Semiotic Research Articles

Analisis Semiotika Feminisme Radikal dalam Film Poor Things

The issue of feminism has been a topic of intense and in-depth discussion in various circles, involving a variety of perspectives in academic, social, and cultural studies. Social dynamics that occur such as social class injustice based on gender, oppression of women, sexism, patriarchal ideology that defines women as objects of sexuality and so on make this issue raised in any media, one of which is film. In this study, researchers are interested in analyzing the film Poor Things directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a script by Tony McNamara which highlights women having freedom over their bodies, the setting of this film was taken in the Victorian era where at that time women were considered a second class that functioned to satisfy male sexual urges. This research aims to explain the meaning of the semiotic code of radical feminism in Poor Things directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a script by Tony McNamara which highlights women having freedom over their bodies. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with John Fiske's semiotic analysis based on codes that are divided into three levels, namely the level of reality, representation and ideology. The results show the values of radical feminism at the level of reality through the codes of appearance, makeup, costumes, speech, environment and behavior. At the representation level, the values of feminism are shown through the codes of camera, character, action, conflict and dialog. At the ideological level, radical feminism found in the movie Poor Things is included in patriarchal ideology. In the movie Poor Things, the level of ideology displayed is patriarchy where women are considered as a second class that functions to satisfy men's sexual urges.

Typographic tools for semantic exploration in Aravind Adiga's “The white tiger”

This study aims to explore the typographic strategies employed by Aravind Adiga in his novel The White Tiger, focusing on how visual elements contribute to the narrative’s thematic depth and infer deeper meaning. Through detailed discourse analysis, the research investigates the use of typography, including bold text, italics, capitalization, superscript, and other extra-linguistic elements as tools for emphasizing key moments, conveying character emotions, and highlighting deeply entrenched social, political and bureaucratic injustices. The method involves a close reading of the novel and a semiotic analysis of the typographic variations to interpret their symbolic significance. The results reveal that Adiga’s typographic choices are not merely aesthetic but serve as a powerful narrative device that enhances the reader’s engagement and understanding of the novel’s underlying messages, fostering a profound understanding of the protagonist's journey from darkness to light. Conclusively, Adiga’s innovative use of typography in The White Tiger adds a layer of artistic insight that enriches the novel’s exploration of corruption, social inequality, and the complexities of human ambition. The analysis underscores typography as a vehicle for deeper literary expression, offering new insights into Adiga's narrative technique where language and style converge to convey powerful, emotive meanings.

Representasi Bentuk Pola Asuh Orang Tua dalam Film Web Series Cinta Pertama Ayah

The series Cinta Pertama Ayah addresses the issue of sexual violence and depicts the struggle of parents in protecting their children and providing the best parenting according to their perspectives. This research aims to represent various forms of parenting styles and reveal the denotative, connotative, and mythical meanings contained in the series Cinta Pertama Ayah. Utilizing Roland Barthes semiotic analysis to uncover the meaning of signs in the series, this research is also reinforced by Santrock's theory of parenting. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with observation, interviews, and literature study as data collection techniques. The results show that parents who adopt an authoritarian parenting style tend to make children secretly violate the rules given. Conversely, parents who adopt a democratic parenting style tend to make children more open and communicative. Different from permissive parenting, where children feel freer but often struggle to control themselves due to the lack or leniency of restrictions given. This research provides in-depth insights into how various parenting approaches can influence child development in the context of the series.

Along came this song

This article explores the use of songs in fantasy televisual media, considering what types of songs are being sung, where they are placed within the context of the show, and by whom they are being sung. I analyze elements of culture and character that enhance worldbuilding as well as explore the use of repetition through leitmotifs, context, and intertextual references. I focus on songs from The Witcher: Blood Origin , Game of Thrones , and The Witcher. Invoking Petra Zimmerman’s concept of the “semantic co-text” (2013), I examine the context of each song, including what occurs before and after the choice for characters to sing, considering what drives them to the point of song and what it adds to their internal story. This, combined with a hermeneutic approach to semiotic analysis, allows for a close reading of the lyric text. Finally, I draw together the analysis through a consideration of the phonaesthetic choices ( Fimi 2010 ) and the performance of each song as an act of “musicking” (Small 1998) to consider them as individual moments as well as connected motifs within the broader fantasy context. Songs in longform fantasy media enrich the fabric of the text and provide audiences textual clues to hook into and return to. Music is integral to cultural practices; therefore, when examining texts which create new fan communities and new fantastic contexts, it is imperative to pursue the elements which support interior authenticity and allow audiences to accept the context and authority of the story being told.

EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE INDICATORS IN DRAWINGS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: A PICTURE ANALYSIS STUDY

Pictures contain important clues about how children perceive their own world, their environment and the events they experience, how they position themselves and how they externalize. This externalization event is used as a tool to express sadness, fear, anxiety, worry or the opposite feelings such as peace, happiness, joy, love, belonging, etc., especially in individuals with special needs who cannot or do not want to express themselves verbally. Pictures of individuals with special needs are also considered as an expression of the feelings of individuals with special needs and contain important details about personality development. These pictures written by students with special needs also provide important clues about the mental development and competence of students with special needs. This study was conducted with a total of 25 children with special needs who attend a special education school and whose age range varies between 4 and 12 years. The application with children with special needs, 10 of whom are girls and 15 of whom are boys, and included in this study, covered a period of 20 weeks, and the pictures collected from children with special needs were evaluated with the semiotic analysis method.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0731/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Analisis Semiotika Pesan Moral dalam Web Series Bidadari Bermata Bening

Film is a form of communication media used as a tool to convey messages, especially in the context of public entertainment. With the rapid development of film, web series have become increasingly popular and a topic of discussion among the public. One currently popular series is "Bidadari Bermata Bening," directed by Farid Dermawan, featuring drama, romance, and religious genres. The author's purpose in researching this movies is to explore the denotative and connotative meanings, myths, and moral messages conveyed through the series. This research utilizes qualitative research methods grounded in Roland Barthes' semiotic theory. The data collection techniques used include observation, literature study, documentation, and interviews. The results obtained from this study indicate that the series contains moral messages interpreted through denotation, connotation, and myth. namely: (1) Maintaining trust and placing faith in Allah. (2) Taking responsibility for decisions made. (3) Consequences of wrongdoing. (4) Perseverance in facing challenges. (5) Importance of respecting others' decisions. (6) The significance of persistence and courage in dealing with failure. (7) Dishonesty is not the right path.

Analisis Semiotika Pesan Moral dalam Drama Korea Twinkling Watermelon

Films or drama series are highly favored by many people, especially among teenagers. One of the most popular foreign drama series in Indonesia is Korean drama. Korean dramas depict fictional strories and portray Korean life. One of the Korean dramas that attracted public attention was Twinkling Watermelon. This drama directed by Son Jung-Hyun carries the genre of fantasy, romance, and time travel. The author's goal in analyzing this drama is to find out the meaning of denotation, connotation, and myth, as well as the moral messages contained in the Korean drama. This research employs qualitative research methods using Roland Barthes’ semiotics theory. Data for this study are based on scene and dialogues from episodes 14-16 of the Korean drama Twinkling Watermelon. The data collection techniques used are observation, documentation, and literature study. The results obtained from this study indicate that in the Korean drama there are moral messages seen from denotation, connotation and myth. The moral messages are (1) Being serious in doing something. (2) Parents' responsibility towards their children. (3) The importance of communication in every relationship, especially family. (4) Sincere love. (5) Do not force ourselves to bear burdens that are not our responsibility. (6) Never give up and keep fighting.

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.

