Problems Facing Teaching of Arabic in Turkey

Abstract

This article deals with problems encountered in teaching of Arabic language in Turkey. The problems are discussed in different categories after detailing on the importance of Arabic, the goals in teaching of Arabic, and the institutions where Arabic is taught. The problems are sometimes caused by the perspective Arabic is viewed from and sometimes by the inadequacy and unsuitability of method(s) employed by instructors. Structural differences between Arabic and Turkish languages, lack of tools-equipment, misquotation of Arabic words borrowed into Turkish, lack of proficiency of grammar in the first language, planning problems with curriculum, and unsuitability of learning environment are the problems discussed in this article.