Perception of Arabic as Native Language and the Learning of English.

Yazigy, Rula

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ERIC Number: EJ499390

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Publication Date: 1994

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Perception of Arabic as Native Language and the Learning of English.

Yazigy, Rula

Language Learning Journal, n9 p68-74 Mar 1994

Discusses the attitudes of the Arabic-speaking peoples toward the learning of Western languages, particularly English. Ethnic Arabs regard Arabic as a God-given language. The Arab world is suspicious of any form of foreign influence: political, economic, cultural or educational. A case study of Lebanon is presented. (21 references) (CK)

Descriptors: Arabic, Arabs, Case Studies, Culture Conflict, Culture Contact, English (Second Language), Ethnic Studies, Foreign Countries, Learning Motivation, Religious Factors, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Student Attitudes, Uncommonly Taught Languages

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Lebanon

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