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Zubair, K. M. A. Ahamed
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Analyzing, Designing and Developing Arabic Conversation Material Based on Communicative Approach for Undergraduate AFL Learners Zubair, K. M. A. Ahamed
JOURNAL OF DIGITAL LEARNING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Digital Learning and Distance Education (JDLDE)
Publisher : RADINKA JAYA UTAMA PUBLISHER

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56778/jdlde.v3i2.236

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The landscape of Arabic language education has evolved significantly, with a growing emphasis on enhancing students' oral communication skills. This study focuses on developing supplementary conversational Arabic materials to support undergraduate students enrolled in the B.A. The Arabic program at New College, Chennai, is affiliated with the University of Madras, India. The aim is to address the gap in existing materials by adopting a communicative approach, emphasizing practical language use in everyday contexts. This research aims to produce and evaluate conversational Arabic materials that facilitate an enjoyable and effective learning experience for undergraduate Arabic language learners. Specifically, the objectives include developing thematic conversations aligned with student needs, enhancing oral proficiency through interactive exercises, and validating the suitability of the materials in a classroom setting. Following the Dick and Carey instructional design model, the development process involved several iterative stages: identifying learning objectives, conducting instructional and learner analyses, formulating content, designing interactive exercises, and evaluating the materials through expert reviews and field testing. Data collection methods included expert evaluations, student feedback, and quantitative assessments to ensure the effectiveness and appropriateness of the developed materials. The developed conversational Arabic materials were positively evaluated across multiple dimensions. Content and instructional design experts rated the materials highly for clarity, relevance, and engagement. Student feedback indicated significant improvement in oral communication skills, with a majority expressing satisfaction and increased confidence in using Arabic in everyday interactions.  
Analyzing, Designing, Developing and Enriching the Arabic Language Environment (ALE) among the undergraduate AFL Learners Zubair, K. M. A. Ahamed
RADINKA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Radinka Journal of Science and Systematic Literature Review (RJSLR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56778/rjslr.v2i1.241

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This research gives an overview of the initiatives undertaken at the New College, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, aimed at enriching the Arabic language environment among undergraduate AFL learners, its planning, cultivating love for the Arabic Language while fostering a passion for the Arabic Language through an Arabic Environment. Utilizing qualitative and descriptive research methods, data were gathered through observation, interviews, and documentation. Findings reveal four types of programs, weekly, monthly, and supported by thorough planning, designing, and enrichment of research components. Challenges arise from the absence of a written guideline for forming, designing, and enriching programs, leading to the use of observe, imitate, and modify approaches for improvement in further implementations
Developing Listening Skill Materials for First Semester Students in the Arabic Language Department, The New College, Chennai, India Zubair, K. M. A. Ahamed
Lingua : Journal of Linguistics and Language Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/lingua.v3i4.1245

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The listening materials previously used in the Arabic Language Department were primarily based on recordings centered exclusively on Arab culture, with no integration of the learners’ native Indian cultural context. This cultural gap made the materials difficult for students to relate to and comprehend, particularly in an environment where Arabic is rarely encountered outside the classroom. To address this issue, the study employed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. The qualitative phase, consisting of classroom observations and instructor interviews, was conducted to identify limitations in the existing materials and to guide the development of culturally responsive listening prototypes. The subsequent quantitative phase used a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed materials. The sample consisted of 30 male first-semester undergraduate students divided into experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) intact classes. Data were collected using an observation checklist, a semi-structured interview guide, and a validated 30-item listening comprehension test. The operational hypothesis proposed that students exposed to culturally integrated materials would demonstrate greater improvement in listening comprehension than those using traditional materials. The results confirmed that the original materials relied solely on Arab-Islamic historical narratives unfamiliar to learners. Guided by feedback and relevance principles, the materials were revised to include familiar contexts such as religions in India, Indian heroes, and local social issues while retaining exercises. Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between experimental and control post-test scores. Therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected and the alternative hypothesis accepted, demonstrating that materials enhanced listening comprehension.
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