Viajar a al-Ándalus sin salir del aula: una propuesta didáctica interactiv a para trabajar arabismos y elementos culturales andalusíes en la clase de ele [Articol]

Abstract

This article examines the pedagogical value of Arabic loanwords and the Andalusi legacy in the Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) classroom, with special attention to the use of digital tools and interactive resources. A questionnaire was conducted with 22 students from the Balkan region who are learning Spanish in order to analyse their perceptions of vocabulary learning through ICT, Arabic-derived words and cultural content linked to the Andalusi period in the Iberian Peninsula. The results show interest in approaches that connect language learning with historical and intercultural perspectives but also a lack of knowledge about usage of Arabic loanwords, which constitute an important part of the Spanish lexicon. Based on these findings, the article reflects on how Arabic loanwords can be integrated into vocabulary teaching and cultural awareness at B1– B2 levels. The proposal also suggests that this approach may serve as a basis for designing future classroom activities that combine lexical development, digital resources and the Andalusi cultural heritage.