Attitudes of Jordanian university students and professors towards the role of global English and its influence on the Arabic language and culture

Other Title(s)

آراء و اتجاهات طلبة الجامعات الأردنية و أساتذتها نحو انتشار اللغة الإنجليزية في عصر العولمة و أثرها على اللغة و الثقافة العربية

Dissertant

Abu Huwayj, Shirin Najih

Thesis advisor

al-Duwayk, Badr Said

Comitee Members

al-Hassan, Ahmad
Husayn, Riyad

University

Middle East University

Faculty

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department

Department of English

University Country

Jordan

Degree

Master

Degree Date

2010

English Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the effect of the spread of English on the Arabic language and Jordanian culture.

The study raised the following questions: 1.

In what ways has the spread of the English language affected Arabic language? 2.

In what ways has the spread of the Anglo- American culture and language affected the Jordanian culture, identity, economy and psychology? To achieve the aim of the study, the researcher has used two instruments: semi-structured interview questions and a university students’ questionnaire.

A sample of one hundred students from the Jordanian universities has been selected to respond to the questionnaire.

The sample used in the semi- structured interviews consisted of six university professors who expressed their willingness to participate.

They were all male professors.

Five of them were chosen from the Middle East University and they teach in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

The sixth professor was chosen from the Department of English at the University of Applied Sciences.

The questions of the interviews aimed at exploring the role of global English and its effect on Arabic language and culture.

Data obtained indicates that the Arabic language is influenced by the spread of the English language.

As for culture, it is not directly affected.

The young generation are attached to their culture.

Nevertheless; the data obtained indicates that English language enjoys economic, social and scientific advantages.

Thus, the young generation perceives English language as an essential means for keeping pace with the requirements of the age of globalization.

This might lead to a further marginalization of the Arabic language in the future in all vital fields of life.

Based on the findings, the researcher recommends the following: - An indepth review of the Arabic curricula and methods of teaching.

It would present the distinctiveness of the Arabic language and beauty in a new and creative way capable of attracting the attention of students - An intensified movement of translation of scientific and technological materials into Arabic is required.

- Giving the Arabic language the same advantages of the English language whether in the employment market or as a perquisite for passing the graduate studies at universities.

Main Subjects

Languages & Comparative Literature

No. of Pages

85

Table of Contents

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Language

English

Data Type

Arab Theses

Record ID

BIM-691514