Islam and Language Planning in the Arab World: a Case Study in Jordan: Language Planning in Jordan

Islam and Language Planning in the Arab World: A Case Study in Jordan provides a solid, up-to-date view of the relationship between language planning and ideology. The central aim of the study is to assess the attitudes of Jordanians towards language planning in Jordan with regard to: -Language planning and language policy. -Islam and Arabic. -English and Jordanians' national identity. -The ideological backgrounds of language planning. - The effect of university and cultural orientation on students' attitudes. -Need for English in Jordan. --Islam and English. -The status of Arabic and English in Jordan.