Tracking the Meaning of the Animated Film Imam Hasan Basri's Story through Project-Based Learning

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the meaning of animated film The Story of Imam Hasan Basri using denotative and connotative theories. This research employs a literature study method, analyzing conversations from the animated film "The Story of Imam Hasan Basri" using content analysis techniques. The basis for selecting this film was because it had been watched by 21,000 viewers. This proves that the meaning of the sentences in this film is easy for listeners to understand. Data was obtained through the speech of film actors. The research results show that learning to study meaning through a project-based learning system can explore students' creativity in uncovering contextual-based meaning. The researchers analyzed using coding techniques the dialogue transcripts in the film and found there are 38 forms of connotative meaning and 66 forms of denotative meaning in this film. Therefore, in the process of Arabic learning, this film can be used as a reference source for studying denotative and connotative meanings. This research is limited to one film sample and the methods used, so this research recommends further research to analyze other animated films with mix method and using the another film.