Language as Self Nation
Language as Self Nation
Identity, Äîatau commonly also called identity, Äîmerupakan traits that mark a person, group of people, or a nation. If it becomes the hallmark of the common property of a nation, it would be a marker of national identity is. As with any other nation, the nation Indonesia also has the identity that sets it apart from other nations in the world. Identity is at once also showed the presence of the Indonesian nation among other nations. One symbol of Indonesia's national identity is the language, in this case certainly the Indonesian language. This was in line with the motto that we have known, that is, Äúbahasa show the nation, Äù.
Every language is basically a symbol of identity of speakers, as well as with the Indonesian language is also a symbol of national identity. Therefore, the Indonesian language must always be our guard, we preserve, and constantly have our building and we develop in order to remain able to fulfill its function as a modern means of communication are able to distinguish our nation from other nations in the world. More so in today's global era, the identity of a nation becomes a very important thing to be maintained so that our nation can keep its presence among the other nations in the world. However, how the conditions of our language as the national identity today?
If we look carefully, the condition of language in Indonesia is currently quite poor, especially the use of Indonesian in public places, such as the names of buildings, shopping centers, hotels and restaurants, as well as residential complexes, already displaced by foreign languages, especially English. The place is supposed to use the Indonesian language is that many are using a language that no longer show the identity of Indonesian-ness. As a result, Indonesia became the face looked strange in the eyes of their own community. Such conditions should we sikapi wisely so that we do not become strangers in their own country.
On the other hand, we also see the attitude of some people who seem to feel more powerful, more prestigious, if you can slip some foreign words in Indonesian language, whereas foreign vocabulary he used was no immediate analogue in the Indonesian language. For example, some people prefer to use words to follow-up-i, in-pending, meetings, and on the way. In fact, we have followed for the word to follow-up-i, said to be deferred pending a meeting to meeting, and being on the road to on the way, then why do we have to use a foreign word? Attitudes, language Äúmenjunjung unity, the Indonesian language, must we wiped out because we have to prioritize the use of Indonesian as a symbol of national identity.
Nor should we allow Indonesian soluble in global communication flows that use foreign language media like that. If we let things like that, it was likely keindonesiaan identity as a nation we were going to fade, not even a possibility threatened late in the flow of global culture. If that happens, let alone play a role in the global life, showing us keindonesiaan identity as a nation we can not afford anything. Such conditions would not we let happen. Therefore, the necessary efforts so that our national identity alive among the other nations in the world. In the context of global life like that, the Indonesian language is actually in addition to national identity, as well as a symbol of national sovereignty.
In addition to Indonesian, Indonesian literature is also part of the symbol of national identity. That's because the literature is basically a reflection, expression, and the media expressing the values, experiences, and appreciation of people's lives as a nation. Therefore, all things are revealed in literature Indonesia were also basically a reflection of Indonesian national identity.
If as a nation, a symbol of our identity is the Indonesian language and literature; as a member of an ethnic community in Indonesia, a symbol of our identity is the language and regional literature. Therefore, as a symbol of regional identity, language and literature areas we must also keep and maintain our identity and to show our pride as a member of the local community.
As a citizen of Indonesia, we should not lose our identity as a nation and as a native son, we must not lose our regional identity that we are not uprooted from their cultural roots. As a native son, we should not lose identity kedaerahannya, and as the son of Indonesia, we should not lose our identity as a nation.
In addition to the symbol expressed in language and literature, our identity is also reflected from the wealth of art and culture, customs or traditions, values, and cultural behavior. Related to that, Indonesia is very rich in the diversity of arts and culture, customs or traditions, as well as cultural values and behavior. As an element of cultural richness, arts and culture, customs or traditions, values, and cultural behavior needs to be preserved and developed as a symbol that can reflect the national identity, both in terms of local identity and national identity.
One more thing that can be a symbol of local identity is wisdom. Almost every region in Indonesia has the local knowledge which is a reflection of attitudes, behaviors, and supporting community values. Local wisdom that can be extracted from various sources that live in the community, which is inherited by generations of generations of ancestors in the form of proverbs, song, games, poetry, wisdom, and various other forms. Local wisdom is full of values that can be implemented in the present life that can strengthen the personality and character of the community, and simultaneously as a filter of cultural influences from outside.
As a symbol of national identity, the Indonesian language should continue to be developed in order to remain able to fulfill its function as a modern means of communication in various areas of life. In addition, the quality of use must also be continuously improved so that Indonesian can be an effective and efficient communication for various purposes. Efforts in that direction now has gained a strong legal basis, namely the already passing of Law Number 24 Year 2009 regarding Flag, Language, and the State Emblem, and Anthem. The law is a mandate of Article 36 of the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Year 1945 and is a realization of the determination of Indonesian youth, as He swore in the Youth Pledge, dated October 28, 1928, namely to uphold the national language Indonesian language.
In living life in today's global era, local identity or national identity remains a very important thing to be maintained so that we can still show our existence as a nation. Identity is just as important as self-esteem. If no identity, we do not have self-esteem. On that basis, in order to become a nation with dignity, national identity should be strengthened, both in the form of language and literature, art and culture, customs, values, behavior and culture and local wisdom.
