scholarly journals Language Use and Language Attitudes of Sumbawanese Speakers in Bali

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 333-350
Author(s):  
Sebastianus Menggo ◽  
I Made Suastra
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
Language Change ◽  
Language Maintenance ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
Data Series ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Language Attitude ◽  
Maintenance Model

This study examines the language maintenance model for a local language in another language community, specifically to examine Sumbawanese language maintenance in the Balinese community. This study encompasses 1) the Sumbawanese speakers’ competence of Sumbawanese language; 2) Sumbawanese language use patterns in the Balinese community; 3) language attitudes of Sumbawanese speakers toward their language. This study focuses on Denpasar's several locations, where most of the language interaction occurred, and data were collected through observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Those data were analyzed by using a software program, namely an excel chart data series. The research subjects were both older and younger Sumbawanese speakers. An analysis of language attitudes also considered the roles of language choice and language change in maintaining cultural diversity and ethnic identity, which will psychologically provide a feeling of assurance in personal linguistic competence. In Sumbawanese speakers, the context of communicating in Balinese society will be thoroughly considered. The findings show that speakers of Sumbawa language have good competence towards Sumbawa language, rarely use Sumbawa language, and have more positive than negative attitudes towards their language. Speakers are stimulated to maintain the frequency of language use and their positive language attitudes to be competent intercultural speakers.  Keywords: Balinese, language use, language attitude, language change, Sumbawanese

scholarly journals Pohnpei sohte ehu: A survey- and interview-based approached to language attitudes on Pohnpei

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley Rentz
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Hierarchical Modeling ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Language Attitude ◽  
Local Languages

This dissertation provides an analysis of language attitudes of 1.3% of the adult population of the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. It presents both quantitative survey and qualitative interview data collected July–August 2016 and July–August 2017. The results are situated within a poststructuralist, postcolonial theoretical framework that critically evaluates the colonial history of the island and its ideological effects on language use, as well as highlighting the diversity of opinions found on the island. Because of this framework, the dissertation does not aim to construct a monolithic narrative of language attitudes on Pohnpei, but rather seeks diversity wherever possible. To carry out these goals, the dissertation adapts quantitative methods (multidimensional scaling, cluster analyses, correspondence analysis, and poststratified Bayesian generalized hierarchical modeling) and combines them with critical theoretical tools such as sociolinguistic scale and translanguaging. The results showed two main different ideological groups both in terms of language use and language attitude patterns. Both groups highly value Pohnpeian, English, and other local languages generally. However, the first group values English over Pohnpeian and other local languages. They in general only use Pohnpeian to connect with Pohnpeians and in situations related to the soupeidi system, but use English for most other situations including education, work, media, and government. This group’s language use patterns with scale-based language ideologies, where local levels of scale (such as family and kousapw) are highly multilingual, but become increasingly monolingual as scale increases toward the translocal level. The other group, conversely, finds Pohnpeian to be the most important language for them overall and tend to find Pohnpeian to be the most important language in every domain. The results of the dissertation indicate a disconnect between the current mostly monolingual English-focused educational practices among both private and public schools on Pohnpei and the desire of the research participants for greater use of Pohnpeian and other local languages. The current educational system likewise devalues the symbolic resources of its students, which has perpetuated negative ideologies about local languages. These ideologies adversely affect both the students and the linguistic future of local languages including Pohnpeian.

scholarly journals LANGUAGE ATTITUDES OF BUGINESE SPEAKERS IN BANDUNG

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rusdiansyah Rusdiansyah ◽  
Isnendes Retty
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
Minority Languages ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Language Preservation ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Language Attitude ◽  
Language Area

The aim of this study is to explain the shift in Buginese of the students in Bandung.This is related to the students' language attitude towards Buginese. The use and attitude of language in minority languages in the majority language area is one aspect that influences shifting a language. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method. Research subjects are students from South Sulawesi who are studying in Bandung who are Bugis speakers. The results of this research show that the pattern of language use is dominated by Indonesian when communicating with friends in their area. Although dominated by Indonesian, the use of the Buginese is still used, though not as much as the use of Indonesian. Their language attitude is very positive towards Buginese, but the facts in the field are different from the language attitude, because they are more dominant in using Indonesian than Buginese. This study concluded that the positive attitude of students towards Buginese had no effect on the use of their Buginese. Language preservation depends on the quality of language use in everyday life. The use of Buginese in students in Bandung is relatively low. Students do not maintain their identity as speakers of the Buginese when communicating with each other, thus causing the Buginese to be displaced by Indonesian.

