From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Thu Jun  3 22:42:21 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:21 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Middle East Institute Arabic Program
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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:Shukri Abed <sabed at cidcm.umd.edu>
Subject:Middle East Institute Arabic Program

[moderator's note:  I am happy to post messages about Arabic programs.
However, Arabic-L itself does not actually maintain a list of programs.
  For that, one would want to contact AATA, which maintains a nice site
with a good list of programs and much other helpful information.  The
AATA URL is:  http://www.wm.edu/aata/  --Dil]

Dear Sir/Madam:

I would appreciate adding our Language Program at MEI to the list of
programs of Arabic provided by this wonderful service.

MEI language program is probably one of the oldest programs in the
country and is offering one of the most extensive programs in Arabic (as
well as in other Middle Eastern Languages: Hebrew, Farsi, and Turkish).

Our web site is: www.mideasti.org

the langauge program is listed under 'programs".

I would appreciate it very much if you post this on your website.

With many thanks.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Shukri B. Abed, Chairman
Langauge and Refgional Studies Department

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Thu Jun  3 22:42:17 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:17 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Student needs sources for speaking Fusha
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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:azzamz at bellsouth.net
Subject:Student needs sources for speaking Fusha

[please respond directly to the requester.]

Hello.

I came across your contact info while doing some research, and wanted
to know if you know of any good sources for speaking Fusha.  I've
studied quite a bit from a reading and grammar standpoint, but if there
are any good programs, tools out there to help me use fusha in more of
a conversational manner I would greatly appreciate if you could let me
know.  I've even used the Pimsleur method for "Eastern Arabic" and
while it's an excellent resource, it lacks in a more standardize
speaking format.

Thanks,

Azzam

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Thu Jun  3 22:42:26 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:26 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Utah Job
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1) Subject:U of Utah Job

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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:mushira.eid at m.cc.utah.edu
Subject:U of Utah Job

ARABIC POSITION
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

The Department of Languages and Literature and the Middle East Center
at the
University of Utah seek applicants for a joint position in Arabic
language and literature
At the rank of lecturer/assistant professor (non-tenurable) beginning
August, 2004. The successful candidate should be knowledgeable in
Arabic language pedagogy and teaching methodologies and be prepared to
teach all levels of Arabic (Modern Standard), as well as general
education/humanities courses when needed. The candidate should have
native or superior level of proficiency in Arabic and be prepared to
work with graduate students and participate in the supervision of
teaching assistants.

The appointment will begin Fall Semester 2004. The position is
renewable for one year, contingent upon availability of funding.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or have completed all degree requirements
by the time of appointment. Salary package includes full benefits.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three
references (whom the applicant must ask to submit letters of
recommendation under separate cover) to: Professor Mushira Eid,
Department of Languages and Literature, 255 S. Central Campus Dr., Rm.
1400, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0490. Applications
can also be made via email and should be sent to
jdavis at mail.hum.utah.edu.  Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Utah is an AA/EOE employer and encourages applications
from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodations to the
known disabilities of applicants and employees.


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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Thu Jun  3 22:42:23 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:23 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CD ROM and Online Course Discussion
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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:Iman Soliman <halleluiah3 at yahoo.com>
Subject:CD ROM and Online Course Discussion

Dear David,
I think I have always been skeptical of it myself but I do believe that  
every tool can always add variety, enrich teaching techniques and  
supplement classroom teaching. There are many advanatages for CD  
programmes. CDs are, in my own personal opinion, a very clever  
substitute for old boring language labs as they add an  
interactive dimension as well as  assessment features  which were  
lacking.
 However, having mentioned interactivity, I always like to quote Ann  
Malamah Thomas 1987 who claims that a teachers' plan of action in the  
classroom no matter how detailed or sketchy evokes some sort of student  
reaction. When the teacher allows this reaction to chisel the original  
plan of action then and only then can we say that interaction  
occurs. Well this kind of interaction which leads to real communication  
is slightly different from the stimulus response feedback sort of  
transactions we get in CD programmes.  Again, Cds are cheaper to  
maintain than labs and  can give the students hours of practice to  
grind at difficult material at their own pace (old familiar teacher's  
moto "drill and practice" They can cut on photocopying expenses and  
limit school's use of substitute teachers since they can always assign  
their students to some CD programme if the teacher is absent, provided  
they have the hardware.
  They are also a more familiar medium of learning than books to the new  
Hi-tech generation.
  I do believe they are excellent vocabulary learning boosters and  can  
also serve instead of students' workbooks as they offer immediate  
feedback which can save the teacher hours of marking simple HW  
assignments (non essay type) and allow the learners more practice on  
things they get wrong.
  However, CDs can only address general student needs rather than  
specific and personal needs which does not really lend itself  
to humanistic and natural approaches to teaching (debateable but..) 
They  also teach  students in vacum and isolation which is not really  
the natural medium for using any language. They also add a complex  
dimension to the text versus user authentic conteroversial issue and  
the learners' creativity in language use.
  This brings us back to whether we should make CDs at all. Well my  
answer is yes, variety is important and the more programmes we have on  
CDs the richer Arabic teaching resources will be especially with  
audiovisual material. But whether they are self sufficiant I guess you  
have answered this question yourself when you said "they may be better  
than nothing for someone who has no access to live
teaching, I think that their true utility lies in reinforcement and  
review of things
already learned" which is also an integrative part of succesful  
learning and teaching. 
Well, this is my very subjective,  unresearched opinion, as an Arabic  
teacher.
  Good luck with developing your programme and please let us know when  
it is out.
Iman 

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Thu Jun  3 22:42:30 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:30 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:NEW BOOK:Studies in the Early Islamic Tradition
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1) Subject:NEW BOOK:Studies in the Early Islamic Tradition

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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:Yohanan Friedmann <msyfried at mscc.huji.ac.il>
Subject:NEW BOOK:Studies in the Early Islamic Tradition


			The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
			The Institute of Asian and African Studies
			The Max Schloessinger Memorial Foundation


			are pleased to announce the publication of


			STUDIES IN THE EARLY ISLAMIC TRADITION

					by

				(the late) Suliman Bashear

			(Collected Studies in Arabic and Islam, 2)


Suliman Bashear (1947-1991) was born in the northern Israeli village of
Mghar. He studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for his B.A.
(1971) and M.A. (1973). In 1976, he received his Ph.D. at the University
of London for his dissertation "Communism in the Arab East," which was
published both in Arabic and English. He is also the author of "Tawazun
al-naqa'id: muhadarat fi al-Jahiliyya wa sadr al-Islam" ("The balance of
contradictions: lectures on the Jahiliyya and early Islam"), the
revisionist "Muqaddima fi al-ta'rikh al-akhar: nahwa qira'ah jadida
li-'l-riwaya al-islamiyya" (An introduction to the other history:
towards
a new reading of Islamic tradition"), and "Arabs and others in early
Islam."
	This collection includes 15 critical and incisive studies by
Bashear on various issues in the early Islamic tradition. One of the
main
themes running throughout these works is the gradual development of
Islamic ritual and religious belief from within the historical context
of
Judaism and Christianity into a spiritual system seemingly rooted solely
in the Hijaz. Bashear's studies consider not only the development of
religious customs and beliefs, but also seek to explain how later
generations recast the past in order to meet the needs of their own era.
	In the "Introduction", Lawrence I. Conrad highlights the major
themes in Bashear's works and describes his unique and stormy academic
career, cut short by his untimely death at the age of 44.

	Contents

Lawrence I. Conrad, Introduction

I.     Yemen in early Islam: an examination of non-tribal traditions

II.    Qur'an 2:214 and Jerusalem

III.   Abraham's sacrifice of his son and related issues

IV.    The title "Faruq" and its association with `Umar II

V.     Riding beasts on divine missions: an examination of the ass and
	camel traditions

VI.    Qibla musharriqa and early Muslim prayers in churches

VII.   `Ashura': an early Muslim fast

VIII.   The mission of Dihya al-Kalbi and the situation in Syria

IX.     Apocalyptic amd other materials on early Muslim-Byzantine wars:
a
	review

X.      The images of Mecca: a case study in early Muslim iconography

XI.     On the origin and development of Zakat in early Islam

XII.    Muslim apocalypses and the Hour: a case study in traditional
	interpretation

XIII.   "Qunut" in Tafsir and Hadith literatures

XIV.     Hanifiyya and the Hajj

XV.      Jesus in a early Muslim shahada and related issues: a new
	 perspective


Price: US$47. Postage and handling (surface mail) US$3.00 for the first
volume and US$2.00 for each additional volume. Cheques payable to the
Max
Schloessinger Memorial Foundation should be sent to the Director of
Publications, The Max Schloessinger Memorial Foundation, Institute of
Asian and African Studies, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91905,
Israel.
Please note that we cannot accept Eurocheques, but personal and
institutional cheques in your currency are acceptable.
Enquiries:
E-mail:    msjsai at mscc.huji.ac.il
Fax:	   +972-2-588-3658

