The Integrated Approach to Arabic Instruction by Munther Younes

The Integrated Approach to Arabic Instruction by Munther Younes

The goal of this book is to introduce the teacher to ther main features of an integrated Arabic program, one that introduces the two varieties of the language simultaneously, and in a way that reflects the language of Arabic native speakers.

"Anyone who has seen what Munther’s students can do in Arabic knows that his integrated approach is decidedly successfulThis book begins with a rigorous overview of past research about variation in Arabic. It then provides convincing argumentation in favor of adopting an integrated approach along with actual examples. Finally, it debunks opposition and shows that the integrated approach meets our students’ needs by reflecting the sociolinguistic realities of the Arabic-speaking world." Jeremy Palmer, American University of Sharjah, UAE

"The Integrated Approach to Arabic Instruction provides a concise, yet comprehensive overview of the linguistic research that supports using the Integrated Approach in the teaching of Arabic as a foreign language. This book presents the best methodology that successful Arabic programs should adopt to meet the aspirations of a growing community of Arabic language learners and educators." Mohammad Al-Masri, The University of Oklahoma, USA

"Dr. Younes’ new book sets forth a reasoned, coherent, and realistic approach to teaching Arabic as a foreign language, providing a much-needed rationale and model for teaching spoken Arabic skills along with written Arabic. It brings together a range of theories about the nature of diglossia, and the characteristics of middle, mixed, and hybrid variants of spoken Arabic. Dr. Younes has refined a systematic and effective methodology for developing communicative competence in Arabic that incorporates both literacy and oral proficiency. This book provides a compelling argument for teaching Arabic as a multifaceted language, rather than a divided one." Karin Ryding, Georgetown University, USA.

Munther Younes is Reis Senior Lecturer of Arabic Language and Linguistics and Director of the Arabic Program in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Cornell University, USA. His publications include the pioneering three-part textbook series, ‘Arabiyyat al-Naas (2014), The Routledge Introduction to Qur’anic Arabic (2013) and Kalila wa Dimna for Students of Arabic (2013), all published with Routledge.

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ISBN 13	9781138822320
ISBN 10	1138822329
Title	The Integrated Approach to Arabic Instruction
Author	Munther Younes
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2014-10-07
Number of pages	66
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