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Development Of Reading Skill Material Using Book Creator For Eighth-Grade Students At Ma'had Al-Harby Batusangkar, Partomuan Harahap, Muhammad Yusuf Salam, Maratul Husna

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

تتمثل مشكلة البحث في ضعف إتقان التلاميذ لمهارة القراءة بسبب غياب الوسائل التعليمية التفاعلية، واعتماد المدرّسين على الأساليب التقليدية كالمناقشة والسؤال والجواب. وتهدف هذه الدراسة إلى: (١) معرفة الحاجة إلى تطوير مادة مهارة القراءة باستخدام منشئ الكتاب Book Creator، (٢) تقييم صلاحية المادة المطوّرة، و(٣) قياس مدى عمليتها في الصف الثامن.اعتمدت الباحثة منهج البحث والتطوير (R&D) وفق نموذج 4D الذي يشمل: التحديد، التصميم، والتطوير. تم جمع البيانات باستخدام استمارات للتحقق من الصلاحية والعملية، وحُلِّلت كمياً بمعامل "أيكِن V"، ونوعياً بالتحليل الوصفي الكمي.أظهرت النتائج أن المادة المطوّرة باستخدام Book Creator حققت مستوى صلاحية عالياً، حيث بلغت النسبة المئوية العامة ٩٢.٥%، كما …

Analysis Of The Use Chatgpt Among Students Of The Arabic Language Education Department, North Sumatera State Islamic University, Medan, Ainun Salida, Akmal Walad Ahkas, Majid Dakhil Al-Anazy

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

Students of the Arabic language education study program State Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan use ChatGPT a lot to add insight, study materials and can even help ease lecture assignments. The purpose of this study was to find out how far students use ChatGPT to help them learn Arabic. This research uses a type of field research using qualitative approaches and data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study say that students of the Arabic language education study program state Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan have not been able to maximize the use …

Contrastive Analysis Of Interrogative Words Between The Arabic And Indonesian Languages And Its Contribution To Teaching Arabic Grammar For Non-Native Speakers, Muh Sabilar Rosyad, Aulia Habibah, Muhammad Afthon Ulin Nuha

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

Every language has a style of speech that differs from one language to another, as well as question words in Arabic and Indonesian which have similarities and differences. The differences between the two can hinder the learning process and make students feel difficult because they transfer the forms and meanings of their language and culture into the language and culture they learn. This process is called linguistic overlap, and to address this problem requires a contrastive analysis. This study aims to find out the question words in Arabic and Indonesian and to describe the differences and similarities between the two. …

Idraj Al-Qiyam An-Niswiyyah Fi Kitab Ta'lim Al-Lughah Al-'Arabiyyah: Ibtikar Ta'limi Li Ta'ziz Al-Musawah Baina Al-Jinsain, Gesta -. Lestari, R. Taufiqurrochman, Rizky Ilham Ramadhani

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

The background of the research was the large number of Arabic language books that contain gender bias. This affects students' proficiency in speaking Arabic. Most students change feminine to masculine because the Arabic language books they learn contain more masculine words or sentences. This research aims to describe the process of incorporating feminist values into Arabic language teaching textbooks and to analyze the impact of Arabic language teaching innovation on students’ understanding and attitudes towards gender equality. This research is a qualitative and descriptive research. The methods used to collect data are interviews, observation, and documentation. The research group is …

Ta’Tsīr Istikhdām Wasīlah Bithaqah Al-Rubā‘Iyyah ‘Alā Natījati At-Ta‘Allum Limādah Qawā‘Id Al-Mubtada’ Wa Al-Khabar (Al-Baḥṡ Al-Tajrībī Fī Mtsn 25 Jākartā), Amanda Firda Razak, Raden Ahmad Barnabas, Ahmad Marzuq

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

يهدف هذا البحث إلى معرفة أثر استخدام وسيلة بطاقة الرباعية المبتدأ والخبر في نتيجة التعلّم لمادّة القواعد (قواعد المبتدأ والخبر) لدى طلبة الفصل الثامن في المدرسة المتوسّطة الإسلامية الحكومية الخامسة والعشرين بجاكرتا. استخدم هذا البحث المنهج الكمّي بطريقة البحث التجريبي، بمشاركة مجموعتين من العيّنة: الفصل التجريبي الذي تعلّم باستخدام وسيلة بطاقة الرباعية، والفصل الضابط الذي لم يحصل على المعالجة نفسها. تكوّن كل فصل من ثلاثين طالباً تمّ اختيارهم بطريقة العَيِّنة الهادفة .(Purposive Sampling) جُمعت البيانات بواسطة اختبارين قبلي وبعدي لقياس نتيجة التعلّم قبل المعالجة وبعدها. تمّ تحليل البيانات من خلال اختبارات الصدق والثبات والطبيعية والتجانس، بالإضافة إلى اختبار الفرضيّة باستخدام …

