Illocutionary acts used by lucy on the english with lucy Youtube Channel

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Farah, Nida Tsani Nailun (2023) Illocutionary acts used by lucy on the english with lucy Youtube Channel. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya.

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Abstract

This study investigates the illocutionary acts performed by Lucy in the "English with Lucy" YouTube channel and examines their functions. The focus is on understanding the types and functions of illocutionary acts employed by an educator in a one-way communication setting. The research problem addressed are: (1) What are the types of illocutionary acts used by Lucy on the English with Lucy YouTube channel? (2) What are the functions of illocutionary acts used by Lucy on the English with Lucy YouTube channel?. Qualitative research methods were utilized to explore and analyze the linguistic phenomenon under investigation. The researcher adopted a descriptive approach, analyzing the transcripts of two videos from the channel: "DO NOT say 'you're welcome'! Respond to 'thank you' PROPERLY!" and "20 Different Ways to Wish 'Happy Birthday' & 'Happy Anniversary'." The data collection process involved transcribing the videos and identifying the types and functions of illocutionary acts. The analysis proceeded by describing the observed context and patterns in the videos.The researcher identified four types of illocutionary acts: assertive, directive, commissive, and expressive. Assertive acts encompass explanations, statements, assertions, information sharing, and storytelling. Directive acts include suggestions, orders, instructions, advice, recommendations, and directions. Expressive acts involve welcoming and wishing. The researcher only found one instance of a commissive act, which is promising. However, no instances of declaration acts are identified, as Lucy, in her role as an educator, does not express conditions aimed at changing the status or condition of an object.Based on the research findings, the researcher concludes that Lucy's linguistic expressions as an online educator have positive impacts on her audience. By using the functions that have been found from the types of illocutionary acts, Lucy is able to enhance audience understanding, foster a conducive learning atmosphere, and convey material through various approaches, despite the absence of observable listener responses.