Rafidika Rizaldi , 2201410028 (2017) INTERPERSONAL MEANING IN BARACK OBAMA’S KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION 2004. Under Graduates thesis, Universitas Negeri Semarang.

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Abstract

This study deals with language as communication realized in the speech. It focuses on the interpersonal meaning which discusses relationships between the interactants. While, the object of the study is Barack Obama‟s keynote address at Democratic National Convention 2004. In conducting this study, the writer has two statements of the problem which should be fulfilled; that are what underlying tenor is revealed in Barack Obama‟s keynote address at Democratic National Convention 2004 and what is the pedagogical implication of it. The research approach of the study is descriptive qualitative. Text analysis is functioned to produce qualitative analysis in which quantitative data enhance the depth of the analysis. There are two analysis in the study: grammar analysis to unveil interpersonal meanings and lexical analysis to uncover Barack Obama‟s attitudes. The result of the analysis, through MOOD System and Modality, shows that Obama tended to be persuasive as possible by positioning himself as common citizen of the United States of America instead as Senator of the State. He also uses various subjects and modals to be persuasive as possible. In terms of lexical analysis, through appraisal system, he tends to judge positively about American Dream and John Kerry who at the moment is running for the Presidential ticket from Democratic Party. Finally, based on the study, in watching and listening to the speech, we should analyze to uncover the meanings behind it.

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