Abstract
In order to understand the way English is used and seen in Indonesia today, it is useful to know something about how historical, political, socio-cultural and linguistic factors have shaped its status and functions over the last century. The use of English in Indonesia has developed in the context of post-colonial educational competency building, and more recently the need to support development – in particular its role in state education. However, attitudes of some policy makers and commentators towards the language have often been ambivalent, expressing fears of its power to exert negative cultural influences. The special status of English as a global language with many potential varieties that might pose as models for Indonesia also poses the question of which one would be right for the country. The paper looks at these educational and policy issues, and also gives some suggestions about the future.
Bahasa Abstract
Tulisan ini menguraikan warna budaya Batak Angkola dalam novel Azab dan Sengsara. Sejak sastra Indonesia lahir, warna budaya selalu memperkayanya, warna-warna budaya ini khususnya tampak dalam novel. Demikian juga novel Azab dan Sengsara karya Merari Siregar yang diwarnai oleh budaya Batak Angkola. Warna budaya Batak Angkola dalam novel tersebut, seperti kedudukan marga dan sistem pengaturannya, tradisi martandang (berkunjung ke rumah gadis), kepercayaan terhadap dukun dan arwah manusia yang meninggal dan sistem pembagian harta warisan.
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Lauder, A. (2008). The Status and Function of English In Indonesia: A Review of Key Factors. Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia, 12(1), 9-20. https://doi.org/10.7454/mssh.v12i1.128