From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:06 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:06 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book:Decoding Spoken Words in Cairene Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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:Decoding Spoken Words in Cairene -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:Rajaa Aquil > Subject:New Book:Decoding Spoken Words in Cairene Could you please circulate in Arab-L that my book is out. Here is the link on Amazon. Decoding-encoding spoken words: The segmenting unit in Cairo spoken Arabic http://www.amazon.com/Decoding-encoding-spoken-words-segmenting-Arabic/dp/3639107829/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317236790&sr=8-1 Product Description Connected speech does not have reliable cues between word boundaries and so it is very difficult for an L2 Learner to recognize the words. To decode and encode the words different process are at play. One of them is segmentation, a process listeners of a language use to locate the boundaries between words and thereby recognize them. Spoken language segmentation literature demonstrates that languages differ in the segmentation unit they use. In spite of segmentation's importance in listening skill and comprehension, research in L2 has not investigated it fully. This work is one of the first that looks into it, specifically through a learning problem L2 learners often have, and that's the inability to segment L2 connected speech. The study reports on four psycholinguistic experiments conducted to investigate prosodic units employed in segmenting connected spoken language of L1 and L2, pedagogical implications are discussed and a solution, the Signal Based Approach is presented as a solution to the learning problem. The book also includes a psycholinguistic model illustrating how L2 learners approach connected speech and factors that affect their success in recognizing spoken words. About the Author Rajaa Aquil, Assistant Professor of Arabic at the School of Modern Languages, Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She earned her doctorate from Georgetown University. Aquil's passion is in teaching listening through psycholinguistics methods & this book is a culmination of work started at AUC, Cairo & ended at Georgetown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:04 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:04 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Verbs with preps responses Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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:Verbs with preps response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:sattar izwaini > Subject:Verbs with preps response Hello Some verbs in Arabic need a preposition to have an 'object'. Without the preposition the structure would not be right and may give a different meaning, e.g. جاءنا خبر (jaa'naa khabar) this is an intransitive verb and the word خبر is the subject, whereas in جاءنا بخبر (jaa'naa bi-khabar) the verb is transitive with 'unmentioned' subject that is implied and should be known form the context and cotext. The word خبر is the 'patient' or the 'object' if you wish. However, according to Arabic grammar it is the object of the preposition not the verb. The preposition and the verb constitute a prepositional phrase. the same analysis can be applied on other verbs with preposition where the structure and semantics require the preposition. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:Ahmed Hassan Khorshid > Subject:Verbs with preps response *Hello,* *I'd like to answer your query to Arabic-L, but I'm not sure I understand it well.* *To start with, jaa'a is both transitive and intransitive (**jaa'ahu/ jaa'aha, **jaa'a ila). jaa'a bi is only intransitive (any verb followed by a preposition is intransitive). You may argue that jaa'a bi has a transitive equivalent meaning, like aHDara.* *The transitive/ intransitive dichotomy has a relevance to case and case endings (i'raab). When it comes to meaning, why don't we think in Arabic instead of English? I think that the causative/ reflexive dichotomy is more important because it has relevance to meaning.* *For example, if form I is intr., form II, IV is tr. If form I is tr., form II, IV is di/ double transitive.* *I could rephrase the preceding line by saying that form II, IV is causative.* *A common mistake is to say that form VI is only intr. It could be tr. if form III is di/ double transitive. The correct description of it is that it is reflexive of III. If you want to discuss it further, please let me know. salaam.* -- Ahmad Khorshid Arabic Language Instructor ------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:09 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:09 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:U of Pennsylvania Arabic Lit Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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 Pennsylvania Arabic Lit Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:Joseph Lowry > Subject:U of Pennsylvania Arabic Lit Job Dear Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the following position. ARABIC LITERATURE. The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Arabic Literature, to begin Fall 2012. Applicants should combine a primary research focus on modern Arabic literature and culture with competence in language learning pedagogy. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced undergraduate, as well as graduate, courses. An ability to cover courses on pre-modern Arabic literature, in addition to courses on modern Arabic literature and culture, will be an advantage. Ph.D. is expected by August, 2012. Applications are to be submitted on-line at facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/ applicants/Central?quickFind=50977 and include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, and the contact information for three individuals who will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011 and the process will continue until the position is filled. The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Dr. Joseph E. Lowry Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations 847 Williams Hall 255 South 36th Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 898-7466 elowry at sas.upenn.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:13 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:13 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:Error in previous message: George Mason not George Washington Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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:Error in previous message: George Mason not George Washington -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:moderator Subject:Error in previous message: George Mason not George Washington In the message about the two week intensive Study Abroad program in January, the message heading read George Washington University, and should have read George Mason University. I repeat the message below.