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  (sumber/disdikpora buleleng)      Law Number 24 of 2009 regulates the use of Indonesian as the official state language that must be used in various aspects of life, from education to government communication. Indonesia itself is a multilingual country that have 700 regional languages ​live and used by people in various regions. In this context, Indonesian functions as a unifying language for the nation amidst broad linguistic diversity. As citizens, of course our views on this law have an important role in strengthening national identity. However, in the context of the philosophy of language, this law needs to be reviewed through two main approaches: descriptive and prescriptive, so that we can understand the relationship between language, society, and power more deeply.      From a descriptive perspective, language can be understood as a social phenomenon that develops naturally in society. In reality, the use of Indonesian varies greatly, both in...

  1.       1.  What are the common concepts about language that you can find in the definitions given? Language is a communication tool used by humans to convey thoughts, emotions, and ideas. Language consists of speech sounds and articulation, produced by the human speech organs. As a system, language is arbitrary, consisting of symbols or sounds that have no natural relationship to their meaning. In addition, language has rules and structures that make it a highly organized system. Language is also social because it develops in groups of people and is influenced by the culture of each region or country. Language is a unique phenomenon that only humans have.   2.      2.   If you were to choose one definition, which would that be? Why? I would choose Saussure, the reason is because Saussure's definition itself provides a deep understanding of the nature of language as an arbitrary sign system. Language has no logical or nat...

 The Lexical Approach focuses on enhancing learners' understanding and usage of vocabulary in a target language, aiming to develop in-depth knowledge of word meanings, usage, and nuances. By prioritizing the acquisition of lexical chunks, idiomatic expressions, and collocations, learners are equipped with practical language skills for effective communication. The approach emphasizes the importance of word combinations rather than isolated words, enabling learners to express ideas accurately and naturally in both speaking and writing. The main objective is to enrich learners’ vocabulary, making their language use more precise and contextually appropriate. One of the central goals of the Lexical Approach is to help learners acquire rich vocabulary and word usage, enabling them to understand words with multiple meanings and nuances. This includes recognizing and using idiomatic expressions, phrasal verbs, and collocations in daily conversations. Learners are trained to use words accur...

 The Natural Approach to language learning, created by Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell in the 1980s, tries to make language learning like how we naturally learn our first language. It focuses on communication and doesn't emphasize grammar rules much. The method creates a relaxed learning environment, where students are exposed to language that is just a little harder than what they already know, but still understandable. This helps students absorb the language naturally, like children learn their first language. One main idea of the Natural Approach is "comprehensible input," which means students should hear and see language they can understand in context. This makes learning more interesting and motivating. The approach also focuses on listening skills, with students encouraged to listen to real-life conversations and authentic materials. Speaking is practiced through natural conversations, helping students become better at communicating without worrying about grammar ...

 Total Physical Response (TPR) is a language teaching method that emphasizes the use of physical movement in the learning process. Created by James J. Asher in 1965, TPR aims to imitate the way children learn their native language, namely by understanding and physically responding to commands before starting to speak. In this approach, teaching begins by giving commands in the language being studied, followed by a physical response from the student. TPR focuses more on developing listening skills first, followed by active language production.  The basic principle of TPR is that language is learned through imitation and physical response. Learning takes place in a fun and stress-free atmosphere, which helps reduce student anxiety. They are simply asked to listen and respond through physical movements, which allows them to feel more comfortable without having to speak immediately. This is important for creating a non-pressure learning environment, providing opportunities f...

 The Direct Method is a language teaching approach that emphasizes the use of the target language directly in the learning process. The main aim of this method is to develop students' speaking and listening skills so that they can communicate fluently and understand conversations effectively. Through this method, students are trained to speak using appropriate expressions and convey ideas and opinions clearly. The specific goals of this method include developing speaking and listening skills, vocabulary mastery, understanding sentence structure, correct pronunciation, and the ability to convey messages effectively. Apart from that, this method also aims to train students in social interaction and understanding the cultural context related to the language being studied.  The Direct Method puts forward principles such as a focus on spoken language, inductive teaching of grammar, use of everyday vocabulary, and promotion of active student participation. In this approach, teac...