KEBIJAKAN PEMILIHAN BAHASA PADA LINGKUP KELUARGA DAN MASYARAKAT DI RUANG PUBLIK
AbstractThis study aims to find out two things, namely, (1) factors that influence the family to determinelanguage selection policies and (2) factors that influence society in the use of language in thepublic space. This study took samples in several regions including, Magelang, Wonogiri,Yogyakarta, Makassar, and Tanjung Pinang. The type of research used is qualitative. Datacollection techniques are carried out by observation and interviews. The collected data is thenanalyzed using descriptive qualitative techniques. The results of data analysis show that (1) thechoice of language used in the family scope is influenced by factors, namely the first languageof the family member, the language used in the neighborhood, the language of education andthe media; (2) The policy of language selection in public space is influenced by several factors,namely the purpose of using language, institutional policy or local government, and the rulesfor using the language stated in Law No. 28 of 2009. (3) The use of language in the publicsphere which generally uses mixed code between Indonesian and regional / foreign languageshas the purpose and objectives adjusted to its designation. (4) The use of foreign / Englishlanguages in public spaces still violates many government regulations that have been invited.