The Arabic Language and Literature Study Program at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang continues to adapt to global changes through updates to its curriculum. Amid the rapid development of 21st-century digital technology, students are faced with a world that is increasingly interconnected, facilitating cross-cultural collaboration. This curriculum is designed not only to develop students’ Arabic Language and Literature skills but also to strengthen their adaptability to the digital era and prepare them for a competitive job market that demands digital expertise. Graduates of the Arabic Language and Literature Study Program are expected to have high competitiveness both nationally and internationally.

The curriculum of the Arabic Language and Literature Study Program aligns with the Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy, which provides students the opportunity to learn outside the campus through internships, humanitarian projects, and student exchanges. The curriculum is developed in reference to the Indonesian National Qualification Framework (KKNI) and adopts an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach. With this result-based approach, students not only understand theory but also possess practical skills, making them ready to contribute in various fields. Curriculum evaluation is conducted periodically at the end of each academic year to ensure its relevance to the demands of the job market and society.

Since its establishment, the Arabic Language and Literature Study Program has made three revisions to the main curriculum: 

• 2010: Addition of courses focused on developing language and communication skills to enhance graduates’ competence in facing the job market.

• 2015: Adjustment of the curriculum to the KKNI to ensure that graduates’ competencies are nationally recognized, with the addition of graduate profiles and learning outcomes. Five professions were offered: translator, tour guide, journalist, film practitioner, and educator. 

• 2020: The curriculum was modified according to the OBE approach to focus on the relevance of learning outcomes to the digital era’s needs. This program also supports the MBKM policy, adding the profession of diplomat, bringing the total professions to six: translator, tour guide, journalist, film practitioner, educator, and diplomat.

Before evaluating and updating the curriculum, various activities were conducted, including: 

• Evaluating the previous curriculum, 

• Conducting surveys among students, 

• Carrying out tracer studies for alumni, 

• Surveying employers of graduates, 

• Organizing workshops on OBE and MBKM curricula, and 

• Benchmarking with similar programs at other universities that are members of associations such as ADIBASA-ADIA, ADIA, and IMLA.

From the results of these activities, it was found that the curriculum of the Arabic Language and Literature Study Program meets the needs of stakeholders. However, the graduate profiles and learning outcomes still need to be updated to remain relevant to the evolving job market and industry demands.