ABSTRACT In this study, we investigated the use of Arabic proverbs and quotes for teaching finance courses to Arabic-speaking students who are nonnative speakers of English. The study found that the use of Arabic proverbs and quotes greatly enhances the students’ comprehension of the finance topics covered. Similarly, the study revealed that the use of Arabic proverbs and quotes for Arabic-speaking students in teaching finance courses creates rapport between the student and instructor, thus enhancing learning. Finally, the study confirmed that the use of Arabic proverbs and quotes for Arabic-speaking students in teaching finance courses does not lead to confusion or complicate matters, but enhances comprehension and bolsters retention.

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阿拉伯谚语能否增强说阿拉伯语的学生对金融概念的理解？：对迪拜随机选择的商学院的一项实证研究

摘要在本研究中，我们调查了阿拉伯谚语和引语在讲英语的母语为阿拉伯语学生的金融课程教学中的使用。研究发现，使用阿拉伯谚语和引号可以极大地提高学生对所涵盖金融主题的理解。同样，该研究表明，讲阿拉伯语的学生在讲金融课程中使用阿拉伯谚语和报价会在学生和讲师之间建立融洽的关系，从而促进学习。最后，该研究证实，讲阿拉伯语的学生在金融课程教学中使用阿拉伯谚语和语录不会导致混乱或使事情复杂化，但会增强理解力，并增强他们的保留率。