A SOCIOLINGUISTIC STUDY OF SURYAKANCANA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF IDIOLECT AND DIALECT LANGUAGE VARIATION FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THEIR SPEAKERS)

Abstract

This study aims to describe the idiolect and dialect language variations used by Suryakancana University students from the perspective of their speakers in sociolinguistic studies. Language variations arise as a result of differences in the social, cultural, and geographical backgrounds of the speakers. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method. The subjects of this study were Suryakancana University students who came from various regions and social backgrounds. The research data consisted of students' oral speech obtained through observation, recording, and interview techniques. The data were analyzed by identifying linguistic characteristics that reflect the speakers' idiolects and dialects. The results of the study indicate that there are idiolect variations evident in the choice of vocabulary, speaking style, and intonation of each student, as well as dialect variations influenced by the speakers' regions of origin. These language variations do not hinder the communication process between students, but rather enrich social interactions in the campus environment. This research is expected to contribute to the development of sociolinguistic studies, particularly related to the understanding of language variations in the university environment.