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PELAKSANAAN UTS DAN UAS Halaman
UIN RADEN FATAH PALEMBANG
Format Naskah Ujian UTS dan UAS
Naskah Ujian : UAS
Mata Kuliah : SEMANTICS Dibuat Oleh
Kode MK : PBI
Fakultas/Program Studi : FAKULTAS ILMU TARBIYAH DAN
KEGURUAN/PENDIDIKAN
BAHASA INGGRIS Susi Herti Afriani, Ph.D
NIP. 198204212011012013
SKS : 3 Diperiksa Oleh GPMP
Tahun Akademik/Semester : 2022/2023
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Sifat Ujian : DARING/BUKA BUKU
Winny A. Riznanda, M.Pd
NIDN. 2018088302
Hari/Tanggal : SENIN DAN KAMIS/12 DESEMBER Disetujui Oleh Ka. Prodi
2023
Waktu/Ruang : 11.00 – 12.30 WIB/ B 104
Dosen Pengampuh : Susi Herti Afriani, Ph.D
Amalia Hasanah,S.S., M.Pd. Ed.D.
NIP. 197907312007012011
NAME : Dea Fitri Novita Sary
NIM : 2130205114
KELAS : PBI D
Directions:
1. Write a paragraph on Semantics definitions (provide 5 references). Give argumentations
for your answer and include any relevant examples in English!
Semantics, the study of meaning in language, has been approached from various
perspectives in contemporary linguistic research.
semantics is exclusively concerned with the meaning of linguistic entities such as
words pharases grammatical forms and sentences but not with the meanings of
actions or phenomena. Refrences: understanding semantics. Sebastian
Lobner.
semantics The study of meaning in language, including the meaning language
and mantis sentences, as will or the relationship between them. of words, phrases
and sentences, as well as the relationship between them. Refrences: saeed, J.1.
(2009). semontees wiley-Blackwell.
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semantics is the technical term used to refer to the study of meaning, and since
meaning is a part of language, semantics is a part of linguistics. Refrences:
Jemanfics second Edition. F.R. Palmer
semantics deals with the literal meaning of words and the meaning of the way
they are combined which taken together form the core of meaning, or the starting
point from which the whole meaning of a particular utterance is constructed.
Refrences: Semanties, kate kearns
semantics is the study of meaning that contains how a first of purpose is, how it
develops. and the questions of why the meaning can happen in changing meaning
in a history of language. Refrences: An analysis of semantic changer of
English lexical borrowings in Indonesia Tourism Field. Tatu siti kohbiah
My argument regarding the meaning of semantics from five different sources is that
from these five sources is the meaning of semantics is more or less the same, namely
the study of meaning of language.
The example of semantics
*Everyday expressions: Everyday expressions are some of the most common forms
of semantics across all cultures. They consist primarily of short set phrases that
convey shared thoughts between people, such as “howdy” for hello or “good luck”
for wishing someone success on something they have attempted or plan to attempt
shortly.
*Emojis: Emojis are small symbols used to replace words inside digital
conversations. These symbols tend to take on different interpretations depending on
how they’re viewed from person to person. Still, they generally convey emotions
being felt at the time rather than explicit written language describing what those
feelings might contain.
*Euphemisms: A euphemism is a more polite or indirect expression used in place
of a word or phrase considered harsh or unpleasant. This is often done to avoid
offending someone or make a statement seem more palatable. For example, saying
“passed away” instead of “died” is a common euphemism.
*Homonyms: These are words that are spelled and pronounced the same way but
have different meanings. For instance, “bat” could refer to the animal, a piece of
sports equipment, or the action of batting.
*Analogy: Analogies make a comparison between two things for the purpose of
explanation or clarification. An example is “Just as a sword is the weapon of a
warrior, a pen is the weapon of a writer.”
2. Why did Semantics is important in Linguistics (provide 5 references).
Semantics is important in linguistics because it is the study of meaning in language. It
helps us understand how words and sentences convey meaning, and how this meaning is
interpreted by speakers and listeners Semantics is also essential for understanding how
language relates to the world and to our thoughts Additionally, semantic theories in
linguistics aim to capture meaning and tell us exactly what the meanings of language
expressions are, which is fundamental for a comprehensive understanding of language
and communication (Wlliam Frawley, 2013).
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Semantics is important in linguistics for several reasons. It helps in understanding why
meaning is more complex than simply the words formed in a sentence, and why the
structure of a sentence is important to its meaning. Semantics also explores the semantic
relationships between words and sentences, and it is crucial for effective
communication. Furthermore, it is essential for language acquisition and provides a
framework for analyzing and understanding the use of language in various disciplines
such as psychology Additionally, semantics is critical for providing structure to a
language and explaining the various types of meaning that exist within a language
(Sebastian Lobner, 2013).
