From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:53 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:53 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Cornell U job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Cornell U job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Cornell U job University or Organization: Cornell University Department: Near Eastern Studies Job Rank: Lecturer or Senior Lecturer Specialty Areas: Linguistics & Literature Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) Description: The Department of Near Eastern Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell University, invites applications for a full-time permanent position as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Arabic language beginning the academic year 2006-07. The position will be renewable for 3 to 5 year terms dependent upon performance review. Minimum requirements are: 1. Master's degree or equivalent in Arabic language, literature, linguistics, or language pedagogy 2. Native or near native fluency in Arabic: oral fluency in a spoken Arabic dialect and written fluency in Modern Standard Arabic 3. Proficiency in spoken and written English 4. Recognition of colloquial Arabic as a legitimate linguistic form, and willingness to teach colloquial Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic in the same course 5. Familiarity with and commitment to innovative methods of language teaching 6. Long-term professional commitment to language teaching 7. Willingness to work as a member of a small team of language instructors Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of Arabic teaching philosophy, and the names of three references to the address below. Initial screening for the position will take place at MESA-2005 in Washington, D.C. To set up an appointment, please contact Dr. Munther Younes. Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Address for Applications: Dr. Munther Younes Director of the Arabic Language Program 409 White Hall Department of Near Eastern Studies Ithaca, NY 14853-7901 USA Application Deadline: 18-Nov-2005 Contact Information: Dr. Munther Younes Email: may2 at cornell.edu Phone: 607-255-2769 Website: http://www.arts.cornell.edu/nes/index.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 05 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:45 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:45 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:new book Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:new book -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:moderator Subject:new book The following book of interest to subscribers appeared in LINGUIST: AUTHOR: Luffin, Xavier TITLE: Un Créole Arabe SUBTITLE: Le Kinubi de Mombasa, Kenya SERIES: LINCOM Studies in Pidgin & Creole Languages 07 PUBLISHER: Lincom GmbH YEAR: 2005 ISBN: 3895868043 ANNOUNCED IN: http://linguistlist.org/issues/16/16-1377.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 05 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:50 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:50 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:verb form automation query Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:verb form automation query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:moderator Subject:verb form automation query I have been asked if there are any programs out there that automatically (and correctly) generate a full set of verb forms from minimal input (say just the perfect huwa form)? If anyone knows of something like this, I'll pass it on to the list. dil ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 05 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:59 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:59 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Columbia U Arabic Dialect NLP Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Columbia U Arabic Dialect NLP Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:mdiab at cs.columbia.edu Subject:Columbia U Arabic Dialect NLP Job POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITION IN ARABIC DIALECT NLP AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK, USA Position: The CADIM (Columbia Arabic DIalect Modeling) group at the Center for Computational Learning Systems at Columbia University is looking for a postdoc, to start fall 2005/winter 2006. Project Description: We are working on a project to develop natural language processing (NLP) tools for Arabic dialects. Since many of the dialects are resource poor, the premise of the work is to adapt resources from Modern Standard Arabic (fusha). We are interested in using explicit linguistic knowledge in NLP tools. While the engineering goal of the project is to build NLP tools, the scientific goal is to better understand dialectal variation. The candidate will work with a team of researchers on morphology, parsing, analysis of code switching, and related topics. As minimum requirements, the candidate will have: A doctorate in computational linguistics, computer science, linguistics, cognitive science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Experience with corpus-based methods. Familiarity with linguistic notions from phonology, morphology, syntax and/or semantics. Familiarity with Semitic language phenomena Advanced programming skills. The ideal candidate would also have: Hands-on experience with machine learning. Command of Modern Standard Arabic (fusha) and one of the Arabic dialects. Excitement about interdisciplinary work. The exact start and end dates are open to negotiation. Columbia University will help the candidate obtain any necessary visa and housing. Columbia University is located in the heart of New York City, one of the culturally most exciting, diverse, and inclusive cities in the world. For more information, please contact Mona Diab (mdiab [at] cs.columbia.edu), Nizar Habash (habash [at] cs.columbia.edu), or Owen Rambow (rambow [at] cs.columbia.edu). Also check out the project’s website at www.ccls.columbia.edu/cadim Mona T. 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URL: From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:56 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:56 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:U of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:yaqubn at yahoo.com Subject:U of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Job The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Department of Asian Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position in Arabic Language and Culture at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 2006. The Department seeks a dynamic scholar and experienced teacher who will actively contribute to the intellectual mission of a research institution and who will work closely with other faculty members in Arabic and Middle East Studies to build a cohesive and rigorous language and culture program. Candidates will be considered from a broad range of disciplines, including literature, media and cultural studies, anthropology, women's studies, folklore, history and second language acquisition. Candidates must demonstrate both experience and interest in communicative and proficiency-based language teaching in a university setting at all levels. Ph.D. in hand or near completion by the time of appointment and demonstrated potential for innovative scholarship are required. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and in at least one dialect are also required. Candidates should send a detailed letter, CV, teaching portfolio, and writing sample, and arrange to have four original, signed letters of recommendation sent to: Chair, Arabic Search Committee; Department of Asian Studies; CB 3267, 401 Alumni Bldg.; University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3267. Send inquiries to pmaroney at email.unc.edu and visit http://www.unc.edu/depts/asia/. Application review will begin on November 18 and will continue until position is filled. UNC-CH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 05 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:59 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:59 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Hunter College Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Hunter College Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:cst at hunter.cuny.edu Subject:Hunter College Job Pending budgetary approval, the Department of Classical and Oriental Studies of Hunter College, City University of New York, plans to make a tenure-track appointment for an Assistant Professor of Arabic beginning Fall 2006. Applicants must have PhD by August, 2006, native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English, demonstrated potential for research and publication, and experience in teaching U.S. college-level Arabic language and culture courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach language courses at all levels, but area of specialization and/or research open. