Word-Formation Processes in English and Arabic Languages A contrastive Study

Abstract

The research focuses on identifying and contrasting the process of word-formation in both Standard English and Modem Standard Arabic (MSA), in order to reveal the similarities and differences between them and their potential productivity for pedagogical purposes. The study consists of six chapters as follows: Chapter One: is an introduction that gives in brief: the statement of the problem, significance, research questions and hypotheses, objectives, limitation, methodology and research methods and definition of terms. Chapter Two: consists of two parts A & B: A, is a theoretical framework and the role of some linguistic models on CA. The researcher shed some light on the studies, which are related to CA. B, is a review of related previous studies on morphology and word-formation process, because morphology is usually equated with Sarf and Tasrif in Arabic. The discussions falls on how words are formed and how the derivation and inflectional play a great role in forming a new word. Chapter Three: Contents the methodology of the study. The model followed is a descriptive, analytical and structural study. A method of one to one comparison is followed: the data has been collected from different sources of English and Arabic short stories books, mass media, textbook and workshops. Chapter Four: Consists of two parts: A, Classified and analyzed the different processes of word- formation in English, showing their forming, productivity as well as their semantic indications. B, Presents the different process of word-formation in Arabic (MSA) manifesting the morphological pattems that control the process. Chapter Five: presents discussion analysis and interpretation of results. Chapter Six: is the concluding chapter of the thesis, it includes Findings,