treads the path in search of knowledge.” [Muslim].
ً أطﮭﺮ ا ﻟﻨـــﺎس أﻋﺮاﻗﺎ ً أﺣﺴـــﻨﮭﻢ أﺧﻼﻗﺎ
The purest people are the ones with good manners. (Arabic Proverb)
v
DEDICATION
This thesis is dedicated wholeheartedly to:
Allah SWT, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful
My mom, dad, brother, and sister
My Thesis Supervisor
All the people who are interested in learning Linguistics
vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
All praise and thanks be to Allah Lord of the universe due to the never-blessings for
us. This thesis, entitled "Ideational Meaning on Angelina Jolie and William Hague
Speeches", could not be accomplished without His Mercy.
This part is especially dedicated to these inspiring people of my life who always
encourage me in finishing this thesis. Here, I would like to express my gratitude and
appreciation to all of their contribution for this masterpiece:
1. Prof. Drs. Riyadi Santosa, M.Ed., Ph.D., as the Dean of Faculty Cultural Sciences, Sebelas
Maret University, and as my thesis supervisor, for the guidance, encouragement and advices
during the process of writing this thesis.
2. Drs. Agus Hari Wibowo, M.A., Ph.D., the Head of English Department, who always
supports the students of English Department.
3. Drs. Hendarto Raharjo, M.A., my academic consultant, who assists me during my
academic years.
4. All of the lecturers of English Department, for all the precious knowledge, motivation, and
experiences that they gave to me.
5. My lovely mother (Dyah Purnomowati) my great father (Purnomo), my gorgeus little
brother (M. Reza Syahputra P.), and my adorable little sister (Queenza Nabila A. P.), for
everything they give to me all this time. I love you all.
vii
6. All my English Department 2012 friends, especially Diah Puspita, Alifanisa, Kiki
Apriliyani, Karnila Rizki, Fitrian Resmala, Halimi Mustofa, and Pradipta Dhaifan who
always support me to finish the Sarjana Degree.
7. My partner in discussing SFL, Pitriyani, for the knowledge we shared during the process of
writing this thesis.
8. My childhood friends, Arina Rizka, Adini Nur, Nurul Fajar, and Intan Dyah, for supporting
each other to finish our studies.
9. The members of EDCOM, for the priceless experiences we shared.
10. Those who contribute to the finishing process of this thesis that cannot be mentioned one
by one. Thank you so much.
Finally, I expect that this thesis can give advantages for the people who are interested
in Systemic Functional Linguistics and its relation to gender, and for the people who read this
thesis. I look forward for any advices or any ideas to make it better for the people who need
it.
Surakarta, June 2016
Dyan Paramitha A.P.
viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE..........................................................................................................................................i
THESIS APPROVAL................................................................................................................ii
APPROVAL OF THE BOARD EXAMINERS.......................................................................iii
PRONOUNCEMENT...............................................................................................................iv
MOTTO......................................................................................................................................v
DEDICATION..........................................................................................................................vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.......................................................................................................vii
TABLE OF CONTENTS..........................................................................................................ix
LIST OF TABLES...................................................................................................................xii
ABSTRACT............................................................................................................................xiii
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
1. Research Background........................................................................................................1
2. Objectives..........................................................................................................................6
3. Research Questions............................................................................................................6
4. Research Significance........................................................................................................7
5. Scope of Research..............................................................................................................7
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CHAPTER II
LITERATURE REVIEW
1. Speech................................................................................................................................9
1.1. Types and Purpose of Speech...................................................................................10
1.2. The Basis of Persuasive Speech...............................................................................11
2. Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL)...........................................................................12
2.1. Text and Context.....................................................................................................13
2.2. Ideational Meaning..................................................................................................13
2.3. Lexicogrammar........................................................................................................14
3. Language and Gender.....................................................................................................35
4. Genre...............................................................................................................................35
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1. Research Design...............................................................................................................37
2. Research Location............................................................................................................39
3. Data and Source of Data..................................................................................................40
4. Sampling and Sampling Technique................................................................................. 42
5. Data Validity....................................................................................................................42
6. Technique of Data Collection...........................................................................................43
7. Procedure of Data Analysis..............................................................................................43
7.1. Domain Analysis......................................................................................................44
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7.2. Taxonomic Analysis.................................................................................................49
7.3. Componential Analysis.............................................................................................52
7.4. Finding Cultural Values............................................................................................54
CHAPTER IV
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................55
2. Findings............................................................................................................................56
2.1. Angelina Jolie Speech..............................................................................................57
2.2. William Hague Speech.............................................................................................75
3. Discussion........................................................................................................................89
3.1. The Realization of Experiential Meaning of Both Speeches...................................93
3.2. The Realization of Logical Meaning of Both Speeches.........................................101
3.3. Similarities and Dissimilarities of Both Texts........................................................105
3.4. Applying Gender Theories.....................................................................................107
CHAPTER IV CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
1. Conclusion......................................................................................................................109
2. Recommendation............................................................................................................112
BIBLIOGRAPHY..................................................................................................................113
APPENDIXES
xi
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1. Presence of Domain and Sub-domain.....................................................................49
Table 3.2. Presence of Transitivity Process.............................................................................50
Table 3.3. Presence of Transitivity Circumstance...................................................................50
Table 3.4. Presence of Nominal Group....................................................................................51
Table 3.5. Presence of Clause Complex...................................................................................51
Table 3.6. Presence of Lexis.....................................................................................................52
Table 3.7. Example of Componential Analysis.........................................................................53
Table 4.1. Analysis on Transitivity System..............................................................................57
Table 4.2. Analysis on Circumstance.......................................................................................62
Table 4.3. Analysis on Clause System......................................................................................67
Table 4.4. Analysis on Nominal Group....................................................................................71
Table 4.5. Analysis on Lexis System.........................................................................................73
Table 4.6. Analysis on Transitivity System...............................................................................75
Table 4.7. Analysis on Circumstance.......................................................................................79
Table 4.8. Analysis on Clause Complex...................................................................................82
Table 4.9. Analysis on Nominal Group....................................................................................85
Table 4.10. Analysis on Lexis System.......................................................................................87
Table 4.11. Componential Analysis..........................................................................................91
LIST OF FIGURE
Figure 3.1. Diagram of Data Analysis.....................................................................................44
xii
Dyan Paramitha. C0312022. Ideational Meaning on Angelina Jolie And William Hague
Speeches (Sytemic Functional Linguistics Approach). Thesis: English Department,
Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University.
Abstract
This research investigated two speeches of Angelina Jolie and William Hague concerning the
sexual violence in the warzone. It aimed to discover the comparison of the applied ideational
meaning between the two speeches, the belief of the speakers represented in the speeches,
and its relation to gender theories through the analysis of transitivity, lexis, complex clause,
and nominal group. The descriptive qualitative study, total sampling technique and content
analysis were applied to examine the speeches which are in form of transcripts. This research
identified some general results. From the analysis of the used lexicogrammar, it was revealed
that Angelina Jolie and William Hague explored similar way in delivering the speeches. They
chose to deliver the speeches in easy way while using mental deed to convince the audiences.
The dissimilarities laid on the details elaborated by the speakers, Angelina Jolie chose to use
simple way while William Hague used more complex way by giving the details in his speech.
Moreover, by relating the lexicogrammar analysis to the gender theories, it was discovered
that man and woman could have similar way in persuading the audiences to do real actions in
preventing sexual violence in the warzone by showing their emotional feelings.
Keywords: SFL, ideational meaning, gender, speech.
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