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, supporting documentation (which may include tapes of teaching demonstrations, publications, etc.), and three letters of recommendation to: Tamara M. Green, Chair, Department of Classical and Oriental Studies, Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2005. Hunter College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/IRCA/ Americans with Disability Act Employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:56 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:56 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic OPI query Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Arabic OPI query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:jeremy.palmer at gmail.com Subject:Arabic OPI query Hello, I am in an assment class and I need to do a paper on the Arabic OPI. Does anyone know of any articles or research about the specific challenges that the Arabic OPI poses? Thank you, Jeremy Palmer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:44 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:44 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Brandeis Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Brandeis Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:nmelrc-research at byu.edu Subject:Brandeis Job Brandeis University announces a position in Arabic language instruction for academic year 2006-2007: Full-time Arabic Instructor. The Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University announces a full-time position in Arabic beginning in Fall 2006; rank and term will depend on experience. The position is outside the tenure track. Applicants should have solid teaching experience. Responsibilities include three courses per semester at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic is required and native or near native fluency in an Arabic dialect is desirable. MA or PhD in Arabic language and literature or applied linguistics is also desirable. Salary is competitive e and commensurate with experience. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2005. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. Send letter of interest (including a brief description of teaching philosophy and methodology), teaching evaluations, and curriculum vitae, and have at least two letters of recommendation sent directly to Marc. Z. Brettler, Chair of Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, MS 054, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:47 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:47 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:UPenn Job (Islamic Civ) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:UPenn Job (Islamic Civ) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:mguinan at sas.upenn.edu Subject:UPenn Job (Islamic Civ) Professor of the History of Islamic Civilization The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, anticipates making a full-time, tenured appointment at the rank of Full or Associate Professor in the field of the history of Islamic civilization (in the pre-modern period, roughly equivalent to the 5th-15th centuries CE). The Department is seeking a scholar whose research and teaching interests include a broad temporal range covering those regions within which Islam was the predominant faith system. The position is intended for scholars whose training is in the discipline of history and who possess a high level of competence in the reading and interpretation of texts in Arabic and preferably either or both Persian or Turkish. Cooperation in both research and teaching with colleagues in other departments and disciplines connected with the study of Islam and the Middle East will also be a desideratum with regard to the selection of the holder of this post. Teaching obligations will include the offering of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. They will include more generalized surveys and specialized courses based on readings of texts in the original language(s). The review of applications will begin on November 21st, 2005, and the process will continue until the post is filled. Complete dossiers, including an updated curriculum vitae, sample publications, and a statement of research interests should be sent to: Professor Roger Allen, Chair, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Pennsylvania, 847 Williams Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305 The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:50 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:50 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Cairo Linguistics Group Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Cairo Linguistics Group -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:fmansour at link.net Subject:Cairo Linguistics Group [moderator's note: besides posting the announcement of the new issue of Al-Logha, the group also sent the following information about the Cairo Linguisitics Group that some of you might find useful.--dil] In this coming year we are hoping to reshape the formula for our meetings a bit, to make it more like workshops around a fixed topic. The first workshop in December will be on various aspects of Discourse Analysis, and may well be extended to further meetings. We are nevertheless keeping an open door for any visiting professor/lecturer to give us talks on topics of their choice, so if you or any of your colleagues are planning a trip to Cairo, we would very much like to hear about it. Many greetings and best regards, Gerda Mansour ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:53 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:53 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Issue of Al-Logha Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:New Issue of Al-Logha -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:fmansour at link.net Subject:New Issue of Al-Logha AL-LOGHA, issue No. 5, June 2005 LANGUAGE, IDEOLOGY AND POWER TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface in English Gerda Mansour Language, Ideology and Power: introducing Critical Language Studies Gerda Mansour Notes on some examples from Arabic Alaa Farouk Seeing through Advertisements: a Feminist Stylistic Approach in Arabic and English Discourse Mona Fouad Atteya War Butlers and their Language Mourid Barghouti L’étude des stéréotypes et leur emprise sur le processus référentiel Chahira Badawi Book Review: Cultural Encounters in Translation from Arabic (ed. Said Faiq) Gerda Mansour The use of Arabic in Egyptian TV commercials (Arabic translation by Ashraf Mohammad Ali) El-Said Badawi Preface in Arabic Madiha Doss CAIRO LINGUISTS GROUP AND ARAB & AFRICAN RESEARCH CENTER e-mail : HYPERLINK "mailto:arc at ie-eg.com" info at aarcegypt.org Website: HYPERLINK "http://www.aarcegypt.org" www.aarcegypt.org العدد الخامس، يونيه 2005 اللغة و الأيديولوجية و السلطة الموضوع *مقدمة (باللغة العربية) مديحة دوس * استخدام العربية في إعلانات التليفزيون المصري: نموذج لغوي لتدريب معلمي العربية كلغة أجنبية السعيد بدوي، ترجمة: أشرف محمد علي * عرض كتاب: لقاءات ثقافية حول الترجمة من العربية ( تحرير: سعيد فائق) جردا منصور * دراسة في الآراء المسبقة وتأثيرها على الآليات المرجعية ( باللغة الفرنسية) شهيرة بدوي لغة الجنرالات القاتلة ( باللغة الإنجليزية) * مريد البرغوثي * دراسة أسلوبية نسوية: مقابلة بين الخطابي العربي والإنجليزي للغة الإعلانات ( باللغة الإنجليزية) منى فؤاد عطية * الأيديولوجية والسلطة: مقدمة في الدراسات اللغوية النقدي ( باللغة الإنجليزية) جردا منصور * مقدمة (باللغة الإنجليزية) جردا منصور جماعة اللغويين في القاهرة إعــداد فنـى: مــركز البحــوث العربيــة والإفريقية e-mail : HYPERLINK "mailto:arc at ie-eg.com" info at aarcegypt.org Website: HYPERLINK "http://www.aarcegypt.org" www.aarcegypt ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 14 23:34:20 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:34:20 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:verb form automation response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Fri 14 Sep 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:verb form automation response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Sep 2005 From:habash at cs.columbia.edu Subject:verb form automation response Hello, a colleague forwarded this query to me. I have developed a system for Arabic generation that can perhaps be of use. See relevant publication: http://www.nizarhabash.com/publications/taln-04-1.pdf Best, Nizar Habash Associate Research Scientist Center for Computational Learning Systems Columbia University (212) 870-1289 (office) (212) 870-1285 (fax) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 14 Sep 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 14 23:34:23 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:34:23 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:North Carolina State Arabic Lit Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Fri 14 Sep 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:North Carolina State Arabic Lit Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Sep 2005 From:Khater at social.chass.ncsu.edu Subject:North Carolina State Arabic Lit Job [moderator's note: I was contacted by a faculty member from North Carolina State who said he hoped potential applicants for this job were not put off by the 'requirement' that they be able to teach another language. He encourages all potential applicants with a PhD in Arabic to apply, regardless of their knowledge of other languages.] NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Modern Arabic Literature and Culture. PhD, native or near-native fluency in Arabic and another foreign language (preferably another Middle Eastern language) required. Tenure-track appointment, starting August 2006. Areas of specialization should include Modern Arabic literature and language. In addition, the candidate needs to be able to teach another foreign language with strong preference given to candidates with specialization in another Middle Eastern language. We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service, and an interest in teaching all levels of Arabic and another foreign language. Possible courses: 1) Advanced Readings in Arabic and Arabic Literature; 2) first 2 years of another foreign language; 3) Literature in Translation. Send letters of interest, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and dossier with at least 3 letters of recommendation to: Dr. Ruth V. Gross, Head, Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Box 8106, North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC 27695-8106. NC State University is a land-grant, Research I, Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution. In its commitment to diversity and equality, NCSU seeks applications from women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons without regard to sexual orientation. For ADA Accommodations: Debora Godfrey, 919 515-2475; fax: 919 515-6981; debora_godfrey at ncsu.edu.) For more information, visit: http://sasw.chass.ncsu.edu/fl/.) Screening will begin on November 20, 2005. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 14 Sep 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:12 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:12 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book on Hebrew morpho-syntax Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:New Book on Hebrew morpho-syntax -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:New Book on Hebrew morpho-syntax Title: Roots and Patterns Subtitle: Hebrew morpho-syntax Series Title: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory 63 Publication Year: 2005 Publisher: Springer http://www.springeronline.com Author: Maya Arad, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA Hardback: ISBN: 1402032439 Pages: 294 Price: U.S. $ 139.00 Abstract: This book is simultaneously a theoretical study in morphosyntax and an in-depth empirical study of Hebrew. Based on Hebrew data, the book defends the status of the root as a lexical and phonological unit and argues that roots, rather than verbs or nouns, are the primitives of word formation. A central claim made throughout the book is the role of locality in word formation, teasing apart word formation from roots and word formation from existing words syntactically, semantically and phonologically. The book focuses on Hebrew, a language with rich verb morphology, where both roots and noun- and verb-creating morphology are morphologically transparent. The study of Hebrew verbs is based on a corpus of all Hebrew verb-creating roots, offering, for the first time, a survey of the full array of morpho-syntactic forms seen in the Hebrew verb. While the focus of this study is on how roots function in word- formation, a central chapter studies the information encoded by the Hebrew root, arguing for a special kind of open-ended value, bounded within the classes of meaning analyzed by lexical semanticists. The book is of wide interest to students of many branches of linguistics, including morphology, syntax and lexical semantics, as well as of to students of Semitic languages. Linguistic Field(s): Morphology Semantics Syntax Subject Language(s): Hebrew (heb) Written In: English (eng) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:24 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:24 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs help identifying coin Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Needs help identifying coin -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:betwys1 at sbcglobal dot net Subject:Needs help identifying coin [if you can help identify this coin, please contact Mr. Zimoski directly. I looked at it and guessed that it might be Urdu, but actually have no idea--moderator] A library patron brought in what he thinks is a foreign coin, although we saw nothing we recognized as a number on either side. I neglected to measure it but it is large, maybe 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter and gold-colored. The figure on the front of the piece may be Khnoum. He looked through the sections for Arabic-speaking countries in the 2005 Standard Catalog of World Coins but did not find a picture of what he has. Please note that we're not sure this is a coin or that the text on it is Arabic. We're trying to identify this piece. Any information or suggestions you might have will be appreciated. I photocopied the coin and scanned the images, which are still kind of big. You can see this text and the images at: As always, thanks for your attention. Tom Zimoski Reference Dept/Fresno County Library" I would be glad for news of this text at betwys1 at sbcglobal dot net ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:15 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:15 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:New Book -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:New Book Title: Multilingualism, Cultural Identity, and Education in Morocco Publication Year: 2005 Publisher: Springer http://www.springeronline.com Author: Moha Ennaji, University of Fés, Morocco Hardback: ISBN: 0387239790 Pages: 263 Price: Europe EURO 86.95 Hardback: ISBN: 0387239790 Pages: 263 Price: U.S. $ 109.00 Hardback: ISBN: 0387239790 Pages: 263 Price: U.K. £ 67.00 Abstract: This book shows how colonial and postcolonial forces have worked to reconstruct the national identity of Morocco, and North Africa in general, on the basis of cultural representations and ideological constructions closely related to nationalist and ethno linguistic trends. Linguistic Field(s): Sociolinguistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:28 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:28 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:UC-Santa Barbara Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:UC-Santa Barbara Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:joy at religion.ucsb.edu Subject:UC-Santa Barbara Job UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA seeks to appoint a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Arabic Language, beginning July 1, 2006. Appointment will be in a humanities or social science department or departments related to the candidate's area of research expertise; teaching and research will take place in the context of a thriving interdisciplinary community that includes a Middle East Studies Program and a Center for Middle East Studies. Qualifications include Ph.D., native or near native command of Arabic, ability to teach Arabic at the intermediate and advanced levels, at least one year of teaching Modern Standard Arabic as a foreign language at the university level, and a serious commitment to Arabic language pedagogy at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should have an ancillary research specialization in a related field in the humanities or social sciences. Teaching responsibilities include three quarter courses of Intermediate or Advanced Arabic language, plus two additional quarter courses (one in Arabic and one in English) related to the candidate’s area of research specialization or in Middle East Studies. Applicants should submit a letter addressing their qualifications and approaches to teaching Arabic language, their scholarly interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Arabic Search Committee, c/o Professor Dwight Reynolds, Department of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-313o. Review of applications will start December 1st; the position will remain open until filled. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. UCSB is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. For more information about Arabic, Islamic, and Middle East Studies at UCSB, please see these websites: http://www.religion.ucsb.edu and http://www.cmes.ucsb.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:20 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:20 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic OPI query response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Arabic OPI query response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:nhedayet at yahoo.com Subject:Arabic OPI query response Please have a look at my paper on 'OPI Problems in AFL' in AILA conference, Amsterdam proceedings 1993. Nagwa Hedayet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Tue Oct 25 19:33:52 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:33:52 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Harvard Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 25 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Harvard Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 25 Oct 2005 From:wall at fas.harvard.edu Subject:Harvard Job POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PRECEPTOR IN MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE Harvard University, the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, seeks applications for a preceptor in Modern Arabic beginning fall term 2006. The position is renewable on a yearly basis for up to eight years based on enrollments and performance. Teaching duties will include five courses per year. The successful applicant should be well versed on the issues of teaching Arabic as a foreign language, have experience in teaching all levels of Modern Standard Arabic, have native or near native proficiency in Arabic, and must be able to conduct upper level courses in Arabic. Specialization in modern Arabic literature, linguistics and culture, or Arabic intellectual history is highly desirable. Ph.D. preferred. Letters of application (accompanied by CV and names and addresses of referees) should be sent no later than December 15, 2005, to: Prof. William Granara, Harvard University, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, 1430 Massachusetts Ave., #414, Cambridge, MA 02138. