F.X. Risang Baskara
Universitas Sanata Dharma

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The Function of Humor Applied in Margaret Chos Stand-Up Comedy: PsyCHO Anindita Dewangga Puri; F.X. Risang Baskara
Journal of Language and Literature Vol 19, No 1 (2019): April
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This article discusses the function of humor in Margaret Cho's Stand-Up Comedy entitled PsyCHO. The aims of this research are to explain the humor function applied by Margaret Cho in creating humor situation in her stand-up comedy. The data in this research are oral data which is transcribed into written form. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. According to the research in the stand-up comedy entitled PsyCHO, the researchers found that Margaret Cho tends to use humor function to create solidarity with the audiences. This is dominated by sharing strategy which is often conveyed by Cho in her stand-up comedy. Keywords: humor, stand-up comedy, pragmatics, jokes
Facilitating Second Language Acquisition through Digital Storytelling F.X. Risang Baskara
Journal of Language and Literature Vol 15, No 2 (2015): October
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This study was conducted to investigate the experiences of students who used digital storytelling to facilitate second language acquisition with English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in university. Thirty students enrolled in an EFL English Speaking class in university level participated in this study. Presentation scores, notes on preparation and presentation, and teachers' reports showed that the EFL students made improvement in their acquisition of the English language after approximately four weeks of instruction and reports were given regarding the role of digital storytelling in that instruction. It was concluded that digital storytelling can enhance students motivation and confidence in using the English language to make a classroom presentation and can assist with language acquisition in EFL students.