Yogyakarta, 15 September 2023 – Program Studi Sastra Arab Fakultas Ilmu Budaya Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM) menyelenggarakan seminar karier bagi mahasiswa Sastra Arab yang bertujuan untuk membuka wawasan tentang tantangan dan peluang di dunia kerja yang berjudul “Dunia Filantropi dan Ekonomi Islam, Tantangan dan Peluang Alumni Sastra Arab UGM”. Seminar karir yang diselenggarakan di Auditorium Soegondo kemarin menghadirkan seorang alumni Sastra Arab UGM yang telah sukses berkiprah di dunia Filantropi dan Ekonomi Islam, yaitu ustadz Ahmad Fauzi Qosim, S.S., M.A., M.M. Beliau sekarang menjabat sebagai Sekretaris Dewan Syariah di Yayasan Dompet Dhuafa. Selain berkiprah di dunia Filantropi dan Ekonomi Islam, beliau juga merupakan pembimbing Ibadah Haji dan Umroh, Tour Leader, dan sebagai dosen tamu di beberapa Universitas.
Seminar karir ini dibuka dengan pembacaan ayat suci Al-Qur’an yang dibawakan oleh Sarnata, mahasiswa Sastra Arab UGM angkatan 2022 dan menyanyikan lagu kebangsaan Indonesia Raya dan Himne Gadjah Mada, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan sambutan dari dosen Sastra Arab UGM yang diwakili oleh bapak Arief Budiman, S.S., M.A., dalam sambutannya beliau mengenalkan sedikit tentang dunia Filantropi kepada para mahasiswa Sastra Arab UGM, khususnya Filantropi di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Beliau juga memberitahukan bahwa ada beberapa mahasiswa Sastra Arab UGM yang magang di dunia Filantropi, seperti di Rumah Zakat Infaq Shodaqoh (RZIS) dan beberapa alumni Sastra Arab UGM yang juga fokus berkiprah di dunia Filantropi, seperti di RZIS Masjid Kampus UGM dan di Palestina.
Seminar karir yang diisi oleh ustadz Ahmad Fauzi Qosim, S.S., M.A., M.M. ini dipantik dan dimoderatori oleh Nafesya Amrina Rosyada mahasiswa Sastra Arab angkatan 2021, yang membuka sesi ini dengan membacakan resume beliau mulai dari pengalaman keorganisasian beliau sewaktu menjadi mahasiswa hingga pengalaman kerja beliau dari awal terjun ke dunia Filantropi hingga sampai pada saat ini. Kemudian beliau, ustadz Ahmad Fauzi Qosim, S.S., M.A., M.M. mengawali materi yang akan beliau sampaikan dengan memberikan beberapa kuis atau pertanyaan kepada mahasiswa Sastra Arab UGM dan memberikan hadiah bagi mahasiswa yang bisa menjawab pertanyaan beliau.
Dalam seminarnya, beliau menyampaikan tentang pengertian dan hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan dunia Filantropi, khususnya tentang zakat, infaq, shodaqoh, dan wakaf. Selain menjelaskan bahwa Filantropis itu termasuk hal penting dalam beragama, beliau juga menjelaskan bahwa Filantropis juga memainkan peran penting dalam perputaran perekonomian negara dan juga membantu pemerintah dalam berbagai bidang atau sektor, misalnya dalam bidang pendidikan.
“Andaikan di Indonesia tidak ada kyai-kyai yang punya pesantren, berapa sekolah yang harus ditanggung oleh pemerintah”, tegas beliau.
Selanjutnya, beliau menjelaskan tentang peluang kerja yang bisa dimasuki oleh mahasiswa lulusan Sastra Arab, seperti penerjemah, diplomat, pemandu wisata, penulis, dan masih banyak lagi. Selain itu, beliau juga menyebutkan beberapa peluang kerja mahasiswa Sastra Arab di dunia Filantropi dan Ekonomi Islam di seluruh divisi, terkecuali posisi spesialis seperti Keuangan, Akuntan, dan Legal.
