The Meaning Of Symbols Used In The Traditional Building Of Melayu Deli Serdang Society

THE MEANING OF SYMBOLS USED IN THE TRADITIONAL
BUILDING OF MELAYU DELI SERDANG SOCIETY
A PAPER
WRITTEN
BY
YUYUN MAULIZAR
REG. NO. 12202067

DIPLOMA – III ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH SUMATERA
MEDAN
2015

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It has been proved by
Supervisor,

Prof.T. Silvana Sinar, MA.,ph.D

NIP.

Submitted to Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for DIPLOMA (D-III) in English

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Head of Diploma III English Study Program,

Dr. Matius C.A. Sembiring, M.A.
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Approved by the Diploma III English Study Program
Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatra
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Accepted by the Board of Examiners in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the D-III Examination of the Diploma III English Study Program, Faculty of

Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera.

The examination is held on:

2015

Faculty of Culture Studies, University of North Sumatera
Dean,

Dr. Syahron Lubis,MA
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2.Prof.T. Silvana Sinar, MA.,ph.D (Supervisor)
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AUTHOR’S DECLARATION
I, YUYUN MAULIZAR, declare that I am the sole author of this paper. Except
where the reference is made in the text of this paper, this paper contains no
material published elsewhere or extracted in whole or in part from a paper by
which I have qualified for or awarded another degree.
No other person’s work has been used without due acknowledgement in the main
text of this paper. This paper has not been submited for the award degree in any
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ABSTRACK
Paper entitled "The Meaning of Symbols Used In The Traditional Building
of Melayu Deli and Serdang society" describes how parts of the Malay traditional
house from the beginning of construction until the final stages. in the construction
of custom homes, there are multiple meanings and rules at each building. The
purpose of writing a paper this paper in order to provide insight to the public at

large in order not misappropriated meanings contained in the development of
Malay traditional house and so that the young generation can preserve the original
culture of the Malays. For help writing a paper this paper writer looking for
information by reading books and various sources related to the topic.

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ABSTRAK
Kertas karya yang berjudul "The Meaning of Symbols Used In The
Traditional Building of Melayu Deli and Serdang society" berisi tentang
bagaimana bagian-bagian rumah adat melayu mulai dari awal pembangunan
hingga tahap akhir. dalam pembangunan rumah adat melayu, terdapat beberapa
makna dan aturan pada setiap bangunan. Tujuan dari penulisan kertas karya ini
agar memberikan pemahaman kepada masyarakat luas agar tidak menyalah
gunakan makna yang terdapat di dalam pembangunan rumah adat melayu dan
agar generasi-generasi muda dapat melestarikan budaya asli melayu. Untuk
membantu penulisan kertas karya ini penulis mencari informasi dengan membaca
buku-buku dan berbagai sumber yang berhubungan dengan topik.


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
First of all, I would like to thank Allah SWT, for giving me health,
strength, and capability to finish this paper.
Then, I would also like to express a deep gratitude, love, and appreciation to:
Big thanks to both of my beloved parents, T. mirza and kamariah. I
deeply thank you for your endless supports, love, advices and prayers for me. I am
here today because of both of you. Thankyou also to my beloved sisters, Nurul
Hijah thankyou for all of your support and prayer.
Dr. Syahron Lubis, M.A., as the Dean of Faculty of Cultural Studies,
University of Sumatera Utara.
Dr. Matius C.A Sembiring M.A., as the Head of English Diploma Study
Program, who has given me directions in doing this paper.
Prof. T Silvana Sinar, PHD, MA as my supervisor. I am thankful for your
valuable time in directing, teaching,and inspiring me to complete this paper.
As my reader. Thankyou very much for the valuable time for reading this
paper.
All the lecturers at English Diploma Department. Thank you very much

foor the knowledge have i got.
To all of my best friends at English Diploma Department especially
SOLIDAS 2012 class A and B. Thank you so much for the time we have filled
together.
To my best friend Diah, Nurul, Ahada, Bahrun, Yuslida, Lia, and Jeje.
Thank you for becoming my best friend.

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Finally, I do realize that this paper is far from being perfect, I accept any
critism for better improvement in the next writing.

Medan,

2015

The Writer,

Yuyun Maulizar

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AUTHOR’S DECLARATION......................................................................
COPYRIGHT DECLARATION ..................................................................
ABSTRACT ....................................................................................................
ABSTRAK ......................................................................................................
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...........................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6


INTRODUCTION
The Background of the Study...............................................................
The Problems of the Study ...................................................................
The Scope of the Study ........................................................................
The Purpose of the Study .....................................................................
Reason of Choosing the Topic .. .........................................................
The Method of the Study .................................................................... .

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2.1
2.1.1
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Malay ....................................................................................................
Malay Deli serdang ..............................................................................
Concept of Malay Traditional House ..................................................
Adapting to the climate ........................................................................
Design for climatic ..............................................................................
Addition possibilitie .............................................................................
Theoritical concept of semiotic ............................................................
Core assumption one ............................................................................
Scope and application..........................................................................

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ANALYSIS
3.1
The analysis of symbol and meaning of malay traditional house ........
3.2
Composition of he malay house ...........................................................
3.2.1 Rasuk ....................................................................................................
3.2.2 Girder ...................................................................................................
3.2.3 The stick ...............................................................................................
3.2.4 The ladder............................................................................................ .
3.2.5 Sill.......................................................................................................
3.2.6 The floor..............................................................................................
3.2.7 The frame..............................................................................................
3.2.8 Sentir....................................................................................................
3.2.9 The pillars of the cap..........................................................................
3.2.10 Reed...................................................................................................
3.2.11 The refters..........................................................................................
3.2.12 Rolls-rolls..........................................................................................
3.2.13 Bone bubung........................................................................................
3.2.14 Pointing to the sky.............................................................................
3.2.15 The Wall...............................................................................................

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3.2.16 The door .............................................................................................
3.2.17 Widow................................................................................................
3.2.18 The Wind holes...................................................................................
3.2.19 The attic..............................................................................................
3.2.20 Teban screen.....................................................................................
3.2.21 The roof
3.2.22 Bubung bubung (second)
3.3
The size of the house..............................................................................
3.3.1 A matter of hasta........................................................................................
3.3.2 Mounting size rafter.......................................................................................
3.3.3 Size of girder..................................................................................................
3.4
The arrangement of the spaces.......................................................................
3.4.1 The porch porches (breezeway) is the very front...........................................
3.4.2 The Parent House
3.4.3 The Kitchen
3.5
Building Form
3.5.1 The House Long Bubung
3.5.2 Limas House
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4.1
4.2

CONCLUSIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
Conclusions ..........................................................................................
Suggestions...........................................................................................

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REFERENCES ...............................................................................................

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ATTACHMENT.............................................................................................

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