摘要：This research is a qualitative research that aimed to study, analyze, and implement the values contained in the royong verses of Makassar. The data obtained was analyzed by the researchers by using Semiotic analysis popularized by Michael Riffaterre. Techniques of collecting data of values and the their implementation in local content learning were interviews, recording, and library research. The results of this research revealed the values of royong verses collected by the researchers. These values were then divided into three parts, 1) Personal Values, 2) Social Values, and 3) Religious Values. The personal values include; compassion, obedience, intelligence and diligence, self-esteem, kindness, Careful speech or not inviting danger, alertness, independence, hard work, patience, Harmony of words and deeds or readiness and action, persistence or consistency, self-esteem maintenance, clever or intelligent and knowledgeable, Avoidance of despair or patience, a sense of pain, A sense of obligation; motivation, will, intention and determination, not arrogant or humble. Meanwhile, the social values consist of Thinking before doing, Honesty and true words, Obedience to parents, Belief and true character, Upholding dignity and prestige, participative, responsive to the environment. The third values, religious, include Faith, devotion and obedience to One Almighty God, Power of effort and plea to One Almighty God, Fate or surrendering to the absolute will of the Creator. These values were then implemented in the local content learning in elementary schools (SD) located in Takalar regency.
