An Analysis Of Language Acquisition On Stunting Children Aged 4-5 Years In Pekan Labuhan Village

Abstract

Language is a communication system used by humans to convey meaning. The function of language is as a means of communication both orally and in writing and to express oneself as well as a means of integration, social adaptation and as a means of social control. This research presents a study conducted in Pekan Labuhan village, which analyses the language acquisition of 5 stunting children aged between 4-5 years old. The purpose of this study is to find out what words are acquired by stunting children in Pekan Labuhan
Village. The researchers used qualitative research method to reveal the social setting and connotations of the research phenomenon. This method avoids manipulation of the research setting and uses a collective case study approach to produce a comprehensive picture. Children usually start saying simple sentences at 18 months of age, but some start saying at 2 years of age. However, if children are unable to make simple sentences at 2 years of age or older, it is likely that they have a speech delay. The study concluded that stunting and normal children have similar word types, but there are differences in spelling, vocabulary size, and duration of language acquisition. Cognitive impairment in stunting children can lead to speech delay and limited vocabulary. In this study, 5 stunting children experienced this.