International Journal of Research Studies in Education
2024
Volume 13 Issue 18
Available Online: 20 October 2024
Author/s:
Gacusan, Mary Grace L.*
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Philippines (grasyasya09@gmail.com)
Abella, Christian
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Philippines (abella.christian110494@gmail.com)
Pasahol, Alma M.
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Philippines (alma.martinez29@gmail.com)
Ablang, Yolanda Suzima V.
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Philippines (ysa4462@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This study explored the morphosyntactic features of traditional communication letters, Bet-Ang and Billiti, used in wedding and burial ceremonies within upland indigenous communities. The study aimed to address this gap by conducting a comprehensive analysis using qualitative content analysis as the research design. Data was gathered from the municipalities of Lidlidda, San Emilio, Gregorio Del Pilar, and Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur, and interviews were conducted with informants to validate cultural traditions. The analysis revealed various morphosyntactic features, including word affixation and sentence structure. Prefixes, infixes, and suffixes were identified in the letters, demonstrating their linguistic complexity. Additionally, the predominant sentence structures observed were simple, complex, and compound sentences. Furthermore, the study explored the importance of traditional communication methods in a rapidly changing digital age, highlighting themes of cultural preservation, localized communication, and the preservation of indigenous languages. Participants emphasized the role of Bet-Ang and Billiti in preserving cultural heritage, fostering community unity, and revitalizing indigenous languages.
Keywords: Bet-ang, Billiti, traditional letters, morphosyntactic analysis, communication letters
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24135
Cite this article:
Gacusan, M. G. L., Abella, C., Pasahol, A. M., & Ablang, Y. S. V. (2024). Bridging rituals and linguistics: The morphosyntactic features of Bet-Ang and Billiti letters. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(18), 15-24. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2024.24135
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