Introducing Arabic: Meeting the Challenges

Abstract

article addresses two issues that concern new as well as expanding programs in Arabic language. They are myths about (teaching and learning) Arabic and advice for new or expanding programs. Myths about (teaching and learning) Arabic describe Arabic as impossible or at least extraordinarily difficult to learn, Unless these are countered With factual information from the outset, they can impair the effectiveness of even the most well planned Arabic language program. Advice for new or expanding begins with n brief discussion of Facts about Arabic, in particular Arabic diglossia and its impact on curriculum planning and the trajectory of student progress. It con- tinues with list of strategies for planning and assessing programs, and hiring instructors, Finally, resources list: some of the national organizations and websites to which program administrators can turn for sound advice.

Keywords

• Arabic
• Meeting
• Challenges
• effectiveness
• diglossia