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:58:47 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:47 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Linguistics Conference in Jordan
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:reposted from LINGUIST
Subject:Linguistics Conference in Jordan

Date:  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 02:18:11 -0400 (EDT)
From:  manani at ju.edu.jo
Subject:  International Conference on Linguistics & Speech Pathology

International Conference on Linguistics & Speech Pathology
Short Title: INCOLISPA

Date: 18-Aug-2004 - 19-Aug-2004
Location: University of Jordan-Amman, Jordan
Contact: Mohammad Anani
Contact Email: manani at ju.edu.jo
Meeting URL:

Linguistic Sub-field: General Linguistics
Call Deadline: 01-May-2004


Meeting Description:

The conference will focus on the relevence of linguistics to
practioners in language learning, teaching and speech language
pathology. We are particularly interested in submissions in the
following areas:
-Diglossia and speech-language disorders
-Language Acquisition
-Speech Disorders (articulation, Stuttering)
-Language Disorders in Children
-Voice Disorders
-Audiology
-Copntrastive Linguistics
-Applied Linguistics


Four announcements have already been published on INCOLISPA Home Page:
www. at ju.edu.jo. The fourth announcement is exclusively concerned with
the scientific program. Participants in the conference, please refer
to the University of Jordan website http://www.ju.edu.jo conferences
for the details. Thank you.

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:58:51 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:51 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:New Subscriber info
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Tsvetomira Pashova <tsveta_pashova at yahoo.com>
Subject:New Subscriber info

Dr. Tsvetomira Pashova-Salim
Department of Arabic and Semitic Studies
Center for Oriental Languages and Cultures
Sofia University
fields of interest: MSA syntax and textlinguistics,
teaching MSA
PhD thesis: Word Order in MWA: A functional analysis.
A good command of MSA - written and spoken.

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:58:58 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:58 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Rafi Talmon
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Uri Horesh <urih at babel.ling.upenn.edu>
Subject:Rafi Talmon

I just wanted to take a moment and inform people of the untimely death
of
Rafi Talmon, professor of Arabic linguistics at the University of Haifa,
earlier this week. He will be missed by all of his students and
colleagues.

Uri

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:59:09 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:09 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Creole Arabic Dissertation
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Uri Horesh <urih at babel.ling.upenn.edu>
Subject:Creole Arabic Dissertation

The following is forwarded from another mailing list.

Uri


Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 20:15:03 +0200
From: "Peter Bakker" <linpb at hum.au.dk> <mailto:linpb at hum.au.dk>
Subject: Creole Arabic

A good grammar of Creole Arabic of Uganda is available online:

http://webdoc.ubn.kun.nl/mono/w/wellens_i/arabcrina.pdf

Peter

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:59:12 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:12 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:3aanis and 'aanisa query
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:S Farwaneh <farwaneh at email.arizona.edu>
Subject:3aanis and 'aanisa query

Dear list members,

I wonder if any of you can trace the history of the two female-exclusive
terms [3aanis] 'spinster' and ['aanisa] 'Miss'. When were they first
used?
The fact that they form a minimal pair may indicate their concurrent and
latter day derivation -old vs. young unmarried woman. Do you know of any
occurrences of these terms in pre-Islamic or early Islamic writings?

Many thanks in advance,
Samira

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:59:04 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:04 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Fusha Speaking Sources response
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:raram at umich.edu
Subject:Fusha Speaking Sources response

Dear Azzam:

I am glad to inform you that we have completed development of an
Intermediate
multimedia Arabic for Communication program. This program contains 20
lessons arranged by situational topics pertinent to travel and social
interactions. This is intended to help the learners become competent
linguistically and
communicatively in the use of FORMAL SPOKEN ARABIC during their visit,
stay or work in the Arab world.  The lessons can be used either
individually, or to supplement classroom instruction.

The following are the recommended system requirements:

- PowerPC G3 or faster Macintosh computer,
- least 128MB of physical RAM,
- Mac OS 9.2.2, either as a primary operating system or a classic
   environment, with the Arabic Language Kit installed.

If you are interested inusng the program, or if you have any
questions, please email me.

Raji Rammuny    raram at umich.edu

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:58:53 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:53 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:term for basic/dictionary forms of words
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Munther Younes <may2 at cornell.edu>
Subject:term for basic/dictionary forms of words

Dear Colleagues,
	I am trying to find a simple way (in Arabic or English) to refer to
un-inflected Arabic words that unambiguously distinguishes them from
roots and inflected forms. The term I am looking for would identify the
form of the word typically listed in the dictionary; from the root
q-b-l, for example, words like qabil, qabbal, qaabal, taqaabal,
istaqbal, muqaabala, istiqbaal, etc. For verbs, it would be the third
person singular active form in the perfect (katab, darras, istaqbal,
etc.), and for nouns it would be the singular form with no affixes such
as those indicating possession, number, gender, or definiteness (walad,
Taalib, kitaab, maktab, maktaba, kabiir, tijaara, etc.)
	The term "basic word" or "basic form", doesn't work well, because
"basic"  is often used to refer to Form I verbs as opposed to the
derived verb forms. "Stem" wouldn't work either, because it is often
used to refer to that part of the word (often an unpronounceable
sequence) that excludes certain suffixes and prefixes.
	I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

	Munther Younes
	Cornell University

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:59:00 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:00 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CD ROM and Online Course Discussion
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:sanaa at arabacademy.com
Subject:CD ROM and Online Course Discussion

Dear David
I agree with Iman on most of what she says and just want to add that
online
learning is as good as the quality of the web based material that is
presented, as well as the quality of teacher's online follow up and
supervision.  The more interactive the material is, the better.  The
more
diversified teacher's interaction is and the faster it is given, the
better.
Ideally, online teaching should include 'real time' interaction in both
voice and text formats.

If the web based material was highly interactive, and teacher's
feedback was
prompt, then there is no doubt that online learning would be highly
effective.  I fully understand the concerns of David, and even though
the
Arab Academy was launched in September 2000, yet I continue to be
suprised
at the positive reaction we get from our learners.  In other words,
learning
and teaching Arabic online already has a track record of success.
Visit:
http://www.arabacademy.com/feedback_e.htm

Recently, we have added the following question to the evaluation forms
that
our students fill at the end of an online course:  "How does your online
experience at learning Arabic compare to your previous attempts at
learning
Arabic in real classroom environments or with tutors? In what ways was
it
better or worse?"  Surprisingly, none of the learners have stated that
online learning was inferior to classroom learning.  Their comparisons
are
quite interesting.  We continue to compile and analyze such data!

Good Luck David, with the development of an online program,
Sanaa Ghanem

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:07 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Jobs: Arabic Webmaster and Computer Trainer
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
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Greetings Arabic-L!

I am looking to fill two positions here at GWU at the National Capital
Language Resource Center.

First, we need someone to teach the morning section of our Summer
Institute "Computer Training for Arabic Teachers" on July 5-6. This
hands-on institute will instruct teachers of the Arabic language how to
use Arabic on their computers including Windows, the Internet, e-mail,
Microsoft Office including Word and Power Point, and Blackboard. I have
a qualified instructor for the afternoons, but our morning instructor
has had to withdraw. Do you know anyone who can teach how to use Arabic
on a PC? The instructor will be compensated by a small honorarium. More
information on this and other Summer Institutes is here:
http://nclrc.org/suin04.html#n18

Second, we are  looking for a fluent Arabic speaker to be the Webmaster
of our new website for teachers of Arabic K-12. The site will be
bilingual Arabic/English so this person must have advanced computer
skills, and English and Arabic skills. This is a Research Assistant
position at GWU, and is entitled to tuition benefits. I've attached the
full position announcement to this e-mail for you to forward on to your
contacts, who may be able to assist us in finding qualified candidates.

Thank you for your time and efforts.

Sincerely,
Shawn Greenstreet
Research Assistant
The National Capital Language Resource Center,
The George Washington University
2011 Eye Street NW Suite 200
Washington DC 20006
Phone: 202-973-1086
Fax: 202-973-1075
shawng at gwu.edu
http://www.nclrc.org

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:02 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:hamzat al-wasl query
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Hikmat Faraj <info at arabictrans.com>
Subject:hamzat al-wasl query

Dear Subscribers,
 
Is there any substance to the notion that the hamzat wasl is being  
phased out from Arabic writing? 
 
Also, can someone direct me to a reference where I can find a list of  
the ahruf shamsiyah and the ahruf qamariyah?
 
If you dont want to crowd the list, you can reply direct to me.
 
