“Never before has the need to properly transmit Arabic language and culture to new generations of students been so critical, especially in a global, post 9-11 and diverse American society. Hammami and Esmail’s research clearly demonstrates that a holistic approach is required if we are to meet this critical need. Both Arabic and non-Arabic students will benefit if educators follow their study’s recommendations.”

Lisa Eargle, Francis Marion University

“Drs. Hammami and Esmail have assembled several significant insights on teachers’ perceptions on developing cultural awareness among the first level Arabic language learners. This excellent outcome of a good length of research would satisfy the thrust of readers to a great extent in the field. This is a timely and important book that should be read by scholars and students as well as general readers in understanding the complexity of the discourses in developing cultural awareness among learners to extend the application of this technique in the education field.”

Das Shyamal, Elizabeth City State University