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Lexicon Traditional Agricultural Equipment Karo Community in Semangat Village: Ecolinguistic Study

Introduction

The Karo community in Semangat Village, Barusjahe District, Karo Regency, has a rich cultural heritage that is deeply rooted in their traditional agricultural practices. The use of traditional agricultural equipment is an essential part of their daily lives, and the lexicon associated with these equipment is a vital aspect of their cultural identity. This study aims to examine the lexicon of traditional agricultural equipment used by the Karo community in Semangat Village, with a focus on community understanding of the terms related to agriculture.

Background

The Karo community has a long history of agricultural practices that have been passed down from generation to generation. Their traditional agricultural equipment is an integral part of their cultural heritage, and the lexicon associated with these equipment is a vital aspect of their cultural identity. However, with the increasing modernization and use of technology in agriculture, traditional terms are often forgotten by the younger generation. This study aims to examine the lexicon of traditional agricultural equipment used by the Karo community in Semangat Village, with a focus on community understanding of the terms related to agriculture.

Methodology

This study uses ecolinguistic theory as a basis for understanding the lexicon of traditional agricultural equipment used by the Karo community in Semangat Village. The methods applied in this study are qualitative and quantitative. Data collection is done in several ways, such as observation, interviews, and questionnaire techniques. In the interview technique, the researcher applies a tapping, capable and capable technique, while the record and record technique is used to document the results of the interview. The questionnaire was also distributed to respondents to explore more information about their understanding of the lexicon of traditional agricultural equipment.

Results

The results of the analysis showed that there were 22 types of traditional agricultural equipment lexicons used by the Karo community in the Semangat Village. Through ecolinguistic parameters and three social praxis dimensions, researchers succeeded in describing the meaning and function of each existing term. This is important because the use of the right lexicon reflects the expertise and knowledge of the public towards agricultural cultivation that has been inherited from generation to generation.

Furthermore, testing the level of understanding of the Karo community of the lexicon of agricultural equipment shows varied results. As many as 4,129 people (62.82%) are in category A, which show high understanding, while 952 people (14.48%) are included in the category B, 327 people (4.97%) in the C category, 574 people (8.73%) in category D, and 590 people (8.97%) in the E category, which shows a low understanding. This data gives a clear picture of how well the Karo community recognizes and understands the terms of agriculture that is part of their culture and daily lives.

Discussion

This research not only reveals the importance of lexicons in the context of agriculture, but also highlights how traditional knowledge can be threatened by its existence in the modern era. With the increasing modernization and use of technology in agriculture, traditional terms are often forgotten by the younger generation. Therefore, efforts to preserve the lexicon and traditional knowledge are important to do, so that future generations can still recognize and understand the cultural heritage that is around them.

Conclusion

This research provides new insights on the Karo community's agricultural equipment lexicon, and highlights the importance of maintaining and preserving existing local knowledge. This can be done through education and community programs that involve the participation of all age groups, so that knowledge can continue to live and develop in the midst of changing times.

Recommendations

Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made:

Education and Community Programs: Education and community programs should be implemented to preserve the lexicon and traditional knowledge of the Karo community.
Involvement of All Age Groups: The participation of all age groups should be involved in education and community programs to ensure that knowledge can continue to live and develop in the midst of changing times.
Preservation of Traditional Knowledge: Efforts should be made to preserve traditional knowledge and lexicons associated with traditional agricultural equipment.
Promotion of Cultural Heritage: The cultural heritage of the Karo community should be promoted and preserved to ensure that future generations can still recognize and understand the cultural heritage that is around them.

Limitations

This study has several limitations, including:

Limited Sample Size: The sample size of this study is limited to the Karo community in Semangat Village, Barusjahe District, Karo Regency.
Limited Data Collection Methods: The data collection methods used in this study are limited to observation, interviews, and questionnaire techniques.
Limited Analysis: The analysis of the data is limited to the ecolinguistic parameters and three social praxis dimensions.

Future Research Directions

Future research should focus on:

Expanding the Sample Size: The sample size of this study should be expanded to include other communities that use traditional agricultural equipment.
Using Multiple Data Collection Methods: Multiple data collection methods should be used to collect data, including observation, interviews, and questionnaire techniques.
Analyzing the Data Using Different Methods: The data should be analyzed using different methods, including ecolinguistic parameters and other social praxis dimensions.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this study provides new insights on the Karo community's agricultural equipment lexicon, and highlights the importance of maintaining and preserving existing local knowledge. This can be done through education and community programs that involve the participation of all age groups, so that knowledge can continue to live and develop in the midst of changing times.
Q&A: Lexicon Traditional Agricultural Equipment Karo Community in Semangat Village

Q: What is the significance of the lexicon of traditional agricultural equipment in the Karo community?

A: The lexicon of traditional agricultural equipment is a vital aspect of the cultural identity of the Karo community. It reflects their expertise and knowledge of agricultural cultivation that has been inherited from generation to generation.

Q: What are the main objectives of this study?

A: The main objectives of this study are to describe the various terms of agricultural equipment known by the Karo community based on three ecolinguistic parameters, and to assess the level of understanding of the Karo community of the lexicon in three age groups, namely adolescents, adults, and parents.

Q: What methods were used to collect data in this study?

A: The methods used to collect data in this study include observation, interviews, and questionnaire techniques. In the interview technique, the researcher applied a tapping, capable and capable technique, while the record and record technique was used to document the results of the interview.

Q: What were the results of the analysis?

A: The results of the analysis showed that there were 22 types of traditional agricultural equipment lexicons used by the Karo community in the Semangat Village. Through ecolinguistic parameters and three social praxis dimensions, researchers succeeded in describing the meaning and function of each existing term.

Q: What were the results of the level of understanding of the Karo community of the lexicon of agricultural equipment?

A: The results showed that as many as 4,129 people (62.82%) are in category A, which show high understanding, while 952 people (14.48%) are included in the category B, 327 people (4.97%) in the C category, 574 people (8.73%) in category D, and 590 people (8.97%) in the E category, which shows a low understanding.

Q: What are the implications of this study?

A: This study highlights the importance of maintaining and preserving existing local knowledge, and the need for education and community programs that involve the participation of all age groups to ensure that knowledge can continue to live and develop in the midst of changing times.

Q: What are the recommendations of this study?

A: The recommendations of this study include education and community programs, involvement of all age groups, preservation of traditional knowledge, and promotion of cultural heritage.

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: The limitations of this study include limited sample size, limited data collection methods, and limited analysis.

Q: What are the future research directions?

A: The future research directions include expanding the sample size, using multiple data collection methods, and analyzing the data using different methods.

Q: What are the implications of this study for the Karo community?

A: This study provides new insights on the Karo community's agricultural equipment lexicon, and highlights the importance of maintaining and preserving existing local knowledge. This can be done through education and community programs that involve the participation of all age groups, so that knowledge can continue to live and develop in the midst of changing times.

Q: What are the implications of this study for the broader community?

A: This study highlights the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and cultural heritage, and the need for education and community programs that involve the participation of all age groups to ensure that knowledge can continue to live and develop in the midst of changing times.

Q: What are the next steps for this research?

A: The next steps for this research include expanding the sample size, using multiple data collection methods, and analyzing the data using different methods. Additionally, the findings of this study should be shared with the Karo community and other stakeholders to raise awareness about the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and cultural heritage.