Tathwir Al-Wasilah “Qissatoon” ‘Ala Asas Qishshah Mushawwarah Li-Ta’Allum Maharat Al-Lughah Al-‘Arabiyyah Lada Thalabah Al-Madrasah Ats-Tsanawiyyah Al-Islamiyyah Al-Hukumiyyah Ats-Tsaniyah Bi-Madinah Malang, Ilvina Maulidiyah Mahmudah, Kholisin Kholisin, Muhammad Alfan, Abd Rauf Hassan

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

ينطلق هذا البحث من الحاجة إلى وسائل تعليم اللغة العربية التي تعزز مشاركة الطلبة بشكل نشط وتدعم التكامل بين المهارات اللغوية الأربع. يهدف هذا البحث إلى تطوير الوسيلة التعليمية التفاعلية قائمة على القصة المصورة لتعلّم مهارات اللغة العربية، ودراسة مستوى صلاحيتها للاستخدام في العملية التعليمية. استخدم البحث منهج البحث والتطوير من خلال نموذج ADDIE الذي يتضمن مراحل التحليل والتصميم والتطوير والتنفيذ والتقييم. تم تقويم صلاحية الوسيلة التعليمية من خلال تحكيم خبير المادة وخبير الوسيلة التعليمية، إضافة إلى استجابات المستخدمين. وجُمعت البيانات باستخدام أساليب الملاحظة والمقابلة والاستبانة والتوثيق. تم تحليل البيانات باستخدام المنهجين الوصفي الكمي والنوعي. أنتج هذا البحث الوسيلة التعليمية …

Hots Based Innovative Assessment Of Listening Skills In The 2020 Arabic Textbook For Grade X Madrasah Aliyah, Yanda Rismawati, R Umi Baroroh

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

This study analyzes the distribution of cognitive levels in listening (istima’) questions and identifies which language skill demonstrates the least integration of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Employing a qualitative content analysis approach within a library research design, the primary data source is the 2020 Arabic Language Textbook for Grade X published by the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (KEMENAG). Secondary data include theoretical and empirical literature on HOTS-based assessment and Arabic language pedagogy. The findings indicate that listening (istima’) is the skill with the lowest representation of HOTS-oriented items. Out of 79 questions examined, most fall into the LOTS …

Reimagining Arabic As A Foreign Language Learning Through Place: Teachers’ And Students’ Perspectives On Pbl, Hebatalla Salem

Faculty Journal Articles

This one-cycle design-based research study aims to explore the perceptions of both teachers and students toward place-based learning. To achieve this, interviews were conducted with teachers, and questionnaires were administered to students who were directly engaged in place-based learning. The findings indicated positive outcomes, demonstrating that place-based learning offers multiple benefits, particularly in engaging learners in authentic experiences that enable them to apply what they learn in class within meaningful, community-based contexts. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on place-based learning by providing design principles that can support teachers in the design, development, and implementation of place-based learning …

Formative Assessment Of All Through Independent Curriculum-Based On Lks At Mts Miftahussa’Adah Mijen Semarang, Siti Rodliyah, Inayah Inayah, Pakuamudin Muhammad, Waesama-Ae Waemamu

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

This study examines the implementation of formative assessment in Arabic language learning and the role of Student Worksheets (LKS) as an evaluation tool that supports active learning at MTs Miftahussa'adah, Semarang City. The approach used is an explanatory qualitative. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation with data analysis of the Miles and Huberman model. The results showed that formative assessment was implemented through collaborative activities, language skills practice (maharah), and immediate feedback. The worksheet is used as the main means of assessment. However, problems were still found in the aspects of language comprehensibility and appearance. Although 100% …

Strategy Management For Competitiveness In Arabic Language Learning Programs Via Instagram @Marhaban.Academy, Sabilla Setia Wida, Muassomah Muassomah, Nuril Mufidah

