The Analysis Of Slang Words In Selected Hip Hop Songs
THE ANALYSIS OF SLANG WORDS IN SELECTED HIP HOP
SONGS
A PAPER
BY
SADRAKH ANTHONY MANALU
REG. NO. 102202060
DIPLOMA-III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURAL STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA
MEDAN
2013
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Universitas Sumatera Utara
It has been proved by
Supervisor,
Drs. Chairul Husni, M.Ed. TESOL.
NIP. 19570803198404 1 004
Submitted to Faculty of Cultural Study, University of North Sumatera
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for DIPLOMA (D-III) in English
Approved by
Head of Diploma III English Study Program,
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
NIP. 19521126198112 1 001
Approved by the Diploma III English Study Program
Faculty of Cultural Study, University of North Sumatra
as a Paper for the Diploma (D-III) Examination
2
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Accepted by :
The Board of Examiners in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the D-III
Examination of the Diploma III English Study Program, Faculty of
Cultural Studies, University of North Sumatera.
The examination is held on June 2013
Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of North Sumatera
Dean,
Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A.
NIP. 19511013197603 1 001
Board of Examiners
No. Name
Signature
1.
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. (Head of ESP)
2.
Dr. Chairul Husni, M.Ed. TESOL (Supervisor)
3.
(Reader)
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AUTHOR'S DECLARATION
I, SADRAKH ANTHONY MANALU declare that I am the sole author of this
paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper
contains no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a
paper by which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main
text of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another
degree in any tertiary education.
Signed : ...……….……….
Date
:
2013
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COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
: SADRAKH ANTHONY MANALU
Title of Paper
: The Analysis of Slang Words Used In Selected Hip Hop
Song
Qualification
: D-III / Ahli Madya
Study Program
: English
I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the discretionof
the Librarian of the Diploma III English Department Faculty of Cultural Study
USU on the understanding that users are made aware of their obligation under law
of the Republic of Indonesia.
Signed : ….……………..
Date
:
2013
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ABSTRAK
Slang adalah suatu struktur bahasa yang berkembang di zaman modern yang
digunakan khususnya oleh kawula muda. Slang berkembang selaras dengan
berkembangnya budaya yang ada dilingkungan tersebut sehingga slang tidak
mempunyai batas waktu, tempat atau pun latar belakang masyarakat. Slang juga
dapat kita temukan dihampir semua bahasa yang ada didunia ini, dalam hal ini
penulis membahas penggunaan kata kata slang yang terdapat dalam bahasa inggris
khususnya didalam budaya Hip Hop Afro Amerika. Didalam kertas karya yang
berjudul “The Analysis Of Slang Words Used In Selected Hip Hop Song” ini,
penulis akan mengulas penggunaan kata kata slang yang terdapat didalam lagu
yang telah dipilih sebagai batasan masalah untuk dibahas didalam kertas karya ini.
Kertas karya ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah kata kata slang ditemukan
didalam lagu yang berjudul “Get You Down”, mencari kata slang yang paling
sering digunakan didalam lagu ini, serta mengklasifikasikan kata kata slang yang
terdapat dilagu ini berdasarkan klasifikasi Partridge. Metode yang digunakan oleh
penulis adalah metode perpustakaan, yaitu menggunakan buku buku yang
berhubungan dengan judul yang menjadi pembahasan diatas sebagai referensi,
juga dilakukan pencarian sumber pembahasan melalui internet untuk mendukung
penulisan kertas karya ini. Metode dokumentasi digunakan sebagai metode
pengumpulan data. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif
kualitatif, dengan menggunakan system random sampling. Semoga kertas karya
ini dapat berguna untuk para pembaca dan dapat menjadi referensi untuk studi
mengenai bahasa slang yang terdapat didalam bahasa inggris.
