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Journal : economic development progress

Dinamika Sosiolinguistik dalam Konsumsi Modern: Eksplorasi Kualitatif terhadap Bahasa Inggris sebagai Prestigious Code pada Citra Merek Lokal di Kota Tebing Tinggi Nada Nabilah; Fitrianingsih Fitrianingsih
Economic Development Progress Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Economic Development Progress Edisi Juni 2026
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Bina karya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70021/edp.v5i1.316

Abstract

This study investigates the convergence between sociolinguistics and consumer behavior in the emerging market ecosystem of Tebing Tinggi City. Focusing on the use of English as a prestigious code, the study employs a qualitative phenomenological approach to understand how foreign languages ​​are constructed as symbolic instruments to enhance local brand value. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 10 urban informants in Tebing Tinggi and participant observation at various modern culinary and retail outlets. Findings indicate that the use of English diction triggers perceptions of "modernity" and "premium quality" that go beyond consumers' literal semantic understanding. The brand image formed through this linguistic stimulus proves to be a key driver of purchase intention, with English serving as cultural capital for local consumers.