Introduction to Arabic Linguistics

Introduction to Arabic Linguistics is a comprehensive textbook that provides a clear and engaging overview of the core linguistic aspects of modern Arabic, focusing on Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine Arabic. It is designed to be welcoming for undergraduates without fluency in Arabic and for students with only limited familiarity with linguistics. The textbook is organized into three units and covers sounds and sound systems, word structure and meaning, and phrases and phrase structure. It draws from both the Arabic grammatical tradition and recent linguistic research to provide students with a solid foundation in the linguistic features and structures of Arabic sounds, words, and phrases. The book discusses key topics in the formal study of Arabic linguistics, suitable for Arabic speakers and language learners, and encourages students to investigate a dialect not covered in the book at different levels of linguistic analysis. It also includes a typological and historical overview of the Arabic language and offers an instructors website with additional exercises, practice questions, PowerPoint presentations, and answer keys.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Arabic Linguistics: An Introduction is a comprehensive textbook that provides a solid foundation in the core linguistic aspects of modern Arabic,focusing on Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine Arabic. Designed for undergraduate students without fluency in Arabic and those with limited familiarity with linguistics,this textbook covers all fundamental areas of Arabic linguistics.

The book is organized into three units: Sounds and Sound Systems, Word Structure and Meaning, and Phrases and Phrase Structure. Author Youssef Haddad draws from both the Arabic grammatical tradition and recent linguistic research to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the linguistic features and structures of Arabic sounds,words,and phrases.

Topics covered include phonological processes,derivational morphology,noun and verb phrases,sentence structure,structural ambiguity,and more. The book discusses key topics in the formal study of Arabic linguistics,suitable for Arabic speakers and language learners. It encourages students to investigate a dialect not covered in the book at different levels of linguistic analysis and answers many of the most common and relevant questions in the field.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage,Arabic Linguistics: An Introduction offers an instructors website with additional exercises,practice questions,PowerPoint presentations,and a glossary of Arabic terms. This resource provides teachers with additional materials to enhance their teaching and support their students' learning.

Overall,Arabic Linguistics: An Introduction is a valuable textbook for anyone interested in developing a richer understanding of the linguistic fundamentals of modern Arabic. Whether you are an Arabic speaker or a language learner,this book will provide you with the tools you need to succeed in your studies and beyond.

Weight: 824g
Dimension: 178 x 255 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119787563