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ABSTRACT
Slang is a language structure that evolved in modern times that in his particular
use by young people. Slang develops in tune with its evolving culture in the
environment so that the slang does not have a time, place or community
background limit. Slang can also be found in almost every language in the world,
in this case the author discusses the use of slang words contained in the English
language in specialized its African American Hip Hop culture. In this paper
entitled "The Analysis of Slang Words Used in Selected Hip Hop Song", authors
will review the use of slang words contained in the song that was chosen as the
extent of the problem to be discussed in this paper. This paper aims to determine
whether the slang word is found in the song called "Get You Down", looking for
the most often slang word which used in the song, and classify slang words in this
song based on Partridge’s classification. The methods used by the authors is
library method, using books that relate to the title of the book that discussed above
as a reference, sourcing of the discussion over the internet to support the writing
of this paper was also done. A documentation method in use as a method of data
collection. Data analysis method that has been used is descriptive qualitative
method, using random sampling system. Hopefully this paper can be useful for the
readers, and can be a reference for the study of slang language contained in the
English language.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, I would like to thank The Almightly Jesus Christ, for giving
me His blessing, mercy and guidance. Because His pure will, I can immediately
accomplish this thesis.
In this opportunity, I would like to express my gratitude to the Dean of
Faculty of cultural Studies Dr. Syahron Lubis M.A and the Head of English
Department Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. Then I would like to express my
special gratitude to my supervisor Drs. Chairul Husni, M.Ed. TESOL for his
time, advice, and guidance to correct this paper during the process of writing. I
also thank other lecturers of English Diploma III Program who have contributed
their knowledge in teaching me during my academic years.
Futhermore, I would like to express my great regard to both of my parents
Charles and Norita who grow me up, guide and take care of me, giving me
advice and hope. Thank my sisters Hanna, Grace, and my brother Garry. For
them, I will do my best.
I want to thank you to my special one, Nelfi Okmita. Thank for
supporting me although i’m so lazy. Thank for your advices, love and care. You
are the only one for me, I love you.
For the encouragement of my great desire, thank all of my friends that give
me support. Nico and Budi thank for the violence that has occurred in Laucih.
You Rock!
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For my class mates Tika (babang somay) and Ivana (udin jala) thank for
bringing me the light of guidance to accomplish my paper. Nurhayati (mak lobet)
and Anggi (kakek binal) thank for accompany me doing my job.
For Marching Band Universitas Sumatra Utara, thank for bringing my
joy back to me. And the rest, thanks to Refresho, Kopi Baba, Coffie Cangkir,
Warung Soto, Warung Netral, A&W, Sekret Marching Band, Pak Ipul and
family and GT net for giving me endless inspiration.
Finally, I hope that this paper will be a worthwhile contribution to the
readers. And I also receive any constructive criticism to develop this paper.
Medan, July 2013
The writer
Sadrakh Anthony Manalu
REG.NO.: 102202060
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Universitas Sumatera Utara
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION .................................................................
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION .............................................................
ABSTRACT ...............................................................................................
ABSTRAK .................................................................................................
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .........................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................................
i
ii
iii
iv
v
vii
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of Study ........................................................................
1.2 Problem of Study ..............................................................................
1.3 Scope of Study .................................................................................
1.4 Objective of Study ............................................................................
1.5 Method of Study ...............................................................................
1.6 Reason for Choosing the Topic ........................................................
1
5
5
5
6
6
2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SLANG
2.1 What is Slang ...................................................................................
2.2 Type of Slang ....................................................................................
7
11
3. DATA ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
3.1 Data Analysis ...................................................................................
3.2 Findings ...........................................................................................
16
25
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
4.1 Conclusions ......................................................................................
4.2 Suggestions ......................................................................................
30
30
BIBLIOGRAPHY .....................................................................................
APPENDICES
Biography of Warren G ....................................................................
