Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2004):

[Medical school's experience with Arabization 1993-2003: Gezira University]

Full Abstract

This paper examines the importance of teaching in the mother tongue and looks at the political decisions taken in this respect. The preparations for Arabization in the Faculty of Medicine, Gezira University (in 1993) are reviewed and the experience of implementation from 1994 to 2002 is analysed by questioning the students and professors. The successes, failures, problems and obstacles are discussed in detail.The paper concludes with discussion and recommendations on how to boost success in Arabization based on previous experience.

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Author information

Author/s: Mahmadani, A A (AA); Al, Geely D E (GD); Othman, O T M (OT);

Affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Sudan. geziramed(-atsign-)yahoo.comfvd

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-?i??iyah li-sharq al-mutawassi? (East Mediterr Health J), published in Egypt. (Language: ara)

Reference: -2005 Jan-Mar; vol 11 (issue 1-2) : pp 175-80

Dates: Created 2006/03/14; Completed 2006/03/30; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 16532686, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Arab World Arabs - education; ethnology Attitude of Health Personnel - ethnology Curriculum Education, Medical, Undergraduate - organization & administration Faculty, Medical - organization & administration Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Language Organizational Innovation Organizational Policy

Organizational Policy Planning Techniques Politics Program Development Program Evaluation Questionnaires Schools, Medical - organization & administration Social Values Students, Medical - psychology Sudan Teaching - organization & administration

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