Thanks
 
 
Hikmat Faraj 

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:58:56 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:56 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:Al-Adab #5 6/04
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:kidriss at cyberia.net.lb
Subject:Al-Adab #5 6/04


Poetic Modernity in Iran; Towards Total Resistance;
  Joel Beinin Interviewed; US Hegemony on Latin America;
  Is it their Heritage or Ours?

  (See purchase information below)

File
Al-Adab’s new issue (5/6, 2004) features the first comprehensive Arab  
exploration of modern Iranian poetry. This 48-page-file, prepared by an  
Iranian scholar and translator, Dr. Musa Aswar, contains four original  
articles written specifically for al-Adab on modern Iranian poetry, as  
well as scores of poems and testimonies by symbols of the leading  
poetic movement in Iran. As such, this file should not only interest  
students of Arabic poetics (where similar issues pertaining to meter,  
usage of language, and socio-political commitment are raised), but also  
those who believe in the true essence of “dialogue of cultures” beyond  
its current imperial hegemonic mask. Contributors are: Muhammad  
Huqouqi, Ahmad Sami’i (Kilani), Husein Ma’soumi Hamadani, Nima Youshij,  
Ahmad Shamlu, Mahdi Akhawan Thalith, Furugh Farrukhzad, Suhrab Sipihri,  
Manushahr Atashi, Nader Naderpur, Mahmud Mushrif Azad Tehrani, Ahmad  
Reza Ahmadi, Diya’ Muwahhid, and Muhammad Reza Shafi’I Kadkani  

Interview
Upon al-Adab’s request, 7 Arab scholars and journalists met in Morocco  
with the progressive American intellectual and activist Prof. Joel  
Beinin (from Stanford University) to ask him about the new American  
“initiative” entitled “The Big Middle East Project” currently discussed  
by the G8.  A long and creative dialogue ensues, where Beinin traces  
certain roots of US aggression back to its educational system, and  
calls for an international solidarity front against imperialism and  
zionism.

Articles
M.I.T. professor of Islamic architecture, Nasser Rabbat, discusses  
classicism in contemporary Arab historical discourse and calls for a  
comprehensive and non-exclusionist vision of Culture (specifically  
architecture) that goes beyond Euro-centrism and the ahisorical  
third-world-nationalisms (such as vulgar Ba’thism).

  Following a series of articles published in previous issues of al-Adab  
on social progressive movements in Argentina, Bolivia, and Colombia,  
Shafiq Asal, a Palestinian writer and internationalist activist, writes  
about the dangers of FTAA (Free Trade Area for the Americas) on the  
economy of Latin America.

  Al-Adab’s editor-in-chief, Samah Idriss, tries to pave the way towards  
an Arab discourse on Total Resistance that encompasses resistance to  
all forms of injustice.  Such forms include armed struggle against  
occupation, boycotting of companies that support zionism and US/British  
occupation in Iraq, cooperating with anti-imperialist forces worldwide,  
and formulating a new vision of Arabism that is both democratic and  
militant.

Poems & Stories
As usual, al-Adab contains many short stories. This issue features  
beautiful stories by Fadwa al-Qasem (UAE), Hader al-Hout (Lebanon),  
al-Mannoubi Zayyoud (Tunis), and Rita Odeh (Palestine).

Discussions
In defense of the “General Coordinator” of the Iraqi National  
Democratic Current Mr. Abd al-Amir al-Rikabi, and in defense of  the  
“internationalist leftist [Israeli] militant Mikhail Warchawski,” the  
Iraqi writer and journalist Ala’ al-Lami replies to Hisham al-Bustani’s  
article published in al-Adab’s previous issue.

To the Editor
  Finally, Omar Barghouti closes with a moving back-cover article  
entitled: “They Fear Us: Therefore we have not Died!”

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<kidriss at cyberia.net.lb>.


Subscribe to Al-Adab, at reasonably low rates ($30+ postage), and keep  
the magazine going!


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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 23 21:22:18 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:18 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:term for basic form of words responses
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5) Subject:term for basic form of words response
6) Subject:term for basic form of words response
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:timbuckwalter at qamus.org
Subject:term for basic form of words response

The term you're looking for is the dictionary "citation/canonical form,"
which, as you mentioned, is often the uninflected or most "basic" form
of the word. The term "lemma" (pl. -s or lemmata) is also used, and
"lemmatization" is the process of identifying and grouping all the
inflected forms of a dictionary "head word" or "lemma."
Tim Buckwalter
Philadelphia

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:gunvor.mejdell at east.uio.no
Subject:term for basic form of words response

What about 'lexical (entry)form' ?
G. Mejdell, Oslo

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:jmurg at ttlc.net
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Munther, I think lexicographers say "lemma," and we regular folks say
"citation form."  Of course, these are also stems, but it's a matter of
convention *which* stem is used as the dictionary entry form, as you
pointed
out. I look forward to finding out what the term is in Arabic.
Best regards,
Jackie Murgida

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:enm at umich.edu
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Dear Professor Younes:
I would recommend that you refer to the lexemes you mentioned as their
"citation forms".
Ernest McCarus

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:mabessatar at yahoo.com
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Hi
  What about "citation form", isn't it a bit more neutral?
Abdessatar Mahfoudhi

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:dwilmsen at aucegypt.edu
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Call it the citation form
or the entry term, or the headword
David Wilmsen

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Michael.Schub at trincoll.edu
Subject:term for basic form of words response

May I suggest "verbum:"  The Latin translation of John 1.1 "In the
beginning was the word (Greek:  logos)" is "verbum,"  which is also a
nice parallel to the Qur'an's  /kalima/.
                                                                   Mike
Schub

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Michael.Schub at trincoll.edu
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Dear Munthir,
      On second and third thought, "verbum," plural "verba"  might also
be expressed as "entry" (pl.  "entries"), as in a dictionary entry.
(3)  "camel"  (pl. "camels") conflates  /kaamil/  =  "perfect,
complete," /kalima/  = "word," and a ubiquitous cultural icon.
      Best wishes,

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Tom Emerson <tree at basistech.com>
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Munther Younes asks:
[...]
> 	The term "basic word" or "basic form", doesn't work well,
> because "basic" is often used to refer to Form I verbs as opposed to
> the derived verb forms. "Stem" wouldn't work either, because it is
> often used to refer to that part of the word (often an
> unpronounceable sequence) that excludes certain suffixes and
> prefixes.

I think 'stem' is a perfectly valid term for this. Indeed, there is
precedent for it in both Erwin's "A Short Reference Grammar of Iraqi
Arabic" and Badawi et al.'s "Modern Written Arabic: A Comprehensive
Grammar". In each case the stem is viewed as the appropriately
vocalized root with inflectional affixation removed. So, for example,
taSaffaH is a stem representing the application of form V to the
triliteral root SfH. It seems (to me at least) that your definition
for 'stem' is is appropriate to your need.

     -tree

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Nori Heikkinen <nori+arabic-l at maenad.net>
Subject:term for basic form of words response

How about "lemma"?  from gcide:

    main entry word \main entry word\ n.
      The form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is
      alphabetized in a dictionary; also called {entry word},
      {headword}, and {lemma}.

      Syn: citation form, entry word, headword, lemma.
           [WordNet 1.5]

      Note: In different languages, different wordforms, such as
            cases for verbs, may be taken as the main entry word.
            In English dictionaries, it is the infinitive form, but
            in latin dictionaries it is usually the first person
            singular present.
            [PJC]

</nori>

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:15 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:hamzat al-wasl response
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:timbuckwalter at qamus.org
Subject:hamzat al-wasl response

Yes, hamzat wasl is falling into disuse because (1) short vowels and
diacritics are increasingly viewed as dispensable elements in writing,
and (2) hamzat wasl is not readily available on personal computers. You
can try inserting the HTML character entity for hamzat wasl (&#1649;) in
an HTML document and see how it displays in your web browser. I just
tried this in IE and it displayed a fairly decent-looking alif + hamzat
wasl, even on a lam-alif glyph.

Tim Buckwalter
Philadelphia

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From: Hikmat Faraj <info at arabictrans.com>
Subject:hamzat al-wasl thanks


My thanks to all who responded to me re the Hamzat Wasl. I really  
appreciate it.
 
Hikmat Faraj

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 23 21:22:11 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:11 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:U of Washington Arabic Cataloger Job
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:kiegel at u.washington.edu
Subject:U of Washington Arabic Cataloger Job

University of Washington Employment Opportunities

For full advertisement, see:  http://uwjobs.admin.washington.edu/
uwjobs/browse/listing.asp?job=46590&category=26

Library Specialist I
Reference: RC26888
Department: Libraries
Date Available: 6/21/2004
To ensure consideration, apply by: 7/12/2004

Location: UW Seattle Campus

General Duties/Description:

As a member of the International Studies Cataloging Section, which
functions as a self-managing unit of the Monographic Services Division,
performs complex copy cataloging for monographs in book and non-book
formats in Near Eastern languages and other subject areas. May serve on
a
rotating basis on the division's Management Team.