-- dil Dear all, George Mason University is offering a two-week intensive winter Arabic program from January 02- January 19 at the University of Jordan. The Center of Global Education is organizing this program and upon successful completion of the program students can earn three transferable credits from George Mason University. Two levels are offered: Intermediate and Advanced. In addition to MSA, students will be given 10 hours of instruction in Jordanian (Ammani) dialect. The program also includes cultural trips to commercial centers, popular shopping areas and historical sites in Jordan. You can have more information about this program by visiting this page: http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/jordan.html Or by contacting the program officer: Denise Elles-Mdahuar Ph: (703) 993 2155 email:dellesmd at gmu.edu Best, -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:11 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:11 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:CFP Discourse Pragmatic Variation and Change Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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:CFP Discourse Pragmatic Variation and Change -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:Heike Pichler > Subject:CFP Discourse Pragmatic Variation and Change CALL FOR PAPERS Discourse-Pragmatic Variation & Change (DiPVaC 2012) University of Salford, UK 18-21 April 2012 http://www.salford.ac.uk/events/details/1581 Early quantitative sociolinguistics and quantitative corpus linguistics tended to neglect discourse-pragmatic features, i.e., linguistic items or expressions such as pragmatic particles, discourse markers, quotatives, intensifiers, general extenders, tag questions, etc. which are related by virtue of operating in the interpersonal and/or textual domains. It is only in recent decades that quantitative paradigms have witnessed a limited expansion in the study of these features. Amongst other things, these studies have demonstrated that the distribution of discourse-pragmatic features in the linguistic system is far from random, that changes in their usage and distribution are structured and principled, that many of their synchronic properties derive from the processes constituting grammaticalization, and that the social embedding of variation and change in their use may diverge from that of phonological or morpho-syntactic variables (see, for example, Aijmer 2002; Andersen 2001; Cheshire et al. 2005; D’Arcy 2005; Macaulay 2005; Tagliamonte & D’Arcy 2009). Yet despite the moderate upsurge in the quantitative study of discourse-pragmatic features, it is fair to say that discourse variation analysis is still at an embryonic stage (Macaulay 2002). There is little consensus in terms of methodology; analyses tend to focus on a few languages, a limited selection of variables as well as external constraints on variation; and quantitative studies of discourse-pragmatic change are often hampered by the shallow time-depth of synchronic corpora. These factors impede significant advancements and the formulation of a holistic theory of how discourse-pragmatic features vary and change. The purpose of DiPVaC 2012 is to bring together scholars interested in the quantitative analysis of discourse-pragmatic features from any language variety, with the aims of: 1. discussing methodological, empirical and theoretical issues in the quantitative analysis of discourse-pragmatic features; 2. assessing the current state of the field and exploring new directions of enquiry; 3. promoting the quantitative analysis of discourse-pragmatic features within and beyond (variationist and corpus) linguistics; and 4. launching an international network of scholars working on discourse-pragmatic variation and change and providing a framework for future collaborations between participants. We welcome papers dealing with, but not restricted to, the following topics · methods in the quantitative analysis of discourse-pragmatic features · sociolinguistic patterns of discourse-pragmatic variation and change · social and geographical diffusion patterns of innovative discourse features · (language-internal) patterns of geographical variation in discourse-pragmatics · the role of discourse-pragmatic features in the construction and negotiation of social identities · discourse-pragmatic variation and change in contexts of language contact · contrastive/cross-linguistic studies of discourse-pragmatic variation and change · the acquisition of discourse-pragmatic variation by children and second language learners · socio-perceptual studies of discourse-pragmatic variation · discourse-pragmatic variation across interactional, situational and technological settings · implications & applications of discourse variation analysis within and beyond linguistic theory Confirmed plenary speakers include Kate Beeching (University of West of England, UK) Alexandra D’Arcy (Victoria University, Canada) Andreas H. Jucker (University of Zurich, Switzerland) Confirmed pre-conference workshop leaders include Alexandra D’Arcy (Victoria University, Canada) Sue Fox (Queen Mary’s, University of London, UK) Andreas H. Jucker (University of Zurich, Switzerland) Heike Pichler (University of Salford, UK) DECTE team (Newcastle University, UK) Abstract submission We accept abstracts for both paper and poster presentations. Abstracts of up to 300 words excluding title and references should be submitted by e-mail attachment (.doc, .docx, .pdf) to dipvac2012 at gmail.com no later than 20 November 2011. Please give the title of your paper but do not include your name or other identifying information in the abstract. The title of the paper as well as name, affiliation and contact details of author(s) should be included in the body of your e-mail message. Abstracts will be refereed anonymously by members of the scientific committee, and authors will be notified of acceptance at the beginning of January 2012. Papers will be 20 minutes each, plus 10 minutes for questions. Posters will be displayed for the duration of the event and there will be a special poster session. Important dates Deadline for submission of abstracts: 20 November 2011 Notification of acceptance: at the beginning of January 2012 Pre-conference workshops: 18 April 2012 Conference: 18-20 April 2012 Local organising committee Heike Pichler – main organiser h.pichler at salford.ac.uk Gerry Howley – conference assistant g.m.howley at edu.salford.ac.uk Contact Please direct all enquiries to dipvac2012 at gmail.com <><><><><><><><><><><><><>< Dr Heike Pichler Lecturer in Sociolinguistics University of Salford School of Humanities, Languages & Social Sciences Centre for Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Maxwell Building, Room 815 Salford M5 4WT UK Tel: +44 (0)161 295 4575 Fax: +44 (0)161 295 5335 e-mail: h.pichler at salford.ac.uk http://heikepichler.weebly.