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

Management in the world of education is very important to support the quality of learning programs. Strategic management is the main key in increasing the competitiveness of educational institutions. By understanding the business environment, developing competitive advantages, innovation, and monitoring, institutions can maintain and increase their competitiveness. This research aims to analyze the strategic management implemented by @marhaban.academy in increasing the competitiveness of Arabic language learning programs via the Instagram platform. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique used goes through three stages, namely data …

Tahlil Maddah Kitab Al-'Arabiyyah Baina Yadaik Al-Mustawa Al-Awwal Min Manzhur Ats-Tsaqafah Al-Ijtima'iyyah, Azizah Cahyani, Azizah Noor Arildi, Fitratul Illmi, Muhammad Yusuf Salam

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

This study aims to analyze the principles of material development in Al-‘Arabiyyah Baina Yadaik Level One from a social-cultural perspective, considering the limited number of studies that focus on the integration of social and cultural values in Arabic language teaching materials for non-native speakers. The study examines how social and cultural concepts are embedded in the textbook content and the extent to which they address learners’ social contexts. A descriptive-analytical method was employed by analyzing the textbook content and classifying instructional elements that reflect social culture, including texts, dialogues, and learning activities. The results indicate that the textbook applies important …

Tathbīqu Ṭarīqati At-Ta‘Allumi Al-Mumti‘ Bi-Istikhdāmi Wasīlati Biṭāqāti Ad-Domīnū Fī Māddati Al-Lughah Al-‘Arabiyyah Li-Zīyādati Dāfi‘Iyyati Wa Fahmi Aṭ-Ṭullāb, Nur Imana Khofiyani Sasmi, Ainur Rofiq, Mohammad Baihaqi

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

This research aims to determine how effectively the joyful learning strategy, incorporating domino cards as a learning tool, enhances students’ motivation and understanding in Arabic language instruction. The study utilized a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental approach, specifically adopting a one-group pretest-posttest design, and involved 31 eighth-grade students from MTsN 2 in Surabaya. Data were obtained through both pretest and posttest evaluations, as well as through observation during the learning process. The statistical results demonstrated a marked improvement in student achievement, with the average score increasing from 29.42 in the pretest to 74.74 in the posttest. The Paired Sample T-Test …

Fa’Aliyat At-Tariqah Al-Istiqra’Iyah Biwasilah Nearpod Litarqiyah Itqon Al-Qowa’Id An-Nahwiyah Li Thullab As-Shof Al-‘Ashir Fi Al-Madrasah At-Tsanawiyah Al-Islamiyah Al-Hukumiyah Al-Ula Trenggalek, Alfika Syafa Annida, Muhammad Fathoni

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

القواعد النحوية مهمة لتجنب الأخطاء اللغوية كتابةً وشفاهةً . ولكن كان اتقانُ القواعد النحوية لدى الطلاب منخفضًا . من أسباب ذلك هي استخدام الطريقة التقليدية التي تركز على المعلم، وعدم استخدام الوسائل التعليمية مما يؤدي إلى شعور الطلاب بالملل . ولذلك ، استخدمت الباحثة الطريقة الاستقرائية مع وسيلة نيربود لأنها تركز على نشاط الطالب وتحسن نتائجه. والهدف هذ البحث لمعرفة فروق إتقان القواعد النحوية لدى الطلاب في الصف التجريبي بعد استخدام الطريقة الاستقرائية بوسيلة نيربود، ولمعرفة قيمة فعالية استخدام الطريقة الاستقرائية بوسيلة نيربود النحوية لدى الطلاب في الصف التجريبي والصف الضابط. استخدمت هذ البحث المدخل الكمي و تصميم شبه التجرب …

The Use Of Arabic, English, And Indonesian In Qira'ah Syamilah Learning At The Department Of Arabic Literature, State University Of Malang, Anastasya Revalina Dewi, Nurul Murtadho, Abdul Adzim, Zawawi Ismail

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

This research aims to determine the planning and implementation of Qira'ah Syamilah learning in the Department of Arabic Literature, as well as to find out student responses during Qira'ah Syamilah learning in the Department of Arabic Literature. The method used in the research is qualitative using descriptive analysis studies. In addition, data analysis through data reduction, data presentation, and inference-making. Respondents in this research were teachers and students of Arabic Language Education in semester III. The research results show that teachers have utilized the use of Arabic, English and Indonesian in learning Qira'ah Syamilah. It can be concluded that the …

