The Theory of Language Ring: A Strategy for Foreign Language Diffusion in Pesantren
Pendahulunan, Metode, Hasil dan Diskusi, Teori Dasar, Sosio-linguistics, spiskososial Islam, Teori imersi bahasa, bahasa komunitas,
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https://doi.org/10.21111/attadib.v20i2.15122Keywords:
Kyai, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language diffusion, Language Ring TheoryAbstract
Purpose Kyai (head master) of Pesantren who creates the environment within pesantren plays a crucial force to the acquisition of foreign language and its immersion. This study aims to formulate and develop the Theory of Language Ring; a hierarchical-concentric model of language diffusion within the sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic system of Pesantren, with a primary case study on Gontor, its kyai, teachers, students and ecosystem. Method — The method of study is qualitative and developmental research, using a phenomenological approach. The data collection include observation on Gontor's kyai, teachers, students, its environment and alumni. Theories of sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic and scientific theories of circular motion in physics also referred. The data management process involves data reduction, data display, data analysis, and conclusion. Findings — The study findings demonstrate that Language Ring is the unique languages-immersion acquisition at Gontor. The language authority within speech communities and its hierarchy and prestige, covert prestige, and overt prestige in the relation to kyai and his disciples wherein learners are immersed in a linguistic stream spoken by kyai, as the strong factor that influences the language diffusion of all students, including newcomers. Implication - It is hoped that the Theory of Language Ring may enrich approaches within Pesantren especially speaking skills; and serve as a reference for further studies. Originality — Contributes a new theory in the field of Islamic sociolinguistics and language education; and serves as a reference for pesantren and schools' leadership in implementing culturally-based foreign language diffusion strategies.References
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