Dan dilanjutkan dengan rangkaian acara penutup, yaitu sesi tanya jawab antara mahasiswa dengan pemateri, penyerahan plakat sebagai kenang-kenangan, baik dari IKMASA FIB UGM maupun dari Dompet Dhuafa, dan sesi dokumentasi bersama pemateri dan seluruh peserta yang mengikuti seminar. Dengan diadakan seminar karir ini, diharapkan agar bisa membuka wawasan mahasiswa Sastra Arab yang lebih luas tentang dunia pekerjaan.
1) Contextual Religion (UNU1101), first semester, 3 Credits Compulsory university courses aim to form students who are devoted to God Almighty so that they can show religious attitudes and can see sociocultural phenomena from a spiritual perspective and vice versa. This course utilises the lecture method, problem-based learning, discussion, with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of structured assignments, papers, and portfolios.
2) Pancasila and Citizenship Education (UNU1202), second semester, 3 Credits Compulsory university courses that aim to shape students to behave: uphold human values in carrying out their duties based on morals and ethics; contribute to improving the quality of life in society, nation, state and civilisation based on Pancasila; act as citizens who are proud and love their homeland, have nationalism and a sense of responsibility to the country and nation; cooperate and have social sensitivity and concern for society and the environment; obey the law in the life of the community and the state, by utilising the lecture method, discussion, problem-based learning, collaborative learning with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of portfolios and papers.
3) Indonesian Composition (UNU2303), third semester, 3 Credits Compulsory university courses that aim to make students able to convey scientific ideas using standard Indonesian language correctly and adequately and logically-systemically. This course utilises lecture, discussion, and assignment methods with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in structured assignments, final semester assignments, and papers.
4) KKN (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/Community Service Program) (UNU4500), seventh semester, 3 Credits Compulsory university courses that aim to form students who can work together and have social sensitivity and concern for society and the environment; capable of being responsible for the achievement of group work and supervising and evaluating the completion of work assigned to workers under their responsibility; and able to carry out the process of self-evaluation of the workgroup under their obligation and able to manage to learn independently. This course utilises survey methods, collaborative learning, and field practice with evaluations in diaries (portfolios), observations, general tests, and activity reports.
5) Soft Skills (UNU2304), sixth semester, 3 Credits Compulsory university courses that aim to internalise character and attitudes by UGM values; academic values, norms, and ethics; and able to be responsible for their work, and can be given responsibility for the achievement of the organisation’s work with independent learning methods under the supervision of lecturers with an introduction to Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of a portfolio.
6) Introduction to Cultural Studies (IBS1101), third semester, 3 Credits Compulsory faculty courses aim to provide students with knowledge about the concept of culture as a science so that students are sensitive to cultural phenomena. This course is delivered by combining lectures, field observations, and discussion of cases of Indonesian cultural practices with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of written exams, papers, and presentations.
7) Indonesian Cultural Practices (IBS1202), fourth semester, 3 Credits Compulsory university courses that aim to shape students into individuals who are sensitive to cultural phenomena through cultural practices in the form of batik, gamelan, dance, and drama by utilising direct practice methods and with an introduction to the Indonesian language, as well as evaluation in the form of practice.
8) English (IBS1103), fifth semester, 3 Credits The faculty’s compulsory subjects aim to make students able to communicate in basic English and understand English texts, with the following materials: listening, speaking, and reading. This course is delivered using the communicative method, using a language laboratory with an English introduction and evaluation in the form of a written exam.
9) Creative Indonesian (IBS2104), fifth semester, 3 Credits Compulsory faculty courses aim to form students’ creative competence in writing by using Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of creative writing.
10) Academic Writing (IBS2205), sixth semester, 3 Credits Compulsory faculty courses aim to provide skills in using good and correct English to write scientific papers. This course utilises the drill method in writing practice, written criticism, and lectures with an introduction to English and an evaluation in the form of a written exam.
11) Introduction to Multiculturalism (IBS2206), fourth semester, 3 Credits Compulsory faculty courses that aim to make students have an attitude of appreciating the diversity of ethnicities, cultures, views, religions, and beliefs, as well as other people’s original opinions or findings by using lecture methods, field observations, and discussing cases of Indonesian multiculturalism practice with Indonesian language introduction. And evaluation in the form of written exams, papers, and presentations.
12) Introduction to Linguistics and Literature (ISS1101), fourth semester, 4 Credits Mandatory departmental courses that aim to provide basic knowledge of linguistics and literature by utilising lecture, discussion, and assignment methods with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of written exams and papers.
