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The Sheik (1921)
The Son of the Sheik (1926)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotypes_of_Arabs_and_Muslims/
Arab characters
as thieves,
charlatans,
murderers, and
brutes.
Reel Bad Arabs –
How Hollywood Vilifies a
People
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Rules of Engagement (2000)
True Lies (1994)
Chain of Command (1993)
The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
The Taking of Flight 847 (1988)
Death Before Dishonor (1987)
The Delta Force (1986)
Iron Eagle (1986)
Protocol (1984)
The Black Stallion Returns (1984)
The Black Stallion (1979)
http://www.reelbadarabs.com/
The original lyric
“Where they cut off your ear
if they don't like your face”
The new lyric:
“Where it's flat and immense
and the heat is intense”
OKLAHOMA CITY BOMB
Timothy McVeigh
CONTENT OF THE PRESENTATION
• Religion
• Education
• Things teachers need to consider when
working with Arabic students
•You know you are Arab if …
• Be aware of …
• Arabic Alphabet
Religion
NOT ALL ARABS ARE MUSLIMS &
NOT ALL MUSLIMS ARE ARABS
http://www.examiner.com/muslim-in-washington-dc/pew-forum-maps-global-muslim-population
NOT ALL ARABS ARE MUSLIMS & NOT ALL MUSLIMS ARE ARABS
CHRISTIAN IN THE ARAB WORLD
9.1% of the Arab world's population
Regions with significant populations:
Egypt: 11,550,000
Syria: 2,000,000
Lebanon: 1,300,000
Iraq: 636,000
Jordan: 370,000
Palestine: 75,500
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arab_Christians_and_Arabic-speaking_Christians
Education
Schools in the Middle East follow dual or triple language
programs:
The triple language program (is commonly found in
Lebanon, Syria, and often implemented as well in Egypt.)
History, grammar, literature and the “Arabic language” are
taught in the native language (Arabic),
Mathematics and sciences are generally taught in English or
French.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilingual_education#Middle_East
Education
The dual language program (in most Gulf countries as well as
Jordan)
English is introduced as a second language early on alongside
the primary medium of instruction, Arabic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilingual_education#Middle_East
Education in Lebanon
Lebanon has a very well-developed system
of education.
This system is divided in two sectors:
private schools & universities, and
public schools & universities.
There are four levels of education in Lebanon and these are the
primary, intermediate, secondary and the higher Education.
Education in Lebanon
Primary education (six years)
In this level, the subjects being taught are mostly academic with
Arabic used as a medium of teaching though some private
schools use either French or English as their medium of teaching.
After finishing primary education, students are now qualified for
admission to intermediate education.
Education in Lebanon
Intermediate education lasts for four years.
Students earn an Intermediate Certification upon completion of
this level.
Education in Lebanon
Secondary education has three different programs for the
students:
The first one is designed for students who are planning
on becoming lawyers, teachers, journalists.. (most of the courses
are related to humanities).
Education in Lebanon
The second prepares students for careers in fields such as
business and advertising.
Education in Lebanon
The third is designed to focus on academic fields such as
mathematics and sciences.
Baccalaureate Certificate is awarded to students who finish one
of the programs in this level.
Education in Lebanon
After they finish secondary education, students have the
option to study in a university or a vocational
training institute.
The number of years in higher education varies, depending on the
program that the students’ choose.
Education
Education - Rules Never:
Chew a gum in a classroom
Yawn in front of a prof. (if you must make sure you cover your
mouth with your hand)
Never wear flip flop or baggy pants
Challenge a grade
Disrespect your professor in anyway
Things teachers need to consider when working with Arabic students:
It’s important to know the country of origin and the religion
(Muslim or Christian) of an Arab student.
Muslims are not allowed to have any pork, pork products, or
alcohol.
Things teachers need to consider when working with Arabic students:
Because Islam does not allow mixing of males and females,
Muslims are also prohibited from shaking hands with members
of the opposite sex. If you are a female teacher, you will not
want to put a Muslim man in the position of refusing your
handshake. The same holds true if you are a male teacher; you
do not want to offer your hand to the mother of one of your
students.
