Aproposed curriculum for Arabic to Chinese traders in the field of commerce and determining their appropriate curriculum

Abstract

The current study aimed to develop a proposed curriculum for teaching Arabic for business purposes in China, by reviewing previous research in this field. To achieve the study's objectives and answer its questions, a descriptive-analytical approach was used, and data was collected through a study tool (questionnaire) and interviews to reach conclusions. The study was applied to 55 teachers from Al-Noor and Al-Istiqlal Institutes, in addition to 5 Arabic-speaking teachers proficient in Chinese and English in Amman. After conducting interviews with them, 55 teachers filled out a questionnaire prepared for this purpose. The study relied on understanding the opinions of the sample, represented in the interviews with teachers and questionnaire responses. The study concluded by designing suitable lessons for business purposes to meet learners' needs and focusing on incorporating specialized words and phrases in the field of commerce into the curriculum content. It also designed a dialogue lesson to train students to speak Arabic fluently and included translation between Chinese and Arabic words and sentences in the curriculum content. Additionally, the study suggested incorporating stories that introduce Arab Islamic customs, traditions, and culture in the field of commerce into the curriculum content to attract students' attention. The study also proposed focusing on developing the four skills: writing, reading, speaking, and listening, and building an educational program that meets the needs of students in China, whether they are studying for professional or academic purposes. Furthermore, the study suggested authoring books for the Chinese that align with their interests and fields.