A conceptual content analysis of english language textbooks concerning Islam and Muslims

Ruzai Syarilili Aiyu bt Abd Rashid

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A conceptual content analysis of english language textbooks concerning Islam and Muslims

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dc.contributor.author	Ruzai Syarilili Aiyu bt Abd Rashid	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2024-10-16T07:01:22Z
dc.date.available	2024-10-16T07:01:22Z
dc.date.issued	2011
dc.description.abstract	The changing landscape of English language teaching and learning has compelled English language teaching materials to be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the context in which the language is taught. There is a need to match teaching materials with the goals, objectives and philosophy of a programme and to ensure consistency with learners’ attitudes, religious beliefs and/or preferences. In other words, English Language Teaching (ELT) materials must be consistent with the needs and interests of the intended learners, as well as being in harmony with institutional ideologies and religious doctrines. The objectives of the study are to codify ELT materials based on socio-cultural and religious perspectives and to examine features of ELT materials based on the adapted Byram’s cultural content list. Five English language textbooks used in the intensive language programme at the International Islamic University Malaysia are analysed based on the conceptual content analysis. The findings reveal that the ELT textbooks are organized based on four main categories; namely, belief and behaviour, socialization and life cycles, stereotypes and national identity and social and political institution. The findings of the study indicate that there are 14 neutral items, eight negative items and one positive item that mention Islam and Muslims. Furthermore, there are 77 items which are found not to be in harmony with Islam ranging from food, drinks, recreation and sports. The findings also suggest that the textbooks are loaded with features of Western culture. While the textbooks are relevant to the learners’ culture, teachers need to inform the students that there are differences between Islam and the Judeo-Christian worldview.	en_US
dc.description.callnumber	t PE 1125.5 M8 R987C 2011	en_US
dc.description.degreelevel	Master
dc.description.identifier	A conceptual content analysis of english language textbooks concerning Islam and Muslims /by Ruzai Syarilili Aiyu bt Abd Rashid	en_US
dc.description.identity	t00011240678RuzaiSyarililiAiyu	en_US
dc.description.kulliyah	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences	en_US
dc.description.notes	Thesis (MHSLG)--International Islamic University Malaysia, 2011.	en_US
dc.description.physicaldescription	xvi, 157 leaves :ill. ;30cm.	en_US
dc.description.programme	Master of Human Sciences (English Language Studies)	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://studentrepo.iium.edu.my/handle/123456789/12517
dc.identifier.url	https://lib.iium.edu.my/mom/services/mom/document/getFile/93qF4L9uQQFEasBhF97MavdGSf6gWgCf20160325091327616
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Kuala Lumpur: International Islamic University Malaysia, 2011	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright International Islamic University Malaysia
dc.subject.lcsh	English language -- Study and teaching (Higher)	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	-- Malaysia	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	English language -- Textbooks	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	English language -- Religious aspects -- Islam	en_US
dc.title	A conceptual content analysis of english language textbooks concerning Islam and Muslims	en_US
dc.type	Master Thesis	en_US
dspace.entity.type	Publication