دور جامعة القدس المفتوحة في تعزيز التراث الشعبي والهوية الوطنية في فلسطين
This Study aims to investigate the role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing the popular heritage and national identity in Palestine. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the theoretical and qualitative analysis and semi- structured interview to collect the necessary data from a purposive sample comprising (30) students at Salfeet branch. By analyzing the collected data qualitatively including mediations and (t) test and using theoretical analysis for four courses textbooks at Al-Quds Open University to find out whether they include heritage elements and enhance national identity and Palestinian popular heritage, the study reveals: 1) The content of these courses participated positively in enhancing the national identity and popular heritage in Palestine.2) There is a great role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing Palestinian popular heritage with average 72.18%. 3) There is a great role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing Palestinian identity with average 73.27%. 4) There are significant statistical differences in students' responds towards the role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing Palestinian popular heritage at statistical level (α≤0.05) due to the variable of sex for female favor. 5) There are significant statistical differences in students' responds towards the role of Al-Quds Open University in enhancing the Palestinian identity at statistical level (α≤0.05) due to the variable of sex for male favor. In light of the study results, the researcher stated some recommendations as follows: 1) Establishing a refereed journal which will focus on dissemination of scientific researches related to the Palestinian popular heritage. 2) Establishing a heritage institution which deals with the Arabic popular heritage. 3) Carrying out annual forum of popular culture and held alternately in the Arab countries. (Published abstract)