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged -- Kim De Wall Staff Assistant Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations Harvard University 6 Divinity Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 tel: 617-496-6982 fax: 617-496-8904 www.fas.harvard.edu/~nelc ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 25 Oct 2005 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 18:30:06 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:30:06 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic OPI query response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Arabic OPI query response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:raram at umich.edu Subject:Arabic OPI query response I'll add my article on," The Arabic Speaking Proficiency Test and its Implementation" in Al-Arabiyya Monograph Series #2 entitled THE TEACHING OF ARABIC AS A FOREIGN LANMGUAGE: Issues & Directions, Edited by Mahmoud al-Batal. Raji Rammuny ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 18:30:09 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:30:09 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA-LING:U of Maryland job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:U of Maryland job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:U of Maryland job [I couldn't tell if this was the same job I posted a while ago for CASL or not, so I'm reposting this from LINGUIST--dil] University or Organization: University of Maryland, College Park Department: School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Second Language Acquisition Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) Description: Native speakers of Arabic and of Persian sought for full-time or part- time work on research project on second language acquisition of Arabic and Persian. Must be US citizens. ABD or post-docs with training in Second Language Acquisition, Arabic or Persian linguistics, psycholinguistics, or applied linguistics. One-year contracts, renewable, competitive salaries, full benefits. Start as soon as possible. Email c.v. and contact information for two referees to mlong5 at umd.edu, specifying when available and whether seeking full- time or half-time position. Interviews at MESA and/or by telephone. Address for Applications: Professor Mike Long School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures 1105 Jimenez Hall College Park, MD 20742 USA Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2005 Contact Information: Professor Mike Long Email: mlong5 at umd.edu Phone: 301-405-6464 Website: http://www.languages.umd.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 18:30:03 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:30:03 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:coin identification Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:coin identification -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:richardhasan at gmail.com Subject:coin identification Hi! Looks like Urdu to me.. the first coin reads like 'Raj (very clear) Gobes-yog (not clear)' and the second coin reads 'Raj (very clear) Aasir (quite clear)' the word 'Raj' in both the coins are very clear. hope that would be of some help. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 18:30:11 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:30:11 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:William and Mary Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:William and Mary Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:jceise at wm.edu Subject:William and Mary Job The College of William and Mary. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is looking to fill a position of instructor in Arabic language beginning Fall Semester 2006. Initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility for renewal up to five years. Responsibilities include three courses per semester at the elementary and/or intermediate levels as well as administration of drill sessions. Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic is required and native or near native fluency in an Arabic dialect is desirable. Applicants should have native, or near native fluency in MSA, one dialect and English. MA or higher in Arabic language study, or literature, or an allied field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with successful teaching records in Arabic. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. An application letter, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference can be sent electronically via email to the following address: jceise at wm.edu. Hard copies of the above should be sent to: Arabic Search Committee, c/o Ms Shelia Eubank, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures, College of William and Mary, Box 8795, Williamsburg VA 23187-8795. The College of William and Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Preliminary screening will take place at MESA, Washington, DC, November 19-22. Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 19:29:32 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:29:32 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Arabic Boat Songs Query Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Arabic Boat Songs Query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:moderator Subject:Arabic Boat Songs Query I have been asked by a non-Arabist scholar if there are any 'boat' songs or chants used in the Arab World. These would be some kind of song or chant whose function would be to keep the rhythm going when rowing. If anyone is acquainted with such things, please let me know and I will have him get in touch with you. Thanks, Dilworth Parkinson dil at byu.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 19:53:58 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:53:58 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:ALS 20 Second Call for Papers Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:ALS 20 Second Call for Papers -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:mustafa.mughazy at wmich.edu Subject:AALS 20 Second Call for Papers 20­th Arabic Linguistics Symposium Western Michigan University March 3-5 2006 The Arabic Linguistics Society and Western Michigan University announce the 20th Arabic Linguistics Symposium to be held at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, March 3-5, 2006. Papers are invited on topics that deal with theoretic and applied issues of Arabic Linguistics. Research in the following areas of Arabic linguistics is encouraged: grammatical analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics), applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, discourse analysis, historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, etc. In addition to the main session there will be two special sessions: Special Session I Automatic Semantic Ambiguity Resolution in MSA and Dialectal Arabic Special Session II Arabic machine translation and voice recognition Invited Speakers Abbas Benmamoun (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Stuart Davis (Indiana University) Mona Diab (Columbia University) Mushira Eid (University of Utah) Jeffrey Heath (University of Michigan) Mohammad Mohammad (University of Texas at Austin) Devin Stewart (Emory University) Bushra Zawaydeh (BBN Technologies & University of Pennsylvania) Persons interested in presenting papers are requested to submit a one- page abstract giving the title of the paper, a brief statement of the topic, and a summary clearly stating how the topic will be developed (the reasoning, data, or experimental results to be presented). Authors are requested to be as specific as possible in describing their topics. Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail to mustafa.mughazy at wmich.edu or regular mail to Arabic Linguistics Symposium Department of Foreign Languages Western Michigan University 410 Sprau Tower Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5338 Email submissions should be in PDF format. Names are not to appear on the abstracts. Instead, name, title, address, and phone number should be in the body of the email message. For mail submissions a 3x5 card with the above information should be enclosed. Twenty minutes will be allowed for each presentation. Registration: Before February 1, 2006: 30 for students and 40 for Non- students. After February 1, 2006: 40 for students and 50 for non-students. Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts: November 15, 2005. 