Arabic

Karin C. Ryding

ISBN 10: 1107606942 / ISBN 13: 9781107606944

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2014

About this Item

Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This lively introduction to the linguistics of Arabic provides students with a concise overview of the language's structure and its various components: its phonology, morphology and syntax. Through exercises, discussion points and assignments built into every chapter, the book presents the Arabic language in vivid and engaging terms, encouraging students to grasp the complexity of its linguistic situation. It presents key linguistic concepts and theories related to Arabic in a coherent way, helping to build students' analytical and critical skills. Key features: - Study questions, exercises, and discussion topics in every chapter encourage students to engage with the material and undertake specific assignments - Suggestions for further reading in every chapter allow readers to engage in more extensive research on relevant topics - Technical terminology is explained in a helpful glossary.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Arabic
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107606942
• ISBN 13: 9781107606944
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 11D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 298 grams

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Synopsis

This lively introduction to the linguistics of Arabic provides students with a concise overview of the language's structure and its various components: its phonology, morphology and syntax. Through exercises, discussion points and assignments built into every chapter, the book presents the Arabic language in vivid and engaging terms, encouraging students to grasp the complexity of its linguistic situation. It presents key linguistic concepts and theories related to Arabic in a coherent way, helping to build students' analytical and critical skills. Key features: • Study questions, exercises, and discussion topics in every chapter encourage students to engage with the material and undertake specific assignments • Suggestions for further reading in every chapter allow readers to engage in more extensive research on relevant topics • Technical terminology is explained in a helpful glossary

About the Author

Karin C. Ryding is Sultan Qaboos bin Said Professor Emerita of Arabic Linguistics at Georgetown University, where she taught Arabic linguistics for over twenty years.