Chapter published in:
Applied Linguistics in the Middle East and North Africa: Current practices and future directions
Edited by Atta Gebril
[AILA Applied Linguistics Series 15] 2017
► pp. 363–375

Chapter 16
Applied linguistics in the MENA countries

A research agenda

This final chapter provides a research agenda for scholars interested in applied linguistics issues in the MENA countries. This agenda takes into consideration the recent research efforts and also the dynamic linguistic landscape in this region. The chapter presents a number of guidelines for researchers and provides a roadmap highlighting the high-priority areas that need investigation.

Keywords: Middle East, language in education, language in society, research agenda
Article outline
  • Introduction
  • Language in the society: A research agenda
  • Language in education: A research agenda
  • Conclusion
  • References
Published online: 18 July 2017
https://doi.org/10.1075/aals.15.16geb
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