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:22:48 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:22:48 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:AD:Noorart Webinar Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:Noorart Webinar -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:"Noorart.com" > Subject:Noorart Webinar Join us live for a free one-hour webinar on October 15th, 2011 at 11:00 am Central Standard Time by Dr. Al Habeeb Al Affass (the Author of I Love the Arabic Language Curriculum). This fast-paced, informative webinar will cover specifications, features, levels, and other important aspects of the I Love the Arabic Language Curriculum. To register for this webinar, go to https://noorartwebinars.webex.com/noorartwebinars/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=665362214 and click Register. Once Noorart approves your request, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions for joining the webinar. To ensure you have the correct media players installed on your computer for the UCF (Universal Communications Format) media files used during the Webinar, go to https://noorartwebinars.webex.com/ec0605ld/eventcenter/support/diagnosis.do?siteeou=bm9vcmFydHdlYmluYXJzPC9hPi4NCjwvdGQ-PC90cj48L3RhYmxlPjwvdGQ-DQoNCjx0ZCB2YWxpZ249&url=noorartwebinars. Topic: I Love the Arabic Language Date: october 15th, 2011 Time: 11:00 am Central Standard time Presenter: Dr. Al Habeeb Al Affass Webinar Language: Arabic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:08 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:08 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:needs K-12 Arabic standards Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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 K-12 Arabic standards -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Raja Bayyari > Subject:needs K-12 Arabic standards Subject: المعايير للعربي من صفو رياض الاطفال - الصف الثاني عشر آرجو من يحتفظ بنسخ باللغتين العربي والانجليزي ان يمررها الكترمنيا مع الشكر -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:22:46 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:22:46 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AALIM's Winter Break Intensive Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:AALIM's Winter Break Intensive Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Driss Cherkaoui > Subject:AALIM's Winter Break Intensive Program The Arab American Language Institute in Morocco, AALIM, announcement AALIM’s Winter Break Intensive Program An entire university semester’s worth of Arabic is packed into a busy, dynamic learning schedule! December 28, 2011 through January 13, 2012. The program features: • 60 hours of Arabic classes • Lodging and 2 meals a day • 2 one-day outings (Saturdays) • 2 local outings in Meknes • Daily individual study help • New year’s eve party at the AALIM center with Moroccans • Weekly cultural activities • Special interest activities Application deadline: The earlier the better, final deadline December 1, payment to US bank account, wire deadline December 10; check deadline December 5, 2011. For further details and photos, www.aalimorocco.com AALIM, the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:22 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:22 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:University of Miami Islamic Studies Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:University of Miami Islamic Studies Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Tugrul Keskin > Subject:University of Miami Islamic Studies Job University of Miami, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Islamic Studies, beginning in August 2012 at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have expertise in modern Islam with a focus on the Arab world, proficiency in Arabic, the ability to place Islam in the contemporary global context, and preparation in the methods and theories of the academic study of religion. A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching at a private multicultural, non-sectarian institution should accompany solid scholarly potential and an ability to interact with disciplines outside of religious studies (e.g., women's and gender studies, political science, and international studies) in enhancing a new Arabic Studies minor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidate must have one year prior teaching experience and completed Ph.D. by July 2012. A record of academic publications is highly desirable. DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. Letters of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically, to: David Kling, Search Chair, at the following email address: islamstudiessearch at miami.edu. Please reference position #033071. Members of the committee will interview prospective candidates at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion in San Francisco. The University of Miami is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, and a drug free workplace. Application deadline: November 01, 2011. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:14 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:14 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:teaching "I think" in Egyptian Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:teaching "I think" in Egyptian Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Nesrine Basheer > Subject:teaching "I think" in Egyptian Arabic Hello Everyone, I'm currently teaching intermediate Egyptian Arabic. A common mistake my students make is using أنا فاكر ana بافتكر to say "I think". It's easy to simply explain that فاكر means "I thought" (and I was wrong) as in معلش عملت دوشة أنا كنت فاكرك/افتكرتك نايمة . The challenging part is giving students the different options for "I think" without confusing them. So, we have: أفتكر/أظن/أنا شايف إن/متهيألي الوقت مش مناسب للكلام في الموضوع ده دلوقتي ('I think') مش عارف راحوا فين، متهيألي رجعوا المكتب ('I guess') كفاية تليفزيون بقى متهيألي نشتغل شوية ('I guess') I know we have في رأيي and أعتقد but I want something less fuSha for now. So, the question now is: How would you introduce the function of expressing opinion in Egyptian Arabic? Any suggestions? Thank you, ~ Nesrine -- Nesrine Basheer Doctoral Student - Second Language Acquisition University of Maryland, College Park -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:07 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:07 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:King Saud University (female) Arabic Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:King Saud University (female) Arabic Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Ghassan Al Shatter > Subject:King Saud University (female) Arabic Job King Saud University Department: Arabic Language Institute Job Location: Female Campus, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Web Address: http://www.ksu.edu.sa/Pages/default.aspx Job Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Arabic Studies Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) Restrictions: Open for Female Candidates Only Description: King Saud University invites applications for a full time renewable one year-Professorship in Arabic Studies at the Arabic Language Institute, to be occupied as soon as possible. This appointment is available for female candidates only. The candidate will be expected to adequately represent the area of Arabic Studies both as a teacher and researcher, the emphasis being on the field of Applied Linguistics. The duties include teaching undergraduate courses for non-native speakers of Arabic, producing quality research. Successful candidate is expected to take over administrative duties and further develop courses of studies. Qualifications include a university degree, educational capabilities and outstanding academic research skills, customarily acquired by way of PhDor equivalent academic