TABOO EXPRESSED IN “THE HANGOVER”
TABOO EXPRESSED IN “THE HANGOVER” By: NURILLAILI RAHMAWATI 06320082 ENGLISH LETTERS AND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND CULTURE THE STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM OF MALANG 2010 i TABOO EXPRESSED IN “THE HANGOVER” THESIS Presented to: The State Islamic University Maulana Malik Ibrahim of Malang By: Nurillaili Rahmawati NIM: 06320082 Supervisor: Prof. Dr. H. Mudjia Rahardjo, M. Si NIP. 19590101 199003 1 005 ENGLISH LETTERS AND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND CULTURE THE STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM OF MALANG 2010 ii STATEMENT OF THE AUTHENTICITY I, the undersigned, Name : Nurillaili Rahmawati Reg. Number : 06320082 Faculty : Humanities dan Culture Department : English Letters and Language I declare that this thesis is written to fullfill the requirement of the degree Sarjana Sastra (S1) in English letters and language departmen, humanities and culture faculty, the Stated Islamic university Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang entitled Taboo Expressed in “The Hangover” is truly my original work. It does not incorporate any materials previously written or published by another person except those indicated in quotations and bibliography. Due to this fact, I am the only person responsible for the thesis if there is any objection or claims from others. Malang, October 20, 2010 The researcher Nurillaili Rahmawati iii APPROVAL SHEET This is to certify that Nurillaili Rahmawati’s thesis entitled Taboo Expressed in “The Hangover” has been approved by the thesis advisor for further approval by Board of Examiners. Malang, October 20, 2010 Approved by Acknowledged by, The Advisor The Head of the English Letters and Language Department Prof. Dr. H. Mudjia Rahardjo, M.Si NIP. 19590101 199003 1 005 Galuh Nur Rohmah, M.Pd, M.Ed NIP. 19740211 198803 2 002 The Dean of The Faculty of Humanities and Culture The State Islamic University Maulana Malik Ibrahim of Malang Drs. H. Chamzawi, M. Hi NIP. 19510808 198403 1 001 iv THESIS LEGITIMATION SHEET This is to certify that Nurillaili Rahmawati’s thesis entitled Taboo Expressed in “The Hangover” has been approved by the Board of Examiners as the requirement of the degree of Sarjana Sastra (S1). The Board of Examiners Siganture 1. Drs. Nur Salam, M.Pd NIP. 19560731 198603 1 002 (Chairman) 2. Dra. Meinarni Susilowati, M. Ed NIP. 19670503 199903 2 000 __________________ (Main Examiner) 3. Prof. Dr. H. Mudjia Rahardjo, M.Si (Member) NIP. 19590101 199003 1 005 __________________ __________________ Malang, 29 of October,2010 Approved by The Dean of Humanities and Culture Faculty The State Islamic University Maulana Malik Ibrahim of Malang Drs. KH. Chamzawi, M.Hi NIP. 19510808 198403 1 001 v MOTTO “Allah loveth not the utterance of harsh speech save by one who hath been wronged. Allah is ever Nearer, Knower.” (An- Nisa’: 148) “Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing” (Werner Von Braun) vi DEDICATION This thesis is especially dedicated to: My beloved parents (Zainur Ali and Siti Zainab) My lovely brother and sister (dek Fiqi & dek Risma) This thesis is also dedicated to my advisor Prof. Dr. H. Mudjia Rahardjo, M.Si To all people who love to enrich their knowledge vii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT All praise be to Allah, the Lord of the world, the merciful the beneficent, the Owner of the day of judgment, Who has given me His guidance and blessing so I can accomplish my thesis entitled Taboo Expressed in “The Hangover”. Solawat and Salam are always delivered to the last Islamic prophet, Muhammad SAW, who has guided his followers to the rightness. First of all, I want to express my deepest thanks to my beloved parents (Ayahanda Zainur Ali and Ibunda Siti Zainab) for their continual moral and material supports, their pray and their endless love. I am proud being their child. For my sweet little brother (d’ Fiki) and my cute little sister (d’ Risma) for their kind, cheerful, attention and their pray never cease for my success. Thanks to all my nice big family, I am happy being a part of their life. Secondly, my sincere gratitude is dedicated to my great advisor, Prof. Dr. H. Mudjia Rahardjo, M.Si who has carefully guided me throughout the entire process of the thesis writing with all constructive comments and guidance which helped me to make this thesis more perfect. Thanks for always remembering me to revise my grammar constructions. Thanks for giving me inspiration beyond the important of language and its use. Likewise, my grateful thanks also go to my academic advisor, Moh. In’am Esha, M.Ag who has given me plenty suggestions and advices in my study, and all of the lectures of English Letters and Language Department for their patient and viii generous in leading me to the world which never I know before with the invaluable knowledge. I extend my next gratitude to all people, especially Mrs. Lilik Rofiqoh, Pak Muallif, Neng Ima M, mbak Irma, mbak Sulis, Rofiq and Kasih for helping and spending their time to check my thesis’ grammar, thank you very much. Wish them success in their life. Furthermore, I also express my thanks to my friend of thesis advisor of Prof. Mudjia’s (Prio, Lilik, Mb’Yulis, Ita and Mila) come on guys, let’s do your best, thanks for sharing and studying together. For my dearest friends (Tante, Acil, LeLy, AtoeL, and Farida), they are my lovely friends who always accompany me whether in happiness or sadness. And also my thanks go to my “gokil” friends in PKLI Balai Bahasa Surabaya ’10 (Ocy, Ijul, eeL, iiL, Firco, Dung2, Hadiq, Mas’ud, Syafiq, Lucky,Sikod, Lilis, Obit, Iva) and all my friends in English Letters and Language Department ’06 thanks for your help, support and unforgettable friendship. How lucky I am to have friends like you all. I do love you and miss you all so much. Finally, I truthfully realized that this thesis still needs the constructive criticism and suggestion from the readers in order to make this thesis better in the following day and hopefully this thesis will be useful for the readers. Malang, October 25, 2010 Nurillaili Rahmawati ix TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Thesis Title .................................................................................... i Statement of the Authenticity ....................................................... ii Approval Sheet .............................................................................. iii Thesis Legitimation Sheet ............................................................ iv Motto Sheet ................................................................................... v Dedication Sheet............................................................................ vi Acknowledgment ........................................................................... vii Table of contents ........................................................................... ix Abstract ......................................................................................... xii CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Research Context ............................................................... 1 1.2 Focuses of the Study........................................................... 6 1.3 Objectives of the Study....................................................... 7 1.4 Scope and Limitation of the Study ...................................... 7 1.5 Significance of the Study .................................................... 7 1.6 Operational Definition of the Key Terms ............................ 8 CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 Language and Culture.......................................................... 9 2.2 Linguistic Taboo ................................................................ 11 2.2.1 Concept of Taboo Language .................................. 11 2.2.2 Definition of Taboo Words .................................... 13 x 2.2.3 Kinds of Taboo Words ........................................... 15 2.2.4 Taboo Words in Context ........................................ 18 2.3 Men’s Language ................................................................. 21 2.4 Hymes’ SPEAKING Theory ............................................... 21 2.5 Synopsis of “The Hangover” ............................................... 24 2.6 Previous Study .................................................................... 27 CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHOD 3.1 Research Design .................................................................. 30 3.2 Data and Source of the Data ................................................ 31 3.3 Research Instruments .......................................................... 31 3.4 Data Collection ................................................................... 32 3.5 Data Analysis ...................................................................... 32 3.6 Triangulation ....................................................................... 33 CHAPTER IV: FINDINGS AND DISCUSSIONS 4.1 Analysis and Findings .......................................................... 35 4.2 Discussions .......................................................................... 60 4.2.1 Kinds of Taboo Utterances .......................................... 60 4.2.1.1 One’s Mother in Law ....................................... 61 4.2.1.2 Certain Game Animal....................................... 61 4.2.1.3 Sex/ Copulative Term....................................... 62 4.2.1.4 Death ............................................................... 62 4.2.1.5 Bodily Function ............................................... 63 4.2.1.6 Excretion.......................................................... 63 4.2.1.7 Religious Matter............................................... 64 4.2.2 The Context ................................................................. 64 xi CHAPTER V: CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 5.1 Conclusions ......................................................................... 66 5.2 Suggestions ......................................................................... 67 BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIXES xii ABSTRACT Rahmawati, Nurillaili. 2010. Taboo Expressed in “The Hangover”. Thesis. English Letters and Language Department, Faculty of Humanities and Culture, The State Islamic University Maulana Malik Ibrahim of Malang. Advisor: Prof. Dr. H. Mudjia Rahardjo, M.si Key words: Taboo Utterances, Context, The Hangover film The study of language in a society relates to the utterances which are used by people in their daily interaction. All languages that are used by people all over the world must have certain words, utterances, and sentences that are prohibited to be uttered, because they are improper or related to something that has spiritual power this is so called taboo language. This research investigates the kinds of taboo utterances and the context when the taboo expressed in “The Hangover”. The purposes of the research are to get the knowledge of the kinds of taboo utterances and to know in detail the context when the taboo expressed in “The Hangover”. The descriptive qualitative method is used to conduct this research. This research describes the kinds of taboo utterances and the context when the taboo expressed in “The Hangover”. In analyzing the kinds of taboo words, the researcher applies theory of taboo language from Wardhaugh. For describing the context when the taboo expressed in “The Hangover”, the researcher uses Hymes’ SPEAKING theory. Based on the findings of the research, taboo utterances which are used by men characters are one’s mother in law, certain game animal, copulative term, death, bodily function, excretion and religious matter. This research has found that in the context of conversation when the men characters express taboo words, there are various kinds of settings, scenes, participants, ends, keys and norms. The most setting is in the room of hotel in Las Vegas with the scene the participants speak full of emotion in informal situation. Taboo words in this research are mostly expressed by main characters; they are Stu, Phil, Doug and Alan. For the outcomes of expressing taboo words are to express their anger, to emphasize their utterance, and to insult other. The key that is mostly applied is the participants speak using loud voice; The norm used in this research is friendship norm. xiii
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