Icon: Islamic Communication and Contemporary Media Studies

Analisis Model dan Pendekatan Dakwah Kiai Muda di Era Digital

2025-05-20T14:35:03+07:00

Da'wah activities in the digital era are a necessity in preaching. Where da'wah activities usually utilize various digital platforms and social media such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and so on. This article focuses on how young clerics such as Gus Iqdam, Gus Miftah and Gus Kautsar preach through YouTube social media. Theoretically there is a gap between the principle of a preacher who must speak well, but the three young kiai instead use it as a method in preaching. The research method in the article uses qualitative with communication theory as an analytical tool. So the use of "bad" words such as gaangan, stupid, stupid, jancuk in the da'wah carried out by the young kiai is an effort to get closer to mad'u, so that mad'u, especially millennials, can easily accept da'wah messages.

Konstruksi Sosial Moderasi Beragama: Analisis Teori Konstruktivisme Berger dan Luckmann dalam Komunikasi Keagamaan Indonesia

2025-03-25T06:47:12+07:00

The issue of religious moderation in Indonesia is a critical concern amidst global challenges such as extremism and horizontal religious conflicts, as well as local dynamics like the influence of diverse religio-cultural norms. This study aims to analyze: (1) the social construction of religious moderation through Berger and Luckmann's theory, and (2) the role of religious communication in reinforcing moderation values. A library research method was employed, using qualitative analysis of selected literature (journals, books, policy documents) from credible databases. The findings reveal that religious moderation is constructed dialectically through externalization (values created), objectivation (values institutionalized), and internalization (values adopted by individuals), with religion as a dynamic social product. Religious communication—through education, digital media, and state policies—plays a strategic role in disseminating inclusive narratives, such as the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs' programs integrating wasathiyyah (balance) into curricula and media content. Key findings emphasize that religious moderation is most effective when built through participatory interaction (not top-down) and contextual adaptation, supported by Indonesia's legal framework and multiculturalism. This study contributes to strengthening discourse on moderation based on social constructivism and transformative communication practices.

Analisis Representasi Lesbian, Gay, Biseksual, dan Transgender (LGBT) pada Lima Game Online

2025-01-09T15:07:21+07:00

In an online game, there is a representation in the visual aspect, narrative, dialogue, and character interaction that shows Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) behavior. This is very unacceptable in the view of Islam because basically humans have been created in pairs between men and women, not with the same sex. The purpose of this study is to determine the representation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) in five online games and to determine Islam's view on LGBT representation in online games. The data analysis used John Fiske's semiotic model. The results of the study on five online games containing LGBT elements found a level of reality through appearance codes, movement codes, environmental codes, speech style codes, and expression codes. In addition, there is also a level of representation through narrative code, character code, action code, dialogue code, and background code. Finally, the level of ideology is found which is produced from reality and representation which contains the ideology of liberalism, the ideology of humanism, and the ideology of individualism.

KRITIK SOSIAL DALAM RUANG PUBLIK: STUDI KASUS TAYANGAN ACARA LAPOR PAK! DI TRANS 7

2025-06-18T11:16:30+07:00

Mass media which initially provided various kinds of information now also play a role as a public sphere to provide criticism, ideas and concepts. One of them is the Lapor Pak! broadcast owned by the mass media Trans 7. Using Zulkifli Hasan roasting episode. The focus of this study: 1) To find out how the Lapor Pak! Trans 7 episode "Pedas! Kiky Roasting Zulkifli Hasan" program as a public sphere displays messages of social criticism. 2) To find out the critical discourse analysis of the Lapor Pak! Trans 7 episode "Pedas! Kiky Roasting Zulkifli Hasan" program as a public opinion. In the research, using qualitative descriptive research techniques with critical discourse analysis by Teun A. Van Dijk. In descriptive research, it is more about various kinds of series of words, images, or documents so that without using data in the form of numbers. The conclusion is that: 1) Lapor Pak! in this case uses the scene roasting executed by Kiky Saputri to carry out social criticism in the public sphere. 2) Social criticism carried out by Kiky Saputri is intended to control social and political matters that are considered deviant by society.

An Analysis of Speaking Skill Assessment Activities in Contemporary English Language Teaching

2025-05-15T12:56:30+07:00

This study analyzes the methods used by English teachers in assessing speaking skills in current blended and digital learning environments. The focus is on the variety of speaking assessment strategies adapted to suit post-pandemic educational settings, including both face-to-face and online learning models. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through structured interviews with ten secondary school English teachers. The findings highlight the integration of technology in speaking assessments, the challenges faced, and the benefits experienced by teachers. This study aims to provide insights into effective speaking assessment practices suitable for modern classrooms.

Dampak Game Free Fire Max terhadap Perilaku Agresi Komunikasi Verbal Anak TPQ di Masjid Baitul Hikmah Ajung Kabupaten Jember

2025-03-17T14:17:55+07:00

Online games have become an integral part of children's lives, including in religious education environments. This study aims to analyze the impact of free fire max on verbal aggression in communication among TPQ (Taman Pendidikan Al-Qur’an) students at Masjid Baitul Hikmah, Dusun Penanggungan, Ajung District, Jember Regency. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, interviews, and document analysis. The findings indicate that a high intensity of gaming correlates with increased verbal aggression, including the use of harsh language and raised voices in social interactions. Additionally, the study examines the role of religious teachers (ustadz) and parents in addressing the negative effects of gaming on children. The conclusion highlights the importance of supervision and educational programs to mitigate the negative impact of online games in TPQ environments.

Perspektif Semiotika Roland Barthes terhadap Penyimpangan Perilaku Sosial dalam Film Dilan 1990

2025-06-18T12:34:35+07:00

This study examines the representation of deviant social behavior in the film Dilan 1990 using Roland Barthes’ semiotic analysis. The research aims to explore the denotative, connotative, and mythological meanings embedded in scenes that depict deviant behavior, particularly among adolescents. This is a qualitative-descriptive study employing semiotic analysis of visual and narrative elements in the film. The findings reveal that denotatively, Dilan’s behavior often violates norms of politeness and discipline; connotatively, these acts are interpreted as symbols of courage and youthful romance; while at the mythological level, the film constructs a patriarchal ideology that portrays dominant male figures as the romantic ideal. These findings suggest that popular films play a role in shaping social perceptions of deviant behavior and highlight the need for critical examination to prevent normalization of actions that contradict societal values.