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Alsina : Journal of Arabic Studies
ISSN : 26226138     EISSN : 26226146     DOI : 10.21580
Alsina : Journal of Arabic Studies, ISSN 2477-8117 (e) 2477-8109 (p) is published by the Arabic Language Learning Department, Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Kependidikan, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Walisongo Semarang. This journal focuses on theories and thoughts on Arabic studies in general. This journal specializes in Arabic language learning, and theories. This journal warmly welcomes contributions from scholars of related disciplines.
Arjuna Subject : Umum - Umum
Articles 162 Documents
Pedagogical Issues in Arabic Language Teaching: A Case Study of Learner Readiness and Classroom Practice Ahmad Maghfurin; Elsayed Mustafa Ebeed
Alsina : Journal of Arabic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang - Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/alsina.8.1.31527

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Arabic has an important role in Islamic education, but its learning in madrasahs still faces various pedagogical problems that hinder the development of students' communicative competence. This study aims to analyze the pedagogical problems of Arabic language learning at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Semarang by examining the relationship between students' learning readiness and classroom learning practices. The research uses a qualitative case study approach supported by descriptive quantitative data. Data were obtained through observation, semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and tracing of students' educational backgrounds. The results of the study show four main problems, namely the learning readiness of diverse students due to differences in educational backgrounds (40% of the students entered the madrasah without systematic prior instruction in Arabic); learning that is still teacher-centered so that student participation is limited; emphasis on reading and grammar rather than communication skills; and the lack of use of Arabic as a language of communication in the classroom. These findings show that pedagogical problems are influenced by the interaction between students' learning readiness and learning practices. Therefore, diagnostic assessments, differentiated learning, and increased communicative use of Arabic need to be implemented to strengthen the quality of learning.
Translation Techniques for Political and Military Terms in the Subtitles of al-Maḥallīyah al-Sūrīyah Novia Widyastuti Syahrir; Faisal S Sangaji; Andi Abdul Hamzah
Alsina : Journal of Arabic Studies Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang - Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/alsina.8.1.27235

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The growing volume of audiovisual content has made documentary subtitling a demanding form of translation. Among the terms that require particular attention are political and military expressions, which often carry ideological, cultural, and historical associations. This study examines how political, military, and combined political-military terms are translated in the Indonesian subtitles of Joe Hattab’s Arabic documentary al-Maḥallīyah al-Sūrīyah, using Molina and Albir’s taxonomy of translation techniques. The study uses a qualitative descriptive approach and content analysis. Nineteen specialized terms were taken from the 16-minute, 10-second documentary through repeated viewing and coding, before being classified according to the framework. The results show a clear pattern: established equivalent was the most frequently used technique (8 of 19, 42.1%), followed by literal translation (7 of 19, 36.8%), borrowing, and modulation (2 of 19 each, 10.5%). The selection of techniques was largely shaped by contextual considerations and the need for clarity in the Indonesian subtitles. The findings highlight the relevance of cultural awareness and a functional view of equivalence when rendering sensitive political-military terminology in subtitles, offering a practical reference for audiovisual translators and translator-training programmes.