The Archaicism of Vocabularies in Malay Panai Language (MPL) from Language Attitudes

Abstract

Research on Archaicism of Vocabularies in Panai Malay from Language Attitudes is an effort to maintain and save Panai Malay vocabularies from archaic threats. The problem being researched is how the people's language attitude towards the Panai Malay vocabularies, so that the Panai Malay vocabularies can be saved from archaicism. This research uses quantitative and qualitative research methods. The research data, both oral and written, were obtained using the proficient and listening method. The findings obtained from this study are (1) The proud attitude of MPL (Malay Panai Language)  speakers towards MPL is very negative. This is indicated by the presence of 5 of the 7 indicators of pride given which the teenager respondents responded negatively. (2). The loyalty attitude of MPL speakers towards MPL is still quite positive. This is indicated by the fact that only 2 of the 7 indicators of loyalty given were responded negatively by respondents. (3). Awareness attitude towards MPL norms is classified as negative. This is indicated by the presence of 3 out of 6 indicators of awareness of the given norm which respondents responded negatively.