Abstract:
The background of this research was the shift from Javanese language in two
region of Medan and Surabaya, focus on the Exploring the difrences and the
similliratiy of Javanese language between Medan and Suarabaya. The purpose of
this study was identification and analyze Medan Javanese languge and
Suroboyoan regarding the sound, lexical items and grammatical aspect. This study
used a qualitative descriptive approach regarding its investigation. The data source
was observation the video in the You Tube Channel who organillay speak Medan
Javanese and Suroboyoan. This study also conducted interview given to two
informants who originally Medan and Surabaya Javanese people. The results of
this study showed that both regions have different linguistic cultures, speech and
language are different because they are influenced by the surrounding
environment. However, the Javanese language of Medan and Surabaya is
Indonesia's cultural heritage. It would be better if the people of each region still
preserve the Javanese language in each region so that it continues to be used even
though it has been influenced by Western, Korean and other languages.
