Grammatical Performance and its Implications in Farouk Shousha's Program Our Beautiful Language

Authors

  • Moustafa Mohamed Abouelnour

    Department of Arabic, College of Arts, Sciences and Information Technology, University of Khorfakkan, Sharjah P.O. Box 18119, United Arab Emirates
  • Mohammed Ahmed Abou Adel

    Arabic Language and Literature Program, College of Education, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112612, United Arab Emirates
  • Mohammad Issa Alhouran

    Arabic Language and Literature Program, College of Education, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112612, United Arab Emirates
  • Abdullah Abdullah

    Department of Communication, College of Arts, Sciences and Information Technology, University of Khorfakkan, Sharjah P.O. Box 18119, United Arab Emirates
  • Walaa Fouda

    Department of Communication, College of Arts, Sciences and Information Technology, University of Khorfakkan, Sharjah P.O. Box 18119, United Arab Emirates

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.7791
Received: 11 November 2024 | Revised: 22 November 2024 | Accepted: 12 February 2025 | Published Online: 8 May 2025

Abstract

Language serves as a medium of communication and forms the foundation of the media process; therefore, this research focuses on examining one of the components of media language, namely the grammatical component in Arabic radio broadcasting. Using a descriptive-analytical methodology, the study investigates grammatical performance in Arabic radio programs, specifically analyzing the significant grammatical structural patterns in the program "Our Beautiful Language" by the eminent poet Farouk Shousha. It explores the structural diversity created by Shousha in several episodes of the program and assesses their implications for radio discourse. The research design involves extrapolating a random sample of grammatical structures, such as nominal and verbal sentences, adjectives, and adverbs, from Shousha's episodes. These structures are analyzed to deduce their connotations and their impact on engaging radio audiences. The methodology emphasizes the systematic deconstruction of these linguistic patterns to uncover their role in enhancing the clarity, precision, and aesthetic appeal of radio discourse. The findings reveal that Farouk Shousha’s grammatical performance demonstrates remarkable diversity and creativity in employing syntactic patterns to captivate listeners. His strategic use of grammatical structures, such as preposing and postposing, nominal and verbal sentences, and descriptive language, significantly enhances the listener’s experience. Moreover, the research underscores the strong correlation between grammatical accuracy and the credibility of media communication, showcasing how Shousha’s linguistic choices contribute to a persuasive and engaging discourse. These findings offer valuable insights for aspiring broadcasters and media practitioners, emphasizing the importance of grammatical precision in achieving effective communication.

Keywords:

Grammatical Performance; Farouk Shousha; Radio Discourse; Our Beautiful Language; Grammatical Analysis

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Abouelnour, M. M., Adel, M. A. A., Alhouran, M. I., Abdullah , A., & Fouda , W. (2025). Grammatical Performance and its Implications in Farouk Shousha’s Program Our Beautiful Language. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(5), 670–681. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i5.7791

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