The objective of this study was to investigate the English language proficiency of fresh graduates in Malaysia during job interviews, addressing a notable research gap surrounding the potential impact of poor English language on their employability. The present study shed light on the crucial nexus between language competence and readiness for employment. The present study employed a qualitative method. The study involved nine candidates (three successful, three reserved, and three unsuccessful) from local universities across various disciplines. Additionally, three hiring managers, three language instructors, two interviewers, and ten post job interview candidates participated in the study. The analysis of job interview data was conducted using Canale and Swain's grammar competence and Johnson and Johnson's social interaction strategies theories. The findings revealed that candidates predominantly utilised simple sentences, hindering their ability to express complete thoughts due to p.....

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Arabic has been integrated as a foreign language across all educational levels in Malaysia, from elementary to university. The language acquisition process focuses on four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Central to mastering these skills is a strong foundation in vocabulary, which remains the cornerstone of effective language learning. This study addresses the challenge of insufficient Arabic vocabulary acquisition among Form 1 students under the Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM) at secondary school in Klang district, Selangor. A sample of 30 Form 1 students participated in the research, employing observation, research instruments, and pre- and post-tests. The study utilized the ADDIE model as a framework for its research methodology, with a focus on enhancing vocabulary related to Chapter 2, titled "How Beautiful the School Is." Preliminary findings indicated that students faced challenges in comprehending and retaining the vocabulary, necessitating mo.....

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Vocabulary is the most crucial element in learning Arabic, as it forms the basis for developing various language skills, such as speaking and writing. However, many students face challenges in effectively mastering and remembering Arabic vocabulary. To address these challenges, the teacher adopted the Ezy-Flash Mufrodat application as an educational activity aimed at enhancing students' vocabulary mastery. This study aims to improve students' memory of Arabic vocabulary by employing a visual approach, increase students' motivation to learn vocabulary through the use of the Ezy-Flash Mufrodat activity, and develop students' speaking and writing skills through participation in this application's activities. The study sample consisted of 30 second-year students from a school in Gua Musang, Perak. The study adopted a quasi-experimental methodology, using pre- and post-tests as tools to measure the application's effectiveness. The results showed that the Ezy-Flash Mufrodat application effec.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji keberkesanan intervensi Snap Card dalam meningkatkan penguasaan kosa kata Bahasa Arab dalam kalangan pelajar sekolah menengah. Secara khusus, penyelidikan ini memberi tumpuan kepada pelajar tingkatan 2 di daerah Temerloh, Pahang. Populasi kajian terdiri daripada 42 orang pelajar, manakala sampel kajian adalah seramai 22 orang pelajar dari kelas tingkatan dua yang dipilih menggunakan teknik persampelan rawak mudah. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah penyelidikan kuantitatif dan kualitatif, dengan menggunakan penilaian praujian dan pascaujian serta temubual separa berstruktur untuk menilai kesan intervensi tersebut. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa intervensi Snap Card secara signifikan telah meningkatkan keupayaan pelajar untuk mengingat dan menguasai kosa kata Bahasa Arab, seperti yang dibuktikan melalui perbandingan skor praujian dan pascaujian. Selain daripada peningkatan dalam retensi kosa kata, kajian ini juga mendapati terdapat peningkatan yang keta.....

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The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) merupakan sebuah kerangka standard piawaian yang dibina semenjak tahun 1960 bagi menyelaras pengajaran dan penilaian tahap penguasaan bahasa Inggeris di Kesatuan Eropah. Kerangka CEFR mengintegrasikan empat kemahiran bahasa utama secara komprehensif dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP), menerapkan kaedah penilaian penguasaan bahasa berdasarkan tahap tertentu serta bersifat fleksibel dalam aspek pelaksanaannya. Hal ini menyebabkan CEFR diterima dan diadaptasikan secara meluas oleh pelbagai negara dan institusi dalam pengajaran bahasa, termasuklah bahasa Arab. Justeru itu, Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS) telah mengorak langkah dalam membangunkan modul bahasa Arab berjudul "Marhaban" berteraskan standard CEFR bagi tahap A1 dan A2. Modul ini dibangunkan berdasarkan pendekatan model instruksi ADDIE yang melibatkan lima fasa iaitu analisis keperluan modul, reka bentuk modul, pembangunan modul, pelaksanaan modul dan pentaksiran m.....