13) Introduction to Globalization Theory (IAS1101), fifth semester, semester 2 Credits The department’s compulsory course aims to provide knowledge about the principles of globalisation and its theory by utilising the lecture, discussion, assignment method, introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of written exams and papers.
14) Khat (ABS1101), first semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses for study programs aim to make students skilled in writing Arabic correctly, fluently, and well by utilising practical and imla methods. This course is delivered with an introduction to the Indonesian language and uses practical and moral evaluations.
15) Tasrif (ABS1102), first semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs aim to make students skilled in doing and utilising Arabic word changes by using the quiz and drill method with an introduction to Indonesian and Arabic. This course uses evaluations in the form of an oral exam and a written exam.
16) Arabic Speaking I (ABS1103), first semester, 6 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs aim to lead students to listen and speak spoken Arabic well, with material on various topics of dialogue, news, films, and speeches, with a drill and audio-visual methods with an introduction to Arabic. This course is supported by non-credit co-curricular activities equivalent to 3 credits and evaluation in oral exams and written exams.
17) Arabic Speaking II (ABS1203), second semester, 6 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs aim to lead students to master spoken Arabic well for presentations, speeches, and debates on various topics, with presentation, speech and debate methods with an introduction to Arabic. This course is supported by non-credit co-curricular activities equivalent to 3 credits and evaluation in oral exams and written exams.
18) Arabic Writing I (ABS1104), first semester, 6 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to lead students to be able to write Arabic script read Arabic texts in the form of dialogues, books, and narrative texts, as well as write descriptive and narrative texts, using drill, scanning and skimming methods, recitation, and assignments. With an introduction to Indonesian and Arabic. This course is supported by non-credit co-curricular activities equivalent to 3 credits and evaluation in the form of a written exam.
19) Arabic Writing II (ABS2304), second semester, 6 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to lead students to be able to read news texts and articles without letters, as well as write argumentative and analytical texts, with the following materials: various news texts and reports, using skimming, recitation, and assignment methods with an introduction to Arabic. This course is supported by non-credit co-curricular activities equivalent to 3 credits and evaluation in the form of a written exam.
20) Arabic Morphology (ABS2305), second semester, 3 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to lead students to master knowledge in the field of Arabic morphemes and be able to transfer their knowledge to other parties by utilising lecture methods, discussions, presentations with Arabic introduction and evaluation in the form of quizzes, structured assignments, and written exams.
21) Arabic Syntax (ABS2306), second semester, 4 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to lead students to master knowledge in the field of Arabic grammar and be able to transfer their knowledge to other parties by utilising lecture, discussion, and presentation methods, with an introduction to Arabic. This course is supported by non-credit co-curricular activities equivalent to 2 credits and evaluation in quizzes, structured assignments, and written exams.
22) Arabic Sociolinguistics (ABS2406), third semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge regarding the use of language in social society. This course utilises the lecture method and text study with an introduction to Arabic and evaluation in the form of quizzes, structured assignments, and written exams.
23) Translation (ABS2407), third semester, 6 Credits Compulsory courses for study programs aim to provide knowledge regarding the basic concepts of translation and intermediate level Arabic-Indonesian and Indonesian-Arabic translation skills. This course utilises lecture methods, identification, and exercises with the Indonesian language of instruction. It is supported by non-credit co-curricular activities equivalent to 3 credits and evaluations in structured assignments, final semester assignments, and written exams.
24) Arabic Stylistics (ABS3608), sixth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge of various styles of Arabic with lecture, discussion, and identification methods with Indonesian introduction and evaluation in the form of structured assignments, quizzes, and written exams.
25) Arabic Literature (ABS2410), fourth semester, 3 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to provide knowledge regarding modern and contemporary Arabic literature, figures and their works, with lecture, discussion, and internet use methods, with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of structured assignments, quizzes, portfolios, and written exams.
26) History of Arabic Literature (ABS3510), third semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to provide knowledge regarding the history of Arabic literature from pre-Islamic to contemporary times, with lectures, discussions, presentations, research and service methods, as well as the use of the internet with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluations in the form of structured assignments, quizzes, portfolios, and written exams.
