Language Choice and Attitude of Maternal Communities in Semarang

Abstract

This research focuses to describe the language choice and attitude of maternal communities in Semarang. To prove it, this research used 40 samples which are selected randomly. The data is collected through questionnaire, observation, and interview. The result showed that (a) the language choice and attitude of maternal communities is 5% of them use Indonesian when speak to their husband, 45% use Javanese and 50% use mixed language; (b) when they communicate with their children, 12,50% of them use Indonesian and Javanese and the 75% use mixed language; (c) they still expect Javanese subject to be well-taught at schools and homes (87,50%) and at home only (12,50%); (d) the Javanese language skill of the respondents is 12,50% very good, 67,50% good, and 20% less than good; and (e) the language attitude of the community reflects positive attitude 80% and negative attitude 20%.

Keywords

• choice
• attitude
• maternal community
• Semarang