Investigating The Relationship Between Noun Classes And Plant Folk Taxonomy In Chasu Language Of Kilimanjaro Region In Tanzania, Peter Rabson Mziray

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

The current study investigates the relationship between noun classes and plant folk taxonomy in Chasu (G 22). The study focuses on two objectives: the first objective is to describe the plant folk taxonomy in Chasu and the second objective is to determine the relationship between noun classes and plant folk taxonomy in Chasu. Data were collected from rural villages in Same and Mwanga districts by using free listing, field interviews (jungle-walk-and-identify), and written texts containing Chasu plant names. The findings reveal that Chasu folk taxonomy reflects different ethnobotanical categories; including a unique beginner which is mmea/mimea ‘plant(s)’, and three life …

From Homeland To Hostland: Language Ownership Of Heritage Dialect And Narratives Of Third Culture Kids Of The Gulf, Maryam Aref

Theses and Dissertations

The main purpose of this study is to examine Arab Adult Third Culture Kids’ sense of heritage language ownership and their identity constructions in relation to their transnational Arab Gulf context. The present study has three main aims: to ascertain their sense of ownership towards their heritage dialects, to understand the basis for their claimed or denied ownership, and to investigate the positions they ascribed to themselves and others in relation to their belonging and transnational and linguistic experiences. The study aims to fill the gap where there is a scarcity of sociolinguistic research around Arab Third Culture Kids in …

Optimizing The Arabic Language Program In Organizational Management At Ma'had Al Jami'ah Pare-Pare, Miftahul Khaerah, Fairuzah A, Zakiyah Arifa, Qushayyi Akbar Editia

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

The absence of organization in an educational institution, whether formal or non-formal, can result in deficiencies in planning capacity. Therefore, organization is an important thing that needs to be implemented before implementing a program. This research aims to determine the management of organizing the Arabic language program at Ma'had Al-jami'ah Pare-pare. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method by collecting data through interviews with one of the tutors and the head of the program, as well as documentation in the form of administrative data such as organizational structure charts, books, and transcripts of interview results. The data analysis …

Trends In Teaching Arabic Grammar: Strategy, Programme, Method, Model And Style According To Saad Ali Zayer And Samaa Turki, Wildatul Muyasiroh, Nasiruddin Nasiruddin, Mumammad Ziad Al-Fain

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

Nowadays, there are many terms used in the world of teaching. These terms are strategy, method, program, method, curriculum, etc. From these terms, many teachers use various kinds of them to realize learning objectives. However, in reality, some people do not know the differences and similarities between these terms. So this research aims to determine the meaning of strategies, programs, methods, models and styles in teaching and trends in teaching Arabic grammar from the perspective of Saad Ali Zayer and Samaa Turkey. This type of research is a library research. The method used in this research is a descriptive method …

Tamtsīlāt Muqāwamah An-Nisā’ Fī Riwayah Al-Mar’Ah Fī Nuqtat As-Sifr Lil-Kātibah Nawāl Sa‘Dāwī Wa-Fīlm Muntasaf Al-Layl Fī Qasr Bīrā (Musalsal Netflix): Dirāsah Adabiyyah Muqāranah, Rofiqoh Rofiqoh, Ida Nursida, Ahmad Habibi Syahid

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

تسلط هذه الدراسة الضوء على أشكال مقاومة النساء للنظام الأبوي كما تنعكس رواية "المرأة في نقطة الصفر" لنوال سعداوي ومسلسل "منتصف الليل في قصر بيرا" لإيمري شاهين. باستخدام أساليب وصفية نوعية ونهج أدبي مقارن أمريكي مقترن بنظرية نسوية راديكالية، تبحث هذه الدراسة في كيفية تأثير السياقات الاجتماعية والثقافية في مصر وتركيا على طرق مقاومة الشخصيات النسائية للقمع القائم على النوع الاجتماعي. تظهر نتائج الدراسة أن فردوس تناضل من أجل حريتها من خلال الوعي الذاتي والسيطرة على جسدها ورفض الأعراف الاجتماعية التقييدية، بينما تقدم إسرا شكلاً حديثاً من أشكال المقاومة من خلال الذكاء والتصميم والشجاعة للتعبير عن رأيها في الأماكن العامة. …

