Utilization of Humor and Anecdote Text to Improve Literation Ability in Indonesian Language Learning
Odien Rosidin
Indonesia Language Education Master Program
Postgraduate
Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa
Abstract
This is a qualitative research which focuses on content analysis method. Based on data and technique analysis, this research uses qualitative design. The data was collected through library research, documentation, observation, and fieldnotes. The researcher uses heuristics analysis method of analyzing the data. The result of the data analysis is presented informally. This research data are humorous reading texts and anecdotes from various kinds of representative document. Based on data analysis, it can be conluded that: (1) humorous and anecdote reading texts that can be used as teaching materials are those which include sounds of language game; (2) humorous and anecdote reading texts that can support semantics competence can be used in the teaching of reading and writing are those which uses language game, especially lexical and grammatical ambiguity, both in Indonesian and other languages (local and foreign language). This humorous reading text can also be used to develop writing skill in the initial and advanced level that is the ability to produce and reproduce text, the ability to evaluate, and also the ability to think logically and critically
Keywords: humorous text, anecdote, literacy, Indonesian language teaching
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