STUDY OF PHATIC COMMUNION IN COUCHSURFING APP

Authors

  • Ranti Putri Agusni Universitas Bung Hatta
  • Elfiondri Universitas Bung Hatta

Keywords:

Phatic communion, Couchsurfing app, Backpacker

Abstract

This research studies phatic communion used by speakers in the application of Couchsurfing (Couchsurfing app). Couchsurfing application is an application that is connected to backpackers with local guides. The application provides a message feature for stay requests and is widely used by westerners backpackers who want to travel to Indonesia. The study is focused on the forms and functions of phatic communion used by the speakers. The aims of the study are to find and describe the forms and functions of phatic communion. To get reach the aims of the study, the study applies a qualitative method based theory of phatic communion. The results of the study are that the speakers use various forms of phatic communion in English.

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Published

2023-03-07

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): ARTIKEL ILMIAH MAHASISWA PRODI SASTRA INGGRIS

Section

Executive Summary

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