Nurturing a Language in the Golden Age: A Harvest of Science or an Illusion of Fluency?

Authors

  • Ismail Sangkala, S.Pd., M.Pd. Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar Author

Keywords:

Golden age, Nurturing language, opinion , ideas, Science , illusion

Abstract

In the national education sphere, the issue of making English a compulsory subject in elementary schools has become a crucial topic. This policy, regulated by Ministerial Decree No. 12 of 2024, marks a progressive step by the government to prepare the younger generation for global challenges. This opinion aims to analyze the urgency of this policy from an academic perspective, identify its implementation challenges, and offer strategic recommendations based on language education theories and research. 

Author Biography

  • Ismail Sangkala, S.Pd., M.Pd., Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

    Treasurer of APSPBI | English Education Dept. Unismuh Makassar.

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Published

2025-05-09

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): APSPBI Bulletin: Edition 1-VII 2026

Section

Opinion and Ideas

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Copyright (c) 2025 Ismail Sangkala, S.Pd., M.Pd. (Author)

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How to Cite

Nurturing a Language in the Golden Age: A Harvest of Science or an Illusion of Fluency?. (2025). APSPBI Bulletin, 1(1), 19-22. https://journal.apspbi.or.id/index.php/bulletin/article/view/170