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Journal of Digital Arabic Language Education
Published by Universitas Muslim Indonesia
ISSN : -     EISSN : 31105467     DOI : https://doi.org/10.33096
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
The Journal of Digital Arabic Language Education (J-DALE) is a scholarly journal focused on research and innovation in using digital technology for Arabic language learning and teaching. It serves as a platform for researchers and practitioners developing methods, media, and models of Arabic language education based on modern technology to enhance the quality of education in the digital era. This journal aims to publish high-quality articles that advance theory and practice in digital technology-based Arabic language education. J-DALE encourages collaboration among academics, educators, and technology developers to present effective and impactful innovations in Arabic language education.
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Pendidikan
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Digitalization and Diglossia: Assessing the Effectiveness of Arabic as a Tool of Public Diplomacy in the Digital Era Akhmad Fadhillah Kartono; Abd. Rahim; Dian Malinda; Ansar
Journal of Digital Arabic Language Education Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab, Fakultas Agama Islam, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/8qtc7r97

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This article examines the urgency and transformation of Arabic language digitalization in strengthening public diplomacy (soft power) and facilitating cross-cultural communication in the era of digital disruption. Arabic, with more than 400 million speakers and its status as one of the six official languages of the United Nations, is no longer understood merely as an instrument of religious ritual but has evolved into a strategic medium within international geopolitical discourse. Nevertheless, a striking paradox emerges: although the number of Arabic-speaking internet users has grown rapidly since the early 2000s, the proportion of Arabic-language content in the global digital sphere remains far behind, with various estimates placing it at only 1 to 5 percent of total web content worldwide. Employing a descriptive-analytical qualitative method grounded in systematic library research of 20 primary and secondary sources published between 2004 and 2026, this study analyzes three aspects: (1) the role of digital technology and artificial intelligence in strengthening the Arab world's public diplomacy, (2) the contribution of digitalization to more inclusive cross-cultural communication, and (3) the structural challenges hindering the optimization of this role. The findings indicate that the use of digital platforms, Arabic-language media such as Al Jazeera, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology has expanded the reach of narratives and intercivilizational dialogue; however, their effectiveness remains constrained by the digital content gap and linguistic complexity arising from the diglossia between Fusha (Modern Standard Arabic) and Ammiyah (colloquial dialects). This article recommends strengthening cross-sector collaboration among governments, academics, and technology developers to address this gap.
From Fushā to Arabizi: The Transformation of Journalistic Language and the Social Life of Arab Society in the Era of Electronic Media Dian Malinda
Journal of Digital Arabic Language Education Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): June
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Arab, Fakultas Agama Islam, Universitas Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33096/y0refk40

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Electronic media have fundamentally transformed the way societies including Arab societies access information, form opinions, and interact with one another. This article analyzes three issues: (1) the transformation of journalistic language accompanying the shift from print to electronic and digital media, with particular emphasis on the dynamics of digital Arabic in social media and online journalism; (2) the role of electronic media, particularly television and social media platforms, in the social life of contemporary Arab society; and (3) the theoretical frameworks relevant to understanding these phenomena. This study employs a descriptive-analytical qualitative method grounded in systematic library research of 21 primary and secondary sources published between 1978 and 2026, analyzed through the lens of Uses and Gratifications Theory and Agenda-Setting Theory. The findings indicate that electronic journalistic language is characterized by conciseness, speed, and interactivity, while in the Arab context specifically, phenomena such as Arabizi (Arabic-Latin transliteration), Arabic-English code-switching, and a shift in dominance from Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) to colloquial dialects (Ammiyah) have emerged in informal digital communication. Electronic media were further found to exert a dual influence on Arab society: expanding access to information and facilitating social movements including their documented role in Arab Spring coverage while also contributing to the spread of misinformation, digital privacy concerns, and a potential erosion of formal Arabic language competence among younger generations. This article recommends strengthening both media literacy and digital language literacy in the Arab world as a mitigating measure.

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