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The Arabic language relied in its functional grammatical system on a group of structures, which its speakers relied on, thus forming nominal and verbal sentences, and each of them has its own system for which Arab scholars established rules and systems that were later adopted as rules leading Arabic writing. The verb and the subject were the basis for forming sentences in Arabic, and grammarians called it “Al-,mudah”, as for what came as a complement to them, it was called “Al-Fadllah.” But when one of the originals, which is the subject, is deleted from the sentence, then the structure of the verb changes and is leaded by a set of rules. This structure must be followed by the deletion of the subject to be replaced by a substitute for the deleted subject. This deletion is not random or arbitrary, but rather the speaker or writer goes to it for rhetorical and functional purposes. This change in structure is accompanied by a change in meaning in addition to structural changes. Th.....

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This study aims to explore the effectiveness of using template-based assessment as an educational innovation to support first-year students in religious secondary schools in the Sabak Bernam district, Selangor, in constructing simple sentences in Arabic. The significance of this study stems from the observation of students' weaknesses in forming correct sentences, which negatively impacts their writing and speaking skills. This is attributed to the difficulty in using grammatical rules correctly. Therefore, the template-based assessment was developed as an innovative educational tool, providing students with ready-made models that help them better understand linguistic structures and construct sentences accurately. The study included a sample of 22 students, where the template-based assessment was applied during Arabic lessons using an experimental research method, which included pre- and post-tests, direct observation, and interviews with teachers to assess the effectiveness of the in.....

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The objective of this study was to assess the agility, ability, and effectiveness of the current cybersecurity framework used by oil and gas companies in the UAE to safeguard their critical data and assets from cyber threats. A quantitative approach was employed, and an online survey was administered to 94 cybersecurity practitioners, who were involved in the planning, development, and deployment of cybersecurity measures in 12 oil and gas companies in the UAE and chosen via stratified random sampling. For the descriptive data analysis (RQ1, RQ2 and RQ3), the mean score of items relating to the agility of the current cybersecurity framework was 3.83 (SD = 0.94), mean score for the ability of the framework was 3.87 (SD = 0.98), and mean score for the effectiveness of the framework was 3.94 (SD = 0.91). This indicated that the cybersecurity framework used in the oil and gas industry in the UAE was highly agile, capable, and effective in protecting important assets and data from potential.....

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The topic of color has occupied diverse Arabic and non-Arabic studies, both scientific and literary alike. The effectiveness of color in Arabic poetry is particularly notable because it is linked to emotions and feelings. Poets' awareness of the role of color within the fabric of poetic text necessitates examining their ability to employ this significant element, considering it a main pillar in the poetic lexicon that distinguishes one poet from another. Among the rich Arab environments with colors is Andalusia, which witnessed an expansion in civilization and architecture, and the flourishing of life, alongside its naturally vibrant colors. Poets captured these observations in their poetry, with the help of their fertile imagination, conveying symbolic meanings carried by colors, which motivated the choice of this research topic. The study relies on several main pillars, most notably: the individuality of the poet, the specificity of the poetic presentation, and the uniqueness of colo.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji perubahan dalam persembahan Pesta Magahau oleh etnik Rungus di Sabah, iaitu daripada tradisional kepada bentuk moden. Pesta Magahau merupakan legasi perayaan tradisional yang sarat dengan iringan ritual dan disambut dalam skala besar oleh etnik Rungus dari dahulu lagi. Penyelidikan ini menggunakan perspektif Teori Liminaliti oleh Victor Turner dalam meneliti perubahan dan faktor-faktor luar yang mendorong kepada transisi persembahan Pesta Magahau. Kajian ini merupakan penyelidikan etnografi yang keseluruhan data diolah dan di analisis secara kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam kajian melibatkan temu bual secara berfokus dan berkumpulan. Informan kajian terdiri daripada pengamal ritual, pengamal adat dan informan yang terlibat secara langsung dengan Pesta Magahau. Teknik pemerhatian turut digunakan secara meluas dalam penyelidikan ini bagi memahami dan mendalami proses keseluruhan persembahan Pesta Magahau. Selain itu, rakaman sua.....

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