Performs complex copy cataloging of monographs in book and non-book
formats using OCLC member-contributed copy, principally in Near Eastern
languages, and other subjects as assigned. Reviews and completes
descriptive cataloging, resolves name heading conflicts, checks subject
headings and adds new ones as needed, checks or adds call numbers, and
edits OCLC/MARC tagging.

Participates in the OCLC Enhance program.

Participates in NACO and SACO. Creates and modifies authority records
for
names, titles, series, Library of Congress subjects, and Library of
Congress classification in accordance with program and local policies.

May catalog, input and maintain metadata for databases using specialized
knowledge of cataloging policies and procedures.

When serving as a member of the division's Management Team, participates
in the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of new
policies and procedures. Cooperatively prepares reports, studies and
surveys as required. Works with other team members to plan new
initiatives, adjust staffing and workflow, and meet changing
circumstances
and goals. Assists and substitutes for the other team members when
necessary.

Assists other catalogers and staff members with cataloging and
classification practices in areas of subject and language expertise.

Performs related duties as required.

Shift Information: Monday  Friday; 8:00am  5:00pm

Requirements:

High school graduation or equivalent AND four years of applicable
library
technical experience including one year of experience to include
college-level Arabic study or equivalent.

Experience searching bibliographic databases and using a local library
automated system.

Equivalent education/experience may substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.

Desirable:

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Salary: $2354 - $2984

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:13 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:New Book on Translation
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Kathryn King <Kathryn at multilingual-matters.com>
Subject:New Book on Translation

CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS IN TRANSLATION FROM ARABIC
Edited by Said Faiq (American University of Sharjah, UAE)

Everyone should read these iconoclastic essays which give the discipline
a needed jolt from the smugness of  foreignising. The writers, while
diverse, are united in their demonstration that foreignising is no
protection against negative stereotyping. Scrupulous translators must
use their best judgment in teetering on the tightwire between
exoticising and naturalising. Marilyn Gaddis Rose, Distinguished Service
Professor, Comparative Literature, State University of New York at
Binghamton (USA)

Key features
- Chapters provide assessment of theories and examples of translation
from Arabic into Western languages
- Contributors share the view that translation has achieve little in
improving cultural relations and is still influenced by negative
stereotypes

Description
Translation is intercultural communication in its purest form.  Its
power in forming and/or deforming cultural identities has only recently
been acknowledged, given the attention it deserves.  The chapters in
this unique volume assess translation from Arabic into other languages
from different perspectives: the politics, economics, ethics, and
poetics of translating from Arabic; a language often neglected in
western mainstream translation studies.

Contents
Preface
1. The Cultural Encounter in Translating from Arabic Said Faiq (American
University of Sharjah, UAE)
2. The Cultural Context of Translating Arabic Literature Richard van
Leeuwen (Amsterdam)
3. Exoticism, Identity and Representation in Western Translation from
Arabic Ovidi Carbonell (University of Salamanca, Spain)
4. Autobiography, Modernity and Translation Tetz Rooke (Uppsala
University, Sweden)
5. Integrating Arab Culture into Israeli Identity through Literary
Translations from Arabic into Hebrew Hannah Amit-Kochavi (Beit Berl
College, Israel)
6. Translating Islamist Discourse Mike Holt (Salford University, UK)
7. On Translating Oral Style in Palestinian Folktales Ibrahim Muhawi
(University of California, USA)
8. The Qur'an: Limits of Translatability Hussein Abdul Raof (University
of Leeds, UK)
9. Translating Native Arabic Linguistic Terminology Solomon I Sara
(Georgetown University, USA)
10. Towards an Economy and Poetics of Translation from and into Arabic
Richard Jacquemond (University of Provence, France) Translated from
French by Philip Tomlinson (University of Salford, UK)
Notes on contributors/ Bibliography /Index

Editor information
Said Faiq is Associate Professor of Translation Studies at the American
University of Sharjah, where he is Chair of the Department of English &
Translation Studies and Director of the Graduate program in Translation
& Interpreting.  Prior to this, he taught at the School of Languages,
Salford University, UK.  He has published widely on (Arabic) translation
and cultural studies.

Topics in Translation 26 September 2004  format  210x148mm 160 pp
Hbk ISBN 1-85359-744-9 #59.95/ US$99.95/ CAN$139.95
Pbk ISBN 1-85359-743-0 #19.95/ US$34.95/ CAN$49.95

This book (and all Multilingual Matters books) can be ordered via our
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offers 20% discount to any address in the world, plus shipping (airmail
where appropriate). The relevant url is:

http://www.multilingual-matters.com/multi/display.asp?isb=1853597430

Alternatively, it can be ordered through any bookshop, or in case of
difficulty contact the publisher below for further details of how to
order.

Kathryn King
Marketing Manager
Multilingual Matters/Channel View Publications
Frankfurt Lodge, Clevedon Hall
Victoria Road
Clevedon, England BS21 7HH

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:06 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Experience Studying in Fez?
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:David Brenton <D_Brenton at msn.com>
Subject:Experience Studying in Fez?

[please respond directly to the requester.]

Dear Listmembers,
If any of you have had the occasion to study at the Arabic Language  
Institute in
Fez, I wonder if you might share your experiences with me (good or  
otherwise),
as I am considering visiting/studying there in the near future.
  Thanks in advance for your response,
David Brenton
 
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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 23 21:22:03 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:03 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:TRANS:Getting work out query
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:hanan edwar <ombassem20 at hotmail.com>
Subject:Getting work out query

Dear Sir or Madam,
I was honored and delighted to be a new member added to the list
I want to introduce myself to you
I am An Egyptian translator
English <> Arabic language translator and adaptor
As I am new acquainted to the internet
I will be glad to have some friendly advice from all the members in how
to conduct my work to the audiences
My email is:-  ombassem20 at hotmail.com
Mobile number: - 0020122269668
Thanks to you all
Best wishes
Hanan

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 23 21:22:07 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:07 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book on MSA Variation
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1) Subject:New Book on MSA Variation

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Mark.VanMol at ilt.kuleuven.ac.be
Subject:New Book on MSA Variation

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Leuven (Belgium) and the
institute for Living Languages

are pleased to announce the publication of

Variation in Modern Standard Arabic in Radio News Broadcasts,
A Synchronic Descriptive Investigation into the Use of Complementary
Particles
by  
Mark Van Mol

Summary

This study is an empirical investigation into horizontal regional
variation in the Modern Standard Arabic of radio news bulletins. After
first determining the position of Modern Standard Arabic within the
Arabic language setting, which has been described in terms of, among
other things, diglossia, triglossia and quadriglossia, the consequences
which these descriptions have on the methodological level are analyzed.
For this study a corpus-linguistic approach was chosen, requiring the
compilation of a text corpus of radio news bulletins from
linguistically very different countries, such as Algeria, Egypt and
Saudi Arabia.

The completely transcribed corpus of approximately 320,000 words was
tagged primarily on the word level, using the traditional, mixed
grammar as a reference point. Various computer applications were then
developed to explore the corpus. The emphasis in this study was on the
synchronic description of the use of complementary particles with
reference to contemporary Standard Arabic grammar. In general, the
investigation attests to great uniformity among the three countries on
the syntactic level, but it also reveals that with particles of a
similar function an important shift in function has occurred as
compared to the descriptions of these particles in classical Arabic
grammar.

Further information

Series :         Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta
Series number :        117
Year:         2003
ISBN:         90-429-1158-1
Pages:        X-323 p.
Price (Euro) :         60 EURO
order address:        
http://www.peeters-leuven.be/boekoverz.asp?nr=7397

For more information please visit also our website at:

http://www.kuleuven.ac.be/ilt/arabic/index_en.htm

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 23 21:22:09 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:09 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Chicago Job
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:fawm at uchicago.edu
Subject:U of Chicago Job


The University of Chicago

  The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations announces a  
position of Lecturer in Arabic for one year, starting in September  
2004.  Duties will include teaching Elementary and Intermediate Modern  
Standard Arabic.  Applicants should have a native or near-native  
proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and extensive teaching  
experience.  A Ph.D. is desirable but not required. Applicants should  
send a cover letter with a brief description of teaching philosophy and  
supporting documents including teaching evaluations, sample syllabi if  
available,  curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to

  Chair, Arabic Lecturer Search committee

  Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

  University of Chicago

  1155 East 58th Street

  Chicago, IL 60637

  Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2004, and will continue  
until the position is filled.

