Investigating Students’ Attitudes Toward Arabic and English Textbooks in Communication and Media
Date
2020Item Type
ArticleAbstract
The main purpose of this study is to investigate the attitude of students toward Arabic and English textbooks in communication
and media. The study used a survey questionnaire to collect data. A total of 157 university students, consisting of 95 females
and 62 males, participated in the study. English textbooks received the highest satisfaction from male students, students
specialized in journalism, students of the age group of 18 to 25 years, and third-year students. Arabic textbooks received the
highest satisfaction from female students, students specializing in public relations, and fourth-year students. However, the
overall results indicate that the English textbooks outperformed the Arabic textbooks in terms of easy access and use, the
quality of print and design, provision of visual and graphic images, provision of activities and exercises, and quality of contents.
The article suggests major changes and improvement in writing and publishing Arabic textbooks. Findings of the study suggest
needs of major changes and improvement in writing and publishing Arabic textbooks.
Author
Kaba, Abdoulaye
Abdullah, Abdulrahman Dheyab