Government's Strategy in Redefining Homecoming (Mudik) Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
In Indonesia, the concept of homecoming (mudik) has been redefined amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, distinguishing between mudik and returning home (pulang kampung). This redefinition aligns with government policies to control the movement of travelers. The study investigates expert opinions on this redefinition, analyzing linguistic units from news portals with an appraisal theory approach. Insights reveal varying attitudes and amplifications towards the government's stance on prohibiting mudik.
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REDEFINING OF HOMECOMING (MUDIK) VS RETURNING HOME (PULANG KAMPUNG) IN FACING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Riani Balai Bahasa Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta ABS-ICOLLITE-20138
Research Background Heading Eid al-Fitr, moslems in Indonesia usually do homecoming (mudik) to their hometowns. In pandemic Covid-19 era the term homecoming has been redefined by Jokowi. He distinguished meaning of homecoming (mudik) with returning home (pulang kampung). Considering this redefinition is in line with the policy adopted by the government to handle of corona virus pandemic, it appears that the possibility of differentiation is part of the government's strategy to control the mobilization of homecoming travelers. The interview gave controversy in the community or among linguists or other experts
This study aims to investigate language expert and other expert toward the redefinition of mudik reported on the Detik news portal with the title "Perbedaan Mudik dan Pulang Kampung Menurut Para Ahli " on the 23rd of April, 2020 (https://news.detik.com/berita/d-4988213/perbedaan-mudik-dan-pulang- kampung-menurut-para-ahli) and news portal Republika with the news title "Pakar Linguistik Jelaskan Soal Arti Mudik dan Pulang Kampung"on the 24nd of April, 2020 (https://republika.co.id/berita/q9ags4377/pakar-linguistik-jelaskan-soal-arti-mudik- dan-pulang-kampung).
Theory CDA and SFL Appraisal Theory: - Attitude - Amplification - Source Affect (feelings) Attitude Judgement (character) Appreciation (value) Appraisal Amplification Source
Method This research is a qualitative descriptive. Data The data of this study are linguistic units in the form of words, phrases and sentences found on the Detik.com portal entitled " Perbedaan Mudik dan Pulang Kampung Menurut Para Ahli " on the 23 of April, 2020 and the news on portal Republika.com with title " Pakar Linguistik Jelaskan Soal Arti Mudik dan Pulang Kampung on the 24 of April, 2020. The lingual unit data in both news items are analyzed using the Appraisal theory. Data is presented along with the analysis process in a way described and explained in words or formally.
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION A. Attitude Pertama, saya gembira karena akhirnya Presiden menyatakan dengan tegas: Dilarang Mudik. (+affect) First, I am happy that the President has finally stated firmly: Homecoming is prohibited. (Effendi Gazali (EG), Detik) B. Gradation Apalagi beliau memiliki pengaruh yang sangat besar sebagai orang nomor satu di Republik ini. (+ Gradation) Moreover, he has enormous influence as the number one person in the Republic. (Mahsun (M), Republika) C. Engagement Menurut Devie, secara praktik mudik menjadi dekat dengan tradisi para migran . (+ Engagement) According to Devie, in practice homecoming is close to the tradition of migrants .(DR, Detik)
Table 1 The result of Attitude, Gradation, and Engagement Analysis Attitude Gradation Engagement Source Affect Judgement Appreciation + - + - + - + - + - Detik.news Devie Rahmahwati (DR) Effendi Gazali (EG) Reporter 2 3 2 1 5 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 4 1 2 3 Republika.co.id Mahsun (M) Reporter 2 2 1 1 1 2 Based on the table, it is known that the two experts and reporter on Detiknews.com news have a positive attitude, gradation, and engagement towards redefining the word homecoming. Meanwhile, based on the table, it was found out the expert and reporter of Republika.com has positive attitude, gradation, and engagement towards redefining the word homecoming. Therefore, the president effort to redefine the word homecoming by differentiating it from returning home is acceptable.
Conclusion Based on the findings and analysis on the news entitled Perbedaan Mudik dan Pulang Kampung Menurut Para Ahli posted by Detik.com on the 23 of April, 2020 and the news entitled Pakar Linguistik Jelaskan Soal Arti Mudik dan Pulang Kampung posted by Republika.co.id on the 24 of April, 2020 it can be concluded that experts and reporters have positive responds about redefining the word mudik homecoming . Through appraisal engagement) the positive attitude or acceptance or approval of these experts can be expressed. Expert opinions are reflected in their choice of words, phrases, clauses, intensifiers, modulations, etc. The experts and reporters positive response is a form of support not merely for the redefinition of the word mudik homecoming , it is also meant to assist the government effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 through act of local transmission or mass movement in time of mudik homecoming . tools (attitude, gradation and
