Publication Search

Heresy is a theological term that refers to teachings or doctrines that are rejected by church authorities because they are considered inconsistent with biblical truth. The term comes from the Greek word haíresis, which was originally neutral but has a negative connotation in the Christian context because it refers to deviations from official church teachings. Over time, heretics were seen as threats to church authority because they taught something different from the official interpretation entrusted to the church under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Ark Movement, as a contemporary example, shows how different interpretations can be considered heretical by church authorities. Although active in its ministry, this movement was accused of teaching doctrines that were inconsistent with biblical truth, as well as manipulating the Word of God to fulfill personal ambitions and interests. Therefore, it is important to conduct an in-depth theological study of these teachings that are considered heretical, to ensure harmony with biblical teachings and prevent doctrinal distortions that can damage the community of faith. Without a systematic effort to strengthen correct theological understanding, the risk of heresy and division within the community becomes greater.

This research aims to describe Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis on the lyrics of the song lyrics of Untuk Dunia, Cinta, dan Kotornya album by Nadin Amizah. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The research data sources are 11 songs. The research data is in the form of words, sentences or stanzas. Research technique. The research technique uses listening and note-taking techniques. Based on the research results, it was found semiotic meaning, namely (1) denotation totaling 97 data; (2) connotation totaling 97 data; (3) myth totaling 36 data, in total, there are 230 data. System Roland Barthes meaning starts from the signifier and produces a signified from the 11 songs titles. Songwriters tend to use figurative language or poetic language or what is commonly called meaning that is not real so that it is difficult to understand. While the least data is myth because not all sentences in the eleven songs have a point of view regarding the ideology of society towards the interpretation of culture.

Sexual harassment is a behavior with sexual connotations that is done without the consent of the intended person, including various forms such as physical, verbal, and non-verbal. In Indonesia, verbal sexual harassment such as catcalling is common but less recognized by society. Catcalling, which is often directed at women, is often considered trivial and not seen as a form of criminal offense. In fact, this act can have a serious psychological and emotional impact on the victim. Although there is still a lack of understanding about the Sexual Violence Law, it is hoped that this law can provide legal protection for victims. The Criminal Code (KUHP) also regulates crimes of decency, but non-physical sexual harassment has not been specifically regulated, making law enforcement difficult. The problem of lack of legal awareness and the lack of regulations related to verbal sexual harassment are the main obstacles in providing protection to victims. From the above problems, the formulation of the problem to be sought is how the implementation of the law against the perpetrators of catcalling and whether the criminal law in Indonesia has been good enough in dealing with the criminal act of catcalling as a form of sexual harassment. This research was conducted using qualitative methods and inductive research, and research using deductive methods, and using an empirical juridical approach.

This study aims to determine the meaning of the song masak kopi popularized by Oesman in the Malay community in Bengkalis, Riau Province. The theory used in this study is the theory (Barthes, 1968) by describing the meaning of denotation as the first level meaning and connotation as the second level meaning. Also supported by the theory of sociology by Schmitt. It is an action of a person or group of people when interacting with something outside themselves and understanding information about their environment which is obtained through sight, hearing, appreciation, feelings, and experience and interpretation. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques in this study are observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques using data reduction, data presentation. Subjects in this study amounted to 4 people. The results of the research on the meaning of the masak kopi song in the Malay community in Bengkalis can be interpreted from 2 sides, namely from the music and from the lyrics. The Bengkalis Malay community interprets the music of the masak kopi song to reflect the characteristics of traditional Malay music which is very full of aesthetic and cultural values of the Malay community in Bengkalis, from the rhythm, melody and instruments used that strongly reflect the Malay identity of Bengkalis. The meaning of the lyrics can be concluded that the lyrics in the song masak kopi are related to the failure and fragility of love and hope caused by the influence of the establishment.

