Using a Pedagogic Corpus and Sketch Engine Tools to Analyze a Literary Text in an Arabic Language Classroom

Corpora represent an essential pedagogical tool in the field of language education, contributing effectively to the enhancement of language teaching methodologies and techniques, the improvement of competencies for teachers, and the development of linguistic and cognitive skills for students. However, Arabic language teaching methods completely lack the use of this tool in classrooms, which falls within the broader approaches of using technology in language pedagogy. The study highlights the significance of corpora in language teaching and learning. Moreover, it addresses the challenges associated with using corpora for teaching Arabic in classrooms. The research demonstrates how to construct a pedagogic corpus based on the literary novel "The Thief and the Dogs," which is included in the second-year baccalaureate curriculum in Morocco. In this study, we will annotate the corpus with parts of speech and implement a series of activities and exercises designed within the framework of Arabic language instruction, utilizing the Sketch Engine tools. The study highlights the central role of corpora in achieving excellent educational outcomes and provides recommendations for effectively integrating it into Arabic language teaching.