ARABIC BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE

Abstract

This article examines the teaching of Arabic in the Department of Foreign History and Oriental Studies of the Faculty of History at Voronezh State University. It describes the key aspects of implementing educational material in the study of Arabic—the official language of the Middle East—one of the key regions of the world that should be inextricably linked with the Arabic language. Furthermore, studying its history, culture, customs, and traditions, as well as analyzing its positive and negative aspects, remains highly relevant. Particular attention is paid to the distinction between the theoretical and practical aspects of this issue. The author sheds light on several aspects that require revision and adjustment of the course, as well as the search for alternative solutions for advancing the educational process, including: lack of necessary equipment; neglect of extracurricular activities; inconspicuous progress in training research personnel; Curriculum issues, etc. The author concludes that a balanced combination of theoretical and practical components is needed, radical changes in the curriculum's management, its location, disciplines, number of hours, and everything related to it are needed, and the creation of a separate department or Center for Arabic Language Studies at VSU.