Menjaga Warisan Bahasa Daerah - Mata Indonesia

Summary

The video discusses Indonesia's efforts to revitalize regional languages, emphasizing their cultural significance and the challenges of preserving them. Through initiatives by the Ministry of Education and local communities, regional languages like Javanese, Sundanese, and Batak are being taught in schools and promoted by community leaders. With a focus on young people, especially students in elementary and junior high schools, the program aims to ensure the survival of these languages for future generations. Efforts in Kalimantan Timur and Sumatera Utara are highlighted, showcasing successful collaborations between the government, educators, and local communities to preserve cultural identity.

Takeaways

• 😀 The importance of preserving regional languages as they reflect cultural philosophies and worldviews.
• 😀 The Ministry of Education, Research, and Technology has initiated a program to revitalize regional languages among young learners in primary and secondary schools.
• 😀 UNESCO has raised concerns about the extinction of regional languages globally, with 11 regional languages in Indonesia disappearing in 2019 alone.
• 😀 The revitalization of regional languages aims to slow down the extinction of languages by focusing on young people and integrating language learning in schools and communities.
• 😀 A pilot program in 2021 tested the revitalization of major regional languages like Javanese, Sundanese, Makassarese, Bugis, and Torajan languages with positive responses from speakers.
• 😀 Language revitalization models differ based on regional language use; for example, Java primarily uses Javanese, while other regions like Sulawesi South use multiple competing languages.
• 😀 Teachers, cultural figures, and local community leaders are essential in language revitalization efforts, with training provided to increase teacher capacity for teaching regional languages.
• 😀 The primary target for revitalization programs are children in elementary and middle schools, as they are key to passing down regional languages to future generations.
• 😀 In East Kalimantan, the revitalization program focuses on three languages: Paser, Kutei, and Kenyah, training 277 primary teachers and impacting 11,723 students in 2022.
• 😀 In North Sumatra, efforts focus on revitalizing the Batak and Malay languages, with the program reaching over 23,000 speakers in 2022, and involving local communities and cultural leaders in preserving the languages.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the revitalization of regional languages in Indonesia?

The main goal is to preserve and strengthen regional languages, ensuring that younger generations continue using them, as they are an integral part of cultural identity and heritage.

What role do schools play in the revitalization of regional languages?

Schools play a crucial role by incorporating local language education into the curriculum. The revitalization program focuses on teaching regional languages in schools to maintain their usage among the youth.

How is the revitalization of regional languages being implemented in Indonesia?

The revitalization is implemented through various strategies such as integrating local languages into school curricula, organizing teacher training, and encouraging community involvement in language preservation activities.

What challenge does Indonesia face regarding the use of regional languages?

The main challenge is the decline in the number of speakers of regional languages, especially among the younger generation, as many families no longer pass on these languages to their children.

How does the government address the issue of language loss in Indonesia?

The government has initiated programs like language revitalization, including training teachers, involving cultural communities, and integrating language teaching into the school system to prevent further language extinction.

What was the outcome of the pilot project for regional language revitalization in 2021?

The pilot project, which focused on languages like Javanese, Sundanese, Makassar, Bugis, and Toraja, received positive responses from speakers, highlighting their awareness of the language’s importance and the threats of language loss.

What is the 'Model A' approach in the revitalization program?

The 'Model A' approach is used in regions where a single dominant language exists. For example, in Java, the Javanese language is the dominant one, and revitalization efforts focus on integrating this language into the school system.

What role do local communities and cultural figures play in the language revitalization efforts?

Local communities and cultural figures, such as writers, storytellers, and elders, contribute by providing cultural knowledge, sharing traditional stories, and encouraging language use among the younger generation.

How is the revitalization program in Kalimantan Timur (East Kalimantan) progressing?

In Kalimantan Timur, the revitalization program targets languages like Paser, Kutai, and Kenyah, with teacher training and community involvement to preserve these languages. In 2022, over 11,700 students participated in the program.

How is Sumatera Utara (North Sumatra) addressing language revitalization?

Sumatera Utara is revitalizing regional languages such as Batak and Malay by focusing on their transmission to younger generations, including educational programs and community-driven efforts to maintain language usage.