ABSTRACT The objective of this research is to reveal the meaning of Covid-19 memes in social media using study of Roland Barthes semiology. In addition, this research also explains the social representation in Covid-19 memes. The method of the research is qualitative descriptive using technical analysis of Roland Barthes semiology. The technique of collecting data is based on two resources. The primary data are collections of memes about Covid 19 in some social media, such as Instagram, Facebook, and Web Blog. The secondary data are references supporting the topic of the research. In validity technique, the primary data are collected based on the topic of the discussion. After that, the data are processed descriptively by explaining, and comparing the information gained from many resources. Then, the data are reduced and presented. The result of the study shows that the creators tried to reveal social condition through Covid-19 memes. The social conditions were presented in some types of memes, namely critical memes, parodist memes, and motivational memes. In relation to meaning presentation, some social problems were revealed Covid-19 memes. Keywords: Meme, Covid-19, Social Media, Roland Barthes Semiology

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Journal Name BAHTERA : Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra
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Core Subject Education,
Meta Subject Education, Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media,
Meta DescBAHTERA Journal is a double-blind peer-reviewed nasional journal promoting international scholarly exchange among researchers, academics, and professionals. BAHTERA Journal is published both in print and online two issues a year (Jan and Jul). The online version is free for access and download. BAHTERA Journal carries only original, previously unpublished full-length research and survey articles that reflect the latest research and developments in both theoretical and practical aspects of language and cultural education review. Scopes include language education, applied linguistics (including sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics) in language education, literary scholarship & literary education, cultural studies & cultural education, intercultural education, and Translation studies and education.
PenulisIsnaniah, Siti , Tiya Agustina
Publisher ArticlePendidikan Bahasa Program Pascasarjana
Subtitle Article BAHTERA : Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Vol 19 No 2 (2020): BAHTERA: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra, Volume 19 Nomor 2 Juli 2020
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DOI Number DOI: 10.21009/bahtera.192.010
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