31
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SONGS
A PAPER
BY
SADRAKH ANTHONY MANALU
REG. NO. 102202060
DIPLOMA-III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURAL STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF SUMATERA UTARA
MEDAN
2013
1
Universitas Sumatera Utara
It has been proved by
Supervisor,
Drs. Chairul Husni, M.Ed. TESOL.
NIP. 19570803198404 1 004
Submitted to Faculty of Cultural Study, University of North Sumatera
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for DIPLOMA (D-III) in English
Approved by
Head of Diploma III English Study Program,
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
NIP. 19521126198112 1 001
Approved by the Diploma III English Study Program
Faculty of Cultural Study, University of North Sumatra
as a Paper for the Diploma (D-III) Examination
2
Universitas Sumatera Utara
Accepted by :
The Board of Examiners in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the D-III
Examination of the Diploma III English Study Program, Faculty of
Cultural Studies, University of North Sumatera.
The examination is held on June 2013
Faculty of Cultural Studies, University of North Sumatera
Dean,
Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A.
NIP. 19511013197603 1 001
Board of Examiners
No. Name
Signature
1.
Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. (Head of ESP)
2.
Dr. Chairul Husni, M.Ed. TESOL (Supervisor)
3.
(Reader)
3
Universitas Sumatera Utara
AUTHOR'S DECLARATION
I, SADRAKH ANTHONY MANALU declare that I am the sole author of this
paper. Except where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper
contains no material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a
paper by which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main
text of this paper. This paper has not been submitted for the award of another
degree in any tertiary education.
Signed : ...……….……….
Date
:
2013
i
Universitas Sumatera Utara
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION
Name
: SADRAKH ANTHONY MANALU
Title of Paper
: The Analysis of Slang Words Used In Selected Hip Hop
Song
Qualification
: D-III / Ahli Madya
Study Program
: English
I am willing that my paper should be available for reproduction at the discretionof
the Librarian of the Diploma III English Department Faculty of Cultural Study
USU on the understanding that users are made aware of their obligation under law
of the Republic of Indonesia.
Signed : ….……………..
Date
:
2013
ii
Universitas Sumatera Utara
ABSTRAK
Slang adalah suatu struktur bahasa yang berkembang di zaman modern yang
digunakan khususnya oleh kawula muda. Slang berkembang selaras dengan
berkembangnya budaya yang ada dilingkungan tersebut sehingga slang tidak
mempunyai batas waktu, tempat atau pun latar belakang masyarakat. Slang juga
dapat kita temukan dihampir semua bahasa yang ada didunia ini, dalam hal ini
penulis membahas penggunaan kata kata slang yang terdapat dalam bahasa inggris
khususnya didalam budaya Hip Hop Afro Amerika. Didalam kertas karya yang
berjudul “The Analysis Of Slang Words Used In Selected Hip Hop Song” ini,
penulis akan mengulas penggunaan kata kata slang yang terdapat didalam lagu
yang telah dipilih sebagai batasan masalah untuk dibahas didalam kertas karya ini.
Kertas karya ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah kata kata slang ditemukan
didalam lagu yang berjudul “Get You Down”, mencari kata slang yang paling
sering digunakan didalam lagu ini, serta mengklasifikasikan kata kata slang yang
terdapat dilagu ini berdasarkan klasifikasi Partridge. Metode yang digunakan oleh
penulis adalah metode perpustakaan, yaitu menggunakan buku buku yang
berhubungan dengan judul yang menjadi pembahasan diatas sebagai referensi,
juga dilakukan pencarian sumber pembahasan melalui internet untuk mendukung
penulisan kertas karya ini. Metode dokumentasi digunakan sebagai metode
pengumpulan data. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif
kualitatif, dengan menggunakan system random sampling. Semoga kertas karya
ini dapat berguna untuk para pembaca dan dapat menjadi referensi untuk studi
mengenai bahasa slang yang terdapat didalam bahasa inggris.
