The Preservation of the Javanese Language in the Special Region of Yogyakarta
Penulis/Author
Prof. Dr. Wening Udasmoro, S.S., M.Hum., DEA (1); Drs. JSE Yuwono, M.Sc. (2); Dr. Sulistyowati, S.S., M.Hum. (3); Dr. Aprillia Firmonasari, S.S., M.Hum., DEA. (4); Dr. Wulan Tri Astuti, S.S., M.A. (5); Dr. Bernardinus Realino Suryo Baskoro, M.S. (6)
Tanggal/Date
2023
Kata Kunci/Keyword
Abstrak/Abstract
The purpose of this study is to map the vulnerable Javanese language in the Special Region of
Yogyakarta, namely in the City of Yogyakarta and in the regencies of Sleman, Gunungkidul, Kulon Progo, and
Bantul. Furthermore, it seeks to understand the role of different agents in preserving the Javanese language in
those areas. Due to the dominating use of Indonesian language, the Javanese language has decreased in usage
in various modes of communication in schools especially Jawa krama (medium-register variety). Making this
language vulnerability mapping is important to locate in the context of the region, the language vulnerability
that occurs more than other regions. This mapping can be used by the policy makers to strengthen the Javanese
language used in the regions. A geographic information system was used to map the language’s vulnerability
in this region. The findings of this research are, first, there is an even distribution of the level of language
vulnerability throughout the region, especially in the declining usage of Jawa krama. Second, schools no longer
serve as agents in the preservation of the usage and competence of the Javanese language, especially Jawa
krama. Third, family and social environments still hold potential for the preservation of the Javanese language,
although mostly for Jawa ngoko.