To reinforce that identity, both locally and nationally, required the participation of various parties and support the rules as well as adequate resources. Public participation is also indispensable in strengthening the nation's identity. With a strong identity, our nation will be more dignified to be able to play a role, Äîbahkan also compete, Äîdalam arena of global life .***
Sources: http://pusatbahasa.kemdiknas.go.id/lamanv42/
by: Mustakim
Identity, Äîatau commonly also called identity, Äîmerupakan traits that mark a person, group of people, or a nation. If it becomes the hallmark of the common property of a nation, it would be a marker of national identity is. As with any other nation, the nation Indonesia also has the identity that sets it apart from other nations in the world. Identity is at once also showed the presence of the Indonesian nation among other nations. One symbol of Indonesia's national identity is the language, in this case certainly the Indonesian language. This was in line with the motto that we have known, that is, Äúbahasa show the nation, Äù.
Every language is basically a symbol of identity of speakers, as well as with the Indonesian language is also a symbol of national identity. Therefore, the Indonesian language must always be our guard, we preserve, and constantly have our building and we develop in order to remain able to fulfill its function as a modern means of communication are able to distinguish our nation from other nations in the world. More so in today's global era, the identity of a nation becomes a very important thing to be maintained so that our nation can keep its presence among the other nations in the world. However, how the conditions of our language as the national identity today?
If we look carefully, the condition of language in Indonesia is currently quite poor, especially the use of Indonesian in public places, such as the names of buildings, shopping centers, hotels and restaurants, as well as residential complexes, already displaced by foreign languages, especially English. The place is supposed to use the Indonesian language is that many are using a language that no longer show the identity of Indonesian-ness. As a result, Indonesia became the face looked strange in the eyes of their own community. Such conditions should we sikapi wisely so that we do not become strangers in their own country.
On the other hand, we also see the attitude of some people who seem to feel more powerful, more prestigious, if you can slip some foreign words in Indonesian language, whereas foreign vocabulary he used was no immediate analogue in the Indonesian language. For example, some people prefer to use words to follow-up-i, in-pending, meetings, and on the way. In fact, we have followed for the word to follow-up-i, said to be deferred pending a meeting to meeting, and being on the road to on the way, then why do we have to use a foreign word? Attitudes, language Äúmenjunjung unity, the Indonesian language, must we wiped out because we have to prioritize the use of Indonesian as a symbol of national identity.
Nor should we allow Indonesian soluble in global communication flows that use foreign language media like that. If we let things like that, it was likely keindonesiaan identity as a nation we were going to fade, not even a possibility threatened late in the flow of global culture. If that happens, let alone play a role in the global life, showing us keindonesiaan identity as a nation we can not afford anything. Such conditions would not we let happen. Therefore, the necessary efforts so that our national identity alive among the other nations in the world. In the context of global life like that, the Indonesian language is actually in addition to national identity, as well as a symbol of national sovereignty.
In addition to Indonesian, Indonesian literature is also part of the symbol of national identity. That's because the literature is basically a reflection, expression, and the media expressing the values, experiences, and appreciation of people's lives as a nation. Therefore, all things are revealed in literature Indonesia were also basically a reflection of Indonesian national identity.
If as a nation, a symbol of our identity is the Indonesian language and literature; as a member of an ethnic community in Indonesia, a symbol of our identity is the language and regional literature. Therefore, as a symbol of regional identity, language and literature areas we must also keep and maintain our identity and to show our pride as a member of the local community.
As a citizen of Indonesia, we should not lose our identity as a nation and as a native son, we must not lose our regional identity that we are not uprooted from their cultural roots. As a native son, we should not lose identity kedaerahannya, and as the son of Indonesia, we should not lose our identity as a nation.
In addition to the symbol expressed in language and literature, our identity is also reflected from the wealth of art and culture, customs or traditions, values, and cultural behavior. Related to that, Indonesia is very rich in the diversity of arts and culture, customs or traditions, as well as cultural values and behavior. As an element of cultural richness, arts and culture, customs or traditions, values, and cultural behavior needs to be preserved and developed as a symbol that can reflect the national identity, both in terms of local identity and national identity.
One more thing that can be a symbol of local identity is wisdom. Almost every region in Indonesia has the local knowledge which is a reflection of attitudes, behaviors, and supporting community values. Local wisdom that can be extracted from various sources that live in the community, which is inherited by generations of generations of ancestors in the form of proverbs, song, games, poetry, wisdom, and various other forms. Local wisdom is full of values that can be implemented in the present life that can strengthen the personality and character of the community, and simultaneously as a filter of cultural influences from outside.
As a symbol of national identity, the Indonesian language should continue to be developed in order to remain able to fulfill its function as a modern means of communication in various areas of life. In addition, the quality of use must also be continuously improved so that Indonesian can be an effective and efficient communication for various purposes. Efforts in that direction now has gained a strong legal basis, namely the already passing of Law Number 24 Year 2009 regarding Flag, Language, and the State Emblem, and Anthem. The law is a mandate of Article 36 of the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Year 1945 and is a realization of the determination of Indonesian youth, as He swore in the Youth Pledge, dated October 28, 1928, namely to uphold the national language Indonesian language.
In living life in today's global era, local identity or national identity remains a very important thing to be maintained so that we can still show our existence as a nation. Identity is just as important as self-esteem. If no identity, we do not have self-esteem. On that basis, in order to become a nation with dignity, national identity should be strengthened, both in the form of language and literature, art and culture, customs, values, behavior and culture and local wisdom.
To reinforce that identity, both locally and nationally, required the participation of various parties and support the rules as well as adequate resources. Public participation is also indispensable in strengthening the nation's identity. With a strong identity, our nation will be more dignified to be able to play a role, Äîbahkan also compete, Äîdalam arena of global life .***
Sources: http://pusatbahasa.kemdiknas.go.id/lamanv42/
by: Mustakim