Electronic Theses and Dissertation

This research aims to describe information about the mensural classifiers along with
various traditional measurement tools used by the Acehnese community in Pidie Jaya
District, Aceh Province. A qualitative method with an ethnographic approach was
applied. The research sites were five of eight sub-districts in Pidie Jaya District. The
informants are 12 people selected based on certain criteria. The researcher used
elicitation techniques in data collection by utilizing elicitation sheets that had been
previously prepared. In addition, non-participant observation data collection
techniques using observation sheets as instruments were also carried out to obtain
additional information. During both processes, the researcher took photographs of
traditional measuring tools used. The results of the research found that there are 43
mensural classifiers. There are also traditional measuring tools that use parts of human
body, parts of plants, recycled goods, items sold in the market but are considered
traditionally by the community, as well as antiques that are believed to have originated
from abroad. It is expected that the results of this research can be used as
documentation of traditional heritage as an effort to preserve regional culture.

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