TheroleofnewspaperspublishedinNorthSumatraduringIndonesia's independence struggle between 1916-1925: A discourse analysis.

Abstract

Background:In the history of Indonesian independence, newspapers not only functioned as a medium of informationbut also as a tool for the struggle for independence.This is because of the role of newspapers in bringing out the spirit of nationalism and the concept of "nation" to the Indonesian people through various writings and reports in each edition. This study aims to describethe form of Indonesia's struggle for independence in newspapers published in North Sumatra in 1916-1925. Methods:This research usesthecritical discourse analysis method.The research data are in the form of texts published in thirteen indigenous newspapers published in North Sumatra in 1916-1925.Data analysis used three structures of Teun A. van Dijk's discourse analysis model, namely: macrostructure, superstructure, and microstructure. Results:From 1910-1925 there were24indigenous newspapers published in North Sumatra.Of these,therewere13newspapers demanding Indonesian independence: SoearaDjawa,PewartaDeli,BenihMerdeka,PerempoeanBergerak,SoearaBondjol,Sinar Zaman,OrgaanBatakscheStudiefonds,Andalas,Mandailing,Warta Timur,AlMoektabas,TjerminKaro,SoearaBatak.Thesenewspapers published articles that fought for Indonesian independencebydemanding Indonesian independence openly, criticizing various policies of the Dutch Colonial Government, and building awareness of Indonesian nationalism. Conclusion:The role of newspapers in the struggle for Indonesian independence in North Sumatra in 1916-1925 can be seen from thefindings of51articles demanding Indonesia's independence from Dutch colonialism, criticizing the policies of the Dutch colonial government, and building the spirit of nationalismto encouragethe Indonesian people to fight for their independence.