The role of linguistic appreciation in developing speaking skills for the fifth level in the Arabic Language Education Department at Al-Rayah University, Sukabumi, from Ibn Khaldun's perspective دور مادة التذوق اللغوي في تنمية مهارة الكلام للمستوى الخامس في قسم تعليم اللغة العربية بجامعة الراية سوكابومي في منظور ابن خلدون

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of the Linguistic Appreciation course (Tadzawwuq Lughawi) in developing speaking skills among fifth-level students in the Arabic Language Education Department at Arrayah University Sukabumi from Ibn Khaldun’s perspective. The study was motivated by the weakness of students’ speaking skills despite their extensive study of Arabic grammar and theoretical language rules. This research employed a quantitative descriptive field approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to all 50 fifth-level students enrolled in the course using a saturated sampling technique. The instrument consisted of 12 items measured using a five-point Likert scale, and the data were analysed using descriptive statistics through percentage analysis. The findings showed that 55.8% of students rated the course as “very good” and 32.3% as “excellent,” resulting in a total positive response rate of 88.1%. The results indicate that the Linguistic Appreciation course effectively contributes to the development of students’ speaking skills, particularly in fluency, pronunciation accuracy, mastery of eloquent Arabic expressions, and self-confidence in speaking Arabic. The findings also support Ibn Khaldun’s view that language acquisition is achieved through habit, repetition, and continuous practice.