Analysis the Dynamics of Arabic Language Debate Dynamics Among University Students: Benefits and Challenges

Abstract

This study investigates the benefits and challenges encountered by members of the Al-Kindy Club at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang in practicing Arabic debate. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were gathered through questionnaires, classroom observations, and semi-structured interviews to obtain a comprehensive understanding of their experiences. The findings reveal that debating enhances students' critical thinking, language proficiency, confidence, communication ability, and teamwork, while promoting vocabulary enrichment, creativity, and character development. Nevertheless, linguistic difficulties such as grammatical accuracy and vocabulary retrieval, along with psychological barriers like anxiety and nervousness, often affect performance. The study highlights the importance of consistent training, supportive mentorship, and a conducive learning environment for integrating debate-based approaches to enhance students' speaking competence and classroom engagement.