Effective Balaghah Learning Approaches in the Contemporary Era

The teaching and learning methods of balaghah in higher education institutions appear to be trapped within a classical framework, often failing to capture the interest of the current generation of students who have grown up with technology. The problem is exacerbated as fluency in modern Arabic communication becomes increasingly out of reach for graduates; does this indicate that our system is obsolete, or are we simply afraid to change? A significant research gap is evident in the development of truly contemporary pedagogical models for balaghah, ones that transcend mere rhetorical "innovation" and do not neglect the discipline's roots. This research, through a conceptual analysis of literature, investigates and synthesizes various approaches believed to rejuvenate balaghah instruction. Preliminary findings indicate three crucial themes: first, the strategic integration of digital pedagogy must be considered, not merely as an ornamental addition; second, the contextualization of balaghah within global discourse and current issues is essential, so that it no longer remains a museum artifact; and third, emphasis on students' creative expression skills must be highlighted. Clearly, adapting the balaghah curriculum is not an option, but a necessity if we wish to see its continued relevance in higher education and the job market.

Balaghah, Digital Pedagogy, Creative Expression

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