Students' Meaning‐Making of Nature of Science: Interaction Between Visual, Verbal, and Written Modes of Representation

ABSTRACTStudents' understanding of nature of science (NOS) has been largely examined primarily in written or verbal modes. The visual, verbal, and written modes are essential for students' meaning‐making of NOS. However, research has sidelined the interaction among these three modes in understanding students' collaborative discourse of NOS. Informed by theories of multimodality and social semiotics, this paper investigates the interactions between the visual, verbal, and written modes as groups of students engaged in explicit‐reflective multimodal representation during NOS instruction. Utilizing a collective case study approach, we planned NOS instruction with teachers, and videotaped how each focal group of students in two grade seven classes in Hong Kong constructed multimodal representations of NOS. Multimodal discourse analysis revealed that the three modes fulfill various purposes during students' co‐construction of multimodal representations of NOS. The interaction between the three modes facilitates meaning‐making of NOS in four ways: (a) students' re‐semiotization of discursive scientific practices into their multimodal ensembles; (b) bridging students' writing of scientific reports to scientists' social certification and dissemination; (c) connecting students' decontextualized meaning‐making to contextualized meaning‐making of methods and methodological rules; and (d) facilitating students' embodied semiosis in social organizations and interactions of science. Focusing on four episodes of co‐constructing multimodal representations of NOS, we illustrate how students' meaning‐making of NOS is multimodal in nature and how various modes have their own affordances. We discuss future research directions on how multimodality can facilitate students' meaning‐making of NOS.

Genius loci of the city of Padua in the context of Slovak travelogues of the 19th century

The authors’ decision to “read” and semiotically analyse the city’s text based on travelogues stems from their aesthetic, historical and informational value, the possibility of incorporating them “into the network” of other texts about Padua, thus shaping city image. The authors’ research on Slovak literature and culture also determined the choice. As a time frame, the nineteenth century is not accidental; the Slovak cultural environment (the territory of present-day Slovakia) witnessed the development of the travelogue genre and journeys to Italy. By interpreting and semiotic analysis of the selected authors’ travelogues and works, the paper draws attention to the uniqueness of Padua, the ways of its representation and the grasping of the urban space, which until now despite its importance in education, sciences and art has remained unnoticed in literary studies. Considering that only four Slovak travellers included Padua in their writings during the studied period, all of their works were reviewed to uncover their texts’ semantic potential. Interpretive immersions thus reflect the experiential reception of the author’s city image and perceiving its architectural structure. Through this, the authors develop a network of texts about Padua and support the typological classification according to its specific function or image. This paper articulates a variant of the Slovak phenomenon of Italian travel and a view of the meanings associated with urban spaces and places. It reflects the importance of travel writing for understanding the (literary) cityscape and its transformations and opens space for further research on the subject.

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.

Investigating the visual content of a commercialized academic listening test: Implications for validity

As incorporating visual modes in listening tests is gradually gaining traction in second language (L2) assessment, the inclusion of such visuals brings up questions about the role of visual modes in meaning-making during listening and test validity. In this study, we investigated the visual features of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) listening test through the application of the social semiotic multimodal framework. Our corpus comprised 300 visuals from 256 academic listening testlets published between 1996 and 2022. Unlike the past studies of social semiotic multimodal analyses that relied on qualitative methods, our study adopted a series of visualization and quantitative statistical analysis of frequency and dispersion measures, using the general linear model to examine the visuals from a social semiotic multimodal perspective. The results revealed significant variation in the visual structures of the testlets. Through applying a post-hoc analysis, we further proposed recommendations for further research on multimodal materials in listening assessment and discussed the implications of the observed variation for the validity of the IELTS listening test. This study may be considered the first attempt to examine L2 listening assessment from a corpus-based social semiotic multimodal perspective, which may inspire more investigations on multimodal listening.

Representations of Public Perceptions on Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Candidates: A Semiotic Analysis of Memes on Social Media

Representations of Public Perceptions on Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Candidates: A Semiotic Analysis of Memes on Social Media

Analysis of Cultural Narratives in Works of Art for the Study of Ukrainian-Russian Relations