Abstract. Semiotic analysis of advertising aims to uncover the hidden meanings behind visual and textual elements presented in promotional content. This study explores the semiotic features in smartphone advertising, focusing on Oppo as a case study. This study uses a comparative framework to analyze the similarities and differences between Oppo advertising and competing brands. The analysis is conducted through Charles Sanders Peirce's triadic model, consisting of representamen, object, and interpretant, as well as Roland Barthes' concepts of denotation and connotation. This study identifies symbolic, iconic, and indexical signs used in Oppo advertising to build brand identity and attract target audiences. Key findings reveal how visual elements, color schemes, and slogans emphasize innovation, premium quality, and emotional connection. Comparative insights highlight Oppo's differentiation strategies, such as integrating cultural nuances and leveraging aspirational imagery, to strengthen its market position. The results of this study provide a deeper understanding of how semiotic strategies influence consumer perception and purchasing behavior, as well as provide practical implications for marketers and advertisers. This study bridges the gap between semiotic theory and its application in modern advertising, providing a comprehensive perspective on the power of signs in shaping brand narratives.

For humans, language functions as a vital communication tool in life because language is a communication tool for humans or society to interact, and words are useful in conversation. The thing that will be discussed in this research is connotative meaning, namely the meaning of impressions or associations that are usually emotional in nature that are evoked by a word regardless of the boundaries of the dictionary or its basic definition. The aim of this research is to explain the connotative meaning contained in Dr. YouTube. Richard Lee: Kiki Putra Exposes UN Fraud. In analyzing YouTube content, researchers used a qualitative approach and the type of research was descriptive qualitative. The results of this research contain 10 statements of connotative meaning, including the following: 1). Silence, 2). Buying a chair, 3). Overslept Hero, 4). You are handsome, you are a wolf, 5). Government eyes, 6). Shoot at UI, 7). Mummy, 8). Humble, 9). If you attend high school, 10). Dropout.

In this research, a semiotic analysis of the Apple commercial version of "Privacy on iPhone - Data Auction" is carried out using the Roland Barthes model. Also this research uses descriptive qualitative methods with data collection techniques of interviews and documentation studies. The purpose of this research is to find out the representation of personal data protection in the advertisement by analyzing the meaning of denotation, connotation and myth. The results of the analysis show that this advertisement clearly illustrates the risks that will occur to the personal data of smartphone owners and users if the data can be accessed easily by irresponsible parties. This commercial also proves the truth of the myth widely circulated in society that Apple devices are more secure than other brands. Apple wants to emphasize that they attach great importance to and care about the confidentiality and security of the personal data of Apple users. Therefore, Apple strives to provide security guarantees and personal data protection on its products so that Apple customers feel comfortable and confident that their data is safe.

Films or drama series are highly favored by many people, especially among teenagers. One of the most popular foreign drama series in Indonesia is Korean drama. Korean dramas depict fictional strories and portray Korean life. One of the Korean dramas that attracted public attention was Twinkling Watermelon. This drama directed by Son Jung-Hyun carries the genre of fantasy, romance, and time travel. The author's goal in analyzing this drama is to find out the meaning of denotation, connotation, and myth, as well as the moral messages contained in the Korean drama. This research employs qualitative research methods using Roland Barthes’ semiotics theory. Data for this study are based on scene and dialogues from episodes 14-16 of the Korean drama Twinkling Watermelon. The data collection techniques used are observation, documentation, and literature study. The results obtained from this study indicate that in the Korean drama there are moral messages seen from denotation, connotation and myth. The moral messages are (1) Being serious in doing something. (2) Parents' responsibility towards their children. (3) The importance of communication in every relationship, especially family. (4) Sincere love. (5) Do not force ourselves to bear burdens that are not our responsibility. (6) Never give up and keep fighting.

