Title of article :
Diglossia as a Result of Language Variation in Arabic: Possible Solutions in Light of Language Planning
Author/Authors :
Al-Sobh ، Mahmoud A. Department of English Language and Literature - Ajloun National University , Abu-Melhim ، Abdel-Rahman H. Department of English Language and Literature - Irbid University College - Al-Balqa’ Applied University , Bani-Hani ، Nedal A. Department of English Language and Literature - Irbid University College - Al-Balqa’ Applied University
Abstract :
This study aims at investigating the nature of diglossia in Arabic, the different varieties of Arabic and the problems that cause diglossia. It discusses the current linguistic situation in the Arabic speaking world and suggests a lingual plan for overcoming the problems caused by diglossia. The researchers survey what scholars and linguists claim about diglossia in Arabic and arrive at some conclusions and recommendations.
Keywords :
diglossia , language planning , Arabic language , Arabic socio linguistics , Arabic varieties
Journal title :
Journal of Language Teaching and Research
Journal title :
Journal of Language Teaching and Research
