A Sociolinguistic Analysis Model for Preserving the Bali Aga Dialect of Tigawasa Village Within Educational Settings: Strategies for Language Continuity and Cultural Retention

Abstract

The maintenance and revitalization of minority dialects represent a critical dimension of linguistic sustainability in multilingual societies. This study proposes an educational framework for preserving the Bali Aga dialect in Tigawasa Village, Bali, by integrating sociolinguistic theory with culturally responsive pedagogy. The research adopts a qualitative-descriptive approach grounded in sociolinguistic and ethnographic perspectives to examine how language shift can be mitigated through structured educational intervention. Drawing on established theories of language maintenance and shift, particularly sociolinguistic ecology and discourse interactional models, this paper constructs a framework that positions education as a central mechanism for dialect preservation. The findings suggest that the survival of the Bali Aga dialect depends not only on intergenerational transmission but also on institutional support within formal and informal education systems. The proposed model emphasizes curriculum integration, community participation, and cultural reinforcement strategies. This study contributes to the broader discourse on linguistic sustainability by offering a structured approach applicable to other endangered dialect contexts.