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Content Analysis of Arabic Language Textbooks for the Second Intermediate Stage (Literature and Humanities Branch) in Light of Sustainable Development Concepts

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Ph.D. in Arabic Language and Literature, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.

2 Ph.D. in Arabic Language and Literature, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.

Abstract

Sustainable development is balanced growth that preserves the rights of future generations and meets present environmental, economic, and social needs without depleting resources. Despite the importance of curriculum development to meet sustainable development requirements, analysis of Iranian textbooks reveals clear gaps in balancing the three dimensions of sustainable development, especially in Arabic curricula, where theoretical aspects dominate over integrating practical skills, knowledge economy concepts, and modern environmental issues. Therefore, this study aims to address sustainable development in secondary Arabic textbooks through quantitative content analysis to extract and count indicators of social, economic, and environmental dimensions. The study found that the mentioned books strongly focus on enhancing Islamic values, religious identity, education, and cultural heritage in the social dimension but suffer from weak representation of social participation, justice, and civic engagement indicators, limiting the building of a cohesive, inclusive society capable of achieving balanced sustainable development. however, comprehensive development is needed to include knowledge economy concepts, innovation, and entrepreneurship to prepare a generation capable of facing sustainable development challenges in a balanced way. Regarding environmental indicators, the study observed enhanced theoretical awareness of preserving natural resources, combating pollution, and caring for water and agriculture from a traditional Islamic perspective, but it lacks comprehensive practical coverage of modern environmental issues such as the green economy and climate change, necessitating review and development of educational texts to achieve an integrated balance in sustainable development.

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Studies in Arabic Teaching and Learning
Volume 9, Issue 1
October 2025
Pages 73-90
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