Student Literation Capabilities In Utilizing Arabic Language Translation Machine As Study Skills

Abstract

This research focuses on the description of the ability of Arabic Language Education students to use the Google Translate translation engine as a means of fulfilling "Study Skills" in learning Arabic. Data sources in this study were students of the Arabic Language Study Program who participated in the Arabic Computer Application course, in the UHAMKA Arabic Language Study program. The focus of this research was the ability to combine machine translation with linguistic skills possessed by Arabic language education students. This research was conducted in the Arabic Language Study Program Faculty of Islamic Religion, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr Hamka (UHAMKA). The research method used was Classroom action research. The results of this study indicated that using "Google Translate" in learning translation in class can improve the quality of the translation of the UHAMKA Arabic language study program students. This was proven by three things that were mastered by Arabic Language Education students, namely; linguistic ability, ability to apply technology, and the ability to use Google Translate.