  The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity  
Employer

  Farouk Mustafa
  Ibn Rushd Professorial Lecturer
  Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
  University of Chicago
  5828 South University Avenue
  Chicago, Illinois 60637
  Telephone: (773) 702-7473
  Fax:          (773) 702-2587
  E-mail:  f-mustafa at uchicago.edu

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Thu Jun  3 22:42:21 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:21 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Middle East Institute Arabic Program
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1) Subject:Middle East Institute Arabic Program

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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:Shukri Abed <sabed at cidcm.umd.edu>
Subject:Middle East Institute Arabic Program

[moderator's note:  I am happy to post messages about Arabic programs.
However, Arabic-L itself does not actually maintain a list of programs.
  For that, one would want to contact AATA, which maintains a nice site
with a good list of programs and much other helpful information.  The
AATA URL is:  http://www.wm.edu/aata/  --Dil]

Dear Sir/Madam:

I would appreciate adding our Language Program at MEI to the list of
programs of Arabic provided by this wonderful service.

MEI language program is probably one of the oldest programs in the
country and is offering one of the most extensive programs in Arabic (as
well as in other Middle Eastern Languages: Hebrew, Farsi, and Turkish).

Our web site is: www.mideasti.org

the langauge program is listed under 'programs".

I would appreciate it very much if you post this on your website.

With many thanks.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Shukri B. Abed, Chairman
Langauge and Refgional Studies Department

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Thu Jun  3 22:42:17 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:17 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Student needs sources for speaking Fusha
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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:azzamz at bellsouth.net
Subject:Student needs sources for speaking Fusha

[please respond directly to the requester.]

Hello.

I came across your contact info while doing some research, and wanted
to know if you know of any good sources for speaking Fusha.  I've
studied quite a bit from a reading and grammar standpoint, but if there
are any good programs, tools out there to help me use fusha in more of
a conversational manner I would greatly appreciate if you could let me
know.  I've even used the Pimsleur method for "Eastern Arabic" and
while it's an excellent resource, it lacks in a more standardize
speaking format.

Thanks,

Azzam

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Thu Jun  3 22:42:26 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:26 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Utah Job
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1) Subject:U of Utah Job

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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:mushira.eid at m.cc.utah.edu
Subject:U of Utah Job

ARABIC POSITION
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

The Department of Languages and Literature and the Middle East Center
at the
University of Utah seek applicants for a joint position in Arabic
language and literature
At the rank of lecturer/assistant professor (non-tenurable) beginning
August, 2004. The successful candidate should be knowledgeable in
Arabic language pedagogy and teaching methodologies and be prepared to
teach all levels of Arabic (Modern Standard), as well as general
education/humanities courses when needed. The candidate should have
native or superior level of proficiency in Arabic and be prepared to
work with graduate students and participate in the supervision of
teaching assistants.

The appointment will begin Fall Semester 2004. The position is
renewable for one year, contingent upon availability of funding.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or have completed all degree requirements
by the time of appointment. Salary package includes full benefits.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three
references (whom the applicant must ask to submit letters of
recommendation under separate cover) to: Professor Mushira Eid,
Department of Languages and Literature, 255 S. Central Campus Dr., Rm.
1400, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0490. Applications
can also be made via email and should be sent to
jdavis at mail.hum.utah.edu.  Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Utah is an AA/EOE employer and encourages applications
from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodations to the
known disabilities of applicants and employees.


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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:23 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CD ROM and Online Course Discussion
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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:Iman Soliman <halleluiah3 at yahoo.com>
Subject:CD ROM and Online Course Discussion

Dear David,
I think I have always been skeptical of it myself but I do believe that  
every tool can always add variety, enrich teaching techniques and  
supplement classroom teaching.?There are many advanatages for CD  
programmes. CDs are, in my own personal opinion, a very clever  
substitute for old boring language labs as they add an  
interactive?dimension as well as? assessment features ?which?were  
lacking.
?However, having mentioned interactivity,?I always like to quote Ann  
Malamah Thomas 1987 who claims that a teachers' plan of action in the  
classroom no matter how detailed or sketchy evokes some sort of student  
reaction. When the teacher allows this reaction to chisel the original  
plan of action then and only then can we say that interaction  
occurs.?Well this kind of interaction which leads to real communication  
is slightly different?from the stimulus response feedback sort of  
transactions we get in CD programmes. ?Again, Cds are?cheaper to  
maintain than labs and ?can give the students hours of practice to  
grind at difficult material at?their own pace (old familiar teacher's  
moto "drill and practice" They can cut on photocopying expenses and  
limit school's use of substitute teachers since they can always assign  
their students to some CD programme if the teacher is absent, provided  
they have the hardware.
  They are also a more familiar medium of learning than books to the new  
Hi-tech generation.
  I do believe they are excellent?vocabulary learning boosters and? can  
also serve instead of students' workbooks as they offer immediate  
feedback which can save the teacher hours of marking simple HW  
assignments (non essay type) and allow the learners more practice on  
things they get wrong.
  However, CDs can?only address general student needs rather than  
specific and personal needs which does not really lend itself  
to?humanistic and natural approaches to teaching (debateable but..)?
They? also teach??students in vacum and isolation which is not really  
the natural medium for using any language. They also add a complex  
dimension to the text versus user authentic conteroversial issue and  
the learners' creativity in language use.
  This brings us back to whether we should make CDs at all. Well my  
answer is yes, variety is important and the more programmes we have on  
CDs the richer Arabic teaching resources will be especially with  
audiovisual material. But whether they are self sufficiant I guess you  
have answered this question yourself when you said "they may be better  
than nothing for someone who has no access to live
teaching, I think that their true utility lies in reinforcement and  
review of things
already learned" which is also an integrative part of succesful  
learning and teaching.?
Well, this is my?very subjective, ?unresearched opinion, as an Arabic  
teacher.
  Good luck with developing?your programme and please let us know when  
it is out.
Iman?

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Thu Jun  3 22:42:30 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 16:42:30 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:NEW BOOK:Studies in the Early Islamic Tradition
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1) Subject:NEW BOOK:Studies in the Early Islamic Tradition

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Date: 03 Jun 2004
From:Yohanan Friedmann <msyfried at mscc.huji.ac.il>
Subject:NEW BOOK:Studies in the Early Islamic Tradition


			The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
			The Institute of Asian and African Studies
			The Max Schloessinger Memorial Foundation


			are pleased to announce the publication of


			STUDIES IN THE EARLY ISLAMIC TRADITION

					by

				(the late) Suliman Bashear

			(Collected Studies in Arabic and Islam, 2)


Suliman Bashear (1947-1991) was born in the northern Israeli village of
Mghar. He studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for his B.A.
(1971) and M.A. (1973). In 1976, he received his Ph.D. at the University
of London for his dissertation "Communism in the Arab East," which was
published both in Arabic and English. He is also the author of "Tawazun
al-naqa'id: muhadarat fi al-Jahiliyya wa sadr al-Islam" ("The balance of
contradictions: lectures on the Jahiliyya and early Islam"), the
revisionist "Muqaddima fi al-ta'rikh al-akhar: nahwa qira'ah jadida
li-'l-riwaya al-islamiyya" (An introduction to the other history:
towards
a new reading of Islamic tradition"), and "Arabs and others in early
Islam."
	This collection includes 15 critical and incisive studies by
Bashear on various issues in the early Islamic tradition. One of the
main
themes running throughout these works is the gradual development of
Islamic ritual and religious belief from within the historical context
of
Judaism and Christianity into a spiritual system seemingly rooted solely
in the Hijaz. Bashear's studies consider not only the development of
religious customs and beliefs, but also seek to explain how later
generations recast the past in order to meet the needs of their own era.
	In the "Introduction", Lawrence I. Conrad highlights the major
themes in Bashear's works and describes his unique and stormy academic
career, cut short by his untimely death at the age of 44.

