Javanese ethnic has unique tradition and identity in terms of character, social class, culture, food and language. Generally, Javanese youth in Malaysia are raised speaking in their native tongue interchangeably with modern Malay language. When they enter school, they become fluent in modern Malay language as a second language, hence seldom use their native Javanese language. Unfortunately, the Java language is less practiced among young Javanese. Most of them have neither learned it nor capable how to speak in their native language. Currently, it seems that young Javanese incompetent in their own Javanese language. Social lifestyle and surrounding environment are believed to influence the likeliness of young Javanese to communicate in this language. This study was conducted to assess the proficiency of Java language among its young adult, aged between 18 and 26 years old. About 384 questionnaires were distributed to respondents who live in Batu Pahat, Johor. It was revealed that most Javanese youth were not able to speak in their native language. This research was deemed important to explore whether the language is preserved by its own ethnic.
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To Cite this Article: Johari, M. H. Y. B., & Nazari, Z. A. (2019). Proficiency of Javanese Language in Developing Identity Among Javanese Youth. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(1), 1088–1098.
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