Film is a form of communication media used as a tool to convey messages, especially in the context of public entertainment. With the rapid development of film, web series have become increasingly popular and a topic of discussion among the public. One currently popular series is "Bidadari Bermata Bening," directed by Farid Dermawan, featuring drama, romance, and religious genres. The author's purpose in researching this movies is to explore the denotative and connotative meanings, myths, and moral messages conveyed through the series. This research utilizes qualitative research methods grounded in Roland Barthes' semiotic theory. The data collection techniques used include observation, literature study, documentation, and interviews. The results obtained from this study indicate that the series contains moral messages interpreted through denotation, connotation, and myth. namely: (1) Maintaining trust and placing faith in Allah. (2) Taking responsibility for decisions made. (3) Consequences of wrongdoing. (4) Perseverance in facing challenges. (5) Importance of respecting others' decisions. (6) The significance of persistence and courage in dealing with failure. (7) Dishonesty is not the right path.

This article aims to find out the meaningful indications contained in the Perempuan Dalam Kaba dance work and the differences in the dynamics of male and female dancers' movements and the denotation and connotation forms of the Perempuan Dalam Kaba dance from Roland Barthers' semiotic perspective. In this case, qualitative and descriptive analysis methods are used to discuss the denotation and connotation forms in the Perempuan Dalam Kaba dance work and the choreography contained in Perempuan Dalam Kaba. In writing this thesis, the theory of Choreography is used, and the theory of Roland Barthers from these two theories has a role in each discussion in this paper.

Films have a huge impact in changing the perception of the audience. The film "Stealing Raden Saleh" presents a storyline that contains criminology scenes. Sometimes, perpetrators of crimes are not aware of their actions, because there are many factors that support them. This research aims to reveal the meaning of criminology in films using Roland Barthes' Semiotic Analysis. The film features various crime scenes, including theft, forgery of paintings, threats of violence, and fights. A qualitative approach was used in this research, with the aim of determining, understanding, explaining and gaining an in-depth understanding of the signs manifested in images and dialogue to describe the forms of crime represented in this film. The analytical method applied is qualitative based on Roland Barthes' semiotic model. By using the theory of denotation, connotation and myth, this research found that the most dominant criminological category from the data was the role of peers.

The presence of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) community has sparked considerable controversy in Indonesia, especially on social media, which has become a popular platform for interaction. TikTok, in particular, has provided a space for the LGBT community to express themselves through sharing content. This study focuses on the opposing attitudes manifesting as discrimination towards the TikTok account @Ockmockey16. The research employs Norman Fairclough's critical discourse analysis technique with a qualitative approach. The findings reveal interactions in the comment section of @Ockmockey16's TikTok account where numerous responses exhibit opposition, employing connotations and metaphors aimed at marginalizing the LGBT community. Examples of such connotations or metaphors include sosis ketemu sosis, pedang pedangan, pisang kepok dan pisang candi, musang jantan dgn musang jantan.

This research explores the representation of fear in the context of leaving Batak culture as depicted in the film "Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap". Through a content analysis approach, this study investigates how the fear associated with leaving cultural identity is reflected in the narrative, visuals, and characters in the film. Qualitative methods are used to analyze various film elements, including dialogue, plot, setting, and cultural symbolism. The findings indicate that the film portrays the complexity of fear experienced by individuals confronted with the conflict between tradition and modernity. These representations provide insights into the cultural dynamics within Batak society and their implications for individual identity. The study contributes to understanding how fear is associated with cultural change and how it is reflected using Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis framework. The goal of this study is to use Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis method to uncover the moral lessons that are subtly conveyed in films.  The study uses qualitative descriptive methodologies and centers on specific cinema moments.  While connotation is investigated to uncover the hidden meaning behind these indicators, denotation is used to identify signs as they seem on the surface.  Myth analysis is another method used in this research to find concepts that are implied by the movie's plot.  Through the use of Roland Barthes' semiotic approach, the study unveils "Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap"'s intricate and multilayered narrative structure. The research findings offer profound insights into the ways in which the film uses verbal and visual cues to convey moral lessons to its audience.  This study enhances our knowledge of semiotic analysis in the context of film by shedding light on symbolic representations and hidden messages in audiovisual art.