Namūdzaj At-Taqyīm Al-Hajīn Li-Ta‘Līm Al-Lughah Al-‘Arabiyyah Fī Al-Ma’Āhid Al-Islāmiyyah: Damj At-Tal‘Īb Fī Wordwall Ma‘A At-Ta‘Allum Al-Qā’Im ‘Alā Al-Musykilāt, Achmad Farouq Abdullah, Ahmad Kali Akbar, Luthfi Muhyiddin

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

This study aims to develop a Hybrid Evaluation Model for Arabic language learning in Islamic boarding schools by integrating Wordwall gamification with the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. The innovation responds to the growing need for an evaluation system that not only measures learning outcomes but also promotes reflective, collaborative, and engaging learning experiences among students. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the ADDIE framework—comprising Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation—the study involved expert validation, classroom observation, and field trials. The results of expert validation indicated a high level of feasibility, with media and content scores of 86.9% and …

Tathwīr Mu‘Jam Raqmī Li Al-Muṣṭalaḥāt Al-Adabiyyah Bi-Manhaj Al-Lisāniyyāt Al-Mu‘Tamidah ‘Alā Al-Mudawwanah, Ahmad Syaifudin, Moh. Ainin, Moh. Khasairi

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

يميل الطلبة إلى ضعف إتقان المصطلحات العلمية باللغة العربية، مما يؤثر سلبًا على أنشطتهم الأكاديمية. وتعود هذه الصعوبة إلى عدم الألفة مع المصطلحات، وضيق الوقت، وعدم كفاية المعاجم العامة في تقديم الترجمات الدقيقة. أظهرت نتائج تحليل الاحتياجات لدى الطلبة أنهم بحاجة إلى معجم خاص بمصطلحات الأدب العربي. تم تطوير منتج يُعالج هذه المشكلات ويتماشى مع تفضيلات الفئة المستخدمين. يهدف هذا البحث إلى وصف: (1) عملية تطوير معجم رقمي عربي-إندونيسيس لمصطلحات الأدب العربي بمنهج اللسانيات معتمد على المدونة اللغوية ، و(2) تقييم صلاحية المنتج. اعتمد البحث على نموذج ADDIE في التطوير، حيث تم دمج خطوات إعداد المعجم مع منهجية النموذج في …

Innovation In Arabic Language Learning Through Clil: The Perspective Of Teachers At Darul Ukhuwah 2 For Girl Malang, Wardiyatul Husna, Faisal Mahmoud Adam Ibrahim, Zakiyah Arifa

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

تلعب المعاهد الإسلامية دورًا محوريًا في تشكيل العلماء ونشر المعرفة الدينية، وخاصة من خلال تعلم اللغة العربية، وهو أمر ضروري لفهم النصوص الدينية. ومع ذلك، فإن التحديات مثل الوقت المحدود، والأساليب التقليدية، وكفاءات المعلمين أعاقت تعليم اللغة العربية بشكل فعال. وقد برز دمج اللغة العربية مع التعلم القائم على المحتوى، والمعروف باسم التعلم المتكامل للمحتوى واللغة (CLIL)، كنهج واعد. تهدف هذه الطريقة، التي تجمع بين تعلم اللغة والمحتوى غير اللغوي، إلى تعزيز كل من المهارات اللغوية وفهم المحتوى. وفي حين اكتسب CLIL قوة دفع في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية، فإن تطبيقه في التعليم العربي لا يزال محدودًا. تشير الأبحاث إلى أن …

The Effectiveness Of Using Al Hodhud Application To Teach Reading Skills In Arabic As A Second Language In The International Baccalaureate System For Kindergarten Students, Samaa Bassem Haroun, Mohammad M. T. Habib Samkari

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدفت الدراسة التعرف إلى فاعلية تطبيق "الهدهد" في تنمية مهارات القراءة باللغة العربية كلغة ثانية لدى طلبة رياض الأطفال في برنامج البكالوريا الدولية، وقد أجريت الدراسة في مدرسة المواهب الإنجليزية في محافظة العاصمة عمان في الأردن خلال الفصل الدراسي الثاني من العام الدراسي 2022-2023. ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم استخدام المنهج شبه التجريبي، وتم اختيار مجموعة الدراسة عمدياً، وتألفت المجموعة من (40) طفلاً من مرحلة رياض الأطفال، وتألفت العينة من مجموعة واحدة درست استخدام تطبيق الهدهد، وتم تطبيق الاختبار القبلي والبعدي، وبعد تطبيق الدراسة وإجراء التحليل الإحصائي أظهرت نتائج فاعلية تطبيق الهدهد في تنمية مهارات القراءة باللغة العربية كلغة ثانية، وأظهرت …

