KAJIAN SOSIOLOGI SASTRA DAN NILAI BUDAYA PADA NOVEL YANG TELAH LAMA PERGI KARYA TERE LIYE SERTA PEMANFAATANNYA SEBAGAI BAHAN AJAR BAHASA INDONESIA DI SMA

Abstract

This study aims to describe the aspects of literary sociology and cultural values found in Tere Liye’s novel Yang Telah Lama Pergi and to examine its potential use as Indonesian language learning material in senior high schools. This research employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive qualitative method and content analysis design. The data source was Tere Liye’s novel Yang Telah Lama Pergi, while the data consisted of words, sentences, dialogues, narratives, and events representing literary sociology and cultural values. Data were collected through literature study, reading, and note-taking techniques. Data analysis involved data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings indicate that the novel contains 188 data related to literary sociology, consisting of 60 data on historical and social conditions, 77 data on social relations and relationships among characters, and 51 data on social criticism. A total of 147 cultural-value data were identified, comprising 8 data on human relationships with God, 52 data on relationships with fellow human beings, 14 data on relationships with nature, and 73 data on relationships with oneself. The findings indicate that the novel has the potential to be used as Indonesian language learning material in senior high schools because it presents social issues, cultural values, and life experiences that can support literary appreciation, classroom discussion, and students’ critical thinking. Its use should be adjusted to learning objectives and the Indonesian Language Learning Outcomes for Phase F.