A Study of Language Maintenance in Mixed Marriage. Bataknese and Javanese Families in Semarang and Tegal

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1 A Study of Language Maintenance in Mixed Marriage Bataknese and Javanese Families in Semarang and Tegal A Thesis Presented as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements to Obtain the Bachelor Degree in the English Department Program By: Suzette Pranita S ENGLISH DEPARTMENT FACULTY OF LANGUAGE AND ARTS SOEGIJAPRANATA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SEMARANG 2018 i

2 Thesis Report Approval A Study of Language Maintenance in Mixed Marriage Bataknese and Javanese Families in Semarang and Tegal By: Suzette Pranita S Approved by: Drs. Y.E. Budiyana, MA Major Sponsor Emilia Ninik Aydawati, S.P.,M.Hum Co-Sponsor ii

3 A thesis defended in front of the Board of Examiners in July 25 th, 2018 and declared acceptable BOARD OF EXAMINERS Chairperson : Drs. Y.E. Budiyana, MA.... Secretary : Emilia Ninik Aydawati, S.P.,M.Hum.... Member : Antonius Suratno, Ph.D... Semarang, July 25 th, 2018 Faculty of Language and Arts Soegijapranata Catholic University Dean, Angelika Riyandari, Ph.D. NPP iii

4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT First of all, I would like to thank Jesus Christ, for guiding and giving me strength and patience so I can finish this thesis. Secondly, I woud like to express my sincerest gratitide to my mom and dad who encourage and support me both mentally and financially. Thank you for always putting my name in your prayer. Thank you for always having faith in me. Then, my lovely brothers, bang Jhon and Kevin and also my one and only sister, Shara. Thank you for always caring for me, protecting me, and supporting me no matter what happened. My deepest gratitude also goes to Drs. Y.E. Budiyana, MA., as my major sponsor, who always guided me and encrouraged me with his patience and advice in finishing this thesis. I would also like to thank my co-sponsor Emilia Ninik Aydawati, S.P. M. Hum., who has corrected and provided great guidance to me patiently. Thank you for your time, patience, and kindnest for giving me valuable information and suggestions. I would like to convey utmost appreciation to all lecturer and staff for helping me in finishing this study. Furthermore, my sincere thanks goes to all my friends Yola, Titik, Dinar, Merlin, Vani, as my school mate. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and accepting me no matter what. In addition, my lovely college friends Andin, Vene, and Ellen. Thank you for never giving up on me even when I gave up on myself. iv

5 My thanks also goes to my dearest friends, Putri and Olivia, thank you for being my prayer partner. Thank you for pushing me to look to God for strength and faith. Thank you for all of the sacrifices you have made for me. Last but not least, I would like to thank to those who have contributed directly or indirectly in this thesis. Matthew 21 : 22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith v

6 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE OF TITLE...i PAGE OF APPROVAL...ii PAGE OF BOARD OF EXAMINERS...iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT...iv TABLE OF CONTENTS...vi LIST OF TABLE...viii ABSTRACT...x ABSTRAK...xi CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Field of the Study Scope of the Study Problem Formulation Objectives of the Study Significance of the Study Definition of Terms...4 CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW Mixed Marriage Language Contact Language Shift Language Death Language Maintenance...12 vi

7 CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Data Collection Participants Instruments Procedures Method of Data Analysis...18 CHAPTER IV: DATA ANALYSIS The Result of the Questionnaire (Quantitative) The Result of the Interview (Qualitative)...42 CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION Conclusion Suggestion...48 BIBLIOGRAPHY...49 APPENDICES vii

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10 ABSTRACT The study aims to explore the mixed marriage Bataknese and Javanese Families attitude toward heritage language maintenance and the ways they maintain their Bataknese heritage language. The participants of this research consist of 85 mixed marriage Bataknese and Javanese Families who live in Semarang and Tegal. The finding of this study suggests that mixed marriage Bataknese and Javanese Families lack competencies in heritage language hamper the communication in Bataknese heritage language with their family members such as children, spouses, siblings, and parents for its maintenance. The findings from this study also indicate that the respondents shows positive attitude towards their efforts in maintaining their heritage language. They agreed that Bataknese language is a unique and beautiful language and need to be maintained. They said that Bataknese language is such a unique and beautiful language. They did not agree that using heritage language as daily communitication is something embrassing. Keywords: language maintenance, heritage language, language shift x

11 ABSTRAK Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sikap keluarga campuran Batak dan Jawa terhadap pemeliharaan bahasa warisan mereka dan upaya yang mereka lakukan dalam menjaga bahasa Batak mereka. Peserta dari penelitian ini terdiri dari 85 keluarga campuran Batak dan Jawa yang tinggal di Semarang dan Tegal. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pernikahan campuran keluarga Batak dan Jawa menghambat komunikasi dalam bahasa Batak mereka dengan anak-anak, pasangan, saudara, dan orang tua mereka dalam pemeliharaannya. Hasil dari penelitian ini juga menunjukkan sikap positif mereka terhadap upaya mereka dalam memelihara bahasa warisan mereka. Mereka setuju bahwa bahasa Batak adalah bahasa yang unik dan cantik. Mereka tidak setuju penggunaan bahasa Batak dalam sehari-hari merupakan sesuatu yang memalukan. Kata kunci: pemeliharaan bahasa, bahasa warisan, pergeseran bahasa xi