Lisanudhad: Jurnal Bahasa, Pembelajaran, dan Sastra Arab
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): Lisanudhad: Jurnal Bahasa, Pembelajaran, dan Sastra Arab

Arabic Linguistic Landscape as a Pedagogical Space in Bilingual Pesantren

Nasikul Mustofa Efendi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Kamal Yusuf (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Nasaruddin (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Muflihah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Muhammad Alfa Choirul Murtadho (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)



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Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

Linguistic Landscape (LL) studies examine the visibility of language in public spaces through signs, symbols, and written displays that shape social interaction and meaning-making. Although LL research has expanded considerably in educational contexts, limited scholarly attention has been directed toward the pedagogical functions of Arabic Linguistic Landscapes within pesantren as bilingual Islamic learning environments. This article delves into investigation on how Arabic linguistic signs operate not only as institutional markers but also as pedagogical resources in Pesantren Modern Al-Amanah Junwangi, Indonesia. Adopting a descriptive qualitative design, data were collected through observation and documentation of Arabic linguistic displays across the pesantren environment, including slogans, informational boards, directional signs, and other visual texts. The data were analyzed to identify the forms, distribution, and educational functions of Arabic signs within students’ everyday linguistic practices. The findings reveal that the Arabic Linguistic Landscape performs multiple interconnected roles: representing institutional identity, reinforcing language policy, and facilitating informal language acquisition beyond classroom settings. Continuous exposure to Arabic signage contributes to vocabulary development, habituates students to authentic linguistic expressions, and strengthens the implementation of language activities in daily interaction. More importantly, the study demonstrates that the integration of Arabic signs into the pesantren environment constructs an immersive and socially embedded language-learning ecology that bridges formal instruction and authentic communicative practice. By situating Arabic Linguistic Landscape as a pedagogical mediator within bilingual Islamic education, this study extends current LL scholarship beyond symbolic representation toward its role in sustaining environment-based language learning.

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The Lisanudhad is a scientific journal which focuses on the theme and topic of Arabic language teaching for non-native speakers: Methodology of Arabic teaching for non-native speakers; Teaching for Arabic Competences; Strategy for teaching and learning Arabic for non-native speakers; Models of ...