DIALECT VARIATION IN EVERYDAY COMMUNICATION IN MAJALENGKA: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC STUDY OF SUNDANESE LANGUAGE USE

Abstract

Examining dialect variance in daily communication in Majalengka, West Java, is the goal of this study. Understanding how Majalengka residents utilize the Sundanese dialect variant in daily communication and investigating the factors that affect its usage are the primary goals of this study. This study employs a sociolinguistic method, which examines the connection between language and society. Participants in the survey and interview methods come from a variety of social backgrounds and educational levels in Majalengka. In the first phase of this investigation, data was gathered through participant interviews and recordings of normal conversations. The dependent and independent variable analysis approach was then used to qualitatively assess the data. It is anticipated that the study's findings would demonstrate the Sundanese dialect variance that Majalengka uses in daily conversation. The social and linguistic elements that affect the usage of this dialect variation will also be disclosed by this investigation. The study's conclusions can help us better understand how the Majalengka region uses dialect variances in daily communication. It is anticipated that the results of this study would support the preservation and upkeep of the Sundanese language and serve as a foundation for the creation of suitable teaching and learning methods for Sundanese for upcoming generations. It is anticipated that this study will make a substantial addition to the field of sociolinguisti, particularly in the area of comprehending Sundanese dialect differences. Furthermore, the findings of this study can serve as a guide for future investigations on dialect differences in Indonesian regional languages.