Title: LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY: THE ROLE OF TAUSUG CONTEMPORARY SONGS IN REFLECTING SOCIAL REALITIES
Authors: Salha Amil, Philippines
Abstract:

This research study delves into the intricate relationship between language and identity by looking into the Tausug contemporary songs, exploring their role in reflecting social realities. Tausug contemporary songs serve as a rich cultural medium, encapsulating the values, struggles, and experiences of the Tausug people. This study employed a descriptive-analytical method to capture the richness and complexity of Tausug cultural expressions and their social implications. Ten selected Tausug contemporary songs were translated into English and underwent Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The analysis investigates linguistic features, discourse practices, and the roles of the Tausug community as reflected in these songs. Findings reveal how language in these songs reveals the true conditions and experiences of the community, encompassing their social structures, cultural practices, and daily challenges, offering profound insights into the social fabric and lived experiences of the Tausug people. By examining these songs through the lens of CDA, the research highlights the significant role of contemporary music in preserving and conveying the social realities and cultural values of the Tausug community.

Keywords: Language and Identity, Tausug contemporary songs, Critical Discourse Analysis
(CDA).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59009/ijlllc.2025.0095

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