LANGUAGE POLITENESS PRINCIPLES USED BY THE FIRST GRADE TEACHER AT SDN POHSANGIT KIDUL 1 PROBOLINGGO

Abstract

Language phenomena often occur in society, especially politeness. Politeness is about the principle that considers whether a speech can be said to be polite or impolite. Currently, politeness is something that must be applied in both formal and non-formal environments, and one of them is in the school environment. This study analyzes the types of polite language used by teachers at SDN Pohsangit kidul 1 Probolinggo. This study applies the politeness theory proposed by Leech which includes six maxims, namely the maxim of tact, the maxim of generosity, the maxim of agreement, the maxim of politeness, the maxim of agreement, and the maxim of sympathy. The purpose of this study is to reveal which maxims are used by teachers in classroom learning every day from the six maxims.

The method used is a qualitative descriptive method to describe the phenomenon of SDN Pohsanit Kidul 1 Probolinggo. The instruments used to obtain data are observation and recording. After the data is obtained, there are several steps to determine the form of the data, namely: (1) Selecting data, (2) Classifying data based on categories, (3) Describing data, (3) Concluding.   

The research used is Qualitative research is research that produces descriptive data through written representation. Descriptive analysis of data for variables in research involves the description of results through means, standard deviations Qualitative research aims to get a complete picture of what is being studied. Qualitative research refers to the ideas, perceptions, opinions, or beliefs of research objects through descriptive analysis.  

            The results of the study showed that two maxims were found, namely the maxim of approbation and the maxim of sympathy. A total of 9 data were found. The 9 data consisted of 6 data of the maxim of approbation and 3 data of the maxim of sympathy. It can be concluded that the teacher successfully applied Leech's politeness in teaching his students.

The conclusions are the answer to the researcher’s problems that have been described in the first chapter, while the suggestions explain suggestions for further research on the same topic in future.