Journal of Communication Studies
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): JCS: Journal of Communication Studies

Strengthening Santri Communication Competence through Khitobiyah Activities at Miftahul Huda Islamic Boarding School

Santi Ratnawati (STAI Walisembilan Semarang)
Kamalun Ni’am (STAI Walisembilan Semarang)
Aliwan (STAI Walisembilan Semarang)
M. Arief Hidayatulloh (STAI Walisembilan Semarang)
Choirul Anam (STAI Walisembilan Semarang)
Abdul Hakim (STAI Walisembilan Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of khitobiyah activities, identify the communication competencies developed, and analyze their role in strengthening the communication competence of santri at Miftahul Huda Islamic Boarding School, Ngroto, Gubug, Grobogan. The study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data sources included the boarding school leader, supervising teachers, and santri who actively participated in khitobiyah activities. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis followed the Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña model, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was ensured through source and technique triangulation. The findings reveal that khitobiyah activities are implemented systematically through the stages of material preparation, speech delivery, and regular evaluation. The communication competencies developed include verbal, nonverbal, interpersonal, and psychological aspects. Santri demonstrated improvements in organizing and delivering materials systematically, using intonation, facial expressions, eye contact, and gestures more effectively, as well as increased self-confidence and courage in public speaking. Khitobiyah activities play a significant role in strengthening communication competence through habituation, practical experience, social interaction, and continuous evaluation. The study concludes that khitobiyah serves as a communication learning model based on pesantren culture that holistically integrates communication knowledge, skills, motivation, and attitudes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jcs

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

JCS is an academic journal published two times annually (June and December) by Program of Islamic Communication and Broadcasting (KPI), Faculty of Dakwa, published by Sunan Giri Institute of Islamic Studies (INSURI) Ponorogo. This journal publishes original researches in multi concepts, theories, ...