Focus and Scope

Albariq: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab is a peer-reviewed academic journal that focuses on the study, development, and advancement of Arabic language education in diverse educational and sociolinguistic contexts. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for researchers, educators, and practitioners to disseminate high-quality research and theoretical contributions in the field.

Focus

The primary focus of the journal is on Arabic language teaching and learning, encompassing pedagogical, linguistic, literary, and technological dimensions that contribute to the improvement of Arabic education at various levels (primary, secondary, and higher education), including both formal and non-formal settings.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and critical reviews in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Arabic Language Teaching Methodology and Pedagogy
    Studies on teaching methods, instructional design, curriculum development, and classroom practices in Arabic language education.
  2. Teaching Strategies and Learning Approaches
    Research on innovative strategies, learner-centered approaches, communicative methods, and task-based learning in Arabic instruction.
  3. Instructional Media and Educational Technology
    Integration of digital tools, e-learning platforms, mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), artificial intelligence, and multimedia resources in Arabic language teaching.
  4. Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL)
    Issues related to Arabic as a foreign/second language, including acquisition, proficiency development, assessment, and intercultural competence.
  5. Arabic Linguistics in Educational Contexts
    Applied and theoretical linguistics relevant to Arabic education, such as phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics in teaching and learning contexts.
  6. Arabic Literature in Language Education
    The use of Arabic literary texts (classical and modern) as pedagogical resources, including literary analysis, appreciation, and their role in language acquisition.
  7. Assessment and Evaluation in Arabic Language Learning
    Language testing, assessment models, rubric development, and evaluation of learning outcomes in Arabic education.
  8. Curriculum and Material Development
    Design, analysis, and evaluation of Arabic language curricula, textbooks, and teaching materials.
  9. Sociolinguistic and Cultural Dimensions of Arabic Learning
    The role of culture, identity, and sociolinguistic factors in Arabic language acquisition and teaching.

Types of Contributions

The journal publishes:

  • Empirical research (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods)
  • Conceptual and theoretical papers
  • Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses
  • Case studies and best practices in Arabic language education

Positioning Statement

Albariq aims to contribute to the global discourse on Arabic language education by promoting interdisciplinary research, methodological rigor, and innovative pedagogical practices. The journal encourages submissions that bridge theory and practice and that address contemporary challenges in Arabic language teaching in both local and international contexts.