Do not be offended if a Muslim does not make eye contact and
does refuse to shake your hand.
Things teachers need to consider when working with Arabic students:
Muslims will also expect their child to be excused from any
non-Muslim holiday celebrations. If you are having your class
make holiday gifts, perhaps you could rename the gift your
Muslim child is making. He or she could be making an Eid gift,
for example, or perhaps just a present to show he or she loves
his or her family.
Take in consideration Islamic Holidays (especially Ramadan)
Solution
Talking to the parents is a good way to get an idea of those
activities in which they will allow their child to participate.
Asking ahead of time can prevent misunderstandings and
promote an atmosphere of caring concern. Muslims are by and
large very happy when someone shows an interest in their
belief system.
Seek culturally appropriate interventions, a counselor who
knows the culture, a role model in the Arabic community.
Education - Challenges
http://amytalk.wordpress.com/2006/06/06/you-know-youre-an-arab-when/
YOU HAVE 500,000,000 COUSINS AND YOUR
RELATIVES ALONE COULD POPULATE A SMALL
CITY.
YOU REFUSE TO DRIVE ANYTHING BUT A BMW OR A
MERCEDES
YOU SMOKE AS IF IT WERE YOUR LAST DAY ON
EARTH…AND YOU ONLY SMOKE MARLBORO
LIGHT
YOU MAKE TURKISH COFFEE BEFORE LEAVING
HOME TO WORK, AT THE OFFICE, BEFORE
LUNCH, AFTER LUNCH, WHEN HAVING GUESTS,
BEFORE THE GUEST LEAVE, AFTER THE GUESTS
LEAVE AND BEFORE YOU GO TO BED.
AT WEDDINGS IT TAKES THE BRIDE AND GROOM
4 HOURS TO KISS ALL THE GUESTS
IF YOU ARE 23 AND
UNMARRIED, YOUR
PARENTS MAKE YOU
FEEL THAT YOU ARE
GETTING OLD.
Nefrah mennik = you get married
YOU ARRIVE ONE OR
TWO HOURS LATE
TO A PARTY AND
THINK IT'S
NORMAL…
ALL ARABS ARE
LATE ALL THE TIME!
YOU CAN SPOT AN ARAB A MILE AWAY AND
THEY HAVE SPOTTED AT YOU BECAUSE
THEY KEEP STARING.
YOUR MOTHER YELLS AT THE TOP OF HER
LUNGS TO CALL YOU TO DINNER EVEN IF
YOU'RE IN THE NEXT ROOM.
YOUR PARENTS HAVE A PANIC ATTACK
WHEN SOMETHING DIRTY COMES ON TV
YOUR MOTHER DOES EVERYTHING
FOR YOU IF YOU ARE MALE.
YOU DO ALL THE HOUSEWORK AND COOKING
IF YOU ARE FEMALE.
YOU'RE WALKING OUT OF CUSTOMS WITH
YOUR TROLLEY AT THE AIRPORT AND YOU SEE
AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE MEMBERS OF YOUR
FAMILY WHO HAVE COME TO PICK YOU UP.
Video
YOU'VE HAD A SHOE THROWN AT YOU BY YOUR
MOTHER.. AT SOME POINT IN YOUR LIFE
Driving without rules!!!
Crazy Taxi!!
Arabic Alphabet
28 letters – 3 Long Vowels
14 signs and markers
Arabic Alphabet
SPECIAL FEATURES OF ARABIC
SCRIPT:
1) Arabic is written from right to left;
You write from
You read from
2) Letters are connected in both print and
handwriting;
3) Letters can have up to four shapes and three dots;
4) Presence of the short vowels and the pronunciation markers;
5) No capital letters;
6) Words can't be divided with a hyphen and continued on the next line as is usual in European languages;
SPECIAL FEATURES OF ARABIC
SCRIPT:
7) Arabic is consistent, for that spelling in Arabic letters is much easier than spelling in English letters:
ش
Ocean
Fuchsia
Suspicion
Shine
Sure
Motion
Tissue
Machine
Conscience
SPECIAL FEATURES OF ARABIC
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