scholarly journals THE ATTITUDE OF MOTHERS IN REVITALIZING PUNJABI LANGUAGE: A CASE STUDY OF THE PUNJABI COMMUNITY IN MANJUNG DISTRICT, PERAK

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (15) ◽  
pp. 21-34
Author(s):  
Deepa Visvanathan
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Small Minority ◽  
Minority Community ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Shed Light

Punjabi is a small minority community in Malaysia among the approximately two million Indians in Malaysia. Punjabi people remain distinct from other people of Indian origins because of their religious beliefs and a strong sense of community. In the context of Malaysia, studies about the Punjabi community have not been encouraging and very minimal. As the Punjabi in Malaysia becomes more educated, the Punjabi community, which has long been undergoing a gradual shift into modern Malaysian society, and less emphasis is being placed on the ability to read and write Punjabi. The aim of this study is to obtain an overview of the language use patterns and language attitudes of Malaysian Punjabi mothers with the presence of their children. Specifically, the objective is to shed light on the importance of promoting Punjabi in the home domain by investigating whether the education and attitude of the mothers bring on the value of speaking the Punjabi language to their children in the home domain. A total of 11 respondents aged between 25 and 44 with children at or within the age of 6 were interviewed. One of the most significant findings of this study is the mismatch between language attitudes and actual language use by mothers with their children. The awareness exists in the mothers that Punjabi is important to their children to communicate with old age people and the Punjabi language is being used to do their prayers and to read their holy book. However, this positive attitude towards the language is not reflected in their language use and choice regardless of their education level. English dominated in most instances and most of the mothers claimed to be more comfortable speaking to their children in English.

scholarly journals Sikap Bahasa Penutur Shimakutuba Dialek Uchinaguchi Di Prefektur Okinawa

KIRYOKU ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Reny Wiyatasari
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Endangered Language ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
The World ◽  
Research Population ◽  
Language Attitude ◽  
Questionnaire Method

(Title: Language Attitudes Of The Speakers Of Uchinaguchi Dialect,  Shimakutuba Language In Okinawa Prefekture) This study aims to determine the language attitude of the speakers of the Uchinaguchi dialect, one of the dialects in Shimakutuba which is the language used in the Okinawa islands. Shimakutuba is one of the languages in the world set by UNESCO as an endangered language. Because the theme of this research is focused on language attitudes which is one of the topics in sociolinguistic studies, the data are collected using the questionnaire method through distributing questionnaires to respondents who are considered representative representing the research population and also using literature study methods. Then the data were analyzed using descriptive methods. Based on the results of the questionnaire, it was found that the language attitude shown by speakers of Shimakutuba was divided into two, namely positive attitudes and negative attitudes. A positive attitude consists of positive active and positive passivity.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE USE AND LANGUAGE ATTITUDE ON THE MAINTENANCE OF COMMUNITY LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY MIGRANT STUDENTS

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leni Amalia Suek
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Class Session ◽  
Language Program ◽  
Migrant Students ◽  
Native Languages ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Language Attitude ◽  
Community Language

The maintenance of community languages of migrant students is heavily determined by language use and language attitudes. The superiority of a dominant language over a community language contributes to attitudes of migrant students toward their native languages. When they perceive their native languages as unimportant language, they will reduce the frequency of using that language even though at home domain. Solutions provided for a problem of maintaining community languages should be related to language use and attitudes of community languages, which are developed mostly in two important domains, school and family. Hence, the valorization of community language should be promoted not only in family but also school domains. Several programs such as community language school and community language program can be used for migrant students to practice and use their native languages. Since educational resources such as class session, teachers and government support are limited; family plays significant roles to stimulate positive attitudes toward community language and also to develop the use of native languages.

The relationship between language proficiency and language attitudes

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Miller
Keyword(s):  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Heritage Language ◽  
Language Change ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
First Graders ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Spanish Speakers ◽  
Language Preference ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract To determine how attitudes toward the minority language change with age, sixty-five Spanish/English bilingual children completed an attitude questionnaire. Results show that first graders have roughly equal attitudes to Spanish and English, while second, third, and fourth graders increasingly state a preference for English. However, among fifth graders, a decrease in this preference for English is found. Results from a matched guise task show that the Spanish and English versions are not rated significantly differently, suggesting that, while children prefer speaking English, they may not project negative attitudes onto Spanish-speakers themselves. Finally, a shift in language preference is found before a shift in language dominance, which may suggest that negative attitudes toward the heritage language lead to a dominance shift.

