Endangered Language

Preserving Totoli Language and Cultural Identity

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ID21806345
AuthorsTamrin Tamrin (0009-0008-0064-4179, National Research and Innovation Agency), Achril Zalmansyah (0000-0002-3883-5463, National Research and Innovation Agency), Imelda Yance (0000-0002-6880-3323, National Research and Innovation Agency), M Asri B (National Research and Innovation Agency), Deni Karsana (0000-0002-7578-7333, National Research and Innovation Agency), Diah Meutia Harum (0009-0006-5339-229X, National Research and Innovation Agency), Asep Supriadi (0009-0000-1351-3946, National Research and Innovation Agency), Sri Yono (0000-0002-6833-8345, National Research and Innovation Agency), Sarip Hidayat (0000-0001-5561-8914, National Research and Innovation Agency), Aditya Wardhani (0009-0000-8548-1277, National Research and Innovation Agency)
Year2025
Volume15
Issue6
Pages1885-1897
Publication date2025-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTheory and Practice in Language Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1799-2591 • E-ISSN: 2053-0692
PublisherAcademy Publication (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.17507/tpls.1506.17
OpenAlexW4410936544
LanguageEN
References cited18

Language extinction occurs when a language ceases to be spoken (Crystal, 2002; Krauss, 1992; Meek, 2019). This study examines the Totoli language, an endangered language in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, where a sharp decline in active speakers has been observed. Using a sociolinguistic approach, the research conceptualizes language as both a symbol system and a manifestation of cultural identity. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, focusing on patterns of language use across different domains such as family and neighborhood interactions. These findings highlight the diminishing role of Totoli in everyday communication, signaling an urgent need for intervention. This study emphasizes the importance of targeted preservation efforts to protect the Totoli language as one of the regional languages in Indonesia, especially in Sulawesi. It is important to highlight the urgency of implementing preservation and revitalization strategies to ensure the survival of Totoli language. Without such measures, Totoli risks extinction, underscoring broader implications for endangered languages globally

Aesthetics · Art · Endangered species · Linguistics · Sociology · Computer Science · Linguistic Studies and Language Acquisition · Philosophy

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