Ferdinand De Saussure Research Articles

Unveiling Hidden Meanings in the Lyrics of One Direction’s Story of My Life

This study delves into the hidden meanings in the lyrics of Story of My Life by One Direction, utilizing Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotic framework, specifically the concepts of signifier and signified. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research examines the song’s lyrics as the primary data, complemented by secondary data from scholarly sources to provide additional insights. The analysis reveals themes of emotional vulnerability, resilience, and memory, articulated through symbolic and metaphorical expressions in the lyrics. Key findings highlight the interplay between individual emotions and universal human experiences, such as love, loss, and perseverance, making the song relatable to a broad audience. The study demonstrates how the lyrics transcend mere entertainment, offering profound reflections on personal and cultural narratives. By applying semiotics, this research underscores the significance of song lyrics as a form of literary and cultural expression. It also paves the way for future studies to explore similar frameworks in analyzing music and its impact on audiences.

관광 기호 체계와 의미 생성 : 소쉬르의 구조언어학에 기반한 개념적 접근

This study explores the objective structures and mechanisms that generate meaning in tourism through a semiotic approach. It conceptualizes tourism as a non-linguistic sign system and reconfigures the tourism framework accordingly. Drawing on Saussure’s structural linguistics, the research examines the structures that underpin meaning creation in the tourism sign system. First, Ferdinand de Saussure’s views on language and epistemology are reviewed, along key concepts such as langue and parole, signifier and signified, syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations, and synchrony and diachrony. The study differentiates between signifier and signified in tourism signs, emphasizing that the ‘langue of tourism’ is not an independent 'substance' with inherent “content” but rather a “form” and “social fact” collectively constructed in the minds of potential tourists’ mind. Meaning in tourism emerges through syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations, demonstrating how meaning is produced in the tourism sign system. Through this process, the objective structures and mechanisms of meaning creation in the tourism sign system are revealed. This study complements prior semiotic research by providing a framework for understanding the objective foundations that enable subjective tourist experiences. Finally, the implications and limitations of this study are discussed.

Text als System

Abstract The paper examines the development of Hans Zeller’s editorial views, focusing on the adaptation of semiological structuralism, especially his attempts to frame texts as ‘systems of signs’. Zeller suggests that even a single variant constitutes a new version („Fassung“). While being an influential centerpiece in the development of Zeller’s theoretical views up to the mid-1970s, his application of structuralist concepts to editorial theory is fraught with difficulties. Specifically, Saussure’s notion of the systemic character of language (‹langue›) is not applicable to single texts. Zeller’s claims to this effect are not supported by either Miroslav Červenka, whom Zeller most prominently cites, or by the linguistic theory of Ferdinand de Saussure. The problem of establishing and justifying a viable notion of text versions for editorial theory remains unresolved up to this day. Zeller’s temporary commitment to theory (specifically to semiological structuralism) may even have inadvertently undermined the project to build a shared editorial methodology.

Pesan Moral dalam Film Ben dan Jody 2022

Mass communication is the delivery of messages to many people through mass media, including films, which plays an important role in conveying social, moral, and cultural messages. The 2022 film ''Ben and Jody'' by Angga Dwimas Sasongko is the object of this research to reveal the moral message conveyed. Using Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic theory, the study identified signs in seven film scenes to identify the moral values contained. The moral message in this film includes honesty, responsibility, and courage, which are conveyed through the story and characters. By combining a semiotics approach and moral message theory, this study shows how the film ''Ben and Jody'' is effective in conveying complex moral messages to its audience.

REPRESENTATION OF LIBRARY AND LIBRARIANS IN THE MUSIC VIDEO BERTAHAN/PERGI-RAISA

This research aims to interpret and show how libraries and librarians are represented in the music video Bertahan/Pergi-Raisa. The research method is qualitative using Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotics analysis to reveal the relationship between signifier and signified which constructs the audience's understanding of libraries and librarians. Signifier and signified regarding libraries and librarians are dissected through the images/video and dialogue between characters. In the Bertahan/Pergi’s clip, the type of library shown is the latest library version, with a typical cafe interior design. However, the library is still described as a place with no visitors and has a dark atmosphere. The library is also represented as a place to look for references, as well as a meeting space between writers and book readers. Apart from that, this clip also represents librarians as people who love reading, respecting toward social interaction, and are able to think critically, moreover they are also kind and intelligent.

