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Ang Kahalagahan ng Wikang Pambansa sa Pagbubuo ng Kakanyahang Pilipino.
- Source :
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Malay . sep2009, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p1-5. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- We cannot deny that our own language, a native language and one that is not foreign is important in having self-identity or essence. The symbol of a flag, of a marcha nacional, of a national anthem, of a national flower, of a national costume are all meaningful as signs of self-identity and independence. But these are just signs - a symbol. There is a need for making meaning for those who use the symbols. And more importantly, we value the meaning more than the symbol. The symbol is only a symbol - it's not significant if the ones using the symbols don't possess the sentiments. And the signs can be replaced; they can be renewed if needed. In this paper, the case of our neighboring countries in South-East Asia such as Indonesia and Singapore are compared for the case of the Philippines, because these two countries give us a different picture in revisiting the language as an important part of the formation of our identity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- Malay
- ISSN :
- 01156195
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Malay
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 51638722
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3860/malay.v22i1.1342