	Contents

Lawrence I. Conrad, Introduction

I.     Yemen in early Islam: an examination of non-tribal traditions

II.    Qur'an 2:214 and Jerusalem

III.   Abraham's sacrifice of his son and related issues

IV.    The title "Faruq" and its association with `Umar II

V.     Riding beasts on divine missions: an examination of the ass and
	camel traditions

VI.    Qibla musharriqa and early Muslim prayers in churches

VII.   `Ashura': an early Muslim fast

VIII.   The mission of Dihya al-Kalbi and the situation in Syria

IX.     Apocalyptic amd other materials on early Muslim-Byzantine wars:
a
	review

X.      The images of Mecca: a case study in early Muslim iconography

XI.     On the origin and development of Zakat in early Islam

XII.    Muslim apocalypses and the Hour: a case study in traditional
	interpretation

XIII.   "Qunut" in Tafsir and Hadith literatures

XIV.     Hanifiyya and the Hajj

XV.      Jesus in a early Muslim shahada and related issues: a new
	 perspective


Price: US$47. Postage and handling (surface mail) US$3.00 for the first
volume and US$2.00 for each additional volume. Cheques payable to the
Max
Schloessinger Memorial Foundation should be sent to the Director of
Publications, The Max Schloessinger Memorial Foundation, Institute of
Asian and African Studies, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91905,
Israel.
Please note that we cannot accept Eurocheques, but personal and
institutional cheques in your currency are acceptable.
Enquiries:
E-mail:    msjsai at mscc.huji.ac.il
Fax:	   +972-2-588-3658

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:47 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Linguistics Conference in Jordan
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1) Subject:Linguistics Conference in Jordan

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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:reposted from LINGUIST
Subject:Linguistics Conference in Jordan

Date:  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 02:18:11 -0400 (EDT)
From:  manani at ju.edu.jo
Subject:  International Conference on Linguistics & Speech Pathology

International Conference on Linguistics & Speech Pathology
Short Title: INCOLISPA

Date: 18-Aug-2004 - 19-Aug-2004
Location: University of Jordan-Amman, Jordan
Contact: Mohammad Anani
Contact Email: manani at ju.edu.jo
Meeting URL:

Linguistic Sub-field: General Linguistics
Call Deadline: 01-May-2004


Meeting Description:

The conference will focus on the relevence of linguistics to
practioners in language learning, teaching and speech language
pathology. We are particularly interested in submissions in the
following areas:
-Diglossia and speech-language disorders
-Language Acquisition
-Speech Disorders (articulation, Stuttering)
-Language Disorders in Children
-Voice Disorders
-Audiology
-Copntrastive Linguistics
-Applied Linguistics


Four announcements have already been published on INCOLISPA Home Page:
www. at ju.edu.jo. The fourth announcement is exclusively concerned with
the scientific program. Participants in the conference, please refer
to the University of Jordan website http://www.ju.edu.jo conferences
for the details. Thank you.

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:58:51 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:51 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:New Subscriber info
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Tsvetomira Pashova <tsveta_pashova at yahoo.com>
Subject:New Subscriber info

Dr. Tsvetomira Pashova-Salim
Department of Arabic and Semitic Studies
Center for Oriental Languages and Cultures
Sofia University
fields of interest: MSA syntax and textlinguistics,
teaching MSA
PhD thesis: Word Order in MWA: A functional analysis.
A good command of MSA - written and spoken.

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:58:58 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:58 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Rafi Talmon
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Uri Horesh <urih at babel.ling.upenn.edu>
Subject:Rafi Talmon

I just wanted to take a moment and inform people of the untimely death
of
Rafi Talmon, professor of Arabic linguistics at the University of Haifa,
earlier this week. He will be missed by all of his students and
colleagues.

Uri

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:59:09 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:09 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Creole Arabic Dissertation
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Uri Horesh <urih at babel.ling.upenn.edu>
Subject:Creole Arabic Dissertation

The following is forwarded from another mailing list.

Uri


Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2004 20:15:03 +0200
From: "Peter Bakker" <linpb at hum.au.dk> <mailto:linpb at hum.au.dk>
Subject: Creole Arabic

A good grammar of Creole Arabic of Uganda is available online:

http://webdoc.ubn.kun.nl/mono/w/wellens_i/arabcrina.pdf

Peter

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:59:12 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:12 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:3aanis and 'aanisa query
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:S Farwaneh <farwaneh at email.arizona.edu>
Subject:3aanis and 'aanisa query

Dear list members,

I wonder if any of you can trace the history of the two female-exclusive
terms [3aanis] 'spinster' and ['aanisa] 'Miss'. When were they first
used?
The fact that they form a minimal pair may indicate their concurrent and
latter day derivation -old vs. young unmarried woman. Do you know of any
occurrences of these terms in pre-Islamic or early Islamic writings?

Many thanks in advance,
Samira

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:59:04 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:04 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Fusha Speaking Sources response
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:raram at umich.edu
Subject:Fusha Speaking Sources response

Dear Azzam:

I am glad to inform you that we have completed development of an
Intermediate
multimedia Arabic for Communication program. This program contains 20
lessons arranged by situational topics pertinent to travel and social
interactions. This is intended to help the learners become competent
linguistically and
communicatively in the use of FORMAL SPOKEN ARABIC during their visit,
stay or work in the Arab world.  The lessons can be used either
individually, or to supplement classroom instruction.

The following are the recommended system requirements:

- PowerPC G3 or faster Macintosh computer,
- least 128MB of physical RAM,
- Mac OS 9.2.2, either as a primary operating system or a classic
   environment, with the Arabic Language Kit installed.

If you are interested inusng the program, or if you have any
questions, please email me.

Raji Rammuny    raram at umich.edu

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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:53 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:term for basic/dictionary forms of words
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Munther Younes <may2 at cornell.edu>
Subject:term for basic/dictionary forms of words

Dear Colleagues,
	I am trying to find a simple way (in Arabic or English) to refer to
un-inflected Arabic words that unambiguously distinguishes them from
roots and inflected forms. The term I am looking for would identify the
form of the word typically listed in the dictionary; from the root
q-b-l, for example, words like qabil, qabbal, qaabal, taqaabal,
istaqbal, muqaabala, istiqbaal, etc. For verbs, it would be the third
person singular active form in the perfect (katab, darras, istaqbal,
etc.), and for nouns it would be the singular form with no affixes such
as those indicating possession, number, gender, or definiteness (walad,
Taalib, kitaab, maktab, maktaba, kabiir, tijaara, etc.)
	The term "basic word" or "basic form", doesn't work well, because
"basic"  is often used to refer to Form I verbs as opposed to the
derived verb forms. "Stem" wouldn't work either, because it is often
used to refer to that part of the word (often an unpronounceable
sequence) that excludes certain suffixes and prefixes.
	I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

	Munther Younes
	Cornell University

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 16 21:59:00 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:00 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CD ROM and Online Course Discussion
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:sanaa at arabacademy.com
Subject:CD ROM and Online Course Discussion

Dear David
I agree with Iman on most of what she says and just want to add that
online
learning is as good as the quality of the web based material that is
presented, as well as the quality of teacher's online follow up and
supervision.  The more interactive the material is, the better.  The
more
diversified teacher's interaction is and the faster it is given, the
better.
Ideally, online teaching should include 'real time' interaction in both
voice and text formats.

If the web based material was highly interactive, and teacher's
feedback was
prompt, then there is no doubt that online learning would be highly
effective.  I fully understand the concerns of David, and even though
the
Arab Academy was launched in September 2000, yet I continue to be
suprised
at the positive reaction we get from our learners.  In other words,
learning
and teaching Arabic online already has a track record of success.
Visit:
http://www.arabacademy.com/feedback_e.htm

Recently, we have added the following question to the evaluation forms
that
our students fill at the end of an online course:  "How does your online
experience at learning Arabic compare to your previous attempts at
learning
Arabic in real classroom environments or with tutors? In what ways was
it
better or worse?"  Surprisingly, none of the learners have stated that
online learning was inferior to classroom learning.  Their comparisons
are
quite interesting.  We continue to compile and analyze such data!

Good Luck David, with the development of an online program,
Sanaa Ghanem

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:07 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Jobs: Arabic Webmaster and Computer Trainer
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
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Greetings Arabic-L!

I am looking to fill two positions here at GWU at the National Capital
Language Resource Center.

First, we need someone to teach the morning section of our Summer
Institute "Computer Training for Arabic Teachers" on July 5-6. This
hands-on institute will instruct teachers of the Arabic language how to
use Arabic on their computers including Windows, the Internet, e-mail,
Microsoft Office including Word and Power Point, and Blackboard. I have
a qualified instructor for the afternoons, but our morning instructor
has had to withdraw. Do you know anyone who can teach how to use Arabic
on a PC? The instructor will be compensated by a small honorarium. More
information on this and other Summer Institutes is here:
http://nclrc.org/suin04.html#n18

Second, we are  looking for a fluent Arabic speaker to be the Webmaster
of our new website for teachers of Arabic K-12. The site will be
bilingual Arabic/English so this person must have advanced computer
skills, and English and Arabic skills. This is a Research Assistant
position at GWU, and is entitled to tuition benefits. I've attached the
full position announcement to this e-mail for you to forward on to your
contacts, who may be able to assist us in finding qualified candidates.

Thank you for your time and efforts.

Sincerely,
Shawn Greenstreet
Research Assistant
The National Capital Language Resource Center,
The George Washington University
2011 Eye Street NW Suite 200
Washington DC 20006
Phone: 202-973-1086
Fax: 202-973-1075
shawng at gwu.edu
http://www.nclrc.org

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:02 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:hamzat al-wasl query
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:Hikmat Faraj <info at arabictrans.com>
Subject:hamzat al-wasl query

Dear Subscribers,
?
Is there any substance to the notion that the hamzat wasl is being  
phased out from Arabic writing??
?
Also,?can someone direct me to a?reference where I can find a list of  
the ahruf shamsiyah and the ahruf qamariyah?
?
If you dont want?to?crowd the list, you can reply direct to me.
?
Thanks
?
?
Hikmat Faraj?

