The perceptions of TESL teacher trainees towards the effectiveness of microteaching subject (SPA 2001) in preparing them for teaching practice

Microteaching is a subject that helps teacher trainees in practicing their knowledge and skills of teaching to prepare themselves for teaching practice. In relation to this, a study was conducted to investigate the perceptions of UTM’s TESL teacher trainees towards the effectiveness of microteaching subject (SPA 2001) in preparing them for teaching practice. A total of 39 TESL teacher trainees were selected to be the respondents of this study. The instruments used in this study were questionnaire and interview. The questionnaire was adapted from previous studies done by Ngui Kuan Sang (1982/1983) and McGarvey and Swallow (1986). Interviews were also carried out on 4 respondents to gain further insight on the topic of this study. Data were analyzed descriptively using Statistic Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 16. The overall findings of the study show that the TESL teacher trainees perceived microteaching subject as effective in preparing them for teaching practice. However, there were problems faced by the trainees during teaching practice especially in handling students and teaching situations. Furthermore, the findings also revealed that the respondents highly valued the feedbacks given by their supervisor, peers and cooperative teacher. Finally, suggestions were also given on how to improve the microteaching subject for the benefit of TESL teacher trainees

Conceptualizing ethnicity and nation building in Malaysia: A lesson from Nigeria

Conflict of ethnic origin keep presenting its ugly consequences to most of the developing and developed societies, with no much lessons learned. This ethnic conflicts usually starts with a mere complain or grievance that is most of the time ignored, this minor issues if not well tackled could metamorphosed into a widespread genocides, killings, maiming, destruction of valuable properties or in a form of social vices, like addiction, armed robbery, prostitution and host of other vices. Hence this paper presents a catalogue of the various ethnic confl icts that occurred in Nigeria from 1999-2002, immediately after the coming up of a democratically elected government in the country. The paper concluded that, the unassuming right provided by the Nigeria democracy might have contributed to the escalation of the conflicts, that has direct relationship with ethnicity. It also presumed that, the conflicts may also be associated with long military dictatorship in the country, which likely socialised the citizens to learn the act of intolerance, hostility and the act of violence. The lessons drawn from Nigeria experience were married with the recent happening in Malaysia, so that it will serve as a lesson to Malaysia to act fast not to allow its issue degenerates to an uncontrollable stage. This paper, therefore, make use of documented records from both official documents and eyewitnesses records to generates all its data and argument for this presentation. “Tribalism is the bane of independent Africa...There are 2,000 language Groups of which 50 are prominent, and countless more subdivisions of tribe and clan.This complex heritage has been only slightly eroded by inter-marriage and the drift to the cities. Nor have the eff orts of African leaders to impose a national identity on their diverse peoples, assembled within borders inherited from colonial days, worked well. African state builders tread a narrow path between the fact of tribal loyalties and the need to minimize inter-tribal hostility.” “Tribalism in Africa,” The Economist (September 10, 1994), pp. 46, 48

Saudi Novel: Commencements, Efforts, and Headway (6)

This article examines the literary success of Ibrahim Al-Humaidan's novel "A Hole in the Garb of the Night" and its significance in developing the Saudi novel. Employing an analytical-critical-descriptive method, the study traces the evolution of the Saudi narrative, highlighting the aesthetic developments and thematic modifications within the genre. By exploring Al-Humaidan's extensive and imaginative work, including novels and short stories, the article sheds light on the characters' interpretations of human behaviour and their interactions with events and mediums. The study emphasizes the social, philosophical, and ideological ends achieved through these interactions, showcasing the notable contributions of Al-Humaidan to the Saudi novel. Ultimately, this research offers valuable insights into the relevance and evolution of the Saudi novel as a significant literary genre.

