Language Revolt in Paradise: Recent Indonesian Non-Conventional Expressions
Keywords:
non-conventional expressions, sign, paradigm, syntagm, language change
Abstract
Language is dynamic and, accordingly, language change is bound to occur. This article analyzes few recent Indonesian non-conventional expressions as properties which potentially motivate some changes in Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian). Since the term “non-conventional†has to do with the notion of “conventionâ€, which is central to Saussurean linguistics, the analysis is carried out by means of Saussure’s linguistic views. The analysis shows that the non-conventional expressions can be well accounted for using Saussure’s theoretical propositions. However, as to why Indonesians come up with the non-conventional expressions is beyond pure Saussure’s linguistic concepts. The article also touches upon the idea that the issue about non-conventional expressions (which may be deemed grammatical aberrations) poses a challenge to language planners.Downloads
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Published
2010-02-17
How to Cite
Basthomi, Y. (2010). Language Revolt in Paradise: Recent Indonesian Non-Conventional Expressions. K@ta: A Biannual Publication on the Study of Languange and Literature, 11(2), 142-154. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.9744/kata.11.2.142-154
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