qualification. The successful candidate will have an excellent command of written and spoken Arabic (standard and dialect), a very good working knowledge of English language. At the time of appointment the candidate must not be older than 45 years of age. The university administration may allow an exception in special cases Application documents (curriculum vitae, photograph, list of publications and teaching activities, copies of degree certificates) and a brief statement of research interests, must be sent in electronic format as soon as possible, to the email address below. Email Address for Applications: galshatter at ksu.edu.sa Contact Information: Associate Prof. Dr. Ghassan Al Shatter Email: fgalshatter at yahoo.com Application Deadline: Open until filled -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:22:52 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:22:52 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:verbs with preps response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:verbs with preps response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Joost Kremers > Subject:verbs with preps response Dear Zainab, I'm afraid you're confusing two things. In English (and other Germanic languages) verb+preposition combinations come in two variaties. On the one hand, there are cases such as 'to count on', 'to wait for', etc. These verbs select a prepositional phrase to express their objects. The noun that fills this role is the complement of the preposition, e.g., 'John counted on Peter', where 'Peter' is the complement of 'on'. These verbs are considered to be intransitive, because they do not have an object of their own, they only select the PP. The second kind are so-called particle verbs. In these verbs, the object noun is *not* the complement of the preposition, instead the preposition is intransitive. Examples of this type are 'to lift up', 'to bring down', 'to come in', 'to break up', etc. These verbs can be transitive or intransitive (e.g., 'to come in'), but if they are transitive, the object is an object of the verb, not of the preposition. This is visible from the fact that the object can appear in between the verb and the preposition, as in 'John lifted it up', not *'John lifted up it'. If the object is a noun phrase, not a preposition, it can usually also appear after the preposition ('John lifted up the table') but here 'the table' is still the object of the verb, because it is the thing being lifted up (cf. also 'John lifted the table up', which is also ok.) The second type of verb does not exist in Arabic. If a verb takes a preposition, this preposition must always take its own complement. Therefore, they are comparable to the first class of verbs, such as 'to count on'. With jaa'a, matters are slightly different, although not very much. jaa'a is a verb that can take both a direct object *and* a prepositional phrase. Both are optional, however. One can say 'jaa'a 'aHmad' 'Ahmed came', but also 'jaa'a-naa 'aHmad', which is a construction that's similar to 'Ahmed reached us', where the goal of the motion is the object of the verb. Additionally, of course, one can specify something that the person coming is carrying, and this is done with the preposition bi. I hope this clarifies things a bit. -- Joost Kremers, PhD University of Göttingen Institute for German Philology Käte-Hamburger-Weg 3 37073 Göttingen, Germany -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:10 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:10 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Middlebury Arabic Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:Middlebury Arabic Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:usoltan at middlebury.edu> Subject:Middlebury Arabic Job Greetings to all, This is the link for the Middlebury College tenure track position in Arabic (you can also read the text of the ad below). http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3067 Please notice that applications are accepted online only on interfolio. Deadline is Oct 17th. Also please ignore the typo that says 'November' for the MESA preliminary interviews. MESA is held Dec 1-4 this year. Middlebury College, Program in Arabic Tenure Track Position in Arabic The Arabic Program at Middlebury College announces an opening for a tenure track position, beginning September 2012. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic is required. The successful candidate will teach courses in Arabic language (at all levels) and other courses in literature, cultural studies, or linguistics appropriate for the Arabic major. (Courses taught by members of the Arabic faculty may also fulfill degree requirements in other programs, such as Literary Studies, Linguistics, and/or the Middle East Studies track in the International Studies Major.) Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and of plans for continued research in their field of scholarship. Candidates who will be attending the Middle East Studies Association meeting in November in Washington D.C. and who are interested in interviewing at the meetings should make their availability known in their cover letter. Application materials must be received by October 17th, 2011. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Middlebury College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a diverse faculty to complement the increasing diversity of the student body. ___________________ Usama Soltan Assisant Professor of Arabic Farrell House, Room 206 Middlebury College Middlebury, VT 05753 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:19 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:19 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:George Mason University Islamic Studies Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:George Mason University Islamic Studies Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Peter Mandaville > Subject:George Mason University Islamic Studies Job Professorship in Islamic Studies George Mason University invites applications for an endowed Chair in Islamic Studies and Director of the Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies. The successful applicant will hold the rank of full or associate professor and will have a distinguished record in teaching, research and publication in one of the major fields in Islamic Studies, including history and the history of ideas, religion, philosophy, politics, anthropology, sociology, science, literature and culture. He or she will collaborate with University faculty in developing a multi-disciplinary academic program focused on the global diversity of Muslim societies and Islam as a living religion and its role in global civilization. Review of applications will begin on 17 October 2011, but the position will remain open until an appointment is made. All applicants must first apply online. Go to http://jobs.gmu.edu/ and create an application form. Then apply for position F9200Z. Next send letter of application, including a curriculum vitae and names of three references, to: Dr. Shaul Bakhash, Chair, Islamic Studies Search Committee, CHSS Dean’s Office, Mail Stop 3A3, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030. George Mason University is a public university in the Virginia state system, located 15 miles outside of Washington, DC. AA/EOE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Amine BAYOUDHI PhD Computer Science student http://sites.google.com/site/aminebayoudhi Higher Institute of Computer and Multimedia Sfax ANLP Research Group http://sites.google.com/site/anlprg MIRACL Laboratory www.miracl.rnu.tn Address : 3052 Sfax, Tunisia Email : bayoudhi.amine at gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:22:55 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:22:55 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education Islamic Studies Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education Islamic Studies Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Eric Atwell > Subject:Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education Islamic Studies Job Two Full-Time, Permanent Positions of Senior Lecturer/Reader/Professor in the Study of Islam and Muslims. Salary Range: £38,963 . £57,219 per annum Applications are now accepted until 24 October 2011. Fluency in English and one or more languages of Islam, preferably Arabic, is desirable for the post. Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education 124 Blackness Road|Dundee|DD1 5PE|Scotland UK TEL +44 (0)1382 908070 http://www.almi.abdn.ac.uk_______________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:04 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:04 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:CFP International Symposium on Language and Communication Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:CFP International Symposium on Language and Communication -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:ISLC/2012 > Subject:CFP International Symposium on Language and Communication Dear Colleagues and Friends, The Organizing Committee is pleased to invite you to participate in the International Symposium on Language and Communication: Research trends and challenges (ISLC). The symposium is to be held 10-13 June 2012 in the Atatürk Congress Center, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey. ISLC is an international symposium which focuses on the research trends and challenges in the fields of interdisciplinary language, literature, history and communication studies at both national and international levels, and their consequences for the theory, policy and practice of a variety of fields such as education, economy, sociology, and all other related fields. ISLC provides an international forum that enables discussions of the latest research trends and challenges, and promotes critical debate, on the often-complex interconnections among language and communication and history, economy, sociology, education, and all related sub-fields. Subject Areas The symposium publishes research papers in the fields of humanities, social sciences and economics such as anthropology, communication studies, demography, education, ethics, geography, history, industrial relations, information science, international relations, law, linguistics, library science, methodology, philosophy, political science, population studies, psychology, public administration, sociology, literature, religious studies, visual arts, women studies, management, human resources management, international business, tourism, business ethics, development studies and so on. Papers may address (but are not limited to) the following strands: Communication: - Communication Methods and Researches - Cultural Studies, Cultural History, Humanities - Media and Society Studies, Social Communication, Social Media - Professional and Corporate Communications - Mass Communication, Mass Communication History - Communication Law, Policy and Planning - Communication and Difference - Popular Culture, Media Uses and Media Literacy - Intercultural Communication and Global Media Trends - Global Communication, Social Change, Comparative Studies and Migration Studies - Media Studies, Models of Media Systems Analysis - Communication Technologies, ICT, Online Journalism and Online Research Innovations - Ethnicity and Race in Communication, Diasporas Studies - Digital Media, Digital Culture and Human-Technology Interaction and Human Factors - New Media, Internet and New Media Theories - Mobile Technologies Used for Dissemination and Promotion of Art - Innovative Works in Computer-based Art/Digital Art/Animation - Democracy, Politics and Journalism Ethics - Media and Identity - Journalism Studies, Journalism Theory, Press Studies, Promotional Culture - Instructional and Developmental Communication - Interpersonal Communication Research And Criticism - Political Communication - Visual Communication Studies, (Television, Filmmaking, Multimedia, Multi-Standards) - Communication, Training, Cultural Variation and Challenges - Philosophy of Communication - Advertising and Marketing Language: - Status/ Survival of Language and Literature - Society and Culture - Discourse Studies - First/Second Language Acquisition - Language Diversity - Language Policy and Planning - Language Rights, Language Policy - Language and Social Interaction - Language and Identity - Multilingualism, Cross-Cultural Communication - National and Local Languages, World Languages - Language and Economic Development - Language for Employability - Language and Social Mobility - Language Teaching: Trends And Challenges - Role of the Culture in Global Supply Chain - Discourse Linguistics - Computational Linguistics, Computational Lexicography. - Language Pragmatics - Cultural and Historical Analysis - Cognitive Linguistics - Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages - Rhetoric - Sociolinguistics - Language and the Arts - Sociology of Language - Translation Studies Language The official languages of the Symposium will be Turkish and English. Delegates are required to prepare - 15-minute oral presentations followed by 5-minute question-response periods - Posters (to be displayed at designated times throughout the conference) - Abstracts and full papers will be double blind reviewed by the referees of the symposium. Accepted papers and posters will be published in Proceeding Book of ISLC 2012. Time Table for Call for Papers: Submission of Abstracts Opens : 1th OCT Deadline for Submission of Abstracts : 27th JAN Early Discount Registration Closes : 16th MAR Deadline to Register : 6th APR Full Paper Submission Deadline : 13th APR ISLC/2012 : 10th JUN Scientific Committee: Ahmet Beşe, Atatürk University, Turkey Ana Luísa Mateus Oliveira Chança Torres, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Portugal Andrea Bencéné Fekete, University of Kaposvár, Hungary Ákos Farkas, Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary Alain Montandon, Blaise Pascal University, France Ali Güneş, Karabük Üniversitesi, Turkey Barry Turner, Nottingham Trent University, UK Cécile Vilvandre De Sousa, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain Ching-fen Hsu, Huafan University, Taiwan Christiane Binet-Montandon, University Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne, France Chu-chueh Cheng, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan Cristina Maria Junceiro Novo, Polytechnic Institute of Santarém, Portugal Cüneyt Özata, Ordu University, Turkey Darwis Khudori, University of Le Havre, France Delia Chiaro, University of Bologna, Italy Erdinç Parlak, Atatürk University, Turkey Ewa