Jurnal Ilmiah Lingua Idea (Jun 2023)

Orientation of Cultural Values in West Java Folklore “Si Buncir”: Cultural Representation Study

  • N. Yeffa Afnita Apriliyani,
  • Dadang Sunendar,
  • Syihabuddin ,
  • Sumiyadi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.20884/1.jli.2023.14.1.7657
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 1 – 14

Abstract

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A cultural approach in folklore can be both a medium and an effective learning material. The culturecontained various values needed to providefor students' liveslater. This study examined the orientation of cultural values in the folklore "Si Buncir.”This study aimed to reveal and describe the essence of life, the bodyof work, human perception of time, views of nature, and the relationship between humans and humans in the folklore "Si Buncir.”This research used the descriptive analysis method within the scope of literary studywith reading, listening, and note-taking techniques comprehensively workingusing research on the orientation of cultural values in thefolklore “Si Buncir.”The amount of data analyzed was 36 in the story "The Buncir.”This study's results showed that the essence of life in the story could be good or bad, but the characters in this story fight for and strive for a good life. The bodyof the work in the story was not only to provide for or earn money for survival but also for position and prestige. Human perception of time in the reportshowed more orientation to the future. The view of nature in the story was excellent, whereas the community or the characters treat nature well in this story. The relationship between humans and humans in the reportshowed a horizontal direction where the characters show an attitude of mutual acceptance. This research impliedthat the value of folklore and the culture contained there was a characteristic of the culture in West Java. Folklore can be developed into excitingliterature teaching materials for students that can be adapted to the child’s age.

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