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Integrating L1 in L2 Classrooms: The Case of Arabic as a Foreign Language in US Universities
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In: Faculty Journal Articles (2021)
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For many years, instructors and scholars of the Arabic language in American high- er education schools have debated two pedagogical questions: (1) whether or not non-standardized Arabic varieties, Spoken Arabic, should be integrated with Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) in the foreign Arabic classroom, and if so, (2) what that integration should look like (see Al-Batal, 2017). One of the prominent claims of those favoring MSA in the classroom is that MSA is the more prestigious language variety and therefore better represents Arabic literature, religious tradition and culture (Ryding, 1995:226) However, in the last two decades there has been an evolving pedagogical trend that aims to break the firewall of separation be- tween these varieties and to call for a new vision that integrates both varieties in the Arabic classroom (Al-Batal, 2017b). One of the main arguments of this new trend is that it reflects the sociolinguistic changes taking place in Arabic speaking countries and is therefore more responsive to the students’ learning needs. In this study, I aim to build on this argument and make a case for flexibility in teaching that allows for both Spoken Arabic varieties and the students’ L1 in the Arabic L2 classroom. This study aims to validate the findings of previous studies in which the L1 was found to be an important tool and resource with which to build proficiency in the L2 classroom. Using the L1, specifically English, alongside spoken Arabic in the Arabic L2 classroom, reflects the sociolinguistic dynamics of the Arab world where English as a global language is widely used both online and in everyday Arabic conversation. The study suggests a model that is based on the communicative approach which focuses on activating vocabulary and building proficiency in Spoken Arabic with the help of the L1 language.
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Keyword:
and Multicultural Education; Arabic classroom; Bilingual; English; integrating L1; Language and Literacy Education; Multilingual; Teaching Arabic
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URL: https://digitalcommons.bucknell.edu/fac_journ/1760
https://digitalcommons.bucknell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2805&context=fac_journ
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Teaching Communication Skills In Arabic Language At The University Level (Between Reality And Desirability) ...
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Improving Reading Comprehension in Arabic English Language Learners
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EXPLORING LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND IDENTITY: PERSPECTIVES FROM NON-NATIVE ARABIC UNIVERSITY TEACHERS IN THE US
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In: Doctoral Dissertations (2021)
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The Influence of the Components of Nation Building on Language, with Reference to the Kurdish Language
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In: English Publications (2020)
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The multilingual nature of spoken Arabic and identity construction in light of Discourse Markers
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In: South East Coastal Conference on Languages & Literatures (SECCLL) (2020)
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ADVERB OF TIME IN ARABIC SIMPLE SENTENCE
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In: Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 263-270 (2020) (2020)
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Living Language Policy Through Stratified Space: A Linguistic Ethnography in the United Arab Emirates
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The effects of using blended learning approach on EFL students' essay writing at Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia
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Arabic as a Heritage Language: Parental views about Maintain and Enhancing their Children’s Arabic Language
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High leverage teaching and tutoring practices to accelerate oral language proficiency of Arabic as a foreign language learners in the United States
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