Vision and Mission

Vision

Center of excellence and reference in education, research, and community development in Arabic language and culture based on the Indonesian Maritime Continent.

Mission

To achieve this vision, the Arabic Study Program describes the duties, obligations, responsibilities, and action plans formulated under the vision of the Arabic Study Program that must be used for the development of Tri Dharma, as the mission of the study program, which consists of:

  1. To carry out qualified and integrated Arabic language and culture education, aligning with stakeholders’ needs by referring to scientific competency standards and responding to changes.
  2. To develop research emphasizing the Arabic language and culture locally, nationally, and internationally.
  3. To carry out community service based on the standards of the Arabic language and culture field in supporting learning and advanced science and technology for the academic community, the government, and the community itself.
  4. To sustainably build strategic relationships with the community, government, business, industry, educational institutions, and other higher education institutions in the home country and abroad by applying the principles of equality, partnership, and mutual trust.

Objectives

The educational objectives in the Arabic Study Program are:

  1. To promote and enhance academic and professional excellence by mastering various models and methods of Arabic language learning, teaching technology, and social engagement within educational and societal contexts.
  2. To cultivate strong research capacity by mastering theories, methodologies, and data analysis techniques in the fields of Arabic language, literature, and cultural studies, and by fostering interdisciplinary integration.
  3. To strengthen professional competence in language practice, particularly in translation and Arabic communication, through a comprehensive mastery of theoretical and practical knowledge, cultural literacy, and digital tools.

Competences that should be developed by students within the Arabic Study Program based on their concentration:

  1. Academic Competence:
    • Ability to master and apply various language learning models and methods in Arabic language education.
    • Proficiency in using learning technologies for Arabic language instruction.
    • Capacity to demonstrate professional and social skills relevant to language learning environments.
  2. Research Competence:
    • In-depth understanding of Arabic studies’ linguistic, literary, and cultural theories and perspectives.
    • Ability to design and conduct interdisciplinary research using appropriate methodologies and data analysis techniques.
    • Capacity to evaluate and write scientific research reports aligned with academic publication standards.
    • Proficiency in using information technology in Arabic language and cultural research.
  3. Language Practitioner Competence:
    • Mastery of translation theories, techniques, and practices between Arabic and other languages.
    • Proficiency in source and target languages with sensitivity to cultural nuances.
    • Ability to produce accurate and contextually appropriate translations using digital tools.
    • Fluency in Arabic oral communication, including both academic and literary discourse.