Syntax: An Introduction: A Textbook for University students of Linguistics & Translation

This book is the fruit of many happy years teaching at Jazan university, Saudi Arabia . The purpose of' introduction to English Syntax' is to provide students and new teachers and all interested researchers with an account of what is involved in linguistics in general and in syntax in particular. The layout of this book, enables students of linguistics to use the material in a variety of ways. Teachers of linguistics can use the book for lessons on theory syntax for class lectures, points of reference for self assessment as well as for practical exercises and home syntax assignments. ' Introduction to English Syntax', although dealing with eminently academic subject matters, seeks to maintain a lively, modern style, and to be user- friendly. As such it should be of interested to anyone involved in any way if the fascinating world of linguistics in general and syntax in particular .

Ali Albashir Mohammed Al-Haj was born in Sudan/ Berber 12th of June 1966. Graduated from Yemen University (1995)(Sanaa, ) and University of Khartoum(2000) and obtained Bachelor of Arts(English) Postgraduate diploma(English), .M.A in English from University of Khartoum(2000) English literature. And PhD in English literature (2003). PhD in translation, Omdurman Islamic University 2014) Ali is pursuing his 3rd phd in pure linguistics. Now Ali is working as associate professor at Jazan University/ Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ali has published 25 books and 20 Articles in national and international journals. Ali has translated 8 books, ( The Art of Leadership by Dr. Gassem Alharabi, The Recruitment in Saudi Civil Service by Dr. Hamed Alshamery Jazan University At A Glance and The Light Track and Love( Arabic Metric Poetry) by Rahuf Almaubark). He published 36 books), . Ali is a member of Editing Board of Marco Institute Journals, International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature ISSN 2200-3592 (Print), ISSN 2200-3452 (Online), scholrlink journals and he is also a supervisor of 4 PhD theses in English language.