Sikap Bahasa Mahasiswa PBSI Universitas Jember dengan Latar Belakang Bahasa Daerah Terhadap Bahasa Indonesia: Kajian Sosiolinguistik

Abstract

This study aims to describe the language attitude of PBSI students at the University of Jember toward Indonesian, focusing on three aspects: language loyalty, language pride, and awareness of language norms. Language attitude plays an important role in maintaining Indonesian as the national and academic language, particularly in academic contexts. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach. The subjects of this study were 70 PBSI students at the University of Jember. Data were collected through a questionnaire as the primary instrument. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, which were then interpreted descriptively. The results show that students generally demonstrate positive language attitude toward Indonesian across all three aspects. In terms of language loyalty, the percentage of agreement responses reached 71.86%, indicating that students use Indonesian as the primary language in academic contexts. Language pride is reflected in the percentage of agreement responses of 80.29%, showing that students view Indonesian as an important language and a symbol of national identity. Meanwhile, awareness of language norms is indicated by the percentage of agreement responses of 74.14%, which demonstrates students’ attention to using Indonesian appropriately and in accordance with standard rules, although variations in language use still occur in certain situations. In conclusion, PBSI students at the University of Jember demonstrate a positive language attitude toward Indonesian, as reflected in their language loyalty, language pride, and awareness of language norms in academic contexts.