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    The documentary "Arabizi" by Dalia Al Kury explores the increasing use of Arabizi, a hybrid language combining Arabic and Latin characters, among young people in the Middle East. The film profiles three young people from Jordan, Egypt, and Kuwait who use Arabizi and interviews academics about the phenomenon. While some view it as a tool for young people to connect, others see it as a threat undermining Arabic identity and culture. The documentary aims to spark debate on the issue and empower Arabizi speakers by challenging the view that they have no choice in the matter.

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    The documentary "Arabizi" by Dalia Al Kury explores the increasing use of Arabizi, a hybrid language combining Arabic and Latin characters, among young people in the Middle East. The film profiles three young people from Jordan, Egypt, and Kuwait who use Arabizi and interviews academics about the phenomenon. While some view it as a tool for young people to connect, others see it as a threat undermining Arabic identity and culture. The documentary aims to spark debate on the issue and empower Arabizi speakers by challenging the view that they have no choice in the matter.

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    The documentary "Arabizi" by Dalia Al Kury explores the increasing use of Arabizi, a hybrid language combining Arabic and Latin characters, among young people in the Middle East. The film profiles three young people from Jordan, Egypt, and Kuwait who use Arabizi and interviews academics about the phenomenon. While some view it as a tool for young people to connect, others see it as a threat undermining Arabic identity and culture. The documentary aims to spark debate on the issue and empower Arabizi speakers by challenging the view that they have no choice in the matter.

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    The documentary "Arabizi" by Dalia Al Kury explores the increasing use of Arabizi, a hybrid language combining Arabic and Latin characters, among young people in the Middle East. The film profiles three young people from Jordan, Egypt, and Kuwait who use Arabizi and interviews academics about the phenomenon. While some view it as a tool for young people to connect, others see it as a threat undermining Arabic identity and culture. The documentary aims to spark debate on the issue and empower Arabizi speakers by challenging the view that they have no choice in the matter.

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    Critical Response to a Documentary: Arabizi by Dalia Al Kury

    For your final exam, you will be responding (that is, examining your reactions) to the documentary by Dalia Al Kury. The following questions will help you think more critically about the documentary as you view it. Synopsis of the film: By following a character from Jordan, Egypt, and Kuwait, this film explores why arabizi is becoming a more widespread linguistic phenomenon in the Middle East. The film features academics that explain the phenomenon from different perspectives critiquing this hybrid language and the identity it generates. The film tries to empower the arabizi speakers who believe that they have no choice but to speak that way and offers them a challenge that suggests that indeed they do have a choice. (from http://www.ikbis.com/shots/256844) Prior to viewing 1. Do you speak Arabizi or know people who do?

    2. What could be the causes of the increasing popularity of Arabizi?

    3. Do you have any concerns regarding this trend? If so, what are your worries? If not, why do you think this issue might be a cause for concern for others?

    4. When was the documentary produced? What is the production company? Where was the documentary filmed? (Hint: check the reference on page 4).

    While viewing 1. How does the documentary start? Describe what you see (who, what, where, etc.). Describe the cinematic devices used such as how sound is used, any special effects, clothing/costumes, props, setting, editing style, etc. How do the stylistic choices made by the director set the scene for the rest of the documentary?

    2. What is the issue at hand?

    3. Fill in the following table with information about the three main characters interviewed by the director. Name: Ayesha Khaldeen Lamia Tawfiq Wisam Dhubaibah 4. Al Kury also interviews the family members and close friends of the three main characters. What are their views on the issue? Are they concerned about it? Character Ayesha Khaldeen Family member/friend Name: Relationship: Name: Relationship: Lamia Tawfiq Name: Relationship: Name: Relationship: Wisam Dhubaibah Name: Relationship: Name: Relationship: 5. Who are the academics who are interviewed? What are their fields of study and qualifications? What are their backgrounds? What are their viewpoints on the issue? Name Qualifications Field of study: University: Country/city: Field of study: University: Country/city: Views Views Occupation: Education: Country/city: Age:

    3 Field of study: University: Country/city: Field of study: University: Country/city: Field of study: University: Country/city: 6. We never hear Al Kury ask questions during the documentary. Judging from the three interviewees responses, what are the main questions she asks her interviewees?

    7. How does the documentary end? How does it convey the overall message of the documentary? Is it effective? Why or why not?

    8. Note anything that strikes you as particularly effective in the documentary.

    After viewing 1. Do you think the way the documentary is filmed is entertaining, moving, boring, etc.? Why?

    2. How do you feel about what you have watched? Can you identify with the situation?

    4 3. Who do you think is the intended audience?

    4. What do you feel is the intended goal of the documentary? Does the film achieve its goals?

    5. Why is the increasing popularity of Arabizi a cause for concern for many? Explain the concerns and worries of different people interviewed in the documentary--parents, academics, and other groups of people who do not approve of this growing trend.

    6. Is the director fair in portraying all possible points of view (i.e. those of people who welcome this growing trend as well as those of people who are concerned about it)?

    Reference: Al Kury, D. (2006). Arabizi [Documentary]. Amman, Jordan: Kaynoona. Retrieved from http://www.ikbis.com/shots/256844 Additional links: Dalia Al Kury filmography http://gomagjordan.com/dalia-al-kury/ Kaynoona films: http://www.kaynoona.com/

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