Applying Synectics Strategy in teaching Arabic Rhetoric

• Main Authors: ata mohammad esmaeil abojabin, Mohammad Khaqani Isfahani
• Format: Article
• Language: Arabic
• Published: University of Isfahan 2015-04-01
• Series: Research in Arabic Language
• Subjects: Teaching Rhetorics; Synectics; Analogy; Making the familiar strange; Making the strange familiar
• Online Access: http://rall.ui.ac.ir/article_15884_c4f3419dd8fe8d98edb4a8b123e55e0d.pdf

This research aimed at knowing the ability of applying Synectics strategy in teaching rhetoric in Arabic language at secondary schools and universities   Synectics is identifying as a process of joining elements that has no obvious relationship using the rhetoric arts, especially “metaphor” in addition to logical arts especially “analogy,” within a methodology aims to reach creative solutions to problems. This definition is completely similar to Arabic rhetoric such as analogy and metaphor.   When metaphor in language contains aesthetic and rhetorical values in expression, it carries explanatory connotations in philosophy and science which is the using of a specific experience to shed the light on another one. It also helps us to comprehend, insight and clarifying and explaining the concepts. And what we mean with analogy in Arabic language is nearer to simile which is one of the rhetoric arts.   This research will review the Synectics strategy, how the western scientists applied it to develop creativity, and to what extent it is suitable to teach Arabic rhetoric subject in the university and secondary stage. In addition, It will provide application forms about applying Synectics strategy which will at the same time increase creativity of the students in all fields.