Hassan ibn Thabit: An Original Arabic Tongue (2)

As it is suggested and recommended in the first part of a previous paper that carries the same title, this paper is a continuous effort not to claim to be wide-ranging in mastering a poetic piece as one sort of expressive manuscript in Arabic but an impartial effort through analytical assessment of a poem. The study is limited to a few selected verses of Hassan ibn Thabit poem named ‘Al Alef rhymed (????? ?????).’ It is a representative of the Arabic tongue and its magnificence. It is a piece of poetry that cannot be examined and scrutinized in a short paper like this.The study focuses, with analysis, on six verse lines – 17/22 – of Hassan ibn Thabit's poem mentioned above. It employs an analytical and critical method, makes an effort to illustrate the inspiration of Arabic poetry as a means of the tongue and its grandeur and glory. The study initiates with an introduction raising the importance of Arabic classical poetic tongue. Then it goes go forward to give a picture of Hassan ibn Thabit as a man and a poet. The researcher, then, shifts to the foremost segment of the study, attempting to bring an interpretation to some selected verses of Hassan’s above-mentioned long poem. The paper reaches its conclusion by a concise discussion and recommendatory afterword

Home in the Poetry of Saudi Arabia Poets: Mohammad ibn 'Abboud Al-'Amoudi an Example of a Distinguished Arab (2)

The poet communicates the graceful emotions that rise in the hearts of every person toward their homeland because of their love for it. Saudi poets enjoy writing poetry that celebrates the dignity of nationalism. The love of one's homeland, obsession with it, laboring for it, defending and preserving it, and having it run in one's soul are all aspects of nationalism. The researcher aspires to highlight Mohammad ibn 'Abboud Al-'Amoudi's expertise, knowledge, and competence while also highlighting his love for his homeland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the poem "Land of Benevolence" as the second part. The researcher tries to present the uses of poetic imagery and symbols in the poem in an effort to assess the talent of the poet. A brief introduction sets the stage for the research, which is then followed by an examination of Saudi poetry analysis and a look at the Saudi poet Mohammad ibn 'Abboud Al-'Amoudi. The critical-analytical-descriptive analysis of the poem "Land of Benevolence" serves as the study's main focus. The study after that uses a critical-analytical approach, with the idea of homeland serving as its focus. It concludes with findings and a conclusion

MODERN SAUDI POETRY: MOHAMMAD HASAN AWWAD’S NIGHT AND ME, IN BALANCE

Arabic poetry is the heart of all types of literature in all Arabic realms. Consistent with this generalization, it can be right that the development of poetry in the modern age, among Arabs, is a positive measure. At that argument, the same would be focused on modern Saudi literature since it is typically considered a central, authoritative, and undivided part of Arabic poetry. In this paper, the researcher has attempted to illustrate some literary aspects of modern Arabic poetry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as an instance of the greatness of Arabic poetry with a particular reference to a contemporary Saudi poet. The study starts with an introduction to the condition of poetry in Arabia. In the first section of the study, the researcher points up the importance of Arabic poetry as an Arabic literature genre. The second section deals with poetry and literary movement in Saudi Arabia as the central section of the investigation. After that, the task moves ahead to deal with a model of the modern Arabic poetry in the kingdom, Mohammad Hasan Awwad, a modernized rebellious poet with stark poetry, then the researcher, analytically and critically, sheds light on some selected verses of one of the poems of Awwad, Night and Me. The study finishes with a discussion and a brief conclusion. Keywords: Arabic literature, Arabic poetry, free verse, greatness, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, modernism

Home in the Poetry of Saudi Arabia Poets: Khalid Al-Faisal an Example of a Distinguished Arab (2)

It is well known that when a philosopher articulates his or her love for and affiliation with the homeland, he or she may represent the great homeland through a limited part of this homeland. It is worth noting that Makkah Al-Mukarramah is simply a small, light representation of the great homeland, which embraces Makkah Al-Mukarramah like the heart of the body. Consequently, through the striking poem "Umm Al-Gura" by Khalid Al-Faisal, the researcher wishes to highlight the poet's knowledge while also illustrating his love for his vast landscape, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The researcher, on the other hand, attempts to examine the poet's talent through the use of poetic images and symbols in his poem. The study begins with a brief introduction, followed by a prevue examination of Saudi poetry then a glance at the significance of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The study's main focus is on the Saudi poet Khalid Al-Faisal with reference to some verse lines of his poem Umm Al-Gura (ام القرى). The study implements a critical-analytical method, keeping in mind the concept of home as its primary concern. A brief discussion and conclusion to the analysis are then given

