ISMA`KUWAYYIS: SOFTWARE TO IMPROVE LISTENING COMPREHENSION IN ARABIC STUDENTS

Authors

Jason White, Brigham Young University
Dr. Dilworth Parkinson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Isma`Kuwayyis, listening comprehension, Arabic students

College

Humanities

Department

Asian and Near Eastern Languages

Abstract

In Arabic pedagogy (as in many languages), listening comprehension continues to be an area of frustration for students as well as teachers involved in second language acquisition. The greatest challenge is to allow a student access to authentic material with interaction. Obviously, the resources (natives) for such idealistic activities are very limited. The goal of this software development was to make authentic material available to students and allow for interaction (though somewhat limited), and to make the setup of such activities and materials easier for the professor. Computer-aided instruction cannot replace conversation or live interaction; however, it can and does help the student prepare for these activities in their target language (in this case, Arabic).

Recommended Citation

White, Jason and Parkinson, Dr. Dilworth (2013) "ISMA`KUWAYYIS: SOFTWARE TO IMPROVE LISTENING COMPREHENSION IN ARABIC STUDENTS," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 642.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/642