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URL: From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:53 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:53 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Cornell U job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Cornell U job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Cornell U job University or Organization: Cornell University Department: Near Eastern Studies Job Rank: Lecturer or Senior Lecturer Specialty Areas: Linguistics & Literature Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) Description: The Department of Near Eastern Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell University, invites applications for a full-time permanent position as Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Arabic language beginning the academic year 2006-07. The position will be renewable for 3 to 5 year terms dependent upon performance review. Minimum requirements are: 1. Master's degree or equivalent in Arabic language, literature, linguistics, or language pedagogy 2. Native or near native fluency in Arabic: oral fluency in a spoken Arabic dialect and written fluency in Modern Standard Arabic 3. Proficiency in spoken and written English 4. Recognition of colloquial Arabic as a legitimate linguistic form, and willingness to teach colloquial Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic in the same course 5. Familiarity with and commitment to innovative methods of language teaching 6. Long-term professional commitment to language teaching 7. Willingness to work as a member of a small team of language instructors Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of Arabic teaching philosophy, and the names of three references to the address below. Initial screening for the position will take place at MESA-2005 in Washington, D.C. To set up an appointment, please contact Dr. Munther Younes. Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Address for Applications: Dr. Munther Younes Director of the Arabic Language Program 409 White Hall Department of Near Eastern Studies Ithaca, NY 14853-7901 USA Application Deadline: 18-Nov-2005 Contact Information: Dr. Munther Younes Email: may2 at cornell.edu Phone: 607-255-2769 Website: http://www.arts.cornell.edu/nes/index.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 05 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:45 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:45 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:new book Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:new book -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:moderator Subject:new book The following book of interest to subscribers appeared in LINGUIST: AUTHOR: Luffin, Xavier TITLE: Un Cr?ole Arabe SUBTITLE: Le Kinubi de Mombasa, Kenya SERIES: LINCOM Studies in Pidgin & Creole Languages 07 PUBLISHER: Lincom GmbH YEAR: 2005 ISBN: 3895868043 ANNOUNCED IN: http://linguistlist.org/issues/16/16-1377.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 05 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:50 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:50 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:verb form automation query Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:verb form automation query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:moderator Subject:verb form automation query I have been asked if there are any programs out there that automatically (and correctly) generate a full set of verb forms from minimal input (say just the perfect huwa form)? If anyone knows of something like this, I'll pass it on to the list. dil ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 05 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:59 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:59 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Columbia U Arabic Dialect NLP Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Columbia U Arabic Dialect NLP Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:mdiab at cs.columbia.edu Subject:Columbia U Arabic Dialect NLP Job POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITION IN ARABIC DIALECT NLP AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK, USA Position: The CADIM (Columbia Arabic DIalect Modeling) group at the Center for Computational Learning Systems at Columbia University is looking for a postdoc, to start fall 2005/winter 2006. Project Description: We are working on a project to develop natural language processing (NLP) tools for Arabic dialects. Since many of the dialects are resource poor, the premise of the work is to adapt resources from Modern Standard Arabic (fusha). We are interested in using explicit linguistic knowledge in NLP tools. While the engineering goal of the project is to build NLP tools, the scientific goal is to better understand dialectal variation. The candidate will work with a team of researchers on morphology, parsing, analysis of code switching, and related topics. As minimum requirements, the candidate will have: A doctorate in computational linguistics, computer science, linguistics, cognitive science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline. Experience with corpus-based methods. Familiarity with linguistic notions from phonology, morphology, syntax and/or semantics. Familiarity with Semitic language phenomena Advanced programming skills. The ideal candidate would also have: Hands-on experience with machine learning. Command of Modern Standard Arabic (fusha) and one of the Arabic dialects. Excitement about interdisciplinary work. The exact start and end dates are open to negotiation. Columbia University will help the candidate obtain any necessary visa and housing. Columbia University is located in the heart of New York City, one of the culturally most exciting, diverse, and inclusive cities in the world. For more information, please contact Mona Diab (mdiab [at] cs.columbia.edu), Nizar Habash (habash [at] cs.columbia.edu), or Owen Rambow (rambow [at] cs.columbia.edu). Also check out the project?s website at www.ccls.columbia.edu/cadim Mona T. Diab, PhD Center for Computational Learning Systems Computational Linguistics Group Columbia University Tel.: +1 212 870 1290 Fax: +1 212 870 1285 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 05 Oct 2005 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Wed Oct 5 22:32:56 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2005 16:32:56 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Wed 05 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:U of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 005 Oct 2005 From:yaqubn at yahoo.com Subject:U of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Job The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Department of Asian Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position in Arabic Language and Culture at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 2006. The Department seeks a dynamic scholar and experienced teacher who will actively contribute to the intellectual mission of a research institution and who will work closely with other faculty members in Arabic and Middle East Studies to build a cohesive and rigorous language and culture program. Candidates will be considered from a broad range of disciplines, including literature, media and cultural studies, anthropology, women's studies, folklore, history and second language acquisition. Candidates must demonstrate both experience and interest in communicative and proficiency-based language teaching in a university setting at all levels. Ph.D. in hand or near completion by the time of appointment and demonstrated potential for innovative scholarship are required. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and in at least one dialect are also required. Candidates should send a detailed letter, CV, teaching portfolio, and writing sample, and arrange to have four original, signed letters of recommendation sent to: Chair, Arabic Search Committee; Department of Asian Studies; CB 3267, 401 Alumni Bldg.; University of North Carolina; Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3267. Send inquiries to pmaroney at email.unc.edu and visit http://www.unc.edu/depts/asia/. Application review will begin on November 18 and will continue until position is filled. UNC-CH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 05 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:59 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:59 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Hunter College Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Hunter College Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:cst at hunter.cuny.edu Subject:Hunter College Job Pending budgetary approval, the Department of Classical and Oriental Studies of Hunter College, City University of New York, plans to make a tenure-track appointment for an Assistant Professor of Arabic beginning Fall 2006. Applicants must have PhD by August, 2006, native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English, demonstrated potential for research and publication, and experience in teaching U.S. college-level Arabic language and culture courses. The successful candidate will be expected to teach language courses at all levels, but area of specialization and/or research open. