Ni Wayan Surya Mahayanti, Darmiyati Zuchdi, Pratomo Widodo, Ni Komang Arie Suwastini
The song “Baby Shark” is one of the most popular language-learning media for children. Many studies have proven the effectiveness of songs in improving children's language skills. The study of the foundation, meaning, and value in the songs is also important to do. With the inferential content analysis method, this study aims to find the philosophical foundation of language education reflected in the videos and lyrics of the song "Baby Shark." This research begins with data making (unit determination), data reduction, inference, and analysis. The unit used as data in this study is a video and lyrics of the song "Baby Shark" on the Pinkfong Youtube channel. In conducting inference, hints and signs are used, and the data were analyzed by paying attention to each word in the song lyrics, every movement, and expression in the video, as well as other supporting information such as background music. Besides, the theory of language philosophy and education are used as a basis for the inference. NVivo 12 Plus was used to help the analysis. Based on the results of inference, it was found that the philosophical foundation of language education underlying this song is analytical reconstructionism. Interpretation of the meaning of the song can only be understood by connecting verbal signs with nonverbal signs on the video. Also, social issues are raised to be able to understand the reality of family life in Korea. By knowing the philosophical foundation of this song, teachers are expected to be wise in using it in learning so that learning objectives, according to the curriculum, can be achieved. © 2020 Asian E F L Journal Press. All rights reserved.
Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Ganesha University of Education, Bali, Indonesia
