AN ANALYSIS OF DIRECTIVE SPEECH ACTS USED IN YOUTUBE TED TALKSHOWS

Saputra, Adei Wahyu and Yunita, Wisma and Sukesi, Erni (2024) AN ANALYSIS OF DIRECTIVE SPEECH ACTS USED IN YOUTUBE TED TALKSHOWS. Undergraduated thesis, Universitas Bengkulu.

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Abstract

This research delves into the exploration of directive speech acts in TED Talk shows, aiming to discern and scrutinize their types and functions within the realm of educational discourse. Employing a qualitative research design coupled with content analysis, data was meticulously extracted from five TED Talkshow videos, utilizing a documentation table as the checklist instrument. The reliability of the data was ensured through Cohen's kappa. The analysis of TED Talkshow videos yielded noteworthy insights into the prevalence and significance of various types of directive speech acts. Among the identified types, there were instances of 1 command, 1 order, 5 invitations, 5 requests, 3 pieces of advice, 5 offers, 12 questions, 0 prohibition, 4 challenges, and 1 permission. Remarkably, questions emerged as the most frequently utilized type. The investigation also shed light on the functions of these directive speech acts, revealing 2 instances of competitiveness, 6 of conviviality, 9 of collaboration, and none involving conflict. Notably, collaborative functions were found to be the most recurrent. In summary, this study provides invaluable insights for educators and online platforms by offering specific quantitative counts for each type and function of directive speech acts. The intention is to enrich language learning experiences on the internet, emphasizing the importance of understanding and utilizing various types and functions of directive speech acts in educational discourse. Keywords: Youtube; TED Talkshow, directive speech acts, pragmatics

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