The Face Saving Acts (Fsas) Used By Lecturers In Thesis Defense At Iain Curup

Purnama Sari, Intan and Noviyenty, Leffi and Fauziah, Meli (2025) The Face Saving Acts (Fsas) Used By Lecturers In Thesis Defense At Iain Curup. Sarjana thesis, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Curup.

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xi ABSTRACT Name/NIM : Intan Purnama Sari (21551023) Thesis : The Face Saving Acts (FSAs) Used By Lecturers in Thesis Defense at IAIN Curup Advisor : Dr. Leffy Novienty, M. Pd Co-Advisor : Meli Fauziah, M. Pd This study examines the use of Face Saving Acts (FSAs) strategies in the form of Illocutionary Acts employed by lecturers of the English Tadris Study Program (TBI) during thesis defense sessions. FSAs are communication strategies aimed at preserving face and interpersonal relationships in social interactions. This research aims to identify the types of FSAs strategies and their impact on students' experiences. Participants were students who took part in thesis defenses in the 2024/2025 academic year. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through transcripts of audio recordings and in-depth interviews. The results show that Positive Politeness, Negative Politeness, Bald on Record, Off Record, and Say Nothing strategies appeared in lecturer-student interactions, each with constructive or pressuring effects. The study concludes that FSAs‘ effectiveness is shaped by clarity of delivery and students‘ emotional readiness. Future research is encouraged to explore FSAs in broader academic settings and include non-verbal politeness strategies for deeper analysis. Keyword : Face Saving Acts (FSAs), Illocutionary Acts, Thesis Defense, Pragmatic, Speech Acts, Politeness

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