An analysis of the music symbols in Pascal Quignard’s Tous les matins du monde

Abstract This research paper delves into the intricate role of music as a symbolic form in Pascal Quignard’s novel Tous les matins du monde, exploring its capacity to convey profound human emotions and experiences. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, the narrative follows the lives of Monsieur de Sainte Colombe and Marin Marais, renowned viola da gamba players, to contemplate the essence of music and its representation of human sentiment. The paper examines the semiotic nature of music, its relationship with memory and emotion, and the philosophical inquiry into music’s intrinsic value as an art form. It also discusses the novel’s adaptation into a film and its impact on the revival of Baroque music. Furthermore, the paper draws parallels between the myth of Orpheus and the characters’ personal journeys, highlighting the transformative power of music and its ability to transcend reality. The analysis is grounded in the works of various scholars, including Ferdinand de Saussure, Suzanne Langer, and Charles Sanders Peirce, to provide a comprehensive understanding of music’s symbolic essence in Quignard’s literary creation.

Unlocking meaning: Truth-conditional semantic and syntactic analysis in the Bible

This research focused on complex conditional sentences in the Christian bible, employing truth-conditional semantics and syntactic analysis to uncover their theological messages. A qualitative study analyzed 20 verses, categorized into four types of conditional sentences according to Ferdinand de Saussure's syntagmatic and paradigmatic relations. It involved word analysis, structural classification, context correlation, synonymous exploration, and historical and theological consideration. The findings revealed several key insights. First, conditional sentences in the Christian bible predominantly featured compound-complex structures with an active voice, highlighting subjects and actions in religious verses. Second, they adhered to declarative formats, aligning with truth-telling principles in religious contexts. Third, complex structures and subordinate clauses conveyed conditional details, reasons, and situations, elaborating on the interplay between syntax and semantics. This research enriched our understanding of the relationship among verb forms, modal verbs, and diverse meanings within English conditional sentence types in the Christian bible. Fourth, this research had a significant social impact on human development from a theological perspective by enhancing spiritual growth, critical thinking, and ethical understanding. It promoted personal transformation and reflective faith, providing religious leaders with tools to interpret scripture more accurately. Additionally, the research clarified how biblical language communicated moral imperatives, supported ethical frameworks, and facilitated interfaith dialogue. Preserving theological heritage contributed to the holistic development of individuals and communities. Ultimately, this study aimed to ensure the Bible's relevance in shaping social behavior aligned with Christian teachings.

An Overview of Theoretical Connections between the Rhetoric of Modernity and Postmodernity

This paper explores the thematic convergences and departures within the rhetoric of modernity and postmodernity. In doing so, it explores some of their key themes such as language and meaning, reality and truth, autonomy and human progress, and reason concerning the works of Jurgen Habermas, John Locke, Jacques Derrida, Ferdinand de Saussure, Immanuel Kant and Jean Francois Lyotard. This paper employs a methodology of comparative textual analysis of the aforementioned authors’ selected texts and their themes in their historical/temporal positions within the discourse of the rhetoric of modernity and postmodernity. It fulfills two objectives: to explore what recurrent themes of modernity and postmodernity appear in the canonical theorists’ works, and to assess how they simultaneously overlap and differ from each other. Stepping on this comparative analysis, this paper brings together the thematic and theoretical connections between the rhetoric of modernity and postmodernity to conclude that the similarities and differences in the rhetoric of modernity and postmodernity among the selected theorists can be revisited through a thematic lens rather than the historical-temporal paradigms.

ANALISIS MAKNA PADA LIRIK LAGU ALENIA KARYA BATAS SENJA DENGAN PENDEKATAN SEMIOTIKA

This research focuses on analyzing the meaning of the lyrics of the song Alenia by Batas Senja. The lyrics of the song Alenia are the first hit single released by the indie band Batas Senja in 2007. The meaning of the song lyrics is important because it is an expression from the songwriter to the public. The aim of this research is to find out the meaning contained in the lyrics of the song Alenia using Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic approach. Saussure's semiotics focuses on signifier and signified. The method used to analyze data was a qualitative descriptive method. This method was used because the data are in the form of words. The result of this research showed that the meaning contained in the lyrics of the song Alenia is the story of the life journey of someone who fought persistently and never gave up in facing all the trials of life. Besides that, to keep moving forward and not be afraid to always try new things so that it does not just produce a monotonous story. This song encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and aspirations with full determination. This message reminds us not only to dream, but also to act and try to make it happen. Therefore, this song inspires us to keep running to look for new things in life and not stop until our goals are achieved.