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, supporting documentation (which may include tapes of teaching demonstrations, publications, etc.), and three letters of recommendation to: Tamara M. Green, Chair, Department of Classical and Oriental Studies, Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2005. Hunter College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/IRCA/ Americans with Disability Act Employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:56 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:56 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic OPI query Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Arabic OPI query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:jeremy.palmer at gmail.com Subject:Arabic OPI query Hello, I am in an assment class and I need to do a paper on the Arabic OPI. Does anyone know of any articles or research about the specific challenges that the Arabic OPI poses? Thank you, Jeremy Palmer ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:44 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:44 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Brandeis Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Brandeis Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:nmelrc-research at byu.edu Subject:Brandeis Job Brandeis University announces a position in Arabic language instruction for academic year 2006-2007: Full-time Arabic Instructor. The Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies at Brandeis University announces a full-time position in Arabic beginning in Fall 2006; rank and term will depend on experience. The position is outside the tenure track. Applicants should have solid teaching experience. Responsibilities include three courses per semester at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic is required and native or near native fluency in an Arabic dialect is desirable. MA or PhD in Arabic language and literature or applied linguistics is also desirable. Salary is competitive e and commensurate with experience. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2005. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. Send letter of interest (including a brief description of teaching philosophy and methodology), teaching evaluations, and curriculum vitae, and have at least two letters of recommendation sent directly to Marc. Z. Brettler, Chair of Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, MS 054, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:47 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:47 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:UPenn Job (Islamic Civ) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:UPenn Job (Islamic Civ) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:mguinan at sas.upenn.edu Subject:UPenn Job (Islamic Civ) Professor of the History of Islamic Civilization The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, anticipates making a full-time, tenured appointment at the rank of Full or Associate Professor in the field of the history of Islamic civilization (in the pre-modern period, roughly equivalent to the 5th-15th centuries CE). The Department is seeking a scholar whose research and teaching interests include a broad temporal range covering those regions within which Islam was the predominant faith system. The position is intended for scholars whose training is in the discipline of history and who possess a high level of competence in the reading and interpretation of texts in Arabic and preferably either or both Persian or Turkish. Cooperation in both research and teaching with colleagues in other departments and disciplines connected with the study of Islam and the Middle East will also be a desideratum with regard to the selection of the holder of this post. Teaching obligations will include the offering of courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. They will include more generalized surveys and specialized courses based on readings of texts in the original language(s). The review of applications will begin on November 21st, 2005, and the process will continue until the post is filled. Complete dossiers, including an updated curriculum vitae, sample publications, and a statement of research interests should be sent to: Professor Roger Allen, Chair, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Pennsylvania, 847 Williams Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305 The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:50 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:50 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Cairo Linguistics Group Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Cairo Linguistics Group -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:fmansour at link.net Subject:Cairo Linguistics Group [moderator's note: besides posting the announcement of the new issue of Al-Logha, the group also sent the following information about the Cairo Linguisitics Group that some of you might find useful.--dil] In this coming year we are hoping to reshape the formula for our meetings a bit, to make it more like workshops around a fixed topic. The first workshop in December will be on various aspects of Discourse Analysis, and may well be extended to further meetings. We are nevertheless keeping an open door for any visiting professor/lecturer to give us talks on topics of their choice, so if you or any of your colleagues are planning a trip to Cairo, we would very much like to hear about it. Many greetings and best regards, Gerda Mansour ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 13 20:48:53 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:48:53 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Issue of Al-Logha Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 13 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:New Issue of Al-Logha -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 13 Oct 2005 From:fmansour at link.net Subject:New Issue of Al-Logha AL-LOGHA, issue No. 5, June 2005 LANGUAGE, IDEOLOGY AND POWER TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface in English Gerda Mansour Language, Ideology and Power: introducing Critical Language Studies Gerda Mansour Notes on some examples from Arabic Alaa Farouk Seeing through Advertisements: a Feminist Stylistic Approach in Arabic and English Discourse Mona Fouad Atteya War Butlers and their Language Mourid Barghouti L??tude des st?r?otypes et leur emprise sur le processus r?f?rentiel Chahira Badawi Book Review: Cultural Encounters in Translation from Arabic (ed. Said Faiq) Gerda Mansour The use of Arabic in Egyptian TV commercials (Arabic translation by Ashraf Mohammad Ali) El-Said Badawi Preface in Arabic Madiha Doss CAIRO LINGUISTS GROUP AND ARAB & AFRICAN RESEARCH CENTER e-mail : HYPERLINK "mailto:arc at ie-eg.com" info at aarcegypt.org Website: HYPERLINK "http://www.aarcegypt.org" www.aarcegypt.org ????? ??????? ????? 2005 ????? ? ???????????? ? ?????? ??????? *????? (?????? ???????) ????? ??? * ??????? ??????? ?? ??????? ?????????? ??????: ????? ???? ?????? ????? ??????? ???? ?????? ?????? ????? ?????: ???? ???? ??? * ??? ????: ?????? ?????? ??? ??????? ?? ??????? ( ?????: ???? ????) ???? ????? * ????? ?? ?????? ??????? ???????? ??? ??????? ???????? ( ?????? ????????) ????? ???? ??? ????????? ??????? ( ?????? ??????????) * ???? ???????? * ????? ??????? ?????: ?????? ??? ??????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ????????? ( ?????? ??????????) ??? ???? ???? * ???????????? ???????: ????? ?? ???????? ??????? ?????? ( ?????? ??????????) ???? ????? * ????? (?????? ??????????) ???? ????? ????? ???????? ?? ??????? ??????? ????: ?????? ???????? ????????? ?????????? e-mail : HYPERLINK "mailto:arc at ie-eg.com" info at aarcegypt.org Website: HYPERLINK "http://www.aarcegypt.org" www.aarcegypt ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 13 Oct 2005 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 14 23:34:20 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:34:20 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:verb form automation response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Fri 14 Sep 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:verb form automation response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Sep 2005 From:habash at cs.columbia.edu Subject:verb form automation response Hello, a colleague forwarded this query to me. I have developed a system for Arabic generation that can perhaps be of use. See relevant publication: http://www.nizarhabash.com/publications/taln-04-1.pdf Best, Nizar Habash Associate Research Scientist Center for Computational Learning Systems Columbia University (212) 870-1289 (office) (212) 870-1285 (fax) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 14 Sep 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 14 23:34:23 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:34:23 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:North Carolina State Arabic Lit Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Fri 14 Sep 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:North Carolina State Arabic Lit Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Sep 2005 From:Khater at social.chass.ncsu.edu Subject:North Carolina State Arabic Lit Job [moderator's note: I was contacted by a faculty member from North Carolina State who said he hoped potential applicants for this job were not put off by the 'requirement' that they be able to teach another language. He encourages all potential applicants with a PhD in Arabic to apply, regardless of their knowledge of other languages.] NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Modern Arabic Literature and Culture. PhD, native or near-native fluency in Arabic and another foreign language (preferably another Middle Eastern language) required. Tenure-track appointment, starting August 2006. Areas of specialization should include Modern Arabic literature and language. In addition, the candidate needs to be able to teach another foreign language with strong preference given to candidates with specialization in another Middle Eastern language. We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service, and an interest in teaching all levels of Arabic and another foreign language. Possible courses: 1) Advanced Readings in Arabic and Arabic Literature; 2) first 2 years of another foreign language; 3) Literature in Translation. Send letters of interest, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and dossier with at least 3 letters of recommendation to: Dr. Ruth V. Gross, Head, Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Box 8106, North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC 27695-8106. NC State University is a land-grant, Research I, Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Institution. In its commitment to diversity and equality, NCSU seeks applications from women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons without regard to sexual orientation. For ADA Accommodations: Debora Godfrey, 919 515-2475; fax: 919 515-6981; debora_godfrey at ncsu.edu.) For more information, visit: http://sasw.chass.ncsu.edu/fl/.) Screening will begin on November 20, 2005. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 14 Sep 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:12 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:12 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book on Hebrew morpho-syntax Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:New Book on Hebrew morpho-syntax -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:New Book on Hebrew morpho-syntax Title: Roots and Patterns Subtitle: Hebrew morpho-syntax Series Title: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory 63 Publication Year: 2005 Publisher: Springer http://www.springeronline.com Author: Maya Arad, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA Hardback: ISBN: 1402032439 Pages: 294 Price: U.S. $ 139.00 Abstract: This book is simultaneously a theoretical study in morphosyntax and an in-depth empirical study of Hebrew. Based on Hebrew data, the book defends the status of the root as a lexical and phonological unit and argues that roots, rather than verbs or nouns, are the primitives of word formation. A central claim made throughout the book is the role of locality in word formation, teasing apart word formation from roots and word formation from existing words syntactically, semantically and phonologically. The book focuses on Hebrew, a language with rich verb morphology, where both roots and noun- and verb-creating morphology are morphologically transparent. The study of Hebrew verbs is based on a corpus of all Hebrew verb-creating roots, offering, for the first time, a survey of the full array of morpho-syntactic forms seen in the Hebrew verb. While the focus of this study is on how roots function in word- formation, a central chapter studies the information encoded by the Hebrew root, arguing for a special kind of open-ended value, bounded within the classes of meaning analyzed by lexical semanticists. The book is of wide interest to students of many branches of linguistics, including morphology, syntax and lexical semantics, as well as of to students of Semitic languages. Linguistic Field(s): Morphology Semantics Syntax Subject Language(s): Hebrew (heb) Written In: English (eng) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:24 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:24 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs help identifying coin Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Needs help identifying coin -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:betwys1 at sbcglobal dot net Subject:Needs help identifying coin [if you can help identify this coin, please contact Mr. Zimoski directly. I looked at it and guessed that it might be Urdu, but actually have no idea--moderator] A library patron brought in what he thinks is a foreign coin, although we saw nothing we recognized as a number on either side. I neglected to measure it but it is large, maybe 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter and gold-colored. The figure on the front of the piece may be Khnoum. He looked through the sections for Arabic-speaking countries in the 2005 Standard Catalog of World Coins but did not find a picture of what he has. Please note that we're not sure this is a coin or that the text on it is Arabic. We're trying to identify this piece. Any information or suggestions you might have will be appreciated. I photocopied the coin and scanned the images, which are still kind of big. You can see this text and the images at: As always, thanks for your attention. Tom Zimoski Reference Dept/Fresno County Library" I would be glad for news of this text at betwys1 at sbcglobal dot net ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:15 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:15 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:New Book -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:New Book Title: Multilingualism, Cultural Identity, and Education in Morocco Publication Year: 2005 Publisher: Springer http://www.springeronline.com Author: Moha Ennaji, University of F?s, Morocco Hardback: ISBN: 0387239790 Pages: 263 Price: Europe EURO 86.95 Hardback: ISBN: 0387239790 Pages: 263 Price: U.S. $ 109.00 Hardback: ISBN: 0387239790 Pages: 263 Price: U.K. ? 67.00 Abstract: This book shows how colonial and postcolonial forces have worked to reconstruct the national identity of Morocco, and North Africa in general, on the basis of cultural representations and ideological constructions closely related to nationalist and ethno linguistic trends. Linguistic Field(s): Sociolinguistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:28 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:28 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:UC-Santa Barbara Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:UC-Santa Barbara Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:joy at religion.ucsb.edu Subject:UC-Santa Barbara Job UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA seeks to appoint a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Arabic Language, beginning July 1, 2006. Appointment will be in a humanities or social science department or departments related to the candidate's area of research expertise; teaching and research will take place in the context of a thriving interdisciplinary community that includes a Middle East Studies Program and a Center for Middle East Studies. Qualifications include Ph.D., native or near native command of Arabic, ability to teach Arabic at the intermediate and advanced levels, at least one year of teaching Modern Standard Arabic as a foreign language at the university level, and a serious commitment to Arabic language pedagogy at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should have an ancillary research specialization in a related field in the humanities or social sciences. Teaching responsibilities include three quarter courses of Intermediate or Advanced Arabic language, plus two additional quarter courses (one in Arabic and one in English) related to the candidate?s area of research specialization or in Middle East Studies. Applicants should submit a letter addressing their qualifications and approaches to teaching Arabic language, their scholarly interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Arabic Search Committee, c/o Professor Dwight Reynolds, Department of Religious Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-313o. Review of applications will start December 1st; the position will remain open until filled. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. UCSB is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. For more information about Arabic, Islamic, and Middle East Studies at UCSB, please see these websites: http://www.religion.ucsb.edu and http://www.cmes.ucsb.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 24 20:52:20 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:52:20 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic OPI query response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 24 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Arabic OPI query response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 24 Oct 2005 From:nhedayet at yahoo.com Subject:Arabic OPI query response Please have a look at my paper on 'OPI Problems in AFL' in AILA conference, Amsterdam proceedings 1993. Nagwa Hedayet ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 24 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Tue Oct 25 19:33:52 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:33:52 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Harvard Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Mon 25 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Harvard Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 25 Oct 2005 From:wall at fas.harvard.edu Subject:Harvard Job POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PRECEPTOR IN MODERN ARABIC LANGUAGE Harvard University, the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, seeks applications for a preceptor in Modern Arabic beginning fall term 2006. The position is renewable on a yearly basis for up to eight years based on enrollments and performance. Teaching duties will include five courses per year. The successful applicant should be well versed on the issues of teaching Arabic as a foreign language, have experience in teaching all levels of Modern Standard Arabic, have native or near native proficiency in Arabic, and must be able to conduct upper level courses in Arabic. Specialization in modern Arabic literature, linguistics and culture, or Arabic intellectual history is highly desirable. Ph.D. preferred. Letters of application (accompanied by CV and names and addresses of referees) should be sent no later than December 15, 2005, to: Prof. William Granara, Harvard University, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, 1430 Massachusetts Ave., #414, Cambridge, MA 02138. