PPB UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta Holds Foreign Language Training for Lecturers and Staffs

Diorama Room, UIN News Online - Language Development Center (PPB) UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta held a Foreign Language Training for Lecturers and Education Personnel (Tendik) which opened on Friday (9/8/2024) in Diorama Room. This activity aims to improve the foreign language skills of the academic community in supporting the university's internationalization program.

Head of PPB UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Kustiwan, S.Ag., M.A., Ph.D., in his report said that this training aims to prepare lecturers and staff to be able to actively participate in international academic forums and support relevant international activities.

"The target of this training is the fulfillment of Academic Public Speaking skills for Arabic and English for lecturers, as well as Arabic and English skills for business in the context of university services for staff," said Kustiwan.

Vice Rector 1 of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Tholabi, S.Ag., S.H., M.H., M.A., in his speech welcomed this initiative. He emphasized the importance of participants' independent efforts to improve their language skills outside the training.

"The training time which is only about six meetings must be supported by independent efforts through various media platforms so that language skills continue to improve," said Prof. Tholabi.

Muhammad Anas, L.C., M.A., the Arabic language coordinator in this training, explained that the training will take place in six meetings. "We will emphasize on the application of basic things, such as the ability to introduce yourself, guide the forum, and interact in an international academic context," he explained.

Meanwhile, Dhorifah, M.A., the English coordinator for the training, explained that participants will be trained to welcome and serve guests and international students, including the ability to correspond via email.

In the question and answer session, some participants asked questions and suggestions. One lecturer suggested an IELTS learning program. In response, Kustiwan explained that the program was already in the plan, but was constrained by budget.

Dr. Suhendi asked how to encourage lecturers' interest in learning foreign languages. Kustiwan answered optimistically that this training will provide many valuable sessions, including the exchange of tips and tricks in learning.

This foreign language training demonstrates UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta's commitment to improving the quality of its human resources to support the university's internationalization vision. With the improvement of foreign language skills, it is expected that lecturers and staff can contribute more optimally in international academic forums.

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(Rizkiyah Gustiana N./Fauziah M./Dzihan Aufa Kilmi F./Photo: Melva Evangelyn)