AN ANALYSIS ONJARGON USED IN GAME ATLANTICA ONLINE

AMONG GUILD KILLUA

THESIS

By:

BINTANG RIZKI

(09360175)

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2013

AN ANALYSIS ONJARGON USED IN GAME ATLANTICA ONLINE

AMONG GUILD KILLUA

THESIS

By:

BINTANG RIZKI

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2013

AN ANALYSIS ONJARGON USED IN GAME ATLANTICA ONLINE

AMONG GUILD KILLUA

THESIS

This thesis is submitted to meet one of the requirements to

achieve Sarjana Degree in English Education

By:

BINTANG RIZKI

(09360175)

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

FACULTY OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG

2013

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

In the name of Allah, the most gracious and Merciful. Alhamdulillah, by the

blessing and mercies of Allah SWT, the researcher could finish this thesis. Sholawat

and salam are always given to the beloved Nabi Muhammad SAW who has brought us

from the darkness to the lightness that is Islam.

The researcher expresses gratitude to Drs. Soeparto, M.Pd as his first advisor

and Dian Arsitades, M.Pd as his second advisor who have spent a lot of time to give

him valuable guidance, advice, and suggestions during the completion of this thesis.

The researcher has great admiration and respect for them.

His sincere gratitude is also extended to his lovely Father (Sadjupri) and Mother

(Dianti) for the best power, endless prayers, funds and supports. Her gratitude is also

to his big sister (Esty Budiarti), nephews and all of her family for their supports during

the time he did this research.

Finally, Special thanks are also given to all members of Guild Killua who has

helped me to obtain the data, also special thank goes to Boarding housemate Alland

Praja P.F. and Maulana Nur Alvian,his friends in English Department Class C 2009,

and all of his friends in English Department 2009, University of Muhammadiyah

Malang for their brotherhood, love, care, and prayers.

The Writer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

APPROVAL ............................................................................................................ i

LEGALIZATION ................................................................................................... ii

MOTTO ANS DEDICATION ............................................................................... iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...................................................................................... iv

ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................. v

TABLE OF CONTENT .......................................................................................... vi

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study ............................................................ 1

1.2 Statement of the Problems .......................................................... 3

1.3 The Purpose of the Study ............................................................ 4

1.4 Significance of the Study ............................................................ 4

1.5 Scoop and Limitation .................................................................. 4

1.6 Definition of the Key Terms ....................................................... 5

CHAPTER IIREVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Language Variation ..................................................................... 6

2.1.1 Dialect ... ......................................................................... 6

2.1.2 Register ......................................................................... 6

2.1.3 Slang...... .......................................................................... 7

2.1.4 Pidgin .............................................................................. 7

2.1.5 Creole .............................................................................. 8

2.1.6 Jargon........................................................................ ...... 8

2.2 Word Formation Process ............................................................. 9

2.2.1 Derivation ........................................................................ 9

2.2.2 Compounding .................................................................. 10

2.2.3 Conversion ...................................................................... 10

2.2.4 Coinage ........................................................................... 11

2.2.5 Backformation ................................................................. 12

2.2.6 Blending .......................................................................... 12

2.2.7 Acronym .......................................................................... 12

2.2.8 Initialism ......................................................................... 13

2.2.9 Clipping ........................................................................... 13

2.3 Game ........................................................................................... 13

2.3.1 Definition of Game ......................................................... 13

2.3.2 Genres of Game............................................................... 14

2.4 Atlantica Online .......................................................................... 15

2.4.1 Definition ........................................................................ 15

2.4.2 Guild ................................................................................ 15

2.4.3 Guild Killua ..................................................................... 16

2.4.4 Menu in Game ................................................................. 17

CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design ....................................................................... 20

3.2 Research Subject ...................................................................... 20

3.3 Data Collection ........................................................................ 21

3.3.1 Instrument ................................................................. 21

3.3.2 Procedure of Data Collection .................................. 22

3.4 Data analysis ............................................................................ 22

CHAPTER IV FINDING AND DISCUSSION

4.1 Research Findings .................................................................... 24

4.1.1 Kinds of Jargon Based on the Word Formation .......... 24

4.1.1.1 Derivation....................................................... 24

4.1.1.2 Compounding ................................................. 25

4.1.1.3 Blending ......................................................... 25

4.1.1.4 Acronyms ...................................................... 25

4.1.1.5 Initialism ........................................................ 26

4.1.1.6 Clipping ......................................................... 26

4.1.1.7 Coinage ......................................................... 26

4.1.2 Meaning of the Jargon ............................................... 26

4.2 Discussion ................................................................................ 28

CHAPTER V CONCLUSSION AND SUGGESTION

5.1 Conclusion ......................................................................................................... 30

5.2 Suggestion .......................................................................................................... 31

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDIX I

APPENDIX II

APPENDIX III

APPENDIX IV

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