Integrating Digital Balaghah: A Visual Module for Enhancing Arabic Rhetoric Learning

Arabic rhetoric, which is referred to as balaghah, is one of the key components in the achievement of mastery in the use of advanced forms of the Arabic language and is considered an effective tool in the interpretation of classical discourse, such as the discourse of the Qur'an and classical literature. At the moment, the transfer of knowledge in the field of balaghah is primarily based on traditional forms of instruction that focus on textbook-oriented learning and lecturing. This often leads to the perplexity of learners in the face of the abstract nature of rhetoric and the complexity of the language. This, in turn, affects the learners’ motivation as well as their ability to apply the principles of rhetoric in their daily communication. Within this context, the current study seeks to utilize the perspective of the digital revolution in the learning process in order to explore the possibility of using digital visual learning tools in the instruction of Arabic rhetoric. The study aims to develop a conceptual framework for the development of the "Digital Balaghah Visual Module (DBVM)" that could play an effective role in the improvement of the instruction of balaghah. The study is of a conceptual nature and relies on the findings of prior studies in the domain of digital learning, including the use of visual learning tools in language instruction. In this regard, the study seeks to incorporate the "Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning" and other learning models of learners. The findings of the study reveal the possibility of using visual multimedia tools in the instruction of balaghah, which could lead to the development of deeper understanding of the subject matter and learners’ engagement. The study seeks to develop a conceptual framework for the use of digital visual learning tools in the instruction of balaghah, which could serve as an effective instrument in the modernization of the instruction of balaghah. This study combines the traditional forms of balaghah with the use of modern digital tools in instruction, which could be of value for the development of the study in terms of its theoretical and practical contribution. This study could serve as a framework for developing an effective modality of instruction in the field of balaghah within the digital learning environment of the 21st century.

Balaghah, Arabic Rhetoric, Digital, Visual Module

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