27) Arabic Literature Genre (ABS3511), fourth semester, 3 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to provide knowledge of the variety of Arabic literature, its characteristics, and its development, using lecture, discussion, research and service methods with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of structured assignments, quizzes, portfolios, and papers.
28) Arabic Literature Translation (ABS3512), sixth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to provide knowledge about translated Arabic literature and various approaches to it using lecture, discussion, and lecture methods, presentation and introduction to Indonesian and Arabic. This course utilises evaluations in the form of structured assignments and papers.
29) Arabic Culture (ABS3513), fourth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to provide knowledge regarding Arabic culture using lectures, discussions, presentations, and dedications with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of portfolios and papers.
30) Arabic Linguistics (ABS2414), fourth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to deliver students to master knowledge in the field of Arabic and be able to transfer their knowledge to other parties. This course is delivered using lecture, discussion, and research and evaluation methods in the form of structured assignments, papers, and written exams.
31) Theory and Methods of Language Research (ABS3615), sixth semester, 3 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to deliver students to master the basic theoretical and methodological concepts in the Arabic language field by utilising lecture, discussion, research and presentation methods, with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of structured assignments and papers.
32) Theory and Methods of Literary Research (ABS3616), sixth semester, 4 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to lead students to master theoretical and methodological basic concepts in Arabic literature by utilising lecture, discussion, research and presentation methods, with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of structured assignments and papers.
33) Theory and Methods of Cultural Study (ABS3617), sixth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to lead students to master basic theoretical and methodological concepts in Arabic culture by utilising lecture, discussion, research and presentation methods, with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of structured assignments and papers.
34) Information Technology (ABS3518), third semester, 4 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to provide knowledge and skills in the use of information technology regarding learning, reference searching, archiving, related to plagiarism, marketing, and presentations using demonstration, practice, and presentation methods with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of structured assignments and final assignments semester.
35) Entrepreneurship and Self- Development (ABS3519), seventh semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses for study programs that aim to form students with leadership, managerial, and responsibility skills in the implementation and development of service programs using the lecture method, project method (the task of designing a business from planning to marketing), and presentations equipped with non-formal internships. Credits, with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of apprenticeship scores and design results.
36) Arab Geoculture and Geopolitics (ABS3620), fifth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses concentrate on study programs that aim to provide knowledge regarding Arab geopolitics and geo culture, with lecture, discussion, and presentation methods, with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in structured assignments and written exams.
37) International Relations and Diplomacy (ABS3620), fifth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses concentrate on study programs that provide knowledge and skills regarding international relations and diplomacy using lectures, discussions, and presentations. This course is delivered with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of structured assignments and written exams.
38) Da’wah (ABS4722), fifth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses concentrate on study programs that aim to provide knowledge and skills in designing, implementing, and developing da’wah services using lecture, discussion, research, and practice methods, with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of portfolios and techniques of da’wah designs.
39) Foreign Language Teaching Method (ABS4723), fifth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses concentrate on study programs that aim to provide knowledge and skills to design, implement, and develop services in the form of teaching foreign languages, using lecture and micro-teaching methods, with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of learning designs and practices.
40) Theory of Translation (ABS3624), fifth semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses concentrate on study programs that aim to provide knowledge about the concepts of translation and their use using lecture, discussion, and research methods with an introduction to Indonesian and evaluation in the form of structured assignments, papers, and written exams.
41) Translation Practice (ABS4725), fifth semester, 6 Credits Compulsory courses concentrate on study programs that aim to provide skills in translating various objects of translation in books, turats, literature, news, articles, advertisements, manuals, and subtitles. This course is delivered using discussion and practice methods with an introduction to Indonesian and evaluation in the form of structured assignments and assessment of translation results.
42) Proposal Seminar (ABS4726), seventh semester, 2 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge and skills in making thesis proposals using lecture, practice, presentation methods, with Indonesian language introduction and evaluation in the form of papers.