Semiotics and Experiences on Food in the Philippines

This paper aimed to determine and analyze the experiences on food in conversations specifically on food that they associate with family bonding (get-together) and festivities (town fiesta), and categorize the themes of associations on food choices. Ferdinand de Saussure’s (Dewanti, 2023) signifier and signified concepts were used in analyzing the association on food while the experiences of food during family bonding and festivities were categorized by theme using the thematic analysis template of Brooks, McCluskey, Turley & King (2015). This study used the descriptive research method in analyzing food experiences in conversations through one-on-one interviews and group interviews. Conversation analysis was used as the approach in gathering the data. Results of this study revealed the predominance of meat (chicken and pork especially lechon) pancit, and staple food represented by puto and bibingka. In addition, the food choices are signifiers of the following signified: namely, strengthening the family ties, longevity, prosperity, love, joy/happiness, and simplicity and adaptability. Finally, the family tradition is manifested in passing the recipe from the older generation to the younger generation, offering food for the dead, expressing gratitude before eating around the table, looking beyond the taste of food during family bonding. The Filipino food culture has been preserved through passing the kind of food prepared during family bonding as food symbolizes longevity, love, togetherness, strengthening family ties, and simplicity. The choice of food could be attributed to religious beliefs, financial status, and nostalgia.

KONSTRUKSI NILAI ROMANTISME DALAM LIRIK LAGU (ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA FERDINAND DE SAUSSURE PADA LIRIK LAGU "MELUKIS SENJA")

This study aims to determine the construction of romantic values ​​in song lyrics. The lyrics in the song must have the information that the composer and singer want to convey, then the information has the appropriate meaning between the song lyrics and reality. This study uses a qualitative method using the semiotic analysis method of Ferdinand de Saussure, the object is the song lyrics, and analyzed each stanza. In this analysis, the steps taken are (1) determining the symbols that represent the song lyrics of the research subject (2) writing down the indicators or physical form, namely the lyrics of the song Melukis Senja. (3) Signified, the concept of sign. (4) The next step is to look at symbols, symbol forms and symbol concepts in referential or external forms with social realists. reality. This study explains how the values ​​of romantic are formed into song lyrics and then uploaded into a song with a pitch or music so that it becomes a work that can be enjoyed. Besides that, this work also contains values, where the values ​​in this study focus on romantic

Understanding the Meaning of Meaning: Origin, Concepts, and Methodological Approaches to Hermeneutics

This paper intends to present the origin, concepts, and methodological approaches in the study of hermeneutics – semantics, semiotics, logical analysis, ontology, and phenomenology – in order to explain the workings of language in human experience. The question of being is the most important question in the whole of philosophy. In parallel, the question of meaning is the most fundamental when it comes to hermeneutics. The research aims to respond to the question of being by means of understanding language. To be able to answer this question, the paper will elaborate the philosophy of language of Ferdinand de Saussure, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Edmund Husserl, and his successor at Freiburg, Martin Heidegger. Hans-Georg Gadamer found a way of explicating hermeneutics in which he asserts that truth is beyond method. Paul Ricoeur grafts this assertion to phenomenology through the narrative theory. This paper argues that there is no singular method of understanding the meaning of meaning because the truth makes itself manifest in its different ways of unfolding.

Religious imaginations: religious literacy as the reading of signs

ABSTRACT Drawing together Charles Taylor’s idea of the social imaginary and the semiotic theory of Ferdinand de Saussure, this article develops an account of religious literacy as the expansion of imagination. It argues that a conventional description of ‘world religions’ is reductive and essentialised, while the counteracting focus on instances of ‘lived religion’ fails to do justice to the organising power and scope of religious traditions. Both approaches draw on an imaginative framework of signs that shape the believer’s understanding of the world and their place within it. Religious literacy is an awareness of the key features and contours of these contrasting imaginative landscapes. Seeing religious traditions in these terms gives a better account of how they can be pathologized as they are drawn away from the mystical, analogical reading of signs that characterises any religious imaginary. To illustrate the theories set out, two contrasting examples of the Christian imagination are explored: American Christian Nationalism and the Forest Churches of Ethiopia.

