The Integrated Approach to Arabic Instruction

"Anyone who has seen what Munther's students can do in Arabic knows that his integrated approach is decidedly successful. This book begins with a rigorous overview of past research about variation in Arabic. It then provides convincing argumentation in favor of adopting an integrated approach along with actual examples. Finally, it debunks opposition and shows that the integrated approach meets our students' needs by reflecting the sociolinguistic realities of the Arabic-speaking world." Jeremy Palmer, American University of Sharjah, UAE

"Dr. Younes' new book sets forth a reasoned, coherent, and realistic approach to teaching Arabic as a foreign language, providing a much-needed rationale and model for teaching spoken Arabic skills along with written Arabic. It brings together a range of theories about the nature of diglossia, and the characteristics of middle, mixed, and hybrid variants of spoken Arabic. Dr. Younes has refined a systematic and effective methodology for developing communicative competence in Arabic that incorporates both literacy and oral proficiency. This book provides a compelling argument for teaching Arabic as a multifaceted language, rather than a divided one." Karin Ryding, Georgetown University, USA.