| Arabic: A Linguistic Introduction Contributor(s): Ryding, Karin C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1107023319 ISBN-13: 9781107023314 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $79.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Arabic |
| Dewey: 492.75 |
| LCCN: 2013034467 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9" (0.9 lbs) 197 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Ryding, Karin C.: - 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. |