Terminology planning : the contribution of the Jordan Academy of Arabic, with special reference to medical terminology

Bataineh, Moh'd Tawfiq

Abstract

This study illustrates the demand for Arabic terminology policy to provide the language
with the necessary means to meet the new challenges to Arabic in the age of globalisation.
It is part of the emergent literature on Arabic term innovation, the field in which most
significant language planning and reforms are needed. The researcher highlights the
contribution of the Jordan Academy of Arabic in lexical generation, the most significant
activity of Arabic language planning. He investigates the language planning efforts of the
Jordan Academy in lexical formation. The data for the quantitative analysis in this research
is 861 medical terms sanctioned by the Jordan Academy. Before analysing the total data,
the researcher investigates the work mechanism employed by the Jordan Academy in
inventing and sanctioning terminology. He also investigates the terminological problems of
Arabic. The analysis of the data shows which word-formation techniques the Jordan
Academy has resorted to when inventing and sanctioning medical terms. All processes of
lexical enhancement in Arabic including the controversial process of lexical borrowing
have been employed by the Academy except blending.
This study provides the foundation for further studies in Arabic terminology planning in
particular, and Arabic language planning more generally.

Citation

Bataineh, M. T. Terminology planning : the contribution of the Jordan Academy of Arabic, with special reference to medical terminology. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Oct 3, 2012
• Award Date: Jan 1, 2011