Teaching Reading of Arabic Language in Indonesia: Reconstruction of the Contents and Scope of Nahwu science

Abstract

This study aims to understand the problems faced by students in reading Arabic texts that are not vowed (without harakat), and the reconstruction of nahwu material for the benefit of reading Arabic texts that are not vowed in the lecturer's view. Research sample consisted of 90 students and 7 lecturers from Arabic major. Research data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed descriptively based on the percentage formula. The results showed that the main problems of students in reading Arabic texts without harakat could be classified into four, namely, weak mastery of Arabic vocabulary, weak mastery of Arabic grammar, lack of interaction with Arabic texts, and weak mastery of effective strategies in reading Arabic texts with no harakat. In the view of the Arabic language lecturer, the reconstruction of nahwu material for the purpose of reading Arabic without harakat can be done by selecting relevant and functional materials to read and understanding Arabic sentences and texts at the word, phrase (murakkab), sentences, levels as well as at the level of analysis of the function and role of words in sentences. The results of the study would be helpful in understanding many important aspects of Arabic grammar that have not been mastered well by students, and due to which they experience difficulties in reading Arabic texts without harakat.