Implicit Meanings of Jentaka Lyrics Song And Video Clip

This study analyzed the lyrics and music video of "Jentaka" by For Revenge using the semiotic approaches of Charles Sanders Peirce and Ferdinand de Saussure. This research used a qualitative approach with semiotic analysis methods. This approach was chosen because the research aimed to explore the meanings contained in the lyrics and music video of “Jentaka” by the band For Revenge. Through a qualitative approach, the researcher could understand and interpret the symbols and signs used in these media. The song depicted themes such as emotional suffering, identity duality, and self-introspection. The lyrics reflected the conflict between the external appearance of being an entertainer and the inner feelings of pain and sadness. Additionally, the inclusion of a Quranic verse from Surah Al-Ankabut, verse 64. The results of the study indicated that semiotic analysis could reveal complex layers of meaning in artistic works, offering a deeper understanding of the messages and themes conveyed by the artist. This research contributed to further comprehension of the use of signs and symbols in music and music videos as a medium of artistic communication.

Interpretation Analysis of Educational Values in the Anime Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (Assasination Classroom)

Anime Ansatsu Kyoushitsu is an anime in the genre of action, comedy, drama and school, released in 2012 by Yusei Matsui. It tells the story of Kunugigaoka middle school, which is called the outcast class. This research aims to find out how character education can affect students in the school environment, and how to analyze the content of the story message using Ferdinand De Saussure's theory. This type of research is a type of qualitative research to obtain in-depth and meaningful data and uses data collection techniques in the form of literature studies that collect reading materials, library data, and others as references. This research is expected to provide an understanding of education, especially character education, and to dig deeper into the meaning and purpose of semiotics. Saussure's semiotics focuses on the relationship between signifier and signified based on an agreement called meaning. Based on the analysis of the anime Ansatsu Kyoushitsu, there are several character applications that can be applied in everyday life, namely responsibility, empathy, discipline, courage, cooperation, creativity and appreciation of students. In addition, it can be concluded that the anime tells the story of how a teacher should be a role model and inspirational for students. Teaches the importance of instilling character education in students.

Representation of Nasionalism and Patriotism in The Song “Kami Nusa Hitam”

Abstract. Songs are cultural products with the power to influence and transform many individuals. Through the song "Kami Nusa Hitam," Rayen Pono and musicians from Eastern Indonesia promote a new identity known as Nusa Hitam, with a primary narrative focused on brotherhood, pride in local identity, and unity to foster nationalism and patriotism. Eastern Indonesia faces various social issues, including underdevelopment, poverty, and feelings of inferiority, which contribute to low self-esteem among its people. Additionally, stereotypes are frequently imposed on individuals from Eastern Indonesia. This study aims to elucidate the meaning of the lyrics of "Kami Nusa Hitam." The research methodology employed is Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic analysis technique, which seeks to uncover representations of nationalism and patriotism within the text and lyrics. The analysis indicates that "Kami Nusa Hitam" embodies a profound message of nationalism and patriotism, rooted in pride and affection for local cultural identity. Furthermore, the song conveys that a robust local culture can serve as a fundamental factor in achieving national resilience, both on an individual level and in terms of the cultural resilience of the nation. Keywords: Nationalism, Patriotism, Popular Song, Cultural Resilience

