Teaching Arabic as a Heritage Language - 9781138499409

Taylor & Francis

Teaching Arabic as a Heritage LanguageAuthor(s): Rasha ElHawari\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138499409, 978-1138499409\nSynopsis\nTeaching Arabic as a Heritage Language is a practical guide to Arabic pedagogy for Heritage Learners of Arabic.\n\nExploring the teaching of Arabic as a foreign language (TAFL) in North America and Europe, it covers sociocultural topics such as diglossia and religion alongside theoretical approaches to Heritage Language Learning. It also provides a new and detailed definition of the heritage language learner (HLL) of Arabic. The role of the professor and the material are explored to ensure a successful learning experience. The latest advances in HLL are considered together with the recent and recommended changes in classroom practice, giving rise to the recognition of the individual needs of heritage learners.\n\nThis is an indispensable resource for instructors, researchers, and .