Waniek-Klimczak, University of Lódz, Poland F. Hülya Özcan, Anadolu University, Turkey Fikret Arargüç, Atatürk University, Turkey Frank Bezzina, University of Malta, Malta Gencer Elkılıç, Kafkas University, Turkey Gina Wen-Chun, National Chung-Cheng University, Taiwan Giuliana Fiorentino, University of Molise, Italy Güler Aras, Yıldız Technical University, Turkey Hacer Hande Uysal, Gazi University, Turkey Hüseyin Efe, Artvin Çoruh University, Turkey Hüseyin Köse, Atatürk University, Turkey Ion Stavre, SNSPA, Romania Iryna Mygovych, Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, Ukraine Jason Brown, University of Auckland, New Zealand Jinyan Huang, Niagara University, USA Joanna Nijakowska, University of Lódz, Poland Johanna Monti, University of Naples-L'Orientale, Italy Karey Harrison, University of Southern Queensland, Australia Kemalettin Yiğiter, İstanbul Aydın University, Turkey Lawrence Soley, Marquette University, USA Luis-Miguel Cañada, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain Lubna Abid Ali, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan Massimo Leone, University of Torino, Italy Mehmet Demirezen, Hacettepe University, Turkey Mehmet Takkaç, Atatürk University, Turkey Mohd Sukki Othman, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Mustafa Kol, Kafkas University, Turkey Mustafa Özdemir, Kafkas University, Turkey Nguyen Luong Ngoc, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia Nijole Brazeniene, Vilnius University, Lithuania Normahdiah Sheik Said, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Onookome Okome, University of Alberta, Canada Piotr Cap, University of Lódz, Poland Roger Bromley, Lancaster University, UK Roma Kriauciuniene, Vilnius University, Lithuania Rachele Antonini, University of Bologna, Italy Rebeca Soler Costa, University of Zaragoza, Spain Sean D. Williams, Clemson University, USA Selçuk Hünerli, İstanbul Kültür University, Turkey Tetiana Stepykina, Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, Ukraine Tiiu Tammemäe, Tallinn University, Estonia Tözün Issa, London Metropolitan University, UK Turgut Göğebakan, Atatürk University, Turkey Uğur Yavuz, Atatürk University, Turkey Urea Roxana, Bucharest University, Romania Vijayaletchumy Subramaniam, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Yohan Kurniawan, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia *Sort alphabetically. Please read the guidelines on how to make your online submission before you start the submission process www.inlcs.org/2012 We look forward greatly to your participation in the ISLC 2012 symposium. Yours sincerely, Prof.Dr.Uğur YAVUZ ISLC General Chair Faculty of Communication Atatürk University, Turkey -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:17 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:17 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Michigan State Arabic Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:Michigan State Arabic Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Brahim Chakrani > Subject:Michigan State Arabic Job Michigan State University seeks to fill a tenured or tenure system position in Arabic language learning and teaching. This person will provide strong leadership as the Academic Director of the Arabic Language Flagship Program in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages in the College of Arts & Letters beginning August 16, 2012. Rank and salary are open. PhD required. We seek candidates with primary interests and experience in the teaching and learning of Arabic language and culture. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive language community that includes the Center for Language Teaching Advancement, strong Second Language Studies doctoral program, world?renowned study abroad initiatives and the MSU Muslim Studies Center. We welcome applicants whose research would especially benefit from collaborative opportunities in an interdisciplinary work environment. Teaching responsibilities will include Arabic language and culture courses in the Arabic Program, was well as an integrated Arts and Humanities course on Arabic culture. Applicants should submit: updated CV, writing sample, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and names of potential referees. Review of applications will begin October 28, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Send all materials to: Thomas Lovik, Arabic Language Teaching Position, Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Asian and African Languages, A?614 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824?1027. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:01 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:01 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Language Learning and Technology new issue Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:Language Learning and Technology new issue -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:National Foreign Language Resource Center > Subject:Language Learning and Technology new issue We are happy to announce that Volume 15 Number 3 of Language Learning & Technology is now available at http://llt.msu.edu. This is a special issue on Learner Autonomy and New Learning Environments by guest editors Hayo Reinders and Cynthia White. The contents are listed below. Please visit the LLT Web site and be sure to enter your free subscription if you have not already done so. Also, we welcome your contributions for future issues. See our guidelines for submission at http://llt.msu.edu/contrib.html Sincerely, Dorothy Chun and Mark Warschauer, Editors Language Learning & Technology llted at hawaii.edu ----- FEATURE ARTICLES ----- Learner Autonomy in a Task-Based 3D World and Production by Karina Collentine Fostering Learner Autonomy in English for Science: A Collaborative Digital Video Project in a Technological Learning Environment by Christoph A. Hafner and Lindsay Miller Blogging: Promoting Learner Autonomy and Intercultural Competence through Study Abroad by Lina Lee Self-Study with Language Learning Software in the Workplace: What Happens? by Katharine B. Nielson ----- COLUMNS ----- Special Issue Commentary Learner Autonomy and New Learning Environments by Hayo Reinders and Cynthia White Emerging Technologies Autonomous Language Learning by Robert Godwin-Jones Action Research Edited by Fernando Naiditch Student Technology Use in a Self-Access Center by Joachim Castellano, Jo Mynard, and Troy Rubesch Announcements News From Sponsoring Organizations ----- REVIEWS ----- Edited by Paige Ware Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching with Technology Michael Thomas and Hayo Reinders (Eds.) Reviewed by Jim Ranalli Learning Languages through Technology Elizabeth Hanson-Smith and Sarah Rilling (Eds.) Reviewed by Carmen Tomas En Una Palabra: Sevilla, Espana, Cordoba, Argentina, and Puebla, Mexico Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret, Ana Perez-Girones, and Octavio Flores-Cuadra Reviewed by Zahir Mumin Teaching and Researching Language Learning Strategies Rebecca Oxford Reviewed by Mehreen Ahmed -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:27 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:27 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Arabic Verbs and