The article is devoted to the consideration of cultural narratives in works of art as a reflection of the nature of Ukrainian-Russian relations. The purpose of the article is to analyse the cultural narratives presented in works of art during the war, from the perspective of studying Ukrainian-Russian relations. The research methodology includes a qualitative analysis of works of art created during the war, using methods of content analysis and semiotic analysis. The research used the method of narrative analysis to reveal subjective ideas about the given problem. The presented factual information is analysed in the explicit content of the narrative. Content-oriented analysis is aimed at clarifying the implicit content: meaning and significance, manifestations of certain motives, features of the formulation of the narrative, its meaningful changes. Formal analysis consists in clarifying the structure of narratives, the sequence of changes, their relationship with the temporal axis, complexity and interconnectedness; feelings and images reflected in works of art. Semiotic analysis is used to study works of art, the meanings embedded in them in view of the change in the socio-political situation (from annexation to full-scale invasion). Scientific novelty. Its use, along with the traditional one, creates a new path for the development of conceptual art, which is now relevant, since it allows not only to restore one’s identity on the basis of ancient cultural traditions, but also to form a new awareness of oneself in the world space. Conclusions. As a result of the study, it was found that the pro-Russian narratives that existed in the cultural space of Ukraine before 2014 have disappeared, and pro-Ukrainian ones are being promoted more actively, which indicates an awareness of their identity and a desire for national independence. A rather dramatic change can be traced in relation to Russian culture, which is recognised as imposed from the outside and implanted over the centuries by force. Subsequent research involves systematisation and analysis of modern symbolism that arose during a full-scale war and evokes lasting associations.

Commercial Law and its Evaluation in International Law

The ease and prevalence of capital movement across international borders has led to its expansion in trade and the economy in recent years, and this may make resolving legal disputes more challenging. As a result of all these changes, national markets are becoming more and more global marketplaces, and commerce is expanding. Legal processes in this process must first be identified, and their characteristics ascertained in order to resolve legal disputes. While research has been done on qualified merchants in commercial law and related fields, no research has been done on qualified merchant requirements on an international scale. This study has, therefore, evaluated the global nature of the qualified trader under commercial law. Semiotic analysis and content analysis techniques were used in the study to evaluate conceptual studies carried out in academic settings. The research findings indicate that while certain national laws exist in the field of commercial law for eligible merchants, significant shortcomings persist in this domain, even within domestic legal frameworks. Confusion in domestic law stems from a number of factors, including the distinction made between the concepts of tradesman and merchant, the definition of "commercial enterprise," and the use of the term "part of" in reference to the requirement of operating a portion of the commercial company. International legal confusion results from inadequate representation of the qualifications of domestic and foreign traders in the legal system, which in turn affects local and national definitions of qualified traders and international activity areas. As a result, both domestically and globally, a more flexible, inclusive, and problem-solving legal strategy is needed.

The Representation of Skepticism in Don’t Look Up Film: An Overview of Current Environmental Issue

This article explores the representation of skepticism in the film "Don't Look Up," highlighting its commentary on contemporary environmental issues. Through a satirical lens, the film portrays the tension between scientific evidence and societal indifference, revealing the complexities of public perception regarding climate change and ecological crises. The purpose of this study is to analyze the signs that represent skepticism in the film. This type of research is descriptive qualitative research using the semiotic theory of Pierce (1906) which consists of representation (sign), object, and interpretation. The researchers found types of representation in the form of 3 types of quali-sign, 15 sin-sign, and 2 legi-sign. The objects in the form 4 types of icons, 13 types of indexes, and a symbol. The interpretation in the form 17 of argument type. The signs that represent skepticism can be found in scenes in the form of dialogue, attributes, movements, and expressions. The film also represented that skepticism has a negative side towards the environment. In addition, this film represents that skepticism can be carried out in all aspects of social circles such as government, media, and society. The film serves as a critical reflection of current attitudes toward environmental challenges, emphasizing the dangers of misinformation and the necessity for collective action. Ultimately, this exploration underscores the film's relevance in stimulating discourse on the urgent need for recognition and response to the climate crisis, encouraging audiences to reconsider their roles in fostering awareness and advocacy in the face of skepticism.

