THE EXISTENCE OF LANGUAGE IN THE SOCIAL INTERACTION OF CROSS-SUMATRA TRAVELERS AT THE BABUR RAHMAT MOSQUE AS A SOCIAL STUDY LEARNING

Abstract

This article aims to examine in depth the existence of language in the social interaction of cross-Sumatra travelers at the Babur Rahmat Grand Mosque as a social study study. This is because the travelers who stop by to rest at the Babur Rahmat mosque consist of various tribes and are never empty of visitors. The method used is qualitative with a phenomenological approach with data collection through observation and interviews. Meanwhile, the analysis leads to content analysis that observes the phenomenon that occurred at the Babur Rahmat mosque. The findings show that the Babur Rahmat mosque has a very complex role, the mosque is not only a place of worship, but also a space for social interaction for cross-Sumatra travelers. The difference in language and dialect is not an obstacle in communication that occurs because of the common goal, namely rest and worship. Even with the diversity of cultural backgrounds, the travelers make language function as the main tool in bridging communication, building social relationships and creating integration in the midst of differences. In addition, the existence of language is also a means of effective social adaptation in the mosque environment. The existence of the Babur Rahmat mosque with conducive facilities also supports harmonious social interaction so that it can be used as learning in the field of social studies, because it contains the values of diversity, tolerance, communication and the dynamics of community life in real terms.