Kajian Pragmatik terhadap Kesantunan Berbahasa Siswa Sekolah Dasar

Abstract

his study aims to examine the politeness of language used by elementary school
students from a pragmatic perspective. The focus of the study includes forms of
language politeness, types of politeness violations, and factors influencing
students’ language use in communication within the school environment. The
research employs a literature study method with a descriptive qualitative
approach. Data were obtained from various secondary sources such as books,
academic journals, and previous research relevant to pragmatics and language
politeness. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis by identifying,
classifying, and synthesizing research findings. The results indicate that
elementary school students have a basic understanding of language politeness,
such as the use of polite expressions and the ability to adjust language based on
the interlocutor. However, violations of politeness are still frequently found,
particularly in the use of overly direct language and the lack of respectful
expressions. Family, school, and digital media environments play significant roles
in shaping students’ language behavior. Therefore, contextual learning and
continuous habituation of polite language use are necessary. This study
contributes to the development of pragmatic studies and serves as a foundation
for improving language learning quality in elementary schools.
Keywords: pragmatics, language politeness, elementary school students,
literature study