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As part of a session celebrating the Arabic language, the Qatari Forum for Authors hosted Dr Hani Muhaliya, associate professor at the Department of Literature at the Indonesian University of Malang who shed light on teaching of Arabic to non-native speakers. The session was shown through the Forum’s official Youtube channel.
During the session, Dr Hani stressed that teaching of Arabic in Indonesia is under continuous development, as it is taught from the kindergarten to the doctoral stage. The Arabic language, or the language of Dhad, as it is called, occupies an important place among the Indonesian people because it is associated with the Islam, as it is the language of the Holy Quran and the Prophetic hadiths.
The evidence of its closeness to Indonesians is the entry of the Arabic language into the government curricula. She pointed out that the Arabic language entered Indonesia with the Islamic conquests in the first century AH.
Dr Hani Muhaliya talked about the challenges that faced teaching of Arabic language to non-Arabic speakers during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic when all educational institutions were closed and education continued via virtual space. All students had not been prepared to use technology but the challenge pushed them towards benefiting more from modern devices which are part of the digital age in which we live.
A short introductory video was shown at the University of Malang and its various activities and events to celebrate the International Day of the Arabic Language, and activities held throughout the year such as conferences, festivals, training courses, competitions, scientific debates and events that combine cultural entertainment and scientific interest.
Dr Hani concluded her speech by thanking the State of Qatar for celebrating the International Day of the Arabic Language and promoting it among non-native speakers outside its countries.
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22/05/2022
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