Development Of Qr Code-Based Arabic Teaching Materials For Oral Skills: A Case Study On Hobby Topics For Grade 1 Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, Dina Mutiatunnisa, Zulfa Azalia Mujahidah, Imam Asrori

Al-Arabi: Journal of Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

The development of Science and Technology (IPTEK) demands learning activities that also involve technology. Especially now that the world of education has been filled by the Alpha generation who are very close to digital skills, so the teaching materials used must also support students to collaborate with technology. This study aims to develop teaching materials for Arabic oral proficiency grade 1 elementary school using QR Code and describe the characteristics of the product developed. This research uses a Research and Development (R&D) approach with Thiagarajan's 4D development model which has four stages, namely define, design, development, and disseminate. The results …

Students' Perceptions Of Non-Native Arabic And Native Arabic Teachers, Mohamed Firgany

Theses and Dissertations

Educators teach Millions of Arabic language learners worldwide, most of whom are not native speakers. Despite their efforts in teaching, developing educational materials, and significant contributions to scientific research, there is a lack of research on them within the context of the Arabic language.

In this project, I explore students' perceptions of teaching practices for native-speaker teachers (NSTs) and non-native-speaker teachers (NNSTs), along with the advantages and disadvantages associated with each. Additionally, I aim to understand the impact of certain variables such as gender, age, nationality, language proficiency, and the purpose of studying on these perceptions.

Through 173 survey responses …

Language Borrowing Among Syrians Speaking Arabic In The United States: Arabization Of English Words, Joanne Stephen

Theses and Dissertations

Immigration to the United States from different Arab countries have been occurring for the past couple of centuries. Arabs from many countries are still migrating to different States in America. Getting adapted to a whole new place, new culture, and especially a new language could be difficult. Cultural and language contact in some cases causes what is called “language borrowing”. This study identified and examined different words that Syrian Arabic speakers in the United States of America borrow from the English language and arabize them. This study investigated the different approaches that native Arabic speakers follow in order to adapt …

Teaching Arabic During A Pandemic: Investigating Challenges Facing Teachers Of Arabic And Their Beliefs In Online Classrooms, Gihan Hamdi Hussein Hanafi

Theses and Dissertations

The goal of this study was to explore possible challenges and obstacles that teachers of Arabic as a foreign language faced when they transitioned to online remote teaching after the Coronavirus outbreak. The study looked into particular issues pertaining to technology use and language assessment issues. The paper further examined AFL teachers' beliefs and opinions of their own competence as teachers and the potential effects on students' language ability in distant classrooms. To this end, the study employed a mixed methodological approach for data collection that began with disseminating an online questionnaire and culminated with conducting a number of follow-up …

Assessing L2 Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (Eca) Learners’ Intercultural Communicative Competence, Ahmed Said Mohammed Elgebaly

Theses and Dissertations

This study assesses L2 Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) Learners' Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC). The study participants were 19 L2 (ECA) learners who completed one semester at least in Egypt. The participants were only from two proficiency levels; the advanced and high-intermediate levels. The current study used a mixed methodological approach for data collection, beginning with an ICC test and concluding with a series of follow-up semi-structured interviews with ten participants. The ICC test employed in the current study was created based on a model that includes ten features of the ICC. The current study's findings revealed that although high-intermediate learners …

Arabic Rhetoric: Main Idea, Development, Parallelism, And Word Repetition, Melissa Van De Wege

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

This thesis contributes to the body of research on Arabic rhetoric. It specifically unites research on the elements of Arabic rhetoric of: main idea, development in body paragraphs, parallelism, and word repetition. It examines the rhetorical tendencies of native Arabic-speaking students from Saudi Arabia and one way these elements of Arabic rhetoric are reflected in essays as a whole written in English by Arabic-speaking students. This thesis also addresses the issue of whether or not Arabic rhetoric may be characterized by making multiple arguments or one argument. This study found one way that the four elements are connected together and …

Using Multimedia To Enhance Learners' Second Language Reading Skills In Modern Standard Arabic High Intermediate Level, Kamal Al Ekhnawy

Archived Theses and Dissertations

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