A Genre Analysis of "Attwa", the Reconciliation Instruments in Arabic Language

Authors

  • Abed Alsalam Ali Alshikh Ali Abu Alkhmam The Islamic Educational
  • Rajai Rasheed Al-Khanji University of Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33977/0507-000-064-006

Keywords:

Attwa, closing, genre analysis, gratitude, peace building, reconciliation instrument

Abstract

The present study investigates the generic structure of “Attwa", the reconciliation instrument in Arabic language, specifically within Jordanian society. The data for this study consists of ten instances of Attwa from 2017 to 2022. (Bhatia, 2004) notion of genre is considered in this study. The study revealed how each component of the text contributes to the overall communicative function of conveying gratitude and thankfulness. Furthermore, the study also emphasizes the need for qualitative and quantitative research that delves deeply into analyzing the content of Arab reconciliation instruments. Additionally, this research should be extended to other disciplines in Arabic studies and to other languages in order to compare and contrast how peace building is expressed.

Author Biographies

Abed Alsalam Ali Alshikh Ali Abu Alkhmam, The Islamic Educational

PhD Student

Rajai Rasheed Al-Khanji, University of Jordan

Professor

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Published

2023-11-21

How to Cite

Abu Alkhmam, A. A. A. A. A., & Al-Khanji, R. R. (2023). A Genre Analysis of "Attwa", the Reconciliation Instruments in Arabic Language. Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Humanities and Social Studies, 5(64). https://doi.org/10.33977/0507-000-064-006

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Vol. 5 No. 64 (2023): مجلة جامعة القدس المفتوحة للبحوث الانسانية والاجتماعية

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