“Pappasang” Value of Makassar Language and Its Instruction

Abstract

The Literary work "Pappasang" is an expression of language or speech that is a potential for the smooth transformation of the noble values and vital ideas from one generation to the next. The presence of the "Pappasang" manuscript is not suddenly falling in a vacuum. Pappasang is the result of the process of thinking and aspiring caused by environmental conditions of a society and culture. "Pappasang" has a very important role in conveying religious teachings. This can be seen because the influence of Islam is very strong in it. This shows that "Pappasang" functions not only as a literary work, but also as a medium conveying certain religious teachings. In "Pappasang" it is assessed on the reflection of value of “Pappasang” Makassar language in life. The development of Pappasang in Mangkasarak society is not something meaningless, but it gives the life concept of civilization. This shows that Pappasang in this society has become a part of traditional customs, although its utterances are done through the process of cultural events. Improving the quality of the meaning of a literary work can be done not only through Pappasang autodidact study but also through conducting it formally, that is programmed to facilitate the learning in order to easily obtain experience of regional literature.

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