A Morris Semiotic Perspective on the Characteristics and Cultural Significance of Traditional Guangdong Furniture Patterns

Based on Morris's semiotic theory, this paper systematically analyzes the symbolic features of traditional Guangdong furniture patterns and their cultural symbolism from the three dimensions of semiotics (syntax, semantics, and pragmatics). The study focuses on typical patterns such as dragon and phoenix, pine and crane, plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum in Guangdong traditional furniture, and explores their historical origins, social functions, and close links with Confucianism, family concepts, and social hierarchies in the context of Lingnan culture. By analyzing these symbols, the paper reveals their special symbolic meanings in different social classes and ritual cultures, as well as how they convey the values and lifestyles of the Guangdong region through visual forms. The study further explores the potential application of these traditional symbols in modern design, especially through simplification and abstraction, combining traditional cultural symbols with modern design concepts, materials and techniques to realize the fusion of cultural heritage and innovative design. This paper provides a new theoretical framework for the study of the patterns of traditional furniture in Guangdong, and practical suggestions for modern designers on how to effectively inherit and innovate the cultural heritage symbols, and to promote the synergistic development of cultural heritage preservation and design industry.

Fashion as Communication: Costume Dasiyah at Film Series Gadis Kretek

Film as an audio-visual medium can convey messages verbally and non-verbally. In the filmseries 'Gadis Kretek', the message is communicated through dialogue and visual displays,namely fashion. Dasiyah, as one of the main characters, has iconic fashion compared to othercharacters. Dasiyah Fashion consists of the entire fashion, hair, make-up, and accessories usedby the actress as a costume used as a medium for character communication. Therefore, theauthor is interested in researching the meaning of denotation, connotation, and myths relatedto fashion from each Dasiyah fashion unit using Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis. So thisresearch can find out the full meaning of how fashion can communicate your character. It wasfound that fashion can express Dasiyah's life journey and her ideals regarding kretek amidstthe patriarchy are still strong in Javanese culture. Apart from that, through her fashion, Dasiyahcan position herself in society with her socio-economic status as an elite Javanese woman withher trading activities. The fashion worn by Dasiyah is not always stagnant, there is aprogressiveness of character that causes fashion alterations not by Javanese standards.

Engaging culturally and linguistically diverse youth in semiotic analysis for community‐based inquiry

AbstractThis manuscript examines multimodal storytelling as community inquiry for an urban high school class of 30 first‐ and second‐generation bi/multilingual immigrant students, most of whom maintained transnational connections. We share how these students, in an A.P. Research class, engaged in community‐based inquiry and utilized various multimodal artifacts from a university cultural heritage collection, including a field trip to the cultural heritage archives, to analyze signs and symbols. We asked: How did students engage with semiotic resources and approaches to support inquiry about their school and neighborhood communities? Findings showed that students drew upon their linguistic and cultural experiences to analyze signs and symbols, yet in their digital storytelling presentations some student groups chose signs and symbols that reified stereotypical views of their neighborhood despite their insider status in the local community. We offer recommendations for using cultural heritage artifacts to advance multimodal meaning‐making in teaching and research.

Beyond the Language: Arabic Language Textbooks in Arab–Palestinian Society as Tools for Developing Social–Emotional Skills

Social–emotional learning (SEL) is recognized as an important component of the educational system, significantly impacting student success. This study aims to examine how Arabic language textbooks used in Arab elementary schools in Israel serve as tools for developing social–emotional skills, beyond their role in language instruction. Using a content analysis and semiological analysis on nine ‘Arabic Our Language’ textbooks for Grades 1 to 6, the findings revealed that all categories of social–emotional skills defined by CASEL were represented, but with an imbalance in their prevalence. Interpersonal relationship skills were the most frequent, while social awareness was the least represented, despite its importance in the Israeli context, which is the context in which this study takes place. Additionally, lower grades (1–3) showed a lack of SEL content compared to higher grades (4–6), even though an early integration of these skills is more effective. Furthermore, the SEL content did not always align with the fundamental principles for optimal implementation. This study emphasizes the need for curricula and textbooks in Arabic language education that are adapted to each developmental stage and tailored to the Israeli socio-cultural context. The findings underscore the critical role of Arabic language textbooks in fostering a holistic educational experience, preparing students for both academic and social success, and serve as a call to action for curriculum designers and textbook authors to integrate social–emotional learning in linguistic educational materials.