The Sequences of Expression of Minangkabau Young Generation: Request Study From ABS-SBK Philosophy

This research is a study of the language dynamics of Minangkabau young generation which is seen from the request speech sequence when interacting. The data in this study are taken from the students in several universities in Padang such as UniversitasAndalas, Universitas Bung Hatta and Politeknik Negri Padang and also from Padang Panjang and Batusangkar since these two regions are considered to retain Minangkabau cultural values in Language. The data are recorded from the respondents based on some criteria. Then the data are analyzed using the request strategy theory by Blum-Kulka and the request sequence by Ike Revita. The results of analysis show that there are several requests for speech sequences performed by young generation when they speak like 2 in 1, 3 in 1, 4 in 1 and multi in 1 sequence. While the factors that influence the choice of speech sequences are social factors, cultural factors and psychological factors. The values reflected in the speech sequence used are politeness, tolerance, assertiveness and honesty.