Leftist Narratives in Tempo Books: Van Dijk’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) Perspective

The text in a narrative has hidden meanings. It is necessary to dismantle and reconstruct the new meanings using critical discourse analysis (CDA). Related that, this study aims explore leftist narratives Indonesia as contained two books published by Tempo through van Dijk’s perspective of This used descriptive-interpretative method which refers CDA. results reveal: First, structure topic’s raises subject that on side diction, depicts them religious, kind, diligent, intelligent, having strong sense nationalism. Microstructurally, terms setting, leftists are those who were close Sukarno, often recited Quran (Muslims), repeatedly discussed with public, defended them. While graphics, tend be printed red, symbolizing communism. Second, social cognition reporting tends PKI criticize Suharto concerning G30S/PKI Movement. reveal ideological conflict between communism (Russia China) capitalism/colonialism (the United States its allies). Third, from aspect context, innocent people only victims regime power.