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This paper presents an understanding of how the Arabic qualities of Islam helped it spread so quickly and successfully. The writer details for the reader the Arabic connection to the faith of Islam and the ways that connection assisted in the growth of the faith itself. It studies the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center and discusses its possible causes.

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"Following the attack on America on September 11, 2001 members of the Islam faith suffered worldwide backlash when it came to light that the terrorists claimed to be Muslim. Since that day Islam leaders have worked diligently to remind the world that true followers of Islam could never do what the terrorists did and that Islam is a kind and gentle faith. Islam is a worldwide faith that has grown quickly in many nations. Part of the success in growth that Islam has enjoyed can be directly attributed to the Arabic qualities of the faith."

Tags:Islam, Arabic, faith, Muslim, religion, terrorists, attack, America

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This paper discusses the treatment of Arabic characters in the film "Babel" and shows them to be family-oriented, misunderstood people. The paper also shows how the film portrays them as simple and easy to manipulate. The paper specifically examines the family dynamic and the actions of the father and sons, with the assumption that women in this culture are not as important as their male counterparts.

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"She awoke in pain, not sure what happened, gasping for air. The bus stopped and her husband began to panic. What happened next was a flurry of activity. Richard demanded that they take his wife to get help. The driver was yelling, the passengers were yelling. The other tourists were complete strangers, and not all completely cooperative with the plan - but the driver went on nonetheless. Was it terrorists? Did she get shot? How is it she was injured in this way in the middle of this Moroccan road where there were no major settlements? This was the story in the 2005 film "Babel", directed by Alejandro Gonzalez..."

Tags:arabic, terrorist, family

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A discussion about how words are stored in memory and retrieved. The author discusses how the mental lexical is organized focusing on the priming paradigm method, which entails looking for stimuli that facilitate word retrieval. This is a review of the relevant literature including a proposition of alternative instruments to be used as well as a pilot experiment using the proposed instrument. Main focus is on Arabic speakers.
Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Literature Review

3. The Present Paper

4. Metodology

4.a. Stimuli and Design

4.b. Participants and Procedure

5. Results and Discussion

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"How is our mental lexicon organized?" Is this an abstract theoretical question that belongs solely to the domain of linguistics? In my opinion it does not; this question may have practical consequences too. Take for instance language learning: knowledge about the way the mental lexicon is organized might serve in constructing better learning programs. For example, if we knew that morphological knowledge of language learners facilitates their learning, it might be required to focus on this aspect when constructing a teaching program. And in fact, psycholinguistic literature does report a facilitating effect of morphological knowledge (Mimouni et al 1998, Deutsch et al 1998 and Frost et al 1997)."

Tags:arabic, concatenating, hebrew, masked, morphology, priming

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This study explores elementary Arabic heritage students' use of English as a first language (L1) to learn Arabic as a second language (L2). Far from being restricted to "good language learners" or certain corners of academia, L2 acquisition and learning occurs in a wide variety of settings. The literature review is divided into three major parts. The first part is a concise history of Arab immigration to the United States. The second part is a short description of the Arabic language, its origins and characteristics. The third section of the literature review explores previous studies and research of the manner in which L1 supports the learning and acquisition of L2.
The basic hypothesis that is tested is as follows: If the students retrogress as they use their first language to learn the second one, it is clear that there is interference in the long run. However, if the students show overall progress in the long run as they use the first language to learn the second one, there is no significant interference. The results of the study predict that students will show overall progress as they use the first language to learn the second one. Finally, the study results have significant implications for future research in languages and teaching methods.
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Part I. Historical Background Surrounding the Arab Immigration
Part II. The Arabic Language
Arabic Language and Identity
Part III. Use of a First Language (L1) to Support the Learning and Acquisition of a Second Language (L2)
Brief Historical Background
Second Language Learners
Mismatch Hypothesis
The Natural Order Hypothesis
The Input Hypothesis
Environmentalist Theory
The Threshold Theory
Underlying Proficiency Hypothesis
Analysis of Literature Review
Arguments against L1 & L2 Learning
Significance of the Study
Data Collection
Study Participants
Methodologies
Procedure
Scheduling
Presentation of Analysis of Results and General Summary of Findings
Interview Analysis
Importance of the Study Results
Conclusion

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"Finally, there remain as many questions as answers, such as whether English will ultimately take over advanced education, as well as serving for international communication. Additionally, will the status of Arabic change, will its official role be implemented, and will the Arabic minority maintain their language? It remains to be seen whether language policy and planning are able to effect such a complex situation, whether language decisions can have effects on the social and political context, or whether they are in fact driven completely by external political and economic forces (Spolsky & Shohamy, 1997). We know that the linguistic repertoire of a country is a reflection of a myriad of political, demographic, cultural, religious and economic factors (Spolsky & Shohamy, 1997).
A review of the related research and proposed study reveals that unraveling the sociocultural and political influences on the second language learner is no small task. In addition, there is tremendous variation in the contexts within which both individuals and groups acquire a second language ("The Diversity Kit," 2002). Educators face the challenge of understanding those contexts, what motivates individuals, the relationship between first and second languages, and the academic environment, as well as the different demands placed on the second language learner in a classroom setting ("The Diversity Kit," 2002). Some researchers have posited that teachers understanding of the second language acquisition process will guide their instructional strategies toward ways to accommodate second language learners in their various developmental sequences. "

Tags:arab, immigrant, linguistics

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This paper offers a glimpse into the history of the Arab numeral system in terms of development, expansion, as well as modern day features. It attempts to answer questions relating to the people who played important roles in the expansion of the Arab system, as well as the steps taken by the system to reach its contemporaneous status. The paper also looks at other numerical systems as well and contains illustrations and a table.

