STANDARISASI KOMPETENSI BAHASA ARAB BAGI CALON SARJANA PERGURUAN TINGGI KEAGAMAAN ISLAM NEGERI

Abstract

This study aims to explore, analyze, and formulate standard of Arabic competence for prospective graduates of S1 in UIN Jakarta and UIN Yogyakarta related to four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing based on assessment of Arabic language requirements and standards. This research used qualitative approach. In collecting data, researchersplayed themselve as the main instrument in observation, in-depth interviews, and FGD (Focussed Group Discussion). The findings of this study indicate that competence of Arabic-based needs assessment and standard of Arabic language science is emphasized on skills of reading and understanding Islamic texts relevant to scholarship developed by Department and Faculty. Thus, competence of Arabic in both UIN is accentuated on religious orientation, namely fulfillment of need for understanding and scientific deepening relevant to Prodi and Faculty, so that Arabic is positioned as main media in Islamic studies. These findings had implications for importance of academic policy affirmations from UIN second leaders for development of curricula, syllabus, teaching materials, strategies and methodologies of learning Arabic skills.