Guru Virtual: Episode Semantik #1 Hakikat Semantik

Summary

In this educational video, Normal Ningsih S.Pd M.Pd discusses the concept of semantics, which originates from the Greek word 'Sema,' meaning sign or symbol. Semantics is a branch of linguistics focused on the study of linguistic signs and their meanings. The video delves into various expert definitions, highlighting the connections between words, concepts, and meanings. Key concepts such as denotative, connotative, and contextual meanings are explored. The video also touches on the different linguistic units studied in semantics, including words, lexemes, and sentences, offering a thorough introduction to the topic.

Takeaways

• 😀 Semantics is the study of linguistic signs and meanings, originating from the Greek word 'sema,' which means symbol or sign.
• 😀 Semantics is a branch of linguistics that explores the relationship between linguistic signs and the meanings they convey.
• 😀 Several linguists define semantics in different ways, but they all emphasize its focus on meaning and linguistic signs.
• 😀 According to Kridalaksana, semantics involves understanding the structure of language units in relation to their meaning, including expressions and discourse structure.
• 😀 Tarigan states that semantics examines symbols or signs that express meanings and how different meanings relate to one another.
• 😀 Semantics also involves the study of the connection between words and concepts, as well as how words convey thoughts and intentions.
• 😀 Linguistic units studied in semantics include words, lexemes, morphemes, phrases, sentences, and discourse.
• 😀 The study of meaning in semantics includes understanding different types of meaning, such as referential, denotative, connotative, conceptual, and associative meaning.
• 😀 There are several key questions in semantics, such as understanding the nature of meaning and identifying the linguistic units that carry meaning.
• 😀 The script concludes with a thank you message and emphasizes the importance of education and continued learning in the field of linguistics.

Q & A

What is the origin of the term 'semantics'?

The term 'semantics' originates from the Greek word 'Sema', meaning symbol or sign.

What does semantics study in the field of linguistics?

Semantics is the branch of linguistics that studies linguistic signs and their meanings.

What are some key contributions by linguists regarding semantics?

Linguists like Kridalaksana and Tarigan have defined semantics as the study of linguistic signs, their meanings, and the relationship between language and concepts.

How does Kridalaksana define semantics?

Kridalaksana defines semantics as the structure of linguistic elements related to meaning, focusing on expressions and discourse structures.

What is the view of semantics according to Tarigan?

Tarigan views semantics as the study of signs or symbols that convey meaning, with meanings being interconnected.

How does Cat view the relationship between words and meaning?

Cat defines semantics as the relationship between words and the concepts or meanings they represent, suggesting that meanings are shaped by the reader's thoughts.

What are the main objects of study in semantics?

The main objects of study in semantics are linguistic units that carry meaning, such as words, lexemes, phrases, clauses, sentences, and discourses.

What are some types of meaning discussed in semantics?

Semantics discusses various types of meaning including contextual meaning, referential meaning, denotative meaning, connotative meaning, conceptual meaning, and associative meaning.

What does 'denotative meaning' refer to in semantics?

Denotative meaning refers to the literal or direct meaning of a word or phrase, without any emotional or cultural associations.

How does the video explain the concept of 'connotative meaning'?

Connotative meaning refers to the additional emotional or cultural associations that a word or phrase carries beyond its literal definition.