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged -- Kim De Wall Staff Assistant Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations Harvard University 6 Divinity Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 tel: 617-496-6982 fax: 617-496-8904 www.fas.harvard.edu/~nelc ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 25 Oct 2005 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 18:30:06 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:30:06 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic OPI query response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Arabic OPI query response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:raram at umich.edu Subject:Arabic OPI query response I'll add my article on," The Arabic Speaking Proficiency Test and its Implementation" in Al-Arabiyya Monograph Series #2 entitled THE TEACHING OF ARABIC AS A FOREIGN LANMGUAGE: Issues & Directions, Edited by Mahmoud al-Batal. Raji Rammuny ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 18:30:09 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:30:09 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA-LING:U of Maryland job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:U of Maryland job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:U of Maryland job [I couldn't tell if this was the same job I posted a while ago for CASL or not, so I'm reposting this from LINGUIST--dil] University or Organization: University of Maryland, College Park Department: School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Job Rank: Researcher Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Language Acquisition; Second Language Acquisition Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) Description: Native speakers of Arabic and of Persian sought for full-time or part- time work on research project on second language acquisition of Arabic and Persian. Must be US citizens. ABD or post-docs with training in Second Language Acquisition, Arabic or Persian linguistics, psycholinguistics, or applied linguistics. One-year contracts, renewable, competitive salaries, full benefits. Start as soon as possible. Email c.v. and contact information for two referees to mlong5 at umd.edu, specifying when available and whether seeking full- time or half-time position. Interviews at MESA and/or by telephone. Address for Applications: Professor Mike Long School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures 1105 Jimenez Hall College Park, MD 20742 USA Application Deadline: 15-Dec-2005 Contact Information: Professor Mike Long Email: mlong5 at umd.edu Phone: 301-405-6464 Website: http://www.languages.umd.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 18:30:03 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:30:03 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:coin identification Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:coin identification -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:richardhasan at gmail.com Subject:coin identification Hi! Looks like Urdu to me.. the first coin reads like 'Raj (very clear) Gobes-yog (not clear)' and the second coin reads 'Raj (very clear) Aasir (quite clear)' the word 'Raj' in both the coins are very clear. hope that would be of some help. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 18:30:11 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 12:30:11 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:William and Mary Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:William and Mary Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:jceise at wm.edu Subject:William and Mary Job The College of William and Mary. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures is looking to fill a position of instructor in Arabic language beginning Fall Semester 2006. Initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility for renewal up to five years. Responsibilities include three courses per semester at the elementary and/or intermediate levels as well as administration of drill sessions. Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic is required and native or near native fluency in an Arabic dialect is desirable. Applicants should have native, or near native fluency in MSA, one dialect and English. MA or higher in Arabic language study, or literature, or an allied field is required. Preference will be given to candidates with successful teaching records in Arabic. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience. An application letter, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference can be sent electronically via email to the following address: jceise at wm.edu. Hard copies of the above should be sent to: Arabic Search Committee, c/o Ms Shelia Eubank, Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures, College of William and Mary, Box 8795, Williamsburg VA 23187-8795. The College of William and Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Preliminary screening will take place at MESA, Washington, DC, November 19-22. Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 19:29:32 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:29:32 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Arabic Boat Songs Query Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Arabic Boat Songs Query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:moderator Subject:Arabic Boat Songs Query I have been asked by a non-Arabist scholar if there are any 'boat' songs or chants used in the Arab World. These would be some kind of song or chant whose function would be to keep the rhythm going when rowing. If anyone is acquainted with such things, please let me know and I will have him get in touch with you. Thanks, Dilworth Parkinson dil at byu.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- End of Arabic-L: 27 Oct 2005 From dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU Thu Oct 27 19:53:58 2005 From: dilworth_parkinson at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:53:58 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:ALS 20 Second Call for Papers Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Arabic-L: Thu 27 Oct 2005 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:ALS 20 Second Call for Papers -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 027 Oct 2005 From:mustafa.mughazy at wmich.edu Subject:AALS 20 Second Call for Papers 20?th Arabic Linguistics Symposium Western Michigan University March 3-5 2006 The Arabic Linguistics Society and Western Michigan University announce the 20th Arabic Linguistics Symposium to be held at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Michigan, March 3-5, 2006. Papers are invited on topics that deal with theoretic and applied issues of Arabic Linguistics. Research in the following areas of Arabic linguistics is encouraged: grammatical analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics), applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, discourse analysis, historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, etc. In addition to the main session there will be two special sessions: Special Session I Automatic Semantic Ambiguity Resolution in MSA and Dialectal Arabic Special Session II Arabic machine translation and voice recognition Invited Speakers Abbas Benmamoun (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Stuart Davis (Indiana University) Mona Diab (Columbia University) Mushira Eid (University of Utah) Jeffrey Heath (University of Michigan) Mohammad Mohammad (University of Texas at Austin) Devin Stewart (Emory University) Bushra Zawaydeh (BBN Technologies & University of Pennsylvania) Persons interested in presenting papers are requested to submit a one- page abstract giving the title of the paper, a brief statement of the topic, and a summary clearly stating how the topic will be developed (the reasoning, data, or experimental results to be presented). Authors are requested to be as specific as possible in describing their topics. Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail to mustafa.mughazy at wmich.edu or regular mail to Arabic Linguistics Symposium Department of Foreign Languages Western Michigan University 410 Sprau Tower Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5338 Email submissions should be in PDF format. Names are not to appear on the abstracts. Instead, name, title, address, and phone number should be in the body of the email message. For mail submissions a 3x5 card with the above information should be enclosed. Twenty minutes will be allowed for each presentation. Registration: Before February 1, 2006: 30 for students and 40 for Non- students. After February 1, 2006: 40 for students and 50 for non-students. Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts: November 15, 2005. 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