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An Analysis and Levelling of Reading Texts Across Arabic Textbooks Based on the CEFR Proficiency Levels

Mohamed, Salwa·2021·Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development
DOI 10.4018/978-1-7998-7226-9.ch004
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This chapter analyses the reading content in four prominent Arabic textbook series that are widely used in the UK and USA to assess their reading proficiency progression. The reading texts in each series are analysed using the Dutch CEFR grid and assigned a level as per the CEFR proficiency scale. The findings reveal that there is a lack of consistency among the different textbook series with regards to how reading proficiency is construed at different levels, especially at the intermediate and higher levels. The chapter concludes by highlighting that Arabic material developers, textbook writers, and teachers would benefit from consulting a recognized and systematic reference of proficiency such as the CEFR in developing a comprehensive view of language proficiency in Arabic that includes defining common thematic areas, most needed and suitable functions, and relevant linguistic features for each language proficiency level.

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Authors
Mohamed, S.
Affiliations
Manchester Metropolitan University (GB)
Corresponding author
Mohamed, Salwa
ORCID
Mohamed, Salwa
Venue
Advances in Higher Education and Professional Development
Publisher
IGI Global
Published
2021
Pages
57-83
ISSN
  • 2327-6983 (ISSN-L)
  • 2327-6991
DOI
10.4018/978-1-7998-7226-9.ch004
OpenAlex
W3187503075
Cited by
3
References
36
Citations by year
2023: 2 · 2022: 1
FWCI
5.13
Type
book chapter
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Advances in higher education and professional development book series (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Arabic Language Education Studies
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Second Language Acquisition and Learning
Keywords
Arabic language textbooks, reading texts, CEFR proficiency levels, reading proficiency, language assessment, Arabic language teaching

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