Introducing Discourse Analysis: A Book Review The book entitled “Introducing Discourse Analysis” is a well-written and accessible book talking about the basic knowledge of discourse analysis. This book is written by an English educator and Professor of TESOL, David Nunan who has published over one hundred books and articles in the area of curriculum and materials development, classroom-based research, and discourse analysis. Within this review, the reviewer would like to consider to book in the framework of discourse analysis handout for undergraduate students in the English Education. It is divided into three elements. Firstly, it is the author’ turn to explain his ideas, concepts, and understanding under the issue of discourse analysis. Here, the author provides complete understanding on discourse analysis. Secondly, it is still the author’s turn in providing the examples of what has been addressed in the first part. The examples are taken from various reliable sources. Thirdl...
Gebasan, Tradisi Bersih Makam yang Tak Pernah Ditinggalkan 10 September 2020 Indah Mutiara Rombongan pemuda dan laki-laki dewasa terlihat beramai-ramai berjalan kaki menuju makam di Desa Logandu, Kecamatan Karanggayam. Di tangan mereka, terlihat ada yang menggenggam sapu dan ember. Ada pula yang terlihat memikul cangkul dan menggenggam pancong di tangan kirinya. Para perempuan berjalan mengikuti rombongan di belakang. Bedanya, mereka hanya memegang buku yasin di tangan kanan. Tangan kirinya dibiarkan kosong menyapu jalanan. Obrolan mereka ditemani suara burung-burung yang seolah ikut berbicara. Rombongan itu datang sekitar pukul 07.00 pagi pada hari Jumat, 14 Agustus 2020 untuk membersihkan makam leluhur dan juga sanak saudara. Mereka rupanya melakukan tradisi Gebasan, sebuah tradisi membersihkan makam leluhur yang masih dijunjung tinggi oleh warga Desa Logandu. Gebasan dilakukan sebanyak tiga kali dalam satu tahun. “Kalau Gebasan itu biasanya satu tahun 3 kali, pada bulan Syaban...
A Book Review Discourse Analysis: An Introduction By Brian Platridge To begin with, the book entitled “Discourse Analysis: An Introduction” is written by Brian Paltridge. This is the second edition for the very first one for undergraduate students, graduate students, teachers, or even researcher who are interested in this topic. It is focusing on the discourse analysis for those who are interested in it are starting to know further about discourse analysis. The author is a professor of TESOL who has taught English as a second language. He also has published extensively internationally in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, this edition is equipped by a companion website which provides fruitful slides on power-point. The book focuses on discourse analysis including the definition, how it is related to society, pragmatics, genre, conversation, and grammar in chapter one to six. Also, it discusses on the several types of approaches to discourse analysis. Ultimately, it also...