43) Undergraduate Thesis (ABS4827), eighth semester, 6 Credits Compulsory courses of study programs that aim to be able to apply logical, critical, systematic, and innovative thinking in the context of the development or implementation of science and technology that pays attention to and uses humanities values in accordance with their field of expertise; able to demonstrate independent, quality, and measurable performance; able to examine the implications of the development or implementation of science and technology that pays attention to and applies the values of the humanities in accordance with their expertise based on scientific principles, procedures and ethics in order to produce solutions, ideas, designs or art criticism, compose a scientific description of the results of their studies in the form of a thesis or final project report , and upload it on the college website; compiling a scientific explanation of the results of the studies mentioned above in the form of a thesis or final project report, and uploading it on the university’s website; able to make appropriate decisions in the context of solving problems in their area of expertise, based on the results of information and data analysis; able to maintain and develop a network with supervisors, colleagues, colleagues both inside and outside the institution. The method used is a consultative and evaluation method in a thesis and a thesis exam.
44) Caligraphy (ABS1228), second semester, 2 Credits Elective courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge and skills of Arabic calligraphy art with lecture and practical methods, delivered in Indonesian and evaluation in the form of assessment of calligraphy works.
45) Colloquial Arabic (ABS2329), third semester, 2 Credits Elective courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge regarding Arabic dialects with lecture, drill, text identification, and practice methods with Arabic introduction and evaluation in the form of oral and written exams.
46) Hebrew (ABS1230), third semester, 2 Credits Elective courses of study programs that aim to provide knowledge regarding Hebrew as a foreign language other than the language studied by utilising lecture, drill, and practical methods¸ with Indonesian introduction and evaluation in the form of oral and written exams.
47) Turkish Language and Culture (ABS1231), third semester, 2 Credits Elective courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge regarding the Turkish language and culture as a foreign language other than the language being studied by utilising lecture, drill, and practical methods¸ with an introduction to Indonesian and evaluation in the form of oral and written exams.
48) Russian Language and Culture (ABS1232), third semester, 2 Credits Elective courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge regarding the Russian language and culture as a foreign language other than the language being studied by utilising lecture, drill, and practical methods¸ with Indonesian introduction and evaluation in the form of oral and written exams.
49) Arabic Phonology (ABS2333), second semester, 2 Credits Elective courses for study programs aim to provide knowledge regarding Arabic phonetics and phonology using lecture and practical methods, with an introduction to Arabic and evaluation in the form of a written exam.
50) Arabic Semantics (ABS2434), fourth semester, 2 Credits Elective courses for study programs that aim to provide knowledge of the lexical and grammatical meanings of Arabic using lecture, discussion, and research methods with Indonesian introduction and evaluation in the form of structured assignments and written exams.
51) Arudh and Qafiyah (ABS3535), fifth semester, 2 Credits Elective courses of study programs that aim to provide knowledge about rhythm and rhyme in traditional and modern Arabic poetry with the lecture method and identification with Arabic introduction and evaluation in the form of structured assignments, portfolios, and written exams.
52) Arabic Independent-Learning (ABS3536), fifth semester, 2 Credits Elective courses for study programs that aim to build student skills can manage learning in the Arabic language independently with independent learning methods and regular monitoring with an introduction to Arabic and Indonesian. This course utilises evaluations in the form of lesson plans, portfolios, oral exams, and written exams.
53) Text Editing (ABS2337), fourth semester, 2 Credits Elective courses for study programs aim to provide Arabic and Indonesian text editing skills with lecture and practical methods with Indonesian introduction and evaluation in the form of written exams.
54) Theory and Practice of Tourism (ABS2439), fourth semester, 2 Credits Elective courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge regarding the principles of tourism service business in Arabic culture, with lecture and practise methods, and delivered with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of practice and portfolios.
55) Mass Communication (ABS3639), sixth semester, 2 Credits Elective courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge and skills of mass communication with lecture and practice methods with an introduction to the Indonesian language and evaluation in the form of practical and written exams.
56) Introduction to Islamic Economics (ABS3641), sixth semester, 2 Credits Elective courses of study programs aim to provide knowledge of the basics of Islamic economics and its practice in Indonesia with lecture and discussion methods. This course utilises evaluations in the form of structured assignments and written exams.
57) Cross-Cluster Elective Courses Compulsory university courses aim to enrich students’ insights into multidisciplinary science with appropriate methods. Learning methods, the language of instruction, and forms of evaluation adjust.