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Preliminary Norms Of Translating Arab Spring Dystopian Novels To English: A Paratextual Analysis Of The Queue And Seasons Of Martyrdom Novels Alharahsheh, Abdelrauof; Kumar, Tribhuwan
Ijaz Arabi Journal of Arabic Learning Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Ijaz Arabi: Journal Of Arabic Learning
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ijazarabi.v8i1.32095

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Translated Arabic novels provide insight into the social, cultural, and identity aspects of Arab nations, yet translating these works is complex due to cultural nuances and varying norms. This research explores the preliminary norms influencing the selection and translation of Arabic novels into English post-Arab Spring, using The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz (2013, translated 2016) and Season of Martyrdom by Jamal Naji (2015, translated 2016) as case studies. Applying Toury’s (2012) theory of translation norms, the study shows how social, educational, and political factors shape translation choices and impact cross-cultural communication. The study explores how sociopolitical contexts, market demands, and publishing trends shape which narratives are deemed suitable for translation and how these choices reflect broader global perceptions of the Arab world. The analysis employs Gideon Toury’s Descriptive Translation Studies (DTS) framework, focusing on both preliminary norms—such as selection criteria and translation policies—and paratextual elements, including cover design, prefaces, and promotional material, which impact the reception and interpretation of the translated works. The findings reveal that the selected novels are framed to emphasize themes of resistance, identity, and reform, highlighting the complex interplay between literature, politics, and translation. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the role of translation in shaping the global literary representation of the Arab Spring.
Depictions Of Arab World In The Arab-American Poet Naomi Shihab Nye’s Select Poetry Kumar, Tribhuwan; Alharahsheh, Abdelrauof
Ijaz Arabi Journal of Arabic Learning Vol 9, No 1 (2026): Ijaz Arabi: Journal Of Arabic Learning
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ijazarabi.v9i1.39845

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The study aims to determine how Arab-American authors Naomi Shihab Nye and Diana Abu-Jaber depict Arabs in their selected poems including "Half and Half", "Fuel”, "Kindness", "19 Varieties of Gazelle", “The Sweet Arab, the Generous Arab”, "For Mohammed Zeid of Gaza, 15 Years Old" and  “An Ode to The Sweet Arab, the Generous Arab”.  Naomi Shihab Nye is an Arab-American poet residing in Texas, where she interacts with many diasporas. She has sustained a friendship with Palestine for fourteen years.  Her empathy for her father, Aziz, acts as the impetus for her writing. Moreover, her mother, a displaced German, profoundly impacts the visionary dimension of her exile. The study uses a qualitative research method, specifically literary analysis within the framework of postcolonial and diaspora studies. The author depicts Arabs as humane, generous, peace-loving, and dignified people who suffer from political violence and displacement. They emphasize shared humanity, cultural richness, hospitality, and resilience, while challenging Western stereotypes that portray Arabs as violent or inferior. The study finishes with a compilation of topics that have affected Arab-Americans and shaped their cultural beliefs, including hybridity, multiculturalism, and identity deficiency. This research supports Arabic language learning by fostering cultural empathy and contextual understanding, enabling learners to engage with Arabic texts beyond stereotypes through authentic diasporic representations of Arab identity, values, and lived experience.
Co-Authors Kumar, Tribhuwan