Outline:
Abstract
The Beginnings
Arabic Numbers in the Middle Ages
The Arab System Today
Conclusions and Other Mentions

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"As children and students, we are taught at home and in school that the numeric systems we use today are called Arabic. On a closer analysis however, one would observe that the symbols called Arabic and now used within the Arab world are different from the symbols we use and call Arab. The explanation for this is rather simple - during the Middle Ages, the Arab people were using two sets of numerals, and the Europeans adopted one of these styles. In time however, the Arabs renounced one style and came to only use one. They renounced the system adopted by the Europeans, ergo, the difference in the Arab numerals used today by the Arabs and the rest of the world (World Reference, 2007)."

Tags:symbols, Islamic, Science, Roman, numerals

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This paper researches the subject of Moroccan prepositions in order to gain a better understanding of how they operate within the Arabic language. The purpose of this paper is to analyze these prepositions from the point of view of linguistics.

Outline:
Abstract
General Introduction
Section 1: Definition
Section 2: Inventory
Section 3: Morphological Analysis
Section 4: Syntactic Analysis
Section 5: Semantic Analysis
General Conclusion

From the Paper
"The ablative case marks the movement or motion about something. It also indicates the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb. In the prepositional case, ablative refers to the means by which an action was carried out. However, this semantic value includes various types which are usually the equivalent of other cases that I will discuss later, such as the ablative accompaniment, the ablative manner, the ablative of cause, etc. My concern here is only about the true ablative case (ablative of separation)."

Tags:moroccan, prepositions, grammar

Abstract
The paper relates that one of the biggest impacts on Arabs was the June 1967 defeat by Israel that presented Arab society, cultural politics and critical thought with many changes. The paper discusses the traditional Arab society where the family is the main point around which the society and social life revolves. The paper examines the prospects of Arabs attacking America's oil installations which could push up the price per barrel of oil. The paper discusses how Islamic forces talk about pluralism and moderation, but their base is still on their ideology and claims of the superiority of Islamic ideology over the rest of the world. The paper shows how the Arabic world's social customs and treatment of women are behind other parts of the world.

Outline:
Introduction
Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The land of the Arabs stretches for a length of some 5,000 miles and that is nearly double the distance between New York and San Francisco. In geographic terms, this is from the Atlantic coast of northern Africa in the west to the Arabian Sea in the east, and from the Mediterranean Sea in the north to Central Africa in the south. The total area is of 5.25 million square miles, whereas, United States comprises 3.6 million square miles. The total population of all the Arab nations was approximately 253 million as of 1994 and the largest proportion of them were youths and this can be seen from the position that almost half of the population was under fifteen years of age. If the present annual rate of increase persists, the population would have grown to around 280 million by the year 2000."

Tags:oil, weapons, terror, religion

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This paper explains that the currently diverse trends in Arabic popular music signify that a deep social change is occurring within the Arab world, changing social values, tastes, and even methods of expressing political and social objection and protest, both against the West and against Arab governments. The author points out that Arabic music is becoming increasingly influenced by Western rhythms and forms, and some Arabic music videos reflect liberal Western sexual attitudes. The paper also relates that the Arabs are imposing themselves on Western music by using Western rhythms and styles, but sometimes with very Arabic lyrics, which are anti-Western, to protest against American influence over the Arabs.

From the Paper
"On the one hand, this has attracted a significant Western audience to Arabic music for the first time ever while, on the other, has aroused religious anger among certain groups in the Arab World. Jim Bessman remarks on this phenomenon in "Arabic Music Moves West." According to his observations, the reason why the United States music market has opened up to Arabic music is that this music has become more familiar to the Western ears in rhythm, beat and singing style. However, in the Arab world the traditional and religious groups in the societies are strongly opposed to the westernization of Arabic music."

Tags:trends, gloablization, dictators, lyrics, protest

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The paper provides research concerning reading disabilities in general and goes on to discuss the problems and challenges posed by teaching ESL students. The paper explores the prevalence of reading disabilities in ESL children and looks at the issues specific to Arabic-speaking learners in non-Arabic schools.

Outline:
Background: What We Know About Reading Disabilities
Reading Disabilities and the ESL Learner
Issues Specific to Arabic-Speaking Learners
Arab Children with Reading Disabilities in English-Speaking Schools

From the Paper
"Reading disabilities pose one of the greatest threats to a child's learning, since all other subjects become reliant on comprehension as education progresses. English as a second language (ESL) students have additional needs, since their knowledge of language has been shaped differently than children who speak English as their native language. Arabic children in particular may struggle in the English-speaking classroom because of the drastically different systems of speech, reading, and learning in English and Arabic language. Further, some evidence exists that Arabic children suffer from reading disabilities more often than other children due to consanguineous marriages."

Tags:dyslexia, language, literacy, culture, vocabulary, comprehension

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The paper relates that the question of modern Arab identity is a complex one, which is informed by complex cultural, historical, and political considerations. This paper explores the issue of a modern Arab identity in the Arabic-speaking world with reference to competing/co-existing identities in terms of nationality, class, and culture. The paper argues that while the common basis of an Arab language unifies otherwise disparate and distinct populations across the Arabic-speaking world, this pan-Arab identity is undermined to varying degrees by potent and deeply embedded national, class and cultural identities which have become increasingly important over the centuries in the Middle East and North Africa.

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"The question of modern Arab identity is a complex one, which is informed by complex cultural, historical, and political considerations. This essay will explore the issue of a modern Arab identity in the Arabic-speaking world with reference to competing/co-existing identities in terms of nationality, class, and culture. As will be argued, while the common basis of an Arab language unifies otherwise disparate and distinct populations across the Arabic-speaking world, this pan-Arab identity is undermined to varying degrees by potent and deeply embedded national, class and cultural..."

Tags:arab, identity, world