Intercultural dialogue in literature-based instruction in L2 Arabic
Presentation Summary
This article presents the implementation of literature-based instruction and examines its role in enhancing intercultural dialogue in the multidialectal context of advanced L2 Arabic through the lens of translanguaging. It is part of a larger ethnographic classroom-based study in a contemporary Arabic literature course at a U.S. institution.
Primary Presenter
Ibtissam Oraby, PhD, George Washington University
State (if in the U.S.)
Country
USA
Professional Biography
Ebtissam Oraby teaches Arabic at George Washington University. Ebitssam has a BA in Arabic Language and Literature from Ain Shams University in Egypt, an MA from AUC in TAFL. She has an EdD from the School of Education at GWU.
Secondary Presenters
Mahmoud Azaz, Univ of Arizona
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Arizona
Country
United States
Professional Biography
Mahmoud Azaz is Associate Professor of Arabic language, linguistics & pedagogy and second language acquisition & teaching at the University of Arizona. He holds a Ph.D. with Distinction in Arabic SLA and Pedagogy. His research focuses on Arabic SLA from linguistic and sociocultural perspectives. He is a Distinguished Fellow at the University of Arizona Center for University Education Scholarship, and the current Arabic Sector Head at the American University of American Association of University Supervisors, Coordinators, and Directors of Language Programs.)