SEMANTIZATION OF SOUND UNITS IN MULTILEVEL LANGUAGES

It is crucial to consider two foundational principles of phonosemantics: the principle of non-arbitrariness (motivation), principle of the arbitrariness of the linguistic sign. The former principle suggests a pervasive interrelation among real-world phenomena and objects. Numerous instances in the history of science demonstrate the discovery of connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. In contrast, the principle of the arbitrariness of the linguistic sign asserts the independence between the signifier and the signified, clashing with the overarching principle of hierarchization. According to this principle, each element in a ’higher’ system can act as an autonomous ’lower’ system. As such, a word becomes an independent ’lower’ system, possessing a substrate—the signified and the signifier—and a structural relationship between them. Stripping a word of these connections removes its structural integrity; without structure, it ceases to be a system. Therefore, Ferdinand de Saussure, the pioneer of systemic linguistics, declared the principle of the arbitrariness of the linguistic sign, challenging the very concept of systemicity. While embracing the system of arbitrariness of the linguistic sign, we acknowledge that not all words are motivated. Many words exist whose motivation remains undetermined with current etymological research. Thus, we recognize two perspectives on this issue: natural and conventional. Fundamentally, a linguistic sign is arbitrary, yet in contemporary synchronic analysis, it manifests a dual nature: both arbitrary and motivated. It is important to discern which principle dominates in each instance of nomination. In any specific nominative act, a certain characteristic of the denoted object is selected as the basis of the nomination, and in this critical moment, the nomination is motivated rather than arbitrary. Often, the selection of this particular characteristic might be random, highlighting the nomination’s arbitrariness, or its lack of motivation. Phonetic symbolism embodies a regular, non-arbitrary connection, phonetically driven, between the phonemes of a word and the non-acoustic attribute of the denotate that forms the basis of its nomination. Phonetic semantics is a natural spontaneous connection between the phonemes of a word and the non-sound characteristic of the denonation, which serves as the basis for nomination. Scientific research aims to consider the studied phenomenon in two aspects of its manifestation: oh the one hand, phonetic semantics has a statistical character, on the other hand it is psychophysiological process based on synaesthesia, syntenemia and kinematics. Research materials are offered on the examples of Germanic and Slavic languages, which are a demonstration and confirmation of the truth of the investigation. The chronology of scientific facts about the functioning of phonetic semantics allows us to come to the conclusion that this linguistic phenomenon was developed at the early stages of the formation of languages and is in constant dynamics and processes that are regular and dynamic significantly affect the relationship between the occurrence and meaning of lexical units over time, which is evidenced by the linguistic transformations of the lexical endowment of different system languages.

The Dialectical Relationship of the Arbitrariness and Iconicity of Linguistic Semiotics

The enduring debate surrounding the arbitrariness and iconicity of linguistic signs centers on the relationship between form and meaning, or signifier and signified. This study aims to clarify the dialectical relationship between these two foundational principles in linguistics. Historically, arbitrariness, as proposed by Ferdinand de Saussure, posits that the connection between a linguistic sign's form and its meaning is conventional and lacks inherent justification. Conversely, iconicity suggests a natural or motivated connection between form and meaning, a view supported by cognitive and functional linguistics. This paper critically reviews the historical and contemporary arguments from both camps, highlighting significant contributions from scholars such as Saussure, Peirce, and Haiman. Through a comprehensive analysis, it is demonstrated that arbitrariness and iconicity are not mutually exclusive but coexist at different levels within language systems. The paper argues for a nuanced understanding that considers both synchronic and diachronic perspectives, ultimately suggesting that these two principles can complement each other, providing a deeper insight into the nature and function of linguistic signs. This study contributes to the broader discussion on the inherent characteristics of language, with implications for linguistic theory, language teaching, translation, and cognitive science.

Komunikasi Persuasif Terkait Kesadaran Kesehatan Mental dalam Series “Daily Dose of Sunshine”: Analisis Semiotik Ferdinand De Saussure

Persuasive communication is a strategy employed to convince and influence others to accept a message without imposing pressure, while still allowing them the freedom to either accept or reject it.In 2023, a medical-themed series titled "Daily Dose of Sunshine" was released, addressing mental health issues. Such series play a vital role in raising awareness and understanding of these issues among the public. This research aims to examine the persuasive communication used by doctors and nurses towards patients regarding mental health awareness in "Daily Dose of Sunshine." The qualitative analysis employs Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic method, focusing on signifiers and signifieds. Data comprise dialogue excerpts and images from the series. Results reveal persuasive communication techniques such as framing, integration, payoff, and fear arousing, predominantly conveyed through direct verbal communication. Supporting factors include the credibility and attractiveness of communicators. Feedback from persuadees indicates acceptance of persuasive messages, leading to increased openness and positive actions as advised by medical professionals.

Representation of Human in the Album "Manusia" by Tulus (Semiotic Analysis of Ferdinand De Saussure)

Representation of Human in the Album "Manusia" by Tulus (Semiotic Analysis of Ferdinand De Saussure)