analysis of the literary texts and their cultural content in action pack textbook in jordan for grades (6, 10, 12)
This study aimed to analyze the cultural content and key aspects of the literary texts in Action Pack textbooks for Jordan. The sample consisted of six textbooks for grades 6, 10, and 12. A content analysis was conducted to investigate the number, genres, length, and authenticity of the examined literary texts. As for the cultural content, a checklist of nine main categories, including intellectual values, lifestyle, behaviors, media, artistic values, family, minor values, major values, and formal values, was applied. The results revealed that 21 literary texts were integrated to the examined textbooks. Only 19% of these texts were authentic. With regard to the cultural content, it was arranged according to the highest ratio as follows: major values, family and intellectual values, lifestyle, behaviors, minor values and finally the aesthetic values. While the official communication and values were not integrated in the examined texts. (Published abstract)