IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature
Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite

Sundanese Language and Culture: How Do Sundanese Tertiary Students Deal Both?

Mobit (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung)
Retty Isnendes (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study examined Sundanese students’ attitudes toward Sundanese and its cultural heritage. As college students, it is critical to discover vernacular attitudes, since their advanced education is expected to encourage them to preserve Sundanese language and culture among their surroundings and peers. This study aimed to ascertain participants' attitudes toward the Sundanese language and culture in their daily lives, their attempts to conserve them, and the barriers to their preservation. This study used a descriptive mixed method design. 46 Sundanese-speaking tertiary students from three universities in West Java participated in the study. Data were collected using Google Form-based questionnaires. The findings indicate that the majority of participants exhibited a high level of sensitivity and understanding of Sundanese language and culture. The participants also engage in revitalizing language through be a part in their cultural activities. Additionally, participants were conscious on language and culture preservation despite their active participation in a variety of ancient and contemporary cultural activities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ideas

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IDEAS Journal is published twice a year in the months of June and December (P-ISSN 2338-4778 and E-ISSN 2548-4192); it presents articles on English language teaching and learning, linguistics, and literature. The contents include analyses, studies and application of theories, research report, ...