Semantics is important in linguistics because it helps us understand the meaning of
words and sentences beyond their literal interpretation Semantics allows us to analyze
the structure of a sentence and the relationships between words and sentences, which is
crucial for effective communication it also provides a framework for analyzing and
understanding the use of language in various academic disciplines, such as psychology
Semantics is critical to language acquisition because it provides the basic understanding
of the structure of a language. Without semantics, speakers could string words together
in any order they wanted, and listeners would have a hard time deriving meaning from
those sentences. In summary, semantics is important in linguistics because it helps us
understand the meaning of language and how it is used in communication and various
academic disciplines (Diane Blakemore, 2002).
Semantics helps to resolve structural ambiguity in language, which arises when the
structure of a sentence is important to its meaning. studying semantics, researchers can
identify and analyze these ambiguities. Semantics also intertwined with language and
culture, as people's understanding of language is influenced by their cultural background
and experiences Studying semantics allows for a deeper understanding of how language
and culture interact. (Nick Riemer, 2010).
Determining reference. Semantics plays a crucial role in determining the reference of
names, the satisfaction conditions of nouns and verbs, and the truth conditions of
sentences. This means that understanding semantics is essential for understanding the
meaning behind words and phrases (Robyn Carston, 2008).
3. Explain the purposes and the argumentations from these three papers:
Liu, L., & Zhang, Y. (2014). The Application of Constructivism to the Teaching of
Intercultural Communication. English Language Teaching, 7(5), 136-141.
The perposes is probably to investigate how constructivist ideas may be used to the
instruction of intercultural communication in the context of English language
learning. Constructivism is an educational theory that places a strong emphasis on
student participation, active learning, and the creation of knowledge via experiences.
When it comes to intercultural communication, this can entail developing effective
communication techniques in a globalized environment, critical thinking about
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cultural differences, and awareness of various points of view.
The argumentations may entail going over constructivism's theoretical underpinnings
and how these ideas might be used in the real world to intercultural communication
instruction. The authors may offer case studies or examples to show how a
constructivist approach improves students' cross-cultural communication and
navigation skills. Furthermore, they can contend that a constructivist framework
emphasizes the value of experience and group learning techniques and is consistent
with the dynamic and interactive character of cross-cultural communication..
Solovieva, Y., & Quintanar, L. (2018). Rehabilitation of semantic aphasia in spanish
speaking patient. Psychology in Russia : state of the art, 11(1), 137-150.
doi:10.11621/pir.2018.0111
The purpose of the paper seems to be the rehabilitation of those suffering from semantic aphasia,
with a particular emphasis on patients who speak Spanish. A language condition called semantic
aphasia is characterized by problems in comprehending and applying word and concept meanings.
The writers most likely want to investigate successful rehabilitation techniques that are adapted to
the linguistic and cultural background of Spanish speakers who suffer from semantic aphasia.
The paper's arguments might center on the difficulties and traits of semantic aphasia in people who
speak Spanish. The authors may provide data or case studies to bolster the efficacy of particular
rehabilitation strategies. They may also talk about how crucial it is to take linguistic and cultural
aspects into account while creating and executing rehabilitation plans for people who suffer from
semantic aphasia. The theoretical foundation of the authors' rehabilitation method may also be
explored, with a discussion of pertinent linguistic and neuroscientific theories about semantic
processing and language recovery. In order to provide empirical evidence for the effectiveness of
their interventions, they could, if available, give before-and-after evaluations or the results of the
rehabilitation process.
Zwitserlood, P., Bölte, J., Hofmann, R., Meier, C. C., & Dobel, C. (2018). Seeing for
speaking: Semantic and lexical information provided by briefly presented,
naturalistic action scenes. PLoS One, 13(4), e0194762-e0194762.
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0194762
The paper of the paper seems to be examining the effects of brief, realistic action
scene presentations on the production of semantic and lexical information for
speaking. The authors' probable goal is to comprehend how visual cues aid in
language formation by investigating the ways in which quickly presented scenes can
influence the creation of meaningful words and sentiments.
Argumentations:
1. Visual Influence on Language Production: According to the authors, naturalistic
action situations that are visually stimulating are important for triggering the
activation of lexical and semantic information during language production. They
might offer experimental or observational evidence in favor of the theory that our
language choices are quickly influenced by what we observe.
2. Quick Scene Processing: The debate might center on how quickly visual scenes are
processed and how that affects language production. They might investigate the
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mental mechanisms that allow people to swiftly and effectively deduce meaning from
scenes, connecting this to the quick recall of words and ideas when speaking.
3. Naturalistic Context: The authors may argue that using naturalistic action scenes in
their study provides a more ecologically valid context for understanding the
interaction between visual perception and language production. They might discuss
how this approach enhances the external validity of their findings, making them more
applicable to real-world communication.
4. Neurocognitive Processes: The paper may delve into neurocognitive processes
underlying the observed phenomena. This could involve discussions on brain regions
involved in the integration of visual information and language processing , providing a
neuroscientific basis for their findings.
