THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BIPA VISION-MISSION PROGRAMS AS INTERNATIONALIZATION OF INDONESIAN LANGUAGE

ABSTRACT : There are several factors supporting Indonesian language as one of the global languages. The easiness of the use and structure of Indonesian vocabulary makes foreign speakers learn it easily, consequently, Indonesian has been studied by various countries abroad. Therefore, effort to internationalize Indonesian will be easier. One of the efforts to familiarize Indonesian language is by Indonesian Language Learning for Foreign Speakers (BIPA). BIPA learning programs introduce foreigners to learn Indonesia language and culture, based on the vision and mission of BIPA as Indonesian Language Agency applied. This study describes the efforts to implement BIPA vision and mission programs in the Language Center of Sebelas Maret University. The application of its vision and mission in the institution becomes essential, because it determines the institution goals or mandates. The research method in this study used a qualitative method based on case studies. The data in this study were obtained through observation, field notes, and in-depth interviews. Meanwhile, data analysis used is data triangulation technique, and the presentation method of the results uses descriptions techniques.
KATA KUNCI: BIPA, Indonesian, foreign speaker, vision-mision implementation