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Language, Culture, and Politeness in Directive Speech Acts of the Lauje Language in Parigi Moutong Regency Ulinsa, Ulinsa; Gazali, Gazali; Yunidar, Yunidar; Harisah, Sitti; Rohmadi, Muhammad; Irawan, Nico
KEMBARA: Jurnal Keilmuan Bahasa, Sastra, dan Pengajarannya Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): October
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22219/kembara.v11i2.42255

Abstract

The Lauje language, spoken by communities in Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi, reflects a rich cultural and social identity, yet faces the threat of extinction due to the dominance of Indonesian and the impact of globalization. This study aims to explore the forms, functions, and strategies of directive speech acts in the Lauje language, which remain largely undocumented in linguistic research. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed to achieve this goal. Data was collected through field observation, audio recording of natural conversations, and interviews with native speakers in Moubang Village, a culturally representative Lauje-speaking area. Data collection techniques included eavesdropping, recording, and note-taking, while the analysis involved data reduction, categorization, interpretation, and validation using source and theoretical triangulation. The findings reveal six distinct forms of directive speech acts —commanding, ordering, requesting, asking, suggesting, and advising —each with specific social functions and realized through both direct and indirect strategies. These patterns reflect the speaker's sensitivity to social context, hierarchy, and politeness norms. The study concludes that directive speech acts in Lauje serve not only communicative purposes but also preserve the community's cultural values and relational dynamics. The research contributes to pragmatic studies of regional languages and supports efforts to document and revitalize endangered linguistic heritage in Indonesia.
Co-Authors Abdul Gafur Marzuki Abdul Kamaruddin Ade Nurul Izatti G. Yotolembah Agung Surya Laksana Agustan Agustan Agustan, Agustan Aldri Frinaldi Alfisyahr Ali Karim Ali Karim Andi Bismawati ARDIN, ANITA SAFITRI Arum Pujining Tyas Arum Pujiningtias Asri M. Nur Hidayah Asrianti Asrianti, Asrianti Azis, Sulihin B, M. Asri Chaidir, Muhammad Cindy Afitasari Dandi Golontalo Darmawati Darmawati Deni Karsana Deni Karsana EFENDI Efendi Enita Istriwati Erizar Erizar Erizar Erizar Erizar Erizar, Erizar Ervina Ervina Fadila Fadila Fadila Fadila, Fadila Ferawati Ferawati Fransikus Bustan Fransiskus Bustan Gazali Gazali Gazali Gazali Lembah Gladys Gisella Suade Gusti Ketut Alit Suputra Harmisa Harmisa Harmisa, Harmisa Hidayah, Asri M. Nur Himawan, Romi I Wayan Yudana Ida Nur'aeni Ida Nuraeni Idris Patekkai Idris Patekkai Idris Pattekai Idris Pattekai Indra Indra Iqlima Iqlima Irwansyah Irwansyah Irwansyah Irwansyah Istriwati, Enita Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Julia Marfuah Juniati Juniati Laindjong, Nadia Pratiwi Lini Andriani M. Asri B M. Asri B M. Asri B Moh. Reza Mohammad Tahir Muhammad Chaidir Muhammad Nasir Muhammad Nasir Muhammad Rohmadi Muslimin Muslimin Muthia Aryuni Muthmainnah Muthmainnah Muthmainnah Muthmainnah Mutmainah Mutmainah Nelis Pradesa Nico Irawan Nina Wati Ninawati Syahrul Nizrawati, Nizrawati Noviana, Manda Eva Nur Fadilah Nur Halifah Nur Halifah Nur Ratmi Nuraedah Nursyamsi Nursyamsi Oringo, Vincent PERTIWI, GITA Purwaningsi, Utari Rinaldi Rinaldi Sahrudin Barasandji Salsabila, Unik Hanifah Samad, Muhammad Ahsan Santiana Santiana Santiana Santiana Sitti Harisah Solly Aryza Sri Wahyuni Sri Wahyuni Sulihin Azis Suputra, Gusti Ketut Alit Susanti, Ariska Susi Sri Handayani Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Tamrin Tamrin Tamrin Tamrin Taqyuddin Bakri Thresia Trivict Semiun Tungga, Jefri Utari Purwaningsi Wahyudi Rahmat Widya nasfa Yunidar