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THE BORROWING OF LANGUAGE USING COMPARISON BETWEEEN
DIGITAL NATIVE AND DIGITAL IMMIGRANT IN FACEBOOK STATUS
UPDATES
THESIS
By:
GIGIH TIYANTO ESTU ABADI
201110100311074
ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG
2017
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MOTTO AND DEDICATION
MOTTO
By the pen and that which they write (therewith)
(Al Qalam 68:1)
And there may spring from you a nation who invite to the
goodness, and enjoin right conduct and forbid indecency. Such are
they who are successful.
(Ali Imran 3:104)
The only thing that makes people run away from the challenge is
lack of confidence.
(Muhammad Ali)
DEDICATION
I dedicated this thesis to:
My father and mother (Slamet Riyanto S.E and Muliyati)
My beloved sister (Marita Dwi Risyanti)
And all of my friends
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Alhamdulillah, a deepest gratitude should go to Allah S.W.T, this research
would have never been completed without great love, grace, blessing, and mercy from
Him. The researcher should thank for the invaluable physical and spiritual guide from
Allah SWT which has been lent for her during the process of this research. Shalawat
and Salam are addressed to the final, chosen, religious messenger, the Prophet
Muhammad S.A.W. On this occasion with great humility, I would like to thank you to
all of those who have given me help and guidance so that this thesis can be finished.
Completion of writing of this thesis, the author would like to thank to:
1. My first advisor Drs. Soeparto, M.Pd and my second advisor Adityo, M.A,
I would like to thank you for your suggestion, guidance, and advice during
the consultation period. May Allah always bestow them an endless
blessings and protect them and their family.Amin.
2. My beloved parents “Mr. Slamet Riyanto, S.E and Mrs. Muliyati”, and also
my beloved sister “Marita Dwi Risyanti” who always pray, encourage, give
love and compassion, giving material I need, work hard, always try to do
the best, support me all the time and given a smile and happiness in my life
for their sacrifice and motivation, without them I would never have the
power to finish this thesis.
3. My super best friends Rachmad Soenaryo, Jundullah M. Syahid, Naila
Arofatin, Ismail Hari Kurniawan, Asrifudin Yudistiro, Gianina Gemilang,
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and all of friend in B class and even all friends that I know who always give
their unconditional love, motivation, support, spirit, care, kindness,
togetherness and a lot of great things that encourage me to complete this
thesis especially when I was in situation laziness and tiredness in doing this
thesis. Thank for being a part of my life.
4. I am also thanks to my geng tewur al-kautsar 16 boarding house, Fanny
Firmansyah, M. Taufikudin, Tommy Wijaya, Eko Silva, Ganda Asmara,
Dedy Tri Wahono, M. Irul, Mukhlis Husain, Nur Husain Nadir, and Tonny
Wikna. Thank you for everything you have given.
5. My siblings, Mahda Nurhabiba, Novia Jelira Priyatna, Masyhitah
Ishmahtika Yasmin, and my aunty Setyowati Poerboyowho have been and
will always be my greatest cousin all over the world, who share many
things, who never feel tired of me in giving her love and support.
6. Finally, a special thanks goes to my friends Muhammad Mario Ibrahim,
Gusti Renny, Defiana Restu Utami, Ekyng Prayogo, Ganjar Baskoro, Aldo
Jibran, Thomas Boleng, Intan Tamara, Alfian, Susi, and all of friends in
CIBBM (Civitas Bola Basket Muhammadiyah) for care, pray, and support
in finishing this thesis. May Allah S.W.T bless them all and write their
kindness as worship.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPROVAL…………………………………………………………………………..i
LEGALIZATION……………………………………………………………………ii
MOTTO AND DEDICATION……………………………………………………...iii
DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY……………...……………………………..iv
ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………………………..v
ACKNOWLEDGMENT……………………………...…………………………….vi
TABLE OF CONTENT……………………………………………………………viii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 1
1.1 Background of Study ................................................................................ 1
1.2 Statements of Problems ............................................................................ 6
1.3 Purposes of Study ..................................................................................... 6
1.4 Significance of Study .............................................................................. 6
1.5 Scope and Limitation ............................................................................... 7
1.6 Definition of Key Terms .......................................................................... 7
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ....................................... 8
2.1 Digital Native and Digital Immigrant ..................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Digital Native ........................................................................................ 8
2.1.2 Digital Immigrant ................................................................................ 11
2.1.3 The Comparison Between Digital Native and Digital Immigrant ....... 12
2.1.4 The Characteristic of Digital Native and Digital Immigrant ............... 13
2.2 Language ............................................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 Borrowing ................................................................................................ 15
2.2.2 Borrowing Language ….………………………………………………...17
2.2.3Language of Digital Native and Digital Immigrant ................................... 18
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2.2.4 Alay Language ......................................................................................... 21
2.2.5 The Structure of Alay Language............................................................... 21
2.2.6 The Alay Phenomenon ............................................................................. 22
2.3 Hyperbolic Form ................................................................................................... 23
2.3.1 Single-Words Hyperbole..........................................................................23
2.3.2 Phrasal Hyperbole.....................................................................................24
2.3.3 Clausal Hyperbole....................................................................................25
2.3.4 Numerical Hyperbole................................................................................25
2.3.5 The Role of Superlative.............................................................................26
2.3.6 Comparison................................................................................................26
2.3.7 Repetition...................................................................................................27
2.4 Facebook ............................................................................................................... 28
2.4.1 Profile ................................................................................................................. 28
2.4.2 Wall .............................................................................................. 29
2.4.3 Photo ............................................................................................ 30
2.4.4 Home ............................................................................................ 30
2.4.5 Tag Photo ..................................................................................... 30
2.4.6 Chatting ........................................................................................ 31
2.4.7 News Feed ................................................................................... 32
2.4.8 Application ................................................................................... 33
2.4.9 Groups .......................................................................................... 34
2.4.10 Facebook Update Status ............................................................. 34
2.5 The Similarities and Difference Borrowing of Language Using Comparison
Between Digital Native and Digital Immigrant in Facebook Status
Updates………………………………………………………………………...35
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY .................................................. 37
3.1 Research Design ..................................................................................... 36
3.2 Research Object ..................................................................................... 38
3.3 Research Instrument ............................................................................... 38
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3.4 Data Collection ....................................................................................... 41
3.5 Data Analysis ......................................................................................... 41
CHAPTER IV RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION…...……………..42
4.1 Research Findings ................................................................................................. 42
4.1.1 The Similarities of Borrowing Languages Used by Digital Natives and
Digital Immigrants in Facebook ................................................................................. 42
4.1.2 The Differences of Borrowing Languages Used by Digital Natives and
Digital Immigrants in Facebook ................................................................................. 46
4.2 Discussion ............................................................................................................. 50
CHAPTER V CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION ............................................ 57
5.1 Conclusion .............................................................................................. 57
5.2 Suggestion .............................................................................................. 58
REFERENCES……………………………………………………...……………...60
APPENDIX I………………………………………………………………………..63
APPENDIX II…………………………………………………………………….....67
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