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L’Arabe à l’ère de l’interculturalité : De l’emprunt linguistique aux passerelles éducatives et humaines
Arabic in the Age of Interculturality: From Linguistic Borrowing to Educational and Human Bridges

Author(s): Mohamed Sahbi Baazaoui
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Education, Foreign languages learning, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Communication studies, Language acquisition, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Theory of Communication, Philology
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: Acculturation; Arabic language; Dialogue of civilizations; Globalization; Intercultural communication; Linguistic borrowing

Summary/Abstract: In a world shaped by globalization and cultural diversity, language teaching plays an important role in promoting dialogue and mutual understanding among peoples. The Arabic language, bearing a rich history and a millennia-old cultural heritage, constitutes a privileged vehicle for exchange and intercultural rapprochement. Despite the strong competitive dynamic among languages- which often reflects rivalries between the communities that use them – the learning of Arabic essential for preserving and valuing its cultural heritage while fostering intercultural dialogue. This work examines how the teaching of Arabic can help build bridges between cultures and strengthen peaceful coexistence. Through an intercultural approach to teaching and through language contact as manifested in phenomenon of linguistic borrowing, the aim is to show that learning Arabic is not limited to a linguistic dimension but opens the way to a better understanding of others, to tolerance, and to cooperation between societies.

  • Issue Year: 16/2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 113-123
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: French
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