Characteristics of Educational Grammar in the Works of Omani Grammarians in Terms of Content, Level, and Style

Abstract

The study aimed to address the topic of the characteristics of pedagogical grammar in the works of Omani grammarians in terms of title, topics, level, and style. This topic holds great significance based on a set of factors related to facilitating the teaching of grammar within the Omani society, which is distinguished by its unique civilizational, cultural, and linguistic characteristics. For this reason, this research work was undertaken in the field of inquiry and investigation to raise an issue by answering a question that may concern those interested in facilitating the teaching of grammar in the Sultanate of Oman, namely: What are the distinguishing characteristics of pedagogical grammar in the works of Omani grammarians in terms of title, topics, level, and style? The importance of the study lies in highlighting the role of Omani pedagogical grammar in facilitating the teaching of grammar in Oman. The study aimed to clarify the characteristics that distinguish Omani pedagogical grammar works and their role in facilitating the ways of teaching Arabic grammar. The study adopted the descriptive inductive method and reached several findings, including: Omani grammarians used multiple methods in composing pedagogical grammar works, and through their pedagogical grammar writings, they sought to facilitate grammar learning. Moreover, most grammatical topics were free from theoretical terminology, grammatical disputes, and intricate subsidiary issues. The Omani grammarians presented the academic material in their pedagogical grammar works according to the learners' levels.