This study aims to describe the meaning of denotation, meaning of connotation, and myth in the traditions of Ngulihi Tudung in the Karo tribe. This study is a qualitative descriptive study by applying a semiotic approach developed by Roland Barthes to uncover aspects of sign communication in the marriage tradition of Karo Ngulih Tudung which later differed from the public view of marriage traditions that began to be distorted. The data obtained in this study is a sentence, dialogue or sign that can communicate the message to be delivered to the marriage tradition of Ngulihi Tudung tribe Karo. The data analysis technique is to carefully identify signs and symbols in the Tudung Tradition, divide them into markers and markers, analyze the relationship of signs to form more complex meanings, analyse the meaning of denotations, analyse meaning of connotations based on cultural historical context to mythology as ideology based on the study of Roland Barthes' Semiotics, and write the conclusions of the research. The results of the study show that the meaning of the denotation in the marriage tradition of Ngulihi Tudung seeks to show the most tangible meaning in the sign. In other words, the Denotation of Roland Barthers in the sentence found in the Marriage tradition is what is described by the sign against an object. Connotation is expressive, involving more subjective and objective experience. In the marriage tradition Ngulihi Tudung invites the public to criticize as sharply as myths can see certain values or norms that work in society.

This study aims to describe the meaning of denotation, meaning of connotation, and myth in the traditions of Ngulihi Tudung in the Karo tribe. This study is a qualitative descriptive study by applying a semiotic approach developed by Roland Barthes to uncover aspects of sign communication in the marriage tradition of Karo Ngulih Tudung which later differed from the public view of marriage traditions that began to be distorted. The data obtained in this study is a sentence, dialogue or sign that can communicate the message to be delivered to the marriage tradition of Ngulihi Tudung tribe Karo. The data analysis technique is to carefully identify signs and symbols in the Tudung Tradition, divide them into markers and markers, analyze the relationship of signs to form more complex meanings, analyse the meaning of denotations, analyse meaning of connotations based on cultural historical context to mythology as ideology based on the study of Roland Barthes' Semiotics, and write the conclusions of the research. The results of the study show that the meaning of the denotation in the marriage tradition of Ngulihi Tudung seeks to show the most tangible meaning in the sign. In other words, the Denotation of Roland Barthers in the sentence found in the Marriage tradition is what is described by the sign against an object. Connotation is expressive, involving more subjective and objective experience. In the marriage tradition Ngulihi Tudung invites the public to criticize as sharply as myths can see certain values or norms that work in society.

Among the many verses used in the Dolalak Dance, the verse "Atas Pisang" holds a unique position. This verse is often recited at the end of the performance, signifying a solemn and message-laden conclusion. This study aims to examine the symbolism and meaning within the ‘Atas Pisang’ verse in the Dolalak Dance. This research is a qualitative interpretive study employing Roland Barthes' semiotic approach regarding denotation and connotation meanings. The findings indicate that the ‘Atas Pisang’ verse in the Dolalak Dance, through its symbolism and metaphors, conveys various relevant and wise life advice. The balance between visible outcomes and underlying essence, hope and recovery from difficulties, the importance of actions in pursuing desires, appreciation of the past and experiences, and wisdom in family relationships are the main messages conveyed. The ‘Atas Pisang’ verse teaches that a balanced life, filled with hope, active pursuits, appreciation of the past, and wisdom in family relationships are keys to achieving a harmonious and meaningful life.