HOME IN THE POETRY OF SAUDI ARABIA POETS: ABDUS-SALAM HAFETH AN EXAMPLE OF A DISTINGUISHED ARAB (1)

Classical Arabic poetry is the core of all categories of literature in all Arabic lands, territories, and realms since the age of pre-Islam. This study is an attempt to shed light on some literary facets of modern Saudi Arabic poetry focusing on the concept of homeland as an illustration of the standing of modern Saudi Arabic poetry with a particular indication to a contemporary Saudi poet, Abdus-Salam Hashem Hafeth. It can be right that the progress of Arabic poetry in the present age, among Arab poets, writers, and critics has a positive measure. It is true to generalize that the same would be identical to current innovative Saudi poetry given that it is naturally considered a principal, commanding, and uninterrupted measure of Arabic poetry. The researcher endeavors to illustrate the poet's intellectuality in depicting his glorious city as a representative of his adoration for the big home - the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study commences with a concise introduction. Then, it analytically moves ahead to inspect the noteworthy Saudi poet – Abdus-Salam Hashem Hafeth. After that, the study portrays a critical-analytical attitude to the first four-verse lines of the poem of Hafeth, ‘Nostalgia, Oh my Home’, focusing on the concept of home as its principal theme. In conclusion, the study ends with a concise assumption and recommendations. Keywords: Abdus-Salam Hashem Hafeth, Al Madinah Al Monawarah, Arabic Literature, Arabic Poetry, Home in Poetry, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi poetry

THE EMINENCE OF POETIC ARABIC LANGUAGE: LAMIYYAT AL ARAB OF ASH-SHANFARA EXAMPLE (1)

The significance of the Arabic language holds back from its being one of the most explicit languages in its brilliance and its repeated ability to adapt to countless other sciences and knowledge. The Arabic language has reached creativity and originality in different fields of literature in which the greatest is poetry. The paper aims at scrutinizing the figurative, rhetorical and aesthetic images in Lamiyyat Al Arab by Ash-Shanfara in which it follows the deductive, inductive critical approach focusing analytically on the first ten verses of the poem. Applying the historical-analytical method, the study attempts to reveal in the in-depth analysis of the aesthetic qualities and poetic issues as well as the figurative images in the poem. It commences with an introduction on Arabia and Poetic Language then moves to shed light on the protagonist-poet Ash-Shanfara as a great Arabic poet to be concluded with analysis and comments on the poem Lamiyyat Al-Arab trying to find out the original Arab values, morals, ethics, and tenets in the pre-Islam era it contains

Home in the Poetry of Saudi Arabia Poets: Abdus-Salam Hafeth an Example of a Distinguished Arab (3)

With particular reference to the Saudi poet Abdus-Salam Hashem Hafeth, this study tries to shed light on some literary characteristics of modern Saudi Arabic poetry. It specifically focuses on the concept of homeland as an illustration of the status of modern Saudi Arabic poetry. One may argue that Arabic poetry is in a good place right now among Arab authors, critics, and poets. By using the poet's magnificent city as a representation of his affection for his big country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the researcher attempts to demonstrate the poet's intelligence by showing his gorgeous city as a symbol of his love.An introduction starts the study, then, it analyzes the subtitle Arabic Poetry: The Tongue of the Arabs. Afterward, a brief analysis of Glimpse at Eternal Saudi Poetry and the Conception of Home in Saudi Poetry. The study's primary section employs a critical-analytical method to evaluate Abdus-Salam Hafeth's poem Nostalgia, Oh My Home. The examination of the poem concentrates on the idea of home as its central theme and covers verse lines nine through eleven. Finally, the research comes to a brief conclusion with some remarks