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:56 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:Al-Adab #5 6/04
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Date: 16 Jun 2004
From:kidriss at cyberia.net.lb
Subject:Al-Adab #5 6/04


Poetic Modernity in Iran; Towards Total Resistance;
  Joel Beinin Interviewed; US Hegemony on Latin America;
  Is it their Heritage or Ours?

  (See purchase information below)

File
Al-Adab?s new issue (5/6, 2004) features the first comprehensive Arab  
exploration of modern Iranian poetry. This 48-page-file, prepared by an  
Iranian scholar and translator, Dr. Musa Aswar, contains four original  
articles written specifically for al-Adab on modern Iranian poetry, as  
well as scores of poems and testimonies by symbols of the leading  
poetic movement in Iran. As such, this file should not only interest  
students of Arabic poetics (where similar issues pertaining to meter,  
usage of language, and socio-political commitment are raised), but also  
those who believe in the true essence of ?dialogue of cultures? beyond  
its current imperial hegemonic mask. Contributors are: Muhammad  
Huqouqi, Ahmad Sami?i (Kilani), Husein Ma?soumi Hamadani, Nima Youshij,  
Ahmad Shamlu, Mahdi Akhawan Thalith, Furugh Farrukhzad, Suhrab Sipihri,  
Manushahr Atashi, Nader Naderpur, Mahmud Mushrif Azad Tehrani, Ahmad  
Reza Ahmadi, Diya? Muwahhid, and Muhammad Reza Shafi?I Kadkani ?

Interview
Upon al-Adab?s request, 7 Arab scholars and journalists met in Morocco  
with the progressive American intellectual and activist Prof. Joel  
Beinin (from Stanford University) to ask him about the new American  
?initiative? entitled ?The Big Middle East Project? currently discussed  
by the G8. ?A long and creative dialogue ensues, where Beinin traces  
certain roots of US aggression back to its educational system, and  
calls for an international solidarity front against imperialism and  
zionism.

Articles
M.I.T. professor of Islamic architecture, Nasser Rabbat, discusses  
classicism in contemporary Arab historical discourse and calls for a  
comprehensive and non-exclusionist vision of Culture (specifically  
architecture) that goes beyond Euro-centrism and the ahisorical  
third-world-nationalisms (such as vulgar Ba?thism).

  Following a series of articles published in previous issues of al-Adab  
on social progressive movements in Argentina, Bolivia, and Colombia,  
Shafiq Asal, a Palestinian writer and internationalist activist, writes  
about the dangers of FTAA (Free Trade Area for the Americas) on the  
economy of Latin America.

  Al-Adab?s editor-in-chief, Samah Idriss, tries to pave the way towards  
an Arab discourse on Total Resistance that encompasses resistance to  
all forms of injustice. ?Such forms include armed struggle against  
occupation, boycotting of companies that support zionism and US/British  
occupation in Iraq, cooperating with anti-imperialist forces worldwide,  
and formulating a new vision of Arabism that is both democratic and  
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Poems & Stories
As usual, al-Adab contains many short stories. This issue features  
beautiful stories by Fadwa al-Qasem (UAE), Hader al-Hout (Lebanon),  
al-Mannoubi Zayyoud (Tunis), and Rita Odeh (Palestine).

Discussions
In defense of the ?General Coordinator? of the Iraqi National  
Democratic Current Mr. Abd al-Amir al-Rikabi, and in defense of ?the  
?internationalist leftist [Israeli] militant Mikhail Warchawski,? the  
Iraqi writer and journalist Ala? al-Lami replies to Hisham al-Bustani?s  
article published in al-Adab?s previous issue.

To the Editor
  Finally, Omar Barghouti closes with a moving back-cover article  
entitled: ?They Fear Us: Therefore we have not Died!?

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:18 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:term for basic form of words responses
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6) Subject:term for basic form of words response
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1)
Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:timbuckwalter at qamus.org
Subject:term for basic form of words response

The term you're looking for is the dictionary "citation/canonical form,"
which, as you mentioned, is often the uninflected or most "basic" form
of the word. The term "lemma" (pl. -s or lemmata) is also used, and
"lemmatization" is the process of identifying and grouping all the
inflected forms of a dictionary "head word" or "lemma."
Tim Buckwalter
Philadelphia

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:gunvor.mejdell at east.uio.no
Subject:term for basic form of words response

What about 'lexical (entry)form' ?
G. Mejdell, Oslo

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:jmurg at ttlc.net
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Munther, I think lexicographers say "lemma," and we regular folks say
"citation form."  Of course, these are also stems, but it's a matter of
convention *which* stem is used as the dictionary entry form, as you
pointed
out. I look forward to finding out what the term is in Arabic.
Best regards,
Jackie Murgida

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:enm at umich.edu
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Dear Professor Younes:
I would recommend that you refer to the lexemes you mentioned as their
"citation forms".
Ernest McCarus

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:mabessatar at yahoo.com
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Hi
  What about "citation form", isn't it a bit more neutral?
Abdessatar Mahfoudhi

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:dwilmsen at aucegypt.edu
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Call it the citation form
or the entry term, or the headword
David Wilmsen

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Michael.Schub at trincoll.edu
Subject:term for basic form of words response

May I suggest "verbum:"  The Latin translation of John 1.1 "In the
beginning was the word (Greek:  logos)" is "verbum,"  which is also a
nice parallel to the Qur'an's  /kalima/.
                                                                   Mike
Schub

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Michael.Schub at trincoll.edu
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Dear Munthir,
      On second and third thought, "verbum," plural "verba"  might also
be expressed as "entry" (pl.  "entries"), as in a dictionary entry.
(3)  "camel"  (pl. "camels") conflates  /kaamil/  =  "perfect,
complete," /kalima/  = "word," and a ubiquitous cultural icon.
      Best wishes,

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Tom Emerson <tree at basistech.com>
Subject:term for basic form of words response

Munther Younes asks:
[...]
> 	The term "basic word" or "basic form", doesn't work well,
> because "basic" is often used to refer to Form I verbs as opposed to
> the derived verb forms. "Stem" wouldn't work either, because it is
> often used to refer to that part of the word (often an
> unpronounceable sequence) that excludes certain suffixes and
> prefixes.

I think 'stem' is a perfectly valid term for this. Indeed, there is
precedent for it in both Erwin's "A Short Reference Grammar of Iraqi
Arabic" and Badawi et al.'s "Modern Written Arabic: A Comprehensive
Grammar". In each case the stem is viewed as the appropriately
vocalized root with inflectional affixation removed. So, for example,
taSaffaH is a stem representing the application of form V to the
triliteral root SfH. It seems (to me at least) that your definition
for 'stem' is is appropriate to your need.

     -tree

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Nori Heikkinen <nori+arabic-l at maenad.net>
Subject:term for basic form of words response

How about "lemma"?  from gcide:

    main entry word \main entry word\ n.
      The form of a word that heads a lexical entry and is
      alphabetized in a dictionary; also called {entry word},
      {headword}, and {lemma}.

      Syn: citation form, entry word, headword, lemma.
           [WordNet 1.5]

      Note: In different languages, different wordforms, such as
            cases for verbs, may be taken as the main entry word.
            In English dictionaries, it is the infinitive form, but
            in latin dictionaries it is usually the first person
            singular present.
            [PJC]

</nori>

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:15 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:hamzat al-wasl response
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:timbuckwalter at qamus.org
Subject:hamzat al-wasl response

Yes, hamzat wasl is falling into disuse because (1) short vowels and
diacritics are increasingly viewed as dispensable elements in writing,
and (2) hamzat wasl is not readily available on personal computers. You
can try inserting the HTML character entity for hamzat wasl (&#1649;) in
an HTML document and see how it displays in your web browser. I just
tried this in IE and it displayed a fairly decent-looking alif + hamzat
wasl, even on a lam-alif glyph.

Tim Buckwalter
Philadelphia

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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From: Hikmat Faraj <info at arabictrans.com>
Subject:hamzat al-wasl thanks


My thanks to all who responded to me re the Hamzat Wasl. I really  
appreciate it.
?
Hikmat Faraj

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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:11 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:U of Washington Arabic Cataloger Job
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:kiegel at u.washington.edu
Subject:U of Washington Arabic Cataloger Job

University of Washington Employment Opportunities

For full advertisement, see:  http://uwjobs.admin.washington.edu/
uwjobs/browse/listing.asp?job=46590&category=26

Library Specialist I
Reference: RC26888
Department: Libraries
Date Available: 6/21/2004
To ensure consideration, apply by: 7/12/2004

Location: UW Seattle Campus

General Duties/Description:

As a member of the International Studies Cataloging Section, which
functions as a self-managing unit of the Monographic Services Division,
performs complex copy cataloging for monographs in book and non-book
formats in Near Eastern languages and other subject areas. May serve on
a
rotating basis on the division's Management Team.