iii
Universitas Sumatera Utara
ABSTRACT
Slang is a language structure that evolved in modern times that in his particular
use by young people. Slang develops in tune with its evolving culture in the
environment so that the slang does not have a time, place or community
background limit. Slang can also be found in almost every language in the world,
in this case the author discusses the use of slang words contained in the English
language in specialized its African American Hip Hop culture. In this paper
entitled "The Analysis of Slang Words Used in Selected Hip Hop Song", authors
will review the use of slang words contained in the song that was chosen as the
extent of the problem to be discussed in this paper. This paper aims to determine
whether the slang word is found in the song called "Get You Down", looking for
the most often slang word which used in the song, and classify slang words in this
song based on Partridge’s classification. The methods used by the authors is
library method, using books that relate to the title of the book that discussed above
as a reference, sourcing of the discussion over the internet to support the writing
of this paper was also done. A documentation method in use as a method of data
collection. Data analysis method that has been used is descriptive qualitative
method, using random sampling system. Hopefully this paper can be useful for the
readers, and can be a reference for the study of slang language contained in the
English language.
iv
Universitas Sumatera Utara
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, I would like to thank The Almightly Jesus Christ, for giving
me His blessing, mercy and guidance. Because His pure will, I can immediately
accomplish this thesis.
In this opportunity, I would like to express my gratitude to the Dean of
Faculty of cultural Studies Dr. Syahron Lubis M.A and the Head of English
Department Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A. Then I would like to express my
special gratitude to my supervisor Drs. Chairul Husni, M.Ed. TESOL for his
time, advice, and guidance to correct this paper during the process of writing. I
also thank other lecturers of English Diploma III Program who have contributed
their knowledge in teaching me during my academic years.
Futhermore, I would like to express my great regard to both of my parents
Charles and Norita who grow me up, guide and take care of me, giving me
advice and hope. Thank my sisters Hanna, Grace, and my brother Garry. For
them, I will do my best.
I want to thank you to my special one, Nelfi Okmita. Thank for
supporting me although i’m so lazy. Thank for your advices, love and care. You
are the only one for me, I love you.
For the encouragement of my great desire, thank all of my friends that give
me support. Nico and Budi thank for the violence that has occurred in Laucih.
You Rock!
v
Universitas Sumatera Utara
For my class mates Tika (babang somay) and Ivana (udin jala) thank for
bringing me the light of guidance to accomplish my paper. Nurhayati (mak lobet)
and Anggi (kakek binal) thank for accompany me doing my job.
For Marching Band Universitas Sumatra Utara, thank for bringing my
joy back to me. And the rest, thanks to Refresho, Kopi Baba, Coffie Cangkir,
Warung Soto, Warung Netral, A&W, Sekret Marching Band, Pak Ipul and
family and GT net for giving me endless inspiration.
Finally, I hope that this paper will be a worthwhile contribution to the
readers. And I also receive any constructive criticism to develop this paper.
Medan, July 2013
The writer
Sadrakh Anthony Manalu
REG.NO.: 102202060
vi
Universitas Sumatera Utara
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION .................................................................
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION .............................................................
ABSTRACT ...............................................................................................
ABSTRAK .................................................................................................
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .........................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................................
i
ii
iii
iv
v
vii
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of Study ........................................................................
1.2 Problem of Study ..............................................................................
1.3 Scope of Study .................................................................................
1.4 Objective of Study ............................................................................
1.5 Method of Study ...............................................................................
1.6 Reason for Choosing the Topic ........................................................
1
5
5
5
6
6
2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SLANG
2.1 What is Slang ...................................................................................
2.2 Type of Slang ....................................................................................
7
11
3. DATA ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
3.1 Data Analysis ...................................................................................
3.2 Findings ...........................................................................................
16
25
4. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION
4.1 Conclusions ......................................................................................
4.2 Suggestions ......................................................................................
30
30
BIBLIOGRAPHY .....................................................................................
APPENDICES
Biography of Warren G ....................................................................
31
32
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