REALISASI MAKSIM KESANTUNAN LEECH DALAM TUTURAN SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA DI MADRASAH ALIYAH RAUDLATUL ULUM PUTRA GANJARAN GONDANGLEGI MALANG

Abstract

This study aims to describe the realization of Geoffrey Leech's politeness maxims in students' utterances during Indonesian language learning in Class X-A of MA Raudlatul Ulum Putra Ganjaran Gondanglegi Malang. The study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive research design. The participants consisted of 15 tenth-grade students and one Indonesian language teacher as a supporting informant. Data were collected through observation, participant observation, note-taking, and documentation. The data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model, including data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, while data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings revealed that all six of Geoffrey Leech's politeness maxims—tact, generosity, approbation, modesty, agreement, and sympathy—were realized in students' utterances during classroom interaction. Among the 50 utterances analyzed, the tact and generosity maxims were the most dominant. These findings indicate that students tended to use polite expressions that demonstrated respect for teachers, appreciation for peers, and supportive communication during learning activities. The study also shows that the culture of the Islamic school and the habituation of polite language use contribute to students' character development and promote effective and harmonious classroom interaction.