Assignment: Summary
Title: In Jordan, the Hip Speak ‘Arabizi’
Submitted to: Neslihan Bilikozen
Submitted by: Hakam Abdulqader, 49431
Date of Submission: May 6, 2013
Spring, 2013
American University of Sharjah
In Jordan the Hip Speak ‘Arabizi’ Summary
In the article, “In Jordan,. The Hip Speak ‘Arabizi,’” by Ibon Villelabeitia, Villelabeitia (2012) discusses how Arabic and English language is being mixed into one language called Arabizi, which became a social symbol to define the upper class in Jordan that causes the Arabic language to slowly fade away. This article interprets the reasoning behind why the young generation is using this language that helps them to express their opinions easier about unmannered topics spoken in the public by using English rather than Arabic, as it can be imposed differently in Arabic. However, linguists think that English language is destroying Arabic language from the American pop culture. The author points out in his article that Arabizi is being widely used by well-educated Jordanians class, which is drawing away the native language and exposing a social and economic gap in the country.. Finally, the author then concludes his piece by giving a brief about a documentary called “Arabizi” directed by Dalia Alkury and providing a quote from the director that brief states that even though the director speaks Arabizi, she is still close to her culture.
Word Count: 185
Reference
Villelabeitia, I. (2012). In Jordan, the Hip Speak 'Arabizi'. Majili's of the 'Others' (2 ed., pp. 148 - 150). London: Pearson Education Limited.
