Dialectal Interference in the Grammatical Structure of Modern Standard Arabic in Modern Media Discourse

Abstract

Classical Arabic is the primary standard for formal and media communication in Arab societies. However, recent decades have witnessed an increase in dialectal overlap in media discourse. This is a result of the development of communication media, the expansion of mass communication, and the efforts of media professionals to bring the formal language closer to listeners of diverse cultural levels. This study aims to clarify the theoretical basis for the phenomenon of dialectal overlap in the grammatical structure of Classical Arabic, and to demonstrate that dialect is not merely a deviation from the standard, but rather a parallel linguistic level that interacts with Classical Arabic in modern communicative situations, particularly in media that combines formal and popular styles. It also includes changing the position of sentence elements, deleting diacritical marks, using dialectal structures within the classical context, and changing the tools of conjunction and emphasis. It also presents linguistic and social interpretations of this phenomenon from the perspective of sociolinguistics and modern linguistics, demonstrating how media discourse contributes to reshaping Arabic linguistic awareness. It demonstrates that dialectal interference in the media is not merely a linguistic error, but rather an expression of a cultural linguistic transformation that reflects the transition of the Arabic language from a rigid, formalized style to a flexible, communicative style, which seeks rapid communication and direct influence on the recipient. However, this transformation carries the risk of eroding the classical grammatical structure if it is not controlled with a linguistic awareness among media professionals and media institutions. Addressing this phenomenon requires developing a balanced vision that protects the grammatical rules of classical Arabic and recognizes the communicative dimension of dialects, ensuring Arabic's vitality and connection to society without compromising its grammatical authenticity.