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Download Article (PDF) Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research (ASSEHR), volume 147 1st International Conference on Social Sciences Education "Multicultural Transformation in Education, Social Sciences and Wetland Environment" (ICSSE 2017) Exploring Cultural Values Through Banjarese Language Study Zulkifli Indonesia Language Education Department Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Universitas Lambung Mangkurat Banjarmasin, Indonesia [email protected] Abstract— Culture as a human creation is constantly evolving, culture itself. Essentially, humans do not want to survive in as well as experiencing change, along with the dynamics of the certain circumstances, but they want to go to better conditions, life of its supporting people. Every culture has some cultural more pleasant circumstances, and circumstances that further values that become a part of the wisdom of its people. These ensure the survival of their lives and the next generation. values can be found through language as an important element in One element of culture that is also highly regarded by the culture. Therefore, the study of language is important if supporting society is the language with all things related in it, associated with the exploration of cultural values in a society. It also applies to the study of Banjarese cultural values. The study including those concerning cultural values. In other words, the of Banjarase language can be used to the language use, through assessment of the language will be able to uncover the cultural sentences, both revealed through the use of the language in the values that apply in the language itself. Indeed, it must be association, as well as in the use of the language that goes into the admitted that language is a reflection of people's lives literary field. The Banjarese language has long become the daily [3]. Thus, the form of language as a part of culture can reveal language for Banjarese people. Banjarese language from the past the various things that exist in society, including cultural until now, can survive, live and expand because it is inseparable values. Another thing that also needs to be understood that not with the supporting environment or Banjarese language all members of the society are able to take the values of the community itself. Therefore, some Banjarese cultures are culture through the language they use every day. Therefore, revealed through the Banjarese language. Cultural values that assessment of the value of culture through the study of are already inherent in the life of Banjarese people practically language is important to do so the public society can become guidance as well as a prompter for the progress of wholeheartedly feel the benefits of language. Banjarese society, especially in fostering characters and enhancing positive attitude, including strengthening the unity of people as a local Banjarese cultural community. II. DISCUSSION A. Cultural Values Keywords: cultural values, language study, Banjarese language Cultural values are conceptions that live in the minds of I. INTRODUCTION some societies, about the things they consider most valuable in Culture as a human creative work is constantly evolving, life [2]. In other words, cultural values are one of the guided changing from time to time, in accordance with the dynamics references by citizens in behaving and responding to what of its supporting society. Society consists of people who live is facing them in society, including in their private life. together, and produce culture. In short, there is no society that Cultural values that become the reference for the has no culture, or otherwise, there is no culture without a community must have been gifted and still remain relevant to supporting society [1]. This shows that culture belongs to the the present life. On the other hand, as a culture undergoes society, something valuable and beneficial to support the change and development, there has also been intercultural society. Hence, it is very natural that a society seeks to contact. Therefore, a shift in cultural values also is fully preserve, as well as to develop their culture so that the unavoidable [4]. This is related to the dynamics of people's supporting society increasingly feels the benefits of their own lives as well as one of the driving forces of the development of culture. Culture also means the whole of human ideas and a culture. works, which must be familiarized by learning [2]. B. Disclosure of Cultural Values through Banjarese Culture as a work of human certainly experiences changes Language Studies and development time by time based on the dynamics of the In this section, the author proposes some cultural values supporting society. Every change and development is expected (Banjarese culture) through the study of Banjarese to be able to improve the welfare of those who support the language. Therefore, before further discussing the cultural Copyright © 2018, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press. 368 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/). Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research (ASSEHR), volume 147 values through the study, the Banjarese language should be mentioned first briefly. Banjarese language is one of the local languages in South Kalimantan. It is the lingua franca which 3) Value of Deliberation applies to not only residents of South Kalimantan, but also to The word padirakan means negotiate, discuss, or talk Banjarese people who live in other parts of Kalimantan, such together. If there is a problem or disagreement, usually as Central Kalimantan [5]. Banjarese people take a step of pandirakan, so the problems Banjarese language is also widely used in the area of can be resolved, without causing unfavorable things for other Sumatra, for example in Tambilahan, Jambi, Kuala Tungkal, people. and in some areas in North Sumatra [6]. Banjarese language speakers in Sumatra are Banjarase people (descendants) who 4) Value of Upholding Righteousness have moved hundreds of years ago from a residential area of The phrase mun bujur saurang, dalas hangit kada baundur Hulu Sungai and they are then settled in Sumatra. Their (if I am correct, even though I get burnt, I will not give up) predecessors migrated in search of livelihood, mostly as indicates that a person if he/she is holding the right thing, then farmers, planters, and some of their status as scholars and he/shedo the best to establish the truth or defend the those who oppose the Dutch truth. This phrase encourages people to struggle for truth and colonists [7]. Banjarese dispersive power is quite strong, so to stay in truth. Banjarese language is widely used in some areas in Indonesia. As a language that has many speakers, Banjarese language 5) Value of Hard Work makes the cultural values existence remains strong. Therefore, A saying “Bacari limbui paluh (working until fully get one of the identities of Banjarese people is the language itself. sweaty)” illustrates that a person works hard to earn a Therefore, Banjarese cultural values are revealed through the living. This phrase encourages one to work sincerely, both use of Banjarese language and Banjarese literature. To find physically and mentally. In fact, some Banjarese people Banjarese cultural values can be done by examining or studying the language. literally work in sweating, such as when working in the fields, In order to reveal or discover cultural values through the gaining diamonds, cutting wood, and so on. Everyone is language, the elements of language that can be studied are required to work diligently, and do not waste the words and sentences. Words and sentences can be applicable opportunity. In other words, everyone must be productive. in general, namely the form of language itself and specifically the language in the literary work. 6) Value of Friendship Faithfulness Sarantang-saruntung expression means someone has a 1) Value of Kinship very solid best friend. The relationship is really bonded. They The word bubuhan contains the meaning of family, care for each other, and understand each other's circumstances. Other expression that conveys the same descendent, regionality, profession similarity, which include meaning is samuak saliur. meaningful kinship, although it is not only aimed at one offspring. The use of the word bubuhanhas shown that there is 7) Value of Helping Each Other a family value. Thus, for those who are included in the scope Hidup bapapatulan means that in social life we should of the bubuhan, there is a sign of a sense of familiarity. It can help each other, and we do not be selfish. In Banjarese culture, also be associated with the word papadaan which also means for examplein a wedding party, each citizen comes to prepare family. for the wedding, both before the party, at the party, and when the party ends. 2) Responsibility Value The word sandang that means accept / bear / hold is 8) Values of Health usually directed at someone who commits an act in which The phrase jangan baling kundi kalambu (do not just stay later he/she is asked to assume the risks or consequences. The in bed) means that everyone should be productive, and should word sandang indicates that one must wholeheartedly accept keep on working. Thus, one's body will be healthier. Then, the any consequences for his/her actions. In proverbs (literary phrase jangan hantup tarus (do not eat without limit) is section), there are some phrases that have the value of intended for a person who regulates his/her diet, does not eat responsibility, such as wani manimbai lunta, wani jua carelessly, and does not overeat since overeating can cause manyalami (dare to throw nets, dareto dive-if their nets hit a illness. barrier at the bottom of the river). The purpose of this proverb is that someone must take responsibility for what they do, not 9) Value of Seeking for Knowledge to be transferring the risk to another Badadangar phrase means that someone is recommended person.
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