Modern Arabic Language Idioms in the Silsilat Al-Lisan Arabic Language Learning Textbook
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https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1503.12Keywords:
idiom, modern Arabic, learning materialAbstract
Idioms are the result of the extensive development of modern Arabic, though they have received little attention in textbooks. Still, out of the few textbooks that are specifically devoted to idioms, Silsilat Al-Lisan Arabic Language Learning (SLAL) has emerged as one of the most well-known. Therefore, this study examines the forms of idioms found in SLAL regarding the relationship of meaning between its elements, the situation of use, and pedagogical grammar. This study uses a qualitative approach based on library data. These data were collected using documentation. After that, the data were analyzed using the distributive method, selecting and determining the elements, describing the smallest element, and expanding it. Based on their meaning and structure, idioms in SLAL are divided into pure and partial elements of nouns, verb phrases, noun phrases, adjective phrases, and prepositional phrases. Meanwhile, based on their use, idioms are divided into those found in science and events. The first model idiom can be analyzed through the phrase theory and meaning fields to determine the intended meaning. The second model must be analyzed using a pragmatic or contextual theory because what is intended is a function or intent. Nevertheless, the analysis of the first model will be more accessible if it is associated with context. In addition, the idioms in the book are categorized as pedagogical idioms that are different from theoretical ones.
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