The language situation among the Assyrians of Jordan : a sociolinguistic study
Other Title(s)
الوضع اللغوي لدى السريان الأردنيين : دراسة لغوية اجتماعية
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Abu Shihab, Ibrahim Muhammad
Husayn, Riyad Fayiz Isa
University
Middle East University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of English
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2013
English Abstract
This study aimed at investigating the language situation among the Assyrians of Jordan.
The study attempted to explore the domains of use of Syriac and Arabic.
It also probed the attitudes of the Assyrians of Jordan towards both languages and it investigated the factors that supported the use of Syriac and Arabic.
In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a purposive sample of 56 respondents, covering different age ranges, gender and educational backgrounds, was chosen to fill out the linguistic questionnaire.
The instruments of the study were; a community profile, open-ended interviews and a sociolinguistic questionnaire.
Results showed that the Assyrians of Jordan are witnessing a shift towards the majority language "Arabic".
They use Arabic in almost all domains.
Syriac is still minimally used in the church and home domains.
The results also revealed that the Assyrians of Jordan have positive attitudes towards Syriac and Arabic.
However, these attitudes towards Syriac do not play a role in preserving it.
The study proved that social, political and economic factors played a major role in shifting from Syriac into Arabic.
The study suggested several ideas for further research like conducting similar studies on the Assyrians in different regions such as Palestine and Syria.
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
No. of Pages
119
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Review of literature.
Chapter Three : Method and procedures.
Chapter Four : Results of the study.
Chapter Five : Discussion, conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Rifai, Tariq Jamal. (2013). The language situation among the Assyrians of Jordan : a sociolinguistic study. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-692828
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Rifai, Tariq Jamal. The language situation among the Assyrians of Jordan : a sociolinguistic study. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University. (2013).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-692828
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Rifai, Tariq Jamal. (2013). The language situation among the Assyrians of Jordan : a sociolinguistic study. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-692828
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-692828