ADAPTATION STRATEGIES FOR JAVANESE LANGUAGE MAINTENANCE
STRATEGI ADAPTASI UNTUK PEMERTAHANAN BAHASA JAWA
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The use of the Javanese language, especially among millennials and Gen Z, faces a paradox: despite having many speakers, its daily use is declining. This study examines language maintenance and shift due to social changes, focusing on the marginalization of high level Javanese (krama) while also recognizing its survival through modern platforms like song lyrics, advertisements, and memes. Using a sociolinguistic approach, the research analyzes Javanese adaptation through field observations, social media analysis, and literature studies. It explores how Javanese remains relevant among multilingual speakers through code-mixing and linguistic interference at various levels. Findings indicate the emergence of Javanese language hybridity as a strategy to sustain its relevance, showcasing speakers’ creativity in oral and written communication. The study underscores Javanese's resilience in the global era through innovation and adaptability, further influenced by the widespread use of social media in shaping modern Javanese linguistic practices.
Penggunaan bahasa Jawa, terutama di kalangan milenial dan Gen Z, menghadapi paradoks: meskipun memiliki banyak penutur, penggunaannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari semakin menurun. Penelitian ini mengkaji pemertahanan dan pergeseran bahasa akibat perubahan sosial, dengan menyoroti marginalisasi bahasa Jawa tingkat tinggi (krama) sekaligus mengakui keberlangsungannya melalui platform modern seperti lirik lagu, iklan, dan meme. Dengan pendekatan sosiolinguistik, penelitian ini menganalisis adaptasi bahasa Jawa melalui observasi lapangan, analisis media sosial, dan studi literatur. Studi ini mengeksplorasi bagaimana bahasa Jawa tetap relevan di antara penutur multibahasa melalui campur kode dan interferensi linguistik pada berbagai tingkat. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan munculnya hibriditas bahasa Jawa sebagai strategi mempertahankan relevansinya, yang mencerminkan kreativitas penutur dalam komunikasi lisan maupun tulisan. Studi ini menegaskan ketahanan bahasa Jawa di era global melalui inovasi dan adaptasi, yang semakin dipengaruhi oleh meluasnya penggunaan media sosial dalam membentuk praktik linguistik masyarakat Jawa modern.
Keywords:
Javanese, language maintenance, adaptation, code-mixing, interferenceReferences
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