Position and Functions of Language

Position and Functions of Language

The position can be interpreted as a status or position where something is placed. So also in relation with language, language can be interpreted as the position of the status of language as a symbol of cultural value systems are formulated, uskan on the basis of social values associated with the language in question.
Indonesian Language in the life of the nation also has a position named as the national language. Status of the Indonesian language as national language began when inception Youth Pledge on October 28, 1928. Aside from being a national language, Indonesian language also have another position that is the language of the State as stated in the 1945 Constitution. In relation as the Indonesian national language has a very important function, namely: (1) the symbol of pride of nationality, (2) the symbol of national identity, (3) means of communication between residents, between regions, and between cultures, (4) tool that allows the unification of various tribes with socio-cultural background and language of each into the unity of the Indonesian nation.

As a symbol of national pride, the Indonesian language reflects the social and cultural values that underlie our sense of nationhood.
As a symbol of national identity, the Indonesian language is the national symbol of Indonesia such as our flag we have cherished as a symbol of the State. Indonesia has had the nation's identity own language Indonesian language which is not every country has its own language as a bold identity.
As a means of communication between residents, between regions, and intercultural Indonesian Indonesia makes the whole nation can coexist without unnecessary worries tribal misunderstanding in communication. With the Indonesian language as the national language is every citizen of Indonesia may stay or explore the whole of Indonesia.
As a tool that enables the unification of the various ethnic groups with socio-cultural background and language of each into a unitary nation Indonesia, the Indonesian language was placed as a means of bridging the nation's unity composed of many tribes who have character, culture, and their tribal respectively. With the Indonesian language allows the people of Indonesia are diverse social backgrounds and different cultures can come together and unite the language of nationhood, ideals, and sense of common destiny. With the Indonesian national language every citizen will have a love and can put the national interest above the interests of the region or group.

In addition to the Indonesian national language also serves as the State discussed, in his capacity as a state language, Indonesian language has the following functions (1) The official language of state, (2) the official language of instruction in educational institutions, (3) The official language in the communications at the national level for the benefit of planning and execution of development and government, and (4) The official language in the cultural development and utilization of science and modern technology.
The language developed in the territory of Indonesia is very much. Almost every region has its own language like Java, Sundanese, Madurese, Balinese, Bugis, macassar, Batak, papua, etc.. How or where is the position of the language discussed atersebut?
After ditentukanya former Indonesian language is the language of Malay as the national language and the language of the State other regional languages such as Javanese, Sundanese, Balinese, Batak, Papua and others are placed in position as a regional language. In relation with Indonesian regional languages have a very important function. Real function of regional languages we can see from the number of words in the Indonesian language taken from the local language. It shows that the regional languages have a function and position are very important in the development of the Indonesian language. The details of Regional languages have the following functions:
a. In relation with the Indonesian language
1. As a supporter of the national language
2. The language of instruction in primary schools in certain areas at the beginning level to facilitate the teaching of Indonesian and other subjects
3. Developer tools and support local culture.
b. In his position as a language of Regional own
1. As a symbol of regional pride
2. The symbol of regional identity
3. Interface in the family and local society
In addition to local languages, there is another language that is currently growing rapidly the wearer such as English, French, Mandarin, Dutch, German and others. The position of these languages are as a Foreign Language. In kedudukanya as a foreign language, the languages mentioned above does not have the ability or compete with the Indonesian language as the national and state language or in other words a foreign language will never be the national language or the language of the State of Indonesia. Likewise in relation to regional languages. Aing language has its own function as a tool of communication between nations, the development of Indonesian maids tools into modern languages, and tools of science and modern technology for development.
Viewed from the side of the three functions of language that developed in Indonesia, we can know that all languages are important and beneficial to our nation. But keep in mind is do not get when we try to master the foreign language which is currently in great demand we become oblivious to the language area or the Indonesian language