Exploring Linguistic Landscapes of Pesantren: Their Patterns and Functions

Abstract

This study investigates a language phenomenon known as Linguistic Landscape, which consists of linguistic signs that are widely used in public spaces, one of which is as exposed in pesantren. Pesantren has unique Islamic environment combines with religious atmosphere and Islamic education that convey information to the public. The aims of this study are to investigate the patterns of language use in the Linguistic Landscape and to identify the function of language use in the pesantren environment. The present study is a qualitative in nature. The sites of the research were pesantren Nurul Falah, Surabaya and pesantren Bahrul Ulum, Tambakberas, Jombang. The data was collected through documentation and direct observation. The research stages include data collection, data analysis, and drawing conclusion. The findings of this research revealed that the patterns of language used in the observed pesantren vary, including monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual signs. The use of language signs in the pesantren environment serves as signboard markers, warning signs, and information signs. The functions of Linguistic Landscape in pesantren surveyed demonstrate the use of informational and symbolic functions.

Linguistic landscape study: signs of public transportation places in Sidoarjo regency

“…It also indicates the situation and condition in the region (Khoiriyah & Savitri, 2021;Suari, 2021;Zaman, 2021). The differences in this linguistic landscape can be affected by several reasons, such as the level of education, the living standard of the community, and the status of the area (Suari, 2021;Wulansari, 2020;Yusuf et al, 2022). For example, in a public place, there are signs that use Indonesian more than English like at airports based on a taxonomy of language use on signs.…”

“…The second previous study was related to the language functions of signs conducted by Yusuf et al (2022). This study investigated the language functions of signs at Annuqayah Islamic Boarding School.…”

“…By looking at the previous studies, it was different from the primary focus in this present study. Wulansari (2020) emphasized language variations in a tourist-heavy area, Yusuf et al (2022) concentrated on the language functions in an Islamic educational setting, and Aini et al (2023) explored linguistic diversity in a transportation place. Additionally, they all used qualitative methods using observation and documentation and emphasized the value of understanding about linguistic landscape.…”