Using Anthologies in Arabic Language Curriculum

Abstract

The current paper is complementary and based on its predecessor, entitled: “The Methodology of Anthologies and Language Teaching Curriculum” which has been published in “Almarefah” magazine issued in Riyadh, 243, November 2015, pp. 30- 45 It mainly consists of two sections. In the first section, an analytical survey of the old Arabic Anthologies within the period (178 -1093 Hijri) (794-1682). Section II shows contemporary work anthologies during the 20th century. The analysis concludes the quality criteria anthology consisting of 27 items, to be a beacon for teachers and curriculum designers, policy makers and educators and scholars, and researchers who might wish to upgrade it. In subheadings: special anthology, anthology of stories, translated anthology, literature and cinema, trends of anthologies, anthologies for a non-Arabic-speaking, anthologies sponsored by the ministries of education, selections from the art of the essay, anthology of public speech. Finally: summary and recommendations. With the launch of an initiative to build the idea of Anthologies to the “Bank of texts”. This task cannot be left to educators. It is a task that requires the muddiest of competencies in the fields of Linguistics, computing, media and publishing, libraries, funding and management.