Arabic Language and Literature
Issa Motaqizadeh
Volume 18, Issue 11 , January 2019, , Pages 93-108
Abstract
During the recent years, many studies have been conducted on the reformist attempts, and some scientists have played a key role in this field. One of these scientists is Tammam Hassan who has presented his reformist opinion in his popular book named “Meaning and Basis of Arabic Words”. In ...
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During the recent years, many studies have been conducted on the reformist attempts, and some scientists have played a key role in this field. One of these scientists is Tammam Hassan who has presented his reformist opinion in his popular book named “Meaning and Basis of Arabic Words”. In the fifth chapter of this book, Tammam Hassan has explained about vocabulary and spiritual symbols and role in understanding the meaning. Moreover, he considers eight vocabulary symbols and nine spiritual symbols and explains the effect of each of them in understanding the meaning. Introducing correlation of symbols’ theory, this article aims to investigate the dimensions of this theory and review the effect of this theory in understanding the meaning. Results of research show that this theory is capable to review different texts and allow researchers to have comprehensive view toward text and get the meaning of that by vocabulary and spiritual symbols.
Arabic Language and Literature
Issa Motaghizadeh
Volume 18, Issue 4 , August 2018, , Pages 217-233
Abstract
University course books have a determining role in the teaching/learning process. A desirable course book has certain characteristics which differentiates it from a non-academic book. Reviewing and evaluating the content of the course book can lead to a better precision and accuracy in its design and ...
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University course books have a determining role in the teaching/learning process. A desirable course book has certain characteristics which differentiates it from a non-academic book. Reviewing and evaluating the content of the course book can lead to a better precision and accuracy in its design and organization. Using library research methodology in this study, an attempt has been made to obtain a framework which represents university course book characteristics. Our goal in this study was that by analyzing course book content we can also evaluate and review the definition and terminology of course book analysis, its application, dimensions, the related comments and interpretations. The book “Arabic Grammar and Reading” by Dr. Mohammad Reza Najjarian has been chosen as the case study, so we can check how well the book has benefited from the characteristics obtained. Course book is one of the most important and influential instructional medium which is very significant in the realm of education. Analyzing the content of course book can provide a better chance for the authors, course and curriculum planners and instructors to find the strengths and possible weaknesses of the books and also make revisions, and the possible changes to the content the books based on a desirable goal and academic principles can be helpful.
