Linguistic Ethnography of The Nagajuang & Batang Natal

Abstract

Between 15 September and 20 November 2024, this study conducted an ethnography of Nagajuang and Batang Natal languages. Sample of 35 first semester students from Nagajuang and Batang Natal was used as the research method of linguistic ethnography. Based on the theory that is employed, is Speaking. Ethnographic linguistic analysis results vary from region to region. One example of the results of the analysis is the setting: the word "Bagak" is used in a particular socio-cultural context. Scene, konteks budaya, penghargaan identitas, dan status sosial Participants are compliments from older people to younger people or vice versa. End (E), giving compliments and increasing individual self-confidence. Act Sequence (A) allows the communication process to begin with someone looking at or interacting with another person, then expressing words with a good tone of praise. Key (K) Instrumentalities, such as smiles, acknowledging gazes, or body movements that support positive expressions, come from the word "Bagak." Standards of Interaction (N) Elegance and politeness, formal and non-formal genres.