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Journal : Bahastra: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia

Diglosia dalam Masyarakat Mentawai: Perspektif Sosiolinguistik Gustiana, Gustiana; Mardi, Melia; Lestari, Frida Nur; Yasmanelly, Yasmanelly; Putri, Desmimi Eka; Aziz, Elfiondri
Jurnal Bahastra Vol 9, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/bahastra.v9i2.10783

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This study aims to investigate (1) the types of languages used concurrently by speakers in Mentawai, and (2) the social, cultural, and educational factors influencing language choice across different contexts. A qualitative descriptive research method was employed to explore and present the data in narrative form. This approach is particularly suitable for uncovering linguistic practices and providing rich, in-depth descriptions of language use in a sociolinguistic setting. The study focuses on the phenomenon of diglossia in the Mentawai community from a sociolinguistic perspective. Given the complexity and contextual nature of social data, a qualitative approach allows for more accurate verification and interpretation of language practices, which might otherwise be obscured in purely quantitative research. The findings highlight that language choice in Mentawai is deeply influenced by social hierarchy, education, and cultural interactions, revealing a layered linguistic landscape shaped by both tradition and modernization.
Peran Filsafat Ilmu dalam Perkembangan Bahasa dan Implikasinya terhadap Pendidikan Mardi, Melia; Putri, Desmimi Eka; Yasmanelly, Yasmanelly; Fauziati, Fauziati; Isesmazurita, Isesmazurita; Marsis, Marsis
Jurnal Bahastra Vol 9, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30743/bahastra.v9i2.10785

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The philosophy of language is an intricate and expansive field that defies narrow definitions due to its deep entrenchment within the broader framework of philosophical inquiry. Its scope extends across nearly every domain of knowledge, making it a foundational yet complex subject of study. This article addresses the essential nature of language by treating it as a central object of philosophical investigation. The primary research question posed is: "What is the philosophical nature of language when approached as an autonomous object of inquiry?" Using a conceptual and descriptive-analytical method, the study examines language's ontological and epistemological dimensions. The findings suggest that language in philosophy is not merely a medium of communication but a constitutive element of thought, meaning, and reality construction. This aligns with other branches of philosophy—such as the philosophy of law, nature, human existence, and society—which similarly treat their core concepts as independent objects of scrutiny. The article concludes that the philosophy of language offers a distinctive yet integrative lens for understanding human cognition, knowledge systems, and cultural structures.