Performs complex copy cataloging of monographs in book and non-book
formats using OCLC member-contributed copy, principally in Near Eastern
languages, and other subjects as assigned. Reviews and completes
descriptive cataloging, resolves name heading conflicts, checks subject
headings and adds new ones as needed, checks or adds call numbers, and
edits OCLC/MARC tagging.

Participates in the OCLC Enhance program.

Participates in NACO and SACO. Creates and modifies authority records
for
names, titles, series, Library of Congress subjects, and Library of
Congress classification in accordance with program and local policies.

May catalog, input and maintain metadata for databases using specialized
knowledge of cataloging policies and procedures.

When serving as a member of the division's Management Team, participates
in the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of new
policies and procedures. Cooperatively prepares reports, studies and
surveys as required. Works with other team members to plan new
initiatives, adjust staffing and workflow, and meet changing
circumstances
and goals. Assists and substitutes for the other team members when
necessary.

Assists other catalogers and staff members with cataloging and
classification practices in areas of subject and language expertise.

Performs related duties as required.

Shift Information: Monday  Friday; 8:00am  5:00pm

Requirements:

High school graduation or equivalent AND four years of applicable
library
technical experience including one year of experience to include
college-level Arabic study or equivalent.

Experience searching bibliographic databases and using a local library
automated system.

Equivalent education/experience may substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.

Desirable:

Reading knowledge of Persian or Turkish.

Experience with OCLC and the Innovative Interfaces library system.

Salary: $2354 - $2984

How To Apply:

New Applicant: Submit your resume, an Applicant Data Form,
and required additional forms if any are listed below:

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OR
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From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:13 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:New Book on Translation
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Kathryn King <Kathryn at multilingual-matters.com>
Subject:New Book on Translation

CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS IN TRANSLATION FROM ARABIC
Edited by Said Faiq (American University of Sharjah, UAE)

Everyone should read these iconoclastic essays which give the discipline
a needed jolt from the smugness of  foreignising. The writers, while
diverse, are united in their demonstration that foreignising is no
protection against negative stereotyping. Scrupulous translators must
use their best judgment in teetering on the tightwire between
exoticising and naturalising. Marilyn Gaddis Rose, Distinguished Service
Professor, Comparative Literature, State University of New York at
Binghamton (USA)

Key features
- Chapters provide assessment of theories and examples of translation
from Arabic into Western languages
- Contributors share the view that translation has achieve little in
improving cultural relations and is still influenced by negative
stereotypes

Description
Translation is intercultural communication in its purest form.  Its
power in forming and/or deforming cultural identities has only recently
been acknowledged, given the attention it deserves.  The chapters in
this unique volume assess translation from Arabic into other languages
from different perspectives: the politics, economics, ethics, and
poetics of translating from Arabic; a language often neglected in
western mainstream translation studies.

Contents
Preface
1. The Cultural Encounter in Translating from Arabic Said Faiq (American
University of Sharjah, UAE)
2. The Cultural Context of Translating Arabic Literature Richard van
Leeuwen (Amsterdam)
3. Exoticism, Identity and Representation in Western Translation from
Arabic Ovidi Carbonell (University of Salamanca, Spain)
4. Autobiography, Modernity and Translation Tetz Rooke (Uppsala
University, Sweden)
5. Integrating Arab Culture into Israeli Identity through Literary
Translations from Arabic into Hebrew Hannah Amit-Kochavi (Beit Berl
College, Israel)
6. Translating Islamist Discourse Mike Holt (Salford University, UK)
7. On Translating Oral Style in Palestinian Folktales Ibrahim Muhawi
(University of California, USA)
8. The Qur'an: Limits of Translatability Hussein Abdul Raof (University
of Leeds, UK)
9. Translating Native Arabic Linguistic Terminology Solomon I Sara
(Georgetown University, USA)
10. Towards an Economy and Poetics of Translation from and into Arabic
Richard Jacquemond (University of Provence, France) Translated from
French by Philip Tomlinson (University of Salford, UK)
Notes on contributors/ Bibliography /Index

Editor information
Said Faiq is Associate Professor of Translation Studies at the American
University of Sharjah, where he is Chair of the Department of English &
Translation Studies and Director of the Graduate program in Translation
& Interpreting.  Prior to this, he taught at the School of Languages,
Salford University, UK.  He has published widely on (Arabic) translation
and cultural studies.

Topics in Translation 26 September 2004  format  210x148mm 160 pp
Hbk ISBN 1-85359-744-9 #59.95/ US$99.95/ CAN$139.95
Pbk ISBN 1-85359-743-0 #19.95/ US$34.95/ CAN$49.95

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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:06 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Experience Studying in Fez?
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:David Brenton <D_Brenton at msn.com>
Subject:Experience Studying in Fez?

[please respond directly to the requester.]

Dear Listmembers,
If any of you have had the occasion to study at the Arabic Language  
Institute in
Fez, I wonder if you might share your experiences with me (good or  
otherwise),
as I am considering visiting/studying there in the near future.
  Thanks in advance for your response,
David Brenton
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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:03 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:TRANS:Getting work out query
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:hanan edwar <ombassem20 at hotmail.com>
Subject:Getting work out query

Dear Sir or Madam,
I was honored and delighted to be a new member added to the list
I want to introduce myself to you
I am An Egyptian translator
English <> Arabic language translator and adaptor
As I am new acquainted to the internet
I will be glad to have some friendly advice from all the members in how
to conduct my work to the audiences
My email is:-  ombassem20 at hotmail.com
Mobile number: - 0020122269668
Thanks to you all
Best wishes
Hanan

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From dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu  Wed Jun 23 21:22:07 2004
From: dilworth_parkinson at byu.edu (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:07 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book on MSA Variation
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:Mark.VanMol at ilt.kuleuven.ac.be
Subject:New Book on MSA Variation

The Faculty of Arts of the University of Leuven (Belgium) and the
institute for Living Languages

are pleased to announce the publication of

Variation in Modern Standard Arabic in Radio News Broadcasts,
A Synchronic Descriptive Investigation into the Use of Complementary
Particles
by ?
Mark Van Mol

Summary

This study is an empirical investigation into horizontal regional
variation in the Modern Standard Arabic of radio news bulletins. After
first determining the position of Modern Standard Arabic within the
Arabic language setting, which has been described in terms of, among
other things, diglossia, triglossia and quadriglossia, the consequences
which these descriptions have on the methodological level are analyzed.
For this study a corpus-linguistic approach was chosen, requiring the
compilation of a text corpus of radio news bulletins from
linguistically very different countries, such as Algeria, Egypt and
Saudi Arabia.

The completely transcribed corpus of approximately 320,000 words was
tagged primarily on the word level, using the traditional, mixed
grammar as a reference point. Various computer applications were then
developed to explore the corpus. The emphasis in this study was on the
synchronic description of the use of complementary particles with
reference to contemporary Standard Arabic grammar. In general, the
investigation attests to great uniformity among the three countries on
the syntactic level, but it also reveals that with particles of a
similar function an important shift in function has occurred as
compared to the descriptions of these particles in classical Arabic
grammar.

Further information

Series : ? ? ? ? Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta
Series number : ? ? ? ?117
Year: ? ? ? ? 2003
ISBN: ? ? ? ? 90-429-1158-1
Pages: ? ? ? ?X-323 p.
Price (Euro) : ? ? ? ? 60 EURO
order address: ? ? ? ?
http://www.peeters-leuven.be/boekoverz.asp?nr=7397

For more information please visit also our website at:

http://www.kuleuven.ac.be/ilt/arabic/index_en.htm

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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:22:09 -0600
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Chicago Job
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Date: 23 Jun 2004
From:fawm at uchicago.edu
Subject:U of Chicago Job


The University of Chicago

  The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations announces a  
position of Lecturer in Arabic for one year, starting in September  
2004.? Duties will include teaching Elementary and Intermediate Modern  
Standard Arabic.? Applicants should have a native or near-native  
proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic and extensive teaching  
experience.? A Ph.D. is desirable but not required. Applicants should  
send a cover letter with a brief description of teaching philosophy and  
supporting documents including teaching evaluations, sample syllabi if  
available,? curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to

  Chair, Arabic Lecturer Search committee

  Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

  University of Chicago

  1155 East 58th Street

  Chicago, IL 60637

  Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2004, and will continue  
until the position is filled.

  The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity  
Employer

  Farouk Mustafa
  Ibn Rushd Professorial Lecturer
  Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
  University of Chicago
  5828 South University Avenue
  Chicago, Illinois 60637
  Telephone: (773) 702-7473
  Fax:????????? (773) 702-2587
  E-mail:? f-mustafa at uchicago.edu

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