On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 yesterday, a National Seminar was held with the theme “Arabic Language Development in Various Media” as a tribute to Dr. Masrukhi. M.Hum before entering his retirement. The seminar was attended by his fellow lecturers and even attended by several officials such as the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, M.Si., Head of the Department of Language and Literature, Dr. Sudibyo, M.Hum., and Head of the Arabic Literature Study Program, Dr. Zulfa Purnamawati, S.S., M.Hum. Apart from lecturers, students who had been taught by him also attended the seminar. 

After the event was opened, Eka Setiawan and Pandhita Hapsari as the host handed over their duties to Dr. Arief Ma’nawi, S.S., M.Hum. as moderator to guide the seminar. The core event was the National Seminar with speakers including Prof. Dr. Syamsul Hadi, S.U., M.A., Prof. Dr. H Tulus Musthofa, Lc., M.A. and Dr. Moh. Masrukhi, M.Hum. himself. The presentation of mementos was handed over by Dr. Mahmudah, S.S., M.Hum. as a representative of Middle Eastern Cultural Studies and Dra. Uswatun Hasanah, M.A. as a representative of Arabic Literature study program lecturers. The event was closed with a tumpeng cutting procession by the honorable Dr. Mohammad Masrukhi M.Hum.

Yogyakarta, Thursday, June 6, 2024 – The Arabic Literature Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held an offline Tourism Arabic Lecture at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, UGM. The lecture presented a practitioner from UGM Faculty of Cultural Sciences Alumni, Ghifari Yuristiadhi Masyhari Makhasi, S.S., M.A., M.M., C.H.E. who currently works as a Tourism Lecturer at UGM Vocational School. In this activity, Ghifari shared experiences and practical knowledge on how to become a proficient Arabic tour guide.

The students were very enthusiastic about the lecture, especially because they could directly interact with practitioners and get first-hand insight into the challenges and opportunities in the tourism industry using Arabic. Ghifari also provided a tour guide simulation, where students were invited to play the role of tour guides and tourists. With this lecture, students are expected to be better prepared for the world of work and have additional skills that can increase their competitiveness in the global market.

This lecture is part of the UGM Arabic Literature Study Program’s efforts to improve the quality of education and curriculum relevance to industry needs.

Yogyakarta, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 – Even Semester of the 2023/2024 Academic Year, the Arabic Literature UGM Study Program successfully held an Entrepreneurship and Self-Development Lecture. After inviting alumni to be practitioner lecturers, this lecture ended with a presentation of student business plans.

Together with Reisa Nurma Borurega, S.S., an alumnus of Arabic Literature UGM who is an expert in the field of digital marketing, students explained the business plans they would run. The presentation of each group was greeted enthusiastically by the students who were seen actively asking questions and discussing with the speakers. Through this activity, it is hoped that the entrepreneurial potential of students can be further developed.

Yogyakarta, June 4, 2024 – The Arabic Literature Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a National Seminar on “Arabic Language Development in Various Media” held at Soegondo Building S709, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This event was held by the UGM Arabic Literature Study Program as a form of respect and appreciation for the dedication given by Dr. Moh. Masrukhi, M.Hum., who has devoted himself for 35 years in the world of education.

The event was attended by Suray Agung Nugroho S.S., M.A., Ph.D., as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (online), Dr. Sudibyo, M.Hum., as Head of the Department of Language and Literature, Dr. Zulfa Purnamawati, S.S., M.Hum., as Head of the Arabic Literature Study Program, lecturers and colleagues of Dr. Moh. Masrukhi, M.Hum., as well as students and alumni.

The event began with the opening by the MC, recitation of the holy verses of the Qur’an, singing Indonesia Raya and Gadjah Mada Hymn, remarks, National Seminar program, delivery of impressions and messages, tumpeng cutting procession, giving mementos, reading prayers together, and ending with closing.

The National Seminar “Arabic Language Development in Various Media” was hosted by Dr. Arief Ma’nawi, S.S., M.Hum. as moderator with three speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Syamsul Hadi, S.U., M.A., discussed about “Form and Meaning in Fi’il Tsulatsi and Ruba’i”. He explained that the meaning and form of verbs in Arabic are very numerous and there are 58 forms that have never been revealed. This research will provide new convenience in the productivity of the formation of fi’il mazid. in terms of form and meaning, as well as in terms of meaning and form.
• Prof. Dr. H. Tulus Musthofa, L.C., M.A., with the topic “The Development of Semantics in Arabic Viewed from Modern Linguistics”, highlighted the development of new meanings in old words, when conditions and situations affect the meaning, and also the many uses of language in different situations and uses.
• Dr. Moh. Masrukhi, M.Hum., who presented on “Verbal and Nonverbal Elements of Egyptian Print Media Commercial Advertisements: Discourse Analysis”, explained that every advertisement contains a message as well as meaning. Advertisements in Egypt besides having a semantic form, also have a semiotic form. Most magazine advertisements in Egypt do not express verbal elements, but express nonverbal elements. Ads also have nonverbal elements that can be interpreted contextually.

Through the National Seminar “Arabic Language Development in Various Media”, it is hoped that the research that has been carried out can be published and widely accessed and individual and institutional research cooperation will be stronger.

Yogyakarta, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 – The Arabic Literature Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) together with Dompet Dhuafa Yogyakarta held a talk show themed The Struggle of Palestinian Women and Children Amid the Israeli Onslaught. The event was held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room 709 Soegondo Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

The event was attended by more than 100 participants consisting of students, lecturers, and a team from Dompet Dhuafa. The activity began with the opening, singing the national anthem Indonesia Raya and Gadjah Mada hymn, remarks from Dr. Zulfa Purnamawati, S.S., M.Hum. as Head of the Arabic Literature Department of UGM, remarks from Imam Hidayat, S.Pd.i, M.Pd. as a representative of Dompet Dhuafa, presentation of material guided by the moderator, question and answer session, closing, and ended with donations for the Palestinian people.

The main speaker of the event was Miss Fatma Alghusain, Executive Director of Amna Carefund. Miss Fatma is a female activist in Palestine who works to help the Palestinian people, especially women and children who are victims. In this event, Miss Fatma shared the spirit of struggle and resistance of the Palestinian people amidst the Israeli onslaught.

The current situation in Palestine is getting worse, especially after the recent Israeli attacks on Gaza and Rafah. Palestinians face difficulties in accessing health services as well as damaged infrastructure and lack of shelter due to the blockade and genocide carried out by Israel. In addition, they also lack proper food, water and clothing supplies. This is very much felt by Palestinians, especially pregnant women and children.

Thus, this event is expected to make a valuable contribution in strengthening solidarity and awareness of the urgency of the struggle for human rights, especially in conflict-affected areas such as Palestine.