The Reality of Arabic in Israel: Classrooms in Conflict

This book offers a compelling case study on Arabic Teaching and Learning (ATL) as a foreign language within Israel’s Jewish educational system. It delves into the intricate interplay among politics, pedagogy, and linguistics. The author argues that ATL has not met expectations, despite investments and pedagogical reforms. The sociopolitical context, particularly the Arab–Israeli conflict, has far-reaching consequences for various aspects of Arabic education, affecting the status and dissemi...