The Arabic teacher for non-native speakers: Between readiness and achievement in light of modern linguistics

Abstract

This research discusses the role of the Arabic teacher for non-native speakers in the educational process, in terms of his/her ability to represent the dimensions of a societal, cultural aspects, and civilization in general. The paper discusses the importance of the teacher of Arabic to be specialized in language, the impact of his/her culture on his/her effectiveness as a teacher, and it describes the teaching methods that the teacher uses while teaching. The research includes a discussion of the relationship between the Arabic teacher for non-native speakers and their knowledge of socio- linguistics, comparative linguistics and semantics. The research sheds light on the role of the teacher of Arabic for non-native speakers within the context of his/her cultural affiliation and contemporary reality.Moreover, the paper discusses the adequacy of the teacher's knowledge, and culture understanding; in order to clarify the effect on the teacher’s ambitions and what is really possible to achieve.