Focus and Scope

IJ-ATL (International Journal of Arabic Teaching and Learning) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Nurul Jadid University, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia 67291, and managed by the Institute for Publishing, Research, and Community Service (Lembaga Penerbitan, Penelitian, dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat [LP3M]). The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge, research, and scholarly practice in Arabic language teaching and learning.

IJ-ATL publishes original research articles, research reports, and review articles that offer significant theoretical, methodological, and practical contributions to the field of Arabic education. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary and innovative studies that address the development of Arabic language pedagogy, learning practices, linguistic inquiry, and the cultural and intellectual traditions associated with the Arabic language. The journal's focus and scope include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Arabic Teaching and Learning Strategies: Pedagogical approaches, instructional strategies, teaching methods, and models for improving Arabic language teaching and learning.

  2. Methods, Technology, and Media for Arabic Teaching and Learning: Curriculum and instructional material development, digital learning technologies, educational media, and technology-enhanced Arabic language instruction.

  3. Arabic Linguistics and Literature: Linguistic studies related to Arabic language learning, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, and Arabic literary studies relevant to language education.

  4. Arabic Language Teacher Education: Teacher professional development, pedagogical competence, teacher training, and the preparation of Arabic language educators.

  5. Teaching Arabic to Speakers of Other Languages: Second- and foreign-language acquisition, multilingualism, intercultural communication, and the challenges of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.

  6. Modern Standard Arabic and Contemporary Arabic Language Studies: Research on Modern Standard Arabic, language use, language variation, and contemporary developments relevant to Arabic teaching and learning.

  7. Arabic-Islamic Culture and History: Studies of Arabic-Islamic intellectual traditions, cultural heritage, and historical contexts that contribute to the understanding and teaching of Arabic language and literature.

  8. Contemporary Issues and Innovations in Arabic Education: Emerging trends, educational challenges, interdisciplinary perspectives, and innovative research addressing current developments in Arabic language education.

  9. Curriculum Development and Innovation in Arab Education: Curriculum design, instructional planning, learning resource development, and evidence-based innovations that enhance the quality of Arabic education.

IJ-ATL welcomes submissions grounded in relevant theoretical frameworks, rigorous research methodologies, and empirical evidence, as well as scholarly reviews that critically synthesize existing knowledge and identify directions for future research. The journal particularly values originality, methodological soundness, academic relevance, and clear contributions to scientific discourse and educational practice. Through these publications, IJ-ATL seeks to foster international scholarly exchange and support the continuous development of Arabic language teaching and learning across diverse educational, linguistic, and cultural contexts.