Al-Qalam: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab
Vol 1 No 2 (2026): Mei 2026

Manifestations of Social Cognition Through Collaborative Semantic Mapping in Mastering Complex Arabic Texts

Luluk Yulia Ma’wa (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung)
Latifatul Khoiriyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung)
Erlina (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung, Bandar Lampung)



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Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

Mastery of advanced Arabic texts with syntactic complexity (i‘rab) and rich morphological variation often triggers excessive cognitive load for second language learners. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach to explore how social cognition phenomena manifest through the application of collaborative semantic mapping techniques. Grounded in Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, data were collected through classroom observation, concept map document analysis, and in-depth interviews with learners. The descriptive results show that group interaction in constructing semantic maps converts external negotiation of meaning into directed internal individual processes. This technique transforms complex Arabic texts into macro and micro visual structures, triggers peer scaffolding, and significantly reduces obstacles to text comprehension. This article formulates the theoretical foundation, qualitative procedures, and pedagogical implications of sociocognitive interaction in advanced Arabic language learning.

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al-qalam

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Al-Qalam: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing theoretical and empirical research in the field of Arabic language education. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to disseminate original research ...