Introduction to Arabic Linguistics - Softcover

Haddad, Youssef A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119787564 ISBN 13: 9781119787563

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2023

Synopsis

A comprehensive introduction to the linguistic fundamentals of modern Arabic, ideal for Arabic language learners as well as speakers interested in developing a richer understanding of language use and behavior

Introduction to Arabic Linguistics presents a clear and engaging overview of the core linguistic aspects of modern Arabic, focusing on Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine Arabic. Designed to be welcoming for undergraduates without fluency in Arabic and for students with only limited familiarity with linguistics, this textbook covers all fundamental areas of Arabic linguistics. Detailed yet accessible chapters include comprehension and analysis questions, critical thinking exercises, application examples with authentic data, reading assignments, and classroom and homework projects.

This valuable textbook is organized into three units which cover 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 solid foundation in the linguistic features and structures of Arabic sounds, words, and phrases. Topics include phonological processes, derivational morphology, noun and verb phrases, sentence structure, structural ambiguity, and more.

• Discusses key topics in the formal study of Arabic linguistics, suitable for Arabic speakers and language learners
• Encourages students to investigate a dialect not covered in the book at different levels of linguistic analysis
• Answers many of the most common and relevant questions in the field of Arabic linguistics
• Includes a typological and historical overview of the Arabic language
• Offers an instructor’s website with additional exercises, practice questions, PowerPoint presentations, and answer keys

Introduction to Arabic Linguistics is the perfect textbook for undergraduates in modern language and linguistic courses and a valuable resource for graduate students in Arabic studies or linguistics programs.

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About the Author

YOUSSEF A. HADDAD is a Professor of Arabic Language and Linguistics at the University of Florida. His research covers topics in syntax, pragmatics, phonology, and prosodic morphology. He is the author of two books, Control into Conjunctive Participle Clauses: The Case of Assamese and The Sociopragmatics of Attitude Datives in Levantine Arabic, and the co-editor of volumes XXVIII and XXXI of Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics.

From the Back Cover

Introduction to Arabic Linguistics draws from both the Arabic grammatical tradition and modern linguistic research to provide a comprehensive, theoretically informed overview of the core linguistic aspects of Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine Arabic. Designed to maximize student engagement and comprehension in flipped classroom environments, this accessible textbook is ideal for undergraduates without fluency in Arabic or with limited experience in linguistics.

This valuable textbook is organized into three units which cover sounds and sound systems, word structure and meaning, and phrases and phrase structure. Topics include phonological processes, derivational morphology, noun and verb phrases, sentence structure, structural ambiguity, and more. Through a typological and historical overview of the Arabic language and invitations to analyze dialects which are not covered in the book, this learning resource promotes engagement for learners at all levels of familiarity with Arabic and with linguistics.

Complemented by an instructor's website with additional exercises, practice questions, answer keys, and PowerPoint presentations, Introduction to Arabic Linguistics is an excellent primary textbook for modern language and linguistic courses and a valuable supplement for graduate-level courses in Arabic studies or linguistics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119787564
• ISBN 13: 9781119787563
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432