The Preservation of the Kelantanese Dialect in Besut and Its Connection with Identity Formation

(Pelestarian Dialek Kelantan di Besut dan Kaitannya dengan Pembentukan Jati Diri)

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dialek Kelantan, negeri Terengganu, Besut, masyarakat Besut, jati diri.

Abstract

The community of Besut in Terengganu mainly uses the Kelantanese dialect as their main dialect. As dialect plays an important role in reflecting the identity of a community of speakers, this study aims to link dialect with the identity of the Besut community. This study was conducted using a modified framework based on Abdullah Hassan's Identity Construction (2009), the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis (2007) and the Wave Theory (2010). A total of 120 respondents from Besut were selected using a questionnaire. The data was then analysed using quantitative and qualitative analysis. The findings of this study reveal that the use of dialect is that the speakers do not only use dialect to determine self-identity. Apart from dialect, several other factors also play a part, such as culture, geographical location, ancestry and religion. This research provides insight into the true identity of speakers of the Kelantanese dialect in Besut.

Keywords: Kelantanese dialect, Terengganu, Besut, Besut community, identity

Author Biographies

  • Siti Rahimah Mustaffa, Universiti Putra Malaysia

    Jabatan Bahasa Melayu, Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi

  • Raja Masittah Raja Ariffin, Universiti Putra Malaysia

    Jabatan Bahasa Melayu, Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi

  • Adi Yasran Abdul Aziz, Universiti Putra Malaysia

    Jabatan Bahasa Melayu, Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi

  • Mohd Sharifudin Yusop, Universiti Putra Malaysia

    Jabatan Bahasa Melayu, Fakulti Bahasa Moden dan Komunikasi

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Published

2018-01-25

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2017): Jurnal Bahasa Volume 17 Number 1 June 2017

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