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Urbanization and Dialect Decline in Indonesia: A Study of Intergenerational Language Shift and Policy Gaps Jala, Jusrianto; Idayanti; Kusuma, Sonya Ayu
Lingua : Journal of Linguistics and Language Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): September 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/lingua.v3i3.997

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Urbanization has reshaped Indonesia’s linguistic landscape, especially in major cities where Bahasa Indonesia (BI) increasingly replaces local dialects. This study examines how urbanization, generational change, and policy frameworks affect dialect use in urban Indonesia. Drawing on data from the 2020 Long Form Census, generational language use statistics, and comparative policy analysis, this research contrasts low usage urban provinces like Jakarta and Kepulauan Riau with dialect stronghold regions such as Bali and Yogyakarta. The methodology combines quantitative data analysis with qualitative insights, including census based trends in dialect use across generations and detailed case studies of local policy environments. Key findings reveal that urban centers with limited institutional support experience significant dialect erosion, especially among younger cohorts. In Jakarta, only 0.5% of residents use local dialects with neighbors, while Bali and Yogyakarta report over 85%. Generational data further demonstrate a steep decline in dialect usage, with Post Gen Z exhibiting the lowest rates. These results underscore that dialect decline is not a deterministic consequence of national language policy but is strongly mediated by regional planning, cultural engagement, and community agency. Regions with proactive policies like Bali’s Pergub 80/2018 have successfully maintained dialect vitality through curriculum inclusion and public media usage. In conclusion, urban dialect preservation requires an integrative policy framework that balances national cohesion with local linguistic rights. Digital media, youth engagement, and community led initiatives are essential to reversing intergenerational language loss. This study contributes to sociolinguistic literature by highlighting the critical role of local governance and intergenerational dynamics in shaping linguistic resilience.
Semantic Change in Historical Linguistics: Theories, Evidence, and Contexts Buhari; Kusuma, Sonya Ayu
Lingua : Journal of Linguistics and Language Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): June 2024
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/lingua.v2i2.1033

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Semantic change has become an increasingly important focus in historical linguistics and sociolinguistics, reflecting how language evolves in response to social, cultural, and technological transformations. This narrative review aimed to synthesize conceptual, empirical, and contextual perspectives on semantic change and to assess the implications of these shifts for broader societal dynamics. Literature was systematically collected from major databases including Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed, using keywords such as semantic change, sociolinguistics, migration discourse, and linguistic evolution. Inclusion criteria emphasized peer-reviewed studies published in the past five years, complemented by seminal works providing historical context. The results reveal three interrelated themes: conceptual frameworks including semantic gradation and discourse-historical approaches; empirical patterns documented through quantitative analyses of lexical shifts and concreteness in language use; and contextual influences encompassing social policies, cultural traditions, and digital communication. These findings demonstrate that semantic change is not only a linguistic phenomenon but also a reflection of systemic structures, power relations, and cultural identities. The discussion highlights the need for inclusive language policies, culturally responsive education, and interdisciplinary research to mitigate inequalities and preserve linguistic diversity. By linking theory, data, and context, this review contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of semantic change and its relevance for language, society, and identity in a globalized world.
Co-Authors Buhari Buhari idayanti Jala, Jusrianto