The Impact of church affiliation on language use in Kwara'ae (Solomon Islands)

1991 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 533-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Ann Watson-Gegeo ◽  
David Welchman Gegeo
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Language Change ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
Political Organization ◽  
Christian Churches ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Church Affiliation ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTChristian churches are central to modern social and political organization in the Pacific islands, yet little research has been conducted on their role in intrasocietal diversity in language attitudes and use. We examine church affiliation and its impact on language use, identity, and change among Kwara'ae speakers in the Solomon Islands, where intense competition for converts and the association of particular churches with modernization and development is having a significant impact on language choice and change. We show that members of different sects signal their separate identities not only through linguistic code but also through discourse patterns and nonverbal aspects of communication. The characteristics we identify are illustrated in transcripts from four speakers, and the social outcomes of these characteristics is discussed. (Ethnography of speaking, discourse analysis, nonverbal communication, language change, language attitudes, Melanesia, Solomon Islands)

scholarly journals The impact of religion on language maintenance and shift

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seong Lin Ding ◽  
Kim Leng Goh
Keyword(s):  
Heritage Language ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Language Maintenance ◽  
Language Shift ◽  
Religious Institutions ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
Heritage Language Maintenance ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Language Maintenance And Shift ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTThis article explores religious impact on language maintenance and language shift in two Hakka communities in Malaysia. While research has shown a trend towards language shift in these communities, whether religious institutions can play a role in heritage language maintenance remained unclear. The key findings are as follows: (i) language use patterns differ among various religious groups; (ii) this difference is due mainly to religious practices, that is, whether a heritage language is used as the ‘language of religion’; and (iii) most religious institutions, except Taoist temples and Basel churches, seem to fuel shifting. However, the tendency to move towards the ‘bi-language of religion’ threatens even the efforts of Basel churches. The study indicates interesting possibilities regarding religious impact but also shows, paradoxically, that the priority of Hakka-based religious institutions is to promote their religions, not to sustain the threatened heritage language. (Language maintenance, language shift, religious impact, Hakka Chinese community)*

Tweetalig Onderwijs In Friesland

1986 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Yolande Emmelot ◽  
Dolly van Kooten ◽  
René Appel
Keyword(s):  
Bilingual Education ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Language Maintenance ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Minority Language ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Multiple Choice Items ◽  
6Th Graders

In general the use of minority language in schools is supposed to contribute to the maintenance of that language. The present study investigates whether this assumption is true for bilingual education in Friesland (i.e. the use of both Frisian and Dutch as media of instruction and communication). To this end 39 bilingually and 31 monolingually Dutch educated 6th graders were questioned on their language attitudes and usage (in various domains) and skills with respect to both Frisian and Dutch by means of a questionaire with multiple choice items. Analyses indicated that bilingual education in Friesland does not have a positive influence on attitudes and skills with respect to Frisian (as reported by the children). Usage of Frisian was more frequently reported by the bilingually educated group, although mainly in the expected school domain. Bilingual education in Friesland does not seem to contribute to the maintenance of the Friesian language. This study did reveal a stron. indication of the importance of Frisian as a subject for language maintenance based on the relation found between language skills in Frican and language use and attitudes. Because of its explorator nature, the conclusion of this study must be tentative.

Taalbehoud en Taalverschuiving

1997 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 75-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeleine Hulsen
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Language Maintenance ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Language Shift ◽  
Language Loss ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Three Generations ◽  
Dutch Language ◽  
High Level

The results are presented of a study in which sociolinguistic language use patterns and structural characteristics of the language of three generations of Dutch immigrants to New Zealand were investigated. Language maintenance is defined as the maintenance of the L1 at one or more levels of language use, while language shift can be defined as the change in language use by an individual or a group of speakers. In a sociolinguistic questionnaire, the subjects had to report on their use of the Dutch language in domains inside and outside the home. An oral interview was conducted to establish the amount of structural language loss. The results were found to support the hypothesis based on earlier work (e.g. De Bot & Clyne, 1994; Folmer, 1991) that predicted a high level of intra- and intergenerational language shift. Structural-linguistic language loss was found to be limited, which is also in line with other findings.

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