The Usage of Literary Texts in Learning Science of Syntax Among Non-Arabic Speaker Students: The Study of Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (Kuips)

Abstract

This study aims to identify the perceptions of Arabic language students and Arabic language teachers about the use of literary texts in the study of Arabic Syntax, as well as to reveal how literary texts are employed in the study of Arabic Syntax. To achieve the objectives of the research, the researcher relied on the analytical approach with the qualitative approach, which collected data using the semi-structured interview, where eight students specializing in the Arabic language and four teachers of the Arabic language at Perlis Islamic University College (KUIPs) participated, and it was analyzed by transferring the audio data to the written text and encoding it using a manual method. One of the most important findings of the research is that the students agreed that the employment of literary texts in the study of Arabic grammar helps them practice the language daily through the methods used, and master the Arabic grammar by parsing words correctly, and this differs from using ordinary texts, because they did not feel enthusiastic and fun while studying Arabic Syntax. Teachers also agreed that employing literary texts in the process of teaching Arabic Syntax helps students to know the correct style of Arabic, as most of the literary language is an eloquent language, and that employing literary texts with examples selected from prose texts and poetic texts, all of which are familiar and usual for students specializing in Arabic language and literature. Based on this, teachers should pay attention to choosing appropriate literary materials such as short stories in teaching Arabic Syntax, in order to ensure that students understand the rules better, and that they can practice them on the ground as well.