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The aim of the current study was to identify the cultural needs in Arabic language classes for non-native speakers. Using a descriptive approach, the researcher collected data through a questionnaire that covered four main areas: Social Cultural Needs, Political Cultural Needs, Economic Cultural Needs, and Literature, Arts, and Heritage Cultural Needs. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 100 participants. The findings revealed a variation in the cultural needs of the students, with the highest need being for Social Cultural Needs and the lowest for Political Cultural Needs. The overall mean score was 3.9, indicating a high degree of need based on the established standard. This study is significant as it leverages the identified cultural needs of non-native Arabic learners, aiming to incorporate them into the curriculum. It also provides a valuable reference for teachers, including guidelines on cultural concepts and contemporary methods for teaching and evaluating culture for non-native Arabic learners.
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