Lexical borrowing from the Arabic language in an Islamic course conducted in English

This study analysed the patterns and processes of borrowing that can occur in the retention of Islamic Arabic words. This research revealed that the most common process of borrowing in the sample discourse is total importation, as loanwords make up the majority of the borrowed features. Recommenda...

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Main Authors: Arshad, Nurul-Ikhlas, Ahamad Shah, Mohamed Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IDOSI Publications 2014
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/41848/
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http://irep.iium.edu.my/41848/1/Lexical_borrowing_from_the_Arabic_language.pdf