Studies on Arabic Language and Literature

Abstract Based on the framework of text sociology, the structure of the novel itself indicates the narrative and dialogical structure as well as the ideational content. So, the textual analysis of a novel is done based on internal analysis of texts and without relying on external facts and events. In the aesthetic application of this critical approach, it is seen that the available dialogic relations in the novel as a community produce an ideological orientation in the textual population so that there is either a democratic and polyphonic situation or a dominant ideology and a monologist novel. The Algerian novelist, Ahlam Mosteghanemi, in her novel, Zakirat Al-Jasad, has a special approach in which the reader cannot easily tell apart the monologue from polyphony. Thus, taking a descriptive-analytic approach, this study studied the dialogic style of this novel at three levels: representational methods, the realization of the presence of the narrator and the narrative pronouns, and the ideological perspective. The results show this feminine writing has various narrative pronouns and middle style –neither bias nor neutral-- in representing the statements of characters it also narrates different ideological views about women and land. The outcome of the ideological approach is a polyphonic novel in both cases. The possibility of text interpretation for reader and its open- endedness can mean that this feminine writing is not monologist anymore and contrary to the belief of those who consider feminine writing merely monologist, this novel tends to be polyphonic.

Abstract The musical symbol is one way of expression among many other ways. It doesn`t directly correspond with meaning or reality. Rather, it provides images that are representative of the original. However, symbols goes beyond this and provide deep significant symbolic meanings and visions. Mystical poetry has a complex intellectual structure, particularly in Arabic and Persian literature. Hence, music symbols have been used as a way of indicating the obscure and unknown. Both Nabulsi and Rumi cherished musical instruments and were mesmerized by them. Their poetry really came as an interpretation of the Koran and of a deep understanding of the capability of the musical symbols in expressing disguised meanings, ideas, and views. The two poets sometimes vary and sometimes match each other in using symbolic musical elements. Each one of them was keen to deepen the relation between the creative mind (the poet) and the created meaning through melodies that tell the secrets and the divine mysteries encoded in the musical symbols

Abstract Hebrew and Arabic belong to the family of Semitic languages. This means that it is easy to show the similarities between the two languages, particularly in terms of grammatical rules. Original Hebrew texts state that Jews could author texts on the rules of their language only after going through a period of apprenticeship with Arab. They followed the Arab syntacticians in formulating Hebrew grammar rules. Hence, comparative study of the language rules of the two languages can shed light on the obscure areas and help remove many problems, some of which are impossible to solve other than by using comparative methods. Similarly, comparative study help Arabs keen on learning Hebrew and makes its learning easier for them.

Abstract The journal Studies on Arabic Language and Literature is an international research journal jointly published by Semnan University and Tishrin University since 2010. This journal considers articles on Arabic language and literature submitted through its internet site, according to the style criteria announced by the journal. In this article, the author describes the method of preparing and submitting an article to Studies on Arabic Language and Literature and the follow up procedures in the course of review process, modification, until the final decision. Studying this article and following the guidelines elaborated therein will help the speed and precision of those who intend to submit their work to this journal.

Abstract There is little doubt that awareness of professional criteria and the characteristics of good research reports are of crucial importance to those interested in publishing research articles. This is so because following such criteria is the only way to create scientific innovations. Experts have mentioned many criteria for the choice of topic, preparing the sections and subsections, and providing the results of the analyses. This article use the descriptive-analytical method to provide the criteria and guidelines referred to in reviewing articles submitted to Studies on Arabic Language and Literature. The result of this research shows that most research articles suffer from lack of critical thinking which, in turn, stems from lack of experience. So, it is important that the researchers become familiar with critical criteria, which can be summarized as follows: choice of specific topics, clarity and shortness of the tile, identifying and discussing the different dimensions of the topic, sticking to a logical progression, exploring as much existing related literature as practical, considering the value and validity of the sources, identifying and categorizing different views to convince the audience as to the soundness of the author’s view.

Abstract The novel of Savushun by Simin Daneshvar is one of the most significant Persian novels ever written. This novel deals with an important period in Iran’s political and cultural history and portrays the presence of foreigners in this country. Images of others dominate Savushun . We can also see a negative image of Britain and its allies as they invaded and occupy parts of southern Iran and plundered people’s property. Only Ireland is portrayed fairly positively in the minds of the novel’s characters. Daneshvar has painted quiet a negative image of the uncivilized Indian mercenaries in Savushun. The image of Iranians is crystallized in the character of “Josef” – the novel’s hero –who fights for freedom and independence and becomes a martyr on the path to reach a noble goal. 

Abstract This study is an attempt to investigate the representation of some types of oppression in the pre-Islamic poetry and to indicate how oppression affected the pre-Islamic poets who lived a tough life of privation. They showed their feeling of resentment in many of their poems, which were full of sadness and bitterness. The images of oppression in the pre-Islamic poetry are multifarious and can be categorized according to the motives and feelings of the poets. They depict the sufferings of the human being who faces unbearable realities. These sufferings show how weak human beings are. Therefore, people find their dreams impossible to achieve and their wishes are portrayed out of reach.