Poetry is a literary work full of meaning and symbolism. One poem that is interesting to analyze semantically is "My Heart is as Wide as a Leaf" by Sapardi Djoko Damono. In this article, we carry out an in-depth analysis of the hidden meanings in the poem. We use a semantic approach to explore the meaning of each line of poetry, identifying the metaphors, symbolism and connotations used by the poet. The analysis in this research uses a descriptive method, which describes the data naturally and produces good and coherent linguistic rules. Apart from that, we also pay attention to the structure and arrangement of words chosen by Sapardi Djoko Damono to express the implied messages in this poem. Through this analysis, we seek to understand more deeply the message the poet wants to convey, as well as explain how the use of language and symbolism in this poem can affect the reader emotionally and intellectually. It is hoped that the results of this analysis will provide new insights into Sapardi Djoko Damono's literary works and enrich understanding of modern Indonesian poetry.

. In this era, globalization and information technology play a very important role in human life. Playing a role in selecting consumer products, people rely on technology and information media in selecting goods that suit their needs. This research aims to determine the content of the da'wah message in the Pepsodent Siwak advertisement and to determine the meaning of connotation and denotation in the Pepsodent Siwak advertisement. The research approach used by literature (library research) is descriptive qualitative and the analysis uses Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis method, regarding the content of the Pepsodent Siwak advertisement's Da'wah message. The research results show that: 1) the denotational meaning of the Pepsodent advertisement is that there is still a lack of awareness among Indonesian people about brushing their teeth morning and night, especially parents. Meanwhile, the connotation means that a father as a role model for children often does not set a good example for children, and this advertisement shows that there is more closeness between father and child. The myth that emerges is the closeness of boys to their fathers and the myth that adult men do not pay enough attention to dental and oral health. 2) The content of the da'wah message is divided into three dimensions, namely the faith dimension, the moral dimension and the sharia dimension. The specific social meaning and impact as a symbol of the message of Islamic da'wah in the Pepsodent Siwak advertisement in society is that it aims to seek salvation in the afterlife.

The film Yuni tells the story of the struggle of a woman who wants to break gender stereotypes to gain the rights and freedom to choose for herself. By using Serang Javanese, Sundanese and Indonesian, this film attracts the attention of the audience. Yuni is a high school teenager who lives in a small town who has dreams of going to college after graduating from school. Yuni really likes the color purple. She is also a smart student at her school. With the support of a female teacher at her school, she is very enthusiastic about wanting to took a scholarship to go to college, but this desire was hindered by the environment around him which still held strong eastern culture and he was pressured to marry immediately after graduating from school. This research is a qualitative descriptive study that uses the film Yuni 2021 to present facts about inequality and the meaning of gender that were discovered at that time. The aim of the research is to describe and analyze phenomena and other social activities. This research takes a qualitative approach with its methodology. This research aims to determine the gender equality found in the film Yuni. The results of the analysis that the author presents are connecting the scenes of each scan, then understanding the meaning of the signs contained in the film Yuni which consist of visual and audio: (1) women cannot go to high school (2) women cannot do whatever they want. Denotational meaning, the women represented in the film Yuni show that the role of women is always attached to the domestic realm, having limitations in movement, in education. The connotation meaning of women in the film Yuni shows that Yuni has the courage to make a decision within herself to have the same rights in obtaining the same education as men.

Language politeness is the values of politeness or ethics when speaking that are contained in the social rules of society. Language politeness plays an important role in communication because in communicating speakers not only pronounce the sounds of the language, but also ensures that the speech can be accepted by speech partners. Therefore, research on linguistic politeness is interesting to do, especially linguistic politeness in social media that is widely accessed by the public, one of which is the TikTok channel. This research was conducted to identify the principles of language politeness in 2 minutes 46 seconds video on @iamegamei's TikTok channel. The video criticizes the labeling of Indians as Vrindavan or Prindapan with negative connotations that are often done by Indonesian netizens. This research method uses descriptive qualitative pragmatic method with observing and note-taking techniques. Then the data is analyzed using a pragmatic equivalent method. From the research that has been conducted, it is found that the obedience and violation of language politeness thimbles. However, thimble violations dominate, causing language impoliteness in the TikTok video of @iamegamei's account.