Indonesian Language I for undergraduate students

Indonesian Language

1. Indonesian Language 2 nd Meeting – History and Position of Indonesian Language

2. Learning Outcome Students are expected to be able to understand the history of the development of the Indonesian language, the position and function of the Indonesian language.

3. I ndonesian Language Before The Independence

4. The Origin of The Indonesian Language The origin of Indonesian language is Malay The Malay language consists of two types: high Malay and lower-class Malay . High Malay is the more formal form, used by royal circles around Sumatra, Java and the Malay Peninsula. This form of language is more difficult, its use is very subtle, full of innuendo, and less expressive. Lower-class Malay is flexible, easy to understand, and expressive. It has very large error tolerance and easily absorbs other terms from various languages used by its users The lower-class Malay is the origin of the Indonesian language

5. Malay in Indonesia is also known as the lingua franca (language of communication and trade), but at that time not many people used it as a mother tongue (first language). The Origin of The Indonesian Language By using Malay as a language of communication or the language of trade, people do not feel that their regional language is being competed with. The community realized that their regional language could not be used as communication between tribes or between traders from various countries.

6. The Birth of Indonesian Language Muhammad Yamin, a politician, writer and historian, proposed using Malay as the national language upon recommendation. He conveyed this proposal in a speech at the second National Congress in Jakarta

7. Malay language was then adopted by the youth at the Youth Congress on 28 October 1928 in Solo as an official Indonesian language. This naming is based on political interests to unite Indonesian society. The Birth of Indonesian Language "Kami putra dan putri Indonesia, mengaku bertumpah darah yang satu, tanah air Indonesia". "Kami putra dan putri Indonesia mengaku berbangsa yang satu, bangsa Indonesia". "Kami putra dan putri Indonesia menjunjung bahasa persatuan, bahasa Indonesia ”.

8. The Birth of Indonesian Language The name "Indonesian language" is a symbol . The name “Malay language” is considered regional, while the name “Indonesian language” is considered capable of creating a spirit of unity. The naming of the Indonesian language is stated in the third point of the youth oath, namely "We, the sons and daughters of Indonesia, uphold the language of unity, Indonesian language". ( Kami putra dan putri Indonesia menjunjung bahasa persatuan, bahasa Indonesia )

9. I ndonesian Language After The Independence

10. The Use of Indonesian Language Indonesian language began to be known and used by the Indonesian society during the Japanese colonial period. At that time, people were not allowed to use Dutch but the native language or Indonesian language.

11. The Status of Indonesian Language The proclamation of independence of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17 1945 has constitutionally elevated the position and function of Indonesian as the official language of the nation. Indonesian was declared its position as the national language on August 18, 1945 since at that time the 1945 Constitution was passed as the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. In the 1945 Constitution it is stated that "The state language is Indonesian language" (Chapter XV, Article 36).

12. The Spelling of Indonesian Language On March 19, 1947 that the Government of the Republic of Indonesia determined a new spelling for the Indonesian language, namely the Republic spelling . On August 17, 1972, the Indonesian and Malaysian governments established a joint spelling called the Improved Indonesian Spelling ( Ejaan Yang Disempurnakan ) or called the Indonesian-Malaysian Spelling.

13. T he Position of Indonesian Language

14. Indonesian Language in Indonesia Indonesian society grows and develops using a variety of languages. Most Indonesians master more than one language. In such language conditions, it is necessary to know the position of language functions, especially Indonesian language.

15. Language groups in Indonesia consist of: national language, regional languages and foreign languages. Language Groups in Indonesia Indonesian language is included in the group of national language. Regional languages are used by ethnic groups in Indonesia, such as Javanese, Sundanese, Batak, and many more. Foreign languages are originating from other countries that used in Indonesia, for example English, Latin, Mandarin, and so on.

16. The Position of Indonesian Language The position of Indonesian is related to the usefulness of the language for Indonesian society. In general, apart from being a unified and a national language, Indonesian language is also an official language in the country.

17. T he Function of Indonesian Language

18. The Function of Indonesian Language The functions of Indonesian language are described according to each position as follows: Its position as a unified language functions to unite people in the archipelago with heterogeneous ethnicities, religions, languages, different interests, etc.

19. The Function of Indonesian Language The functions of Indonesian language are described according to each position as follows: Its position as a national language: The official national language The official language of instruction in educational institutions The official language in communications at the national level for planning, development implementation and governance Official language in the development of culture and the use of modern science and technology

20. The Function of Indonesian Language The functions of Indonesian language are described according to each position as follows: Its position as a national language functions as: A symbol of national pride A symbol of national identity A tool to unify communities with different socio-cultural and linguistic backgrounds A means of intercultural communication between regions

21. The Function of Indonesian Language The functions of Indonesian language are described according to each position as follows: Its position as an official language in all social and government activities in official/formal situations

22. The Function of Indonesian Language The functions of Indonesian language are described according to each position as follows: Its position as a language of science functions as: Language of instruction and conveyance of knowledge in educational institutions Language supporting science and technology Written language and translations in books, learning texts and other printed media

23. Its position as a cultural language functions as: A tool for fostering and developing regional and national culture A tool to express all national socio-cultural values The Function of Indonesian Language The functions of Indonesian language are described according to each position as follows:

24. Conclusion Based on the function and the position of the Indonesian language, the Indonesian people should be proud to use the language because it is the identity and the personality characteristic of the Indonesian nation. Using Indonesian language can bring together a sense of unity and integrity between different communities without abandoning tribal or personal identity.

25. References Waraulia, A.M dan Saputra, A.N. (2018). BAHASA INDONESIA: untuk Mahasiswa dan Umum. Jawa Timur: UNIPMA PRESS. Keraf, Gorys. Komposisi. NTT: Penerbit NUSA INDAH. Edisi 8.

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