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Article Open Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2017.04.003

Current Situation of Arabic Language Studies in Jordan Universities

Mohd Azidan Abdul Jabar1, Zeyad Faisal Al-Azzam2,*

1Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.

2World Islamic Science & Education University, Jordan.

*Corresponding author: Zeyad Faisal Al-Azzam

Published: December 18,2017

Abstract

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is often considered one of the most popular educational hubs for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Although the country is small in size and population, but it is big in its agenda to develop its higher education system. It has a substantial number of higher education institutions that offer various academic programs. One of its most sought after programs by foreign students especially from Malaysia are Arabic Language and Studies. The number of Malaysian students taking Arabic programs in Jordan is increasing every year. On the same note, we find in Malaysian that many Arabic teachers and scholars are the graduates of universities in Jordan. They have been doing their role in developing Arabic language teaching and learning programs and modules in educational institutions in Malaysia. This paper will look briefly at the overall situations of Arabic language programs offered by public universities in Jordan and to show how our Malaysian institutions could benefit from Jordan experience in developing its national language in higher education institutions.

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How to cite this paper

Current Situation of Arabic Language Studies in Jordan Universities

How to cite this paper: Mohd Azidan Abdul Jabar, Zeyad Faisal Al-Azzam. (2017). Current Situation of Arabic Language Studies in Jordan Universities. The Educational Review, USA, 1(4), 94-100. 

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/er.2017.04.003