The Equality Communication Model For Teaching Local Languages In Indonesia

Abstract

Local languages which are also referred as mother tongue should be attached to every child as individual. The re-orientation of language due to global influences should not mean forgetting the local language. Globalization and traditions can run simultaneously so that millennial generations are not only proficient in foreign languages, but also understand in using their local languages. This is a communication and culture research. The purpose of this study was to determine millennial assumptions about local languages and the teaching approaches needed. An integrated teaching approach is needed so that it can restore millennial interest and confidence in local languages. This research used a descriptive qualitative method with interview techniques, involving millennial generation from Jakarta, West Java and Lampung Province. The results of the study explained that millennial generation knows the local language, but is not actively using it. Factors that make millennial`` generation inactive using local languages include family environment, different ethnic parents, globalization currents, and weak local government functions. Teaching approach that can be done is the equality communication approach, which is a regional language teaching approach with a one region one language system. This approach is supported by binding local government regulations that require the use of local languages in a variety of contexts, including the language of instruction in education.