Prepositions Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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 Verbs and Prepositions -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:> Subject:Arabic Verbs and Prepositions Dear Zeinab, You may want to consult my 1977 dissertation (Georgetown University) entitled: "Semantic and Syntactic Aspects of Arabic Prepositions." The (now outdated) theoretical framework I used was generative semantics; you may find something of use, however, especially in chapter 4, "Verb-preposition structures in Arabic." All the best, Karin Christina Ryding Sultan Qaboos bin Said Professor Emerita Arabic and Islamic Studies Georgetown University -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:30 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:30 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:e-learning in the ME conference Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:e-learning in the ME conference -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:Samia Montasser > Subject:e-learning in the ME conference 5th Conference on e-Learning Excellence in the Middle East 30 January 2012 to 2 February 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Website: http://congress.hbmeu.ac.ae/ Contact name: Amrita Conference Announcement / Call for papers 5th Conference on e-Learning Excellence in the Middle East 30 January 2012 to 2 February 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates We invite all those engaged in triggering & managing educational changes, innovation,& excellence in e-learning to share their experiences & practices by submitting research papers, case studies, poster presentations, students' brief papers The deadline for abstracts/proposals is 15 October 2011. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:41:31 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:41:31 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Seoul National University Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:Seoul National University Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:"Tahera Qutbuddin" > Subject:Seoul National University Job The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations (ALC), to be launched at Seoul National University in March 2012, invites applications for a professorship (open rank) in classical Islamic religion/history or any subjects in classical Islamic studies. The candidate is expected to have expertise either in the Islamic religious theories and jurisprudence or in historical developments until the end of the Abbasid Caliphate. The candidate will be supposed to teach courses related to his/her research interests as well as advanced courses in reading classical texts in Arabic and/or Persian up to 6 hours a week in English in addition to 3 hours of student thesis advising. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s previous career and achievement in the university salary scale. Only those who already have a PhD at the time of submission of application will be considered. Send letter of application, CV, graduate transcript, description of courses you can teach (less than 2 pages), and three letters of recommendation or email inquiry to: Prof. Juhyung Rhi Chair, ALC Search Committee Associate Dean for Academic Affairs College of Humanities Seoul National University 599 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul 151-745 S. Korea Email: jhrhi at snu.ac.kr Review of applications begins immediately after the submission deadline. For full consideration, complete applications should be received by November 15, 2011. Early submission of CV will be appreciated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:28 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:28 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:American University of Sharjah Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:University of Sharjah Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:"Enas S. Tabakhah" > Subject:University of Sharjah Job Faculty Position in the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies The Department of Arabic and Translation Studies in the American University of Sharjah invites applications for a faculty position in Arabic Studies at the rank of Assistant professor, beginning in the fall, 2012. The successful candidate will have a Ph. D. in Arabic studies with special emphasis in classical Arabic literature and/or Arabic linguistics. Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic is required, while being able to teach fluently in English. Experience in teaching Arabic language to native and non-native speakers will be advantages. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated experience in a liberal arts college environment. Strong scholarly potential and good teaching record expected. The successful candidate will join a department with an expanding agenda dealing with the teaching of Arabic as a foreign language and international education. As well, the successful candidate will be able to play a role in the development of an interdisciplinary program in Middle Eastern Studies. AUS is located in the emirate of Sharjah, adjacent to Dubai, UAE. Founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, AUS is an independent, not-for-profit coeducational university in the Gulf, serving some 5,500 students of 82 nationalities. The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications must be received before December 15, 2011. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. MARK RUSH, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr at aus.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:23 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:23 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New Middlebury MA programs in Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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 Middlebury MA programs in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From: Subject:New Middlebury MA programs in Arabic Middlebury Arabic School Introduces MA Degree Program, Summer 2012 Since 1982, the Middlebury Arabic School has been a leader in Arabic language education through the immersion method, attracting highly focused and directed students of Arabic and Arab culture and a dedicated faculty from leading institutions around the world. The Arabic School now offers an MA degree program designed to meet the growing need by academic and other institutions for qualified Arabic language teachers and specialists who deeply understand Arab culture and contemporary Arab society. The program includes two academic tracks: a general track in Arabic studies, combining advanced language study with in-language coursework on topics in literature, culture, and society; and an Arabic language pedagogy track, designed for current and prospective teachers of Arabic, offering advanced training in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL). Students may earn the MA by completing four 6-week summer sessions at Middlebury at Mills, or by combining two summer sessions with an academic year at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, a graduate school of Middlebury College. Applicants pursuing an MA are encouraged to apply for financial aid. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:29 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:29 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:AATA (why you should be a member) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:AATA (why you should be a member) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:Kirk Belnap > Subject:AATA (why you should be a member) Greetings! I am writing to encourage former members to renew and those who've never joined the American Assoc. of Teachers of Arabic--to renew or become members. AATA works to "promote study, criticism, and research in the fields of Arabic language pedagogy, Arabic linguistics, and Arabic literature, and to further the common interests of teachers of these subjects" (AATA Constitution). Our members hail from numerous nations, not just the U.S. For one reason or another, some have been critical of AATA in recent years. I have but one response: Dedicated colleagues, overwhelmed with crushing teaching and administrative loads, have done their best to keep AATA going and to improve it. Thanks to valiant efforts, especially on the part of Exec. Director, Dr. Elizabeth Bergman and former editor of Al-'Arabiyya, Dr. Clarissa Burt, overdue issues of the journal have been published, the website has been improved, the newsletter is better than ever, and the association is actively serving its advocacy role. I therefore invite you to show your support by joining. I would particularly invite you to consider becoming a supporting member and, if possible, please arrange for your institution to become an institutional member. We thank those who've faithfully maintained such memberships and look forward to seeing many renewals and new members of all types. To find out more and to renew or join, go to: http://www.aataweb.org/ Online payment is an option for most countries. To renew, log in and then click on the "View profile" link at the top right. Best wishes, Kirk Belnap 2010-2012 President, American Association of Teachers of Arabic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:20 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:20 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:teaching 'I think' Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:teaching 'I think' 2) Subject:teaching 'I think' -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:rehab eldeeb > Subject:teaching 'I think' Dear Nesrine , I think that " ana faker" is used in different ways as : 1- أنا فاكرة اسمه I remember his name 2- أنا فاكرة إن اسمه محمد I thought that his name is Mohamed . Here some would say : أنا فاكرة اسمه محمد . still you could mention that إن is ommitted voulantery .if you can add it and you have the same meaning it will mean "I thought " . I think the structure plays a role here : لو استخدمت اسم الفاعل بس : يجي بعده اسم و يكون بمعنى to remember لو استخدمت اسم الفاعل + إن : يجي بعدهم جملة اسمية و يكون بمعنى : to think Normally we say : افتكر followed by a nominal sentence to give the meaning of " I think " and not بافتكر . افتكر - متهيألي have the same meaning and the same use in sentence structure . أعتقد is also used and it's not too fusHa ya Nesrine . It's just how you receive it . May be it's because of the ق . I think using it fulfills the register we want to teach our student ( 3ammeyyet el muthaqqafin ) . Hope that I could have helped . Wish you all the best of luck ! Rehab El Deeb -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:karam Tannous > Subject:teaching 'I think' how about azunn which also means I think or I presume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:25 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:25 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:International Studies Programs in ME Query Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:International Studies Programs in ME Query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:Paula Santillán > Subject:International Studies Programs in ME Query Hi all! A student of mine has inquired me about reputed programs on International Studies in the Middle East, specifically in the Syria-Lebanon-Jordan area. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:22 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:22 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Hedayet Institute Winter&Spring Programs Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:Hedayet Institute Winter&Spring Programs -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:nagwa hedayet > Subject:Hedayet Institute Winter&Spring Programs Hedayet Institute for Arabic Studies (HIAS) is pleased to announce its Winter and Spring Programs of 2011-2012 during the making of history in the capital of the Middle East. HIAS Programs: Total immersion Arabic language and cultural program where both Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Egyptian Arabic are combined either for 6 weeks in winter or 14 week semester long in Spring 2012 Elective courses are offered in Arabic literature, oriental music ('ud, nayy etc.), Arab/Islamic history, Arabic calligraphy, Women in Islam, History of the Copts in Egypt, tajweed al Qur'an, Arabs’ Revolution Media 2011, Business Arabic and others are content-based courses within the total immersion program the elective course, or as tailored courses of Arabic for Special Purpose. There is also a short three week program conducted for the UN headquarter personnel in New York that takes place twice a year in December and July every year. Pls. check for the next exact dates at: info at hedayetinstitute.com . Non-intensive MSA or ECA between 6 and 12 hours per week Arabic for Muslims or non Muslims who want to understand Islam at a very discounted rate as low as 7 USD per hour for at least one semester. The institute provides the syllabi, assessment criteria, and the professors' CVs for its content-based area courses as well as for language courses. Pls. check with the admin. at info at hedayetinstitute.com Cultural Activities: Throughout the study periods there are weekly cultural activities and events, connecting students to events of the Arab Spring in the ME including meetings with the young revolutionaries, seminars, conferences, films and much more. Preparation and follow up on these activities help students comprehend the content and practice their Arabic in different areas of culture topics. Credits Transfer: Several American and European universities accept to transfer the study hours of their students coming to study at HIAS. Some of them have special arrangements with HIAS for their students' study abroad program at Hedayet Institute. We may provide you with the list if you send for it to info at hedayetinstitute.com . Venue: HIAS is located 5 minutes walk away from Hadayeq El Maadi metro station and 20 minutes far from the center of Cairo by metro. The institute has a fascinating Arab ambiance. Dates: The deadline for application to the 6 week Winter term starting on Dec.26th, 2011 is Nov. 25th, 2011. Deadline for Spring semester starting on Feb 5th, is Dec.20th, 2011. Big Discount Celebrating the Arab Spring in the ME: Six wk Winter 2012 short term cost is 2000 USD for a total of 140 hours of study. 14 week Spring semester program of 280 hours cost is $4200 per student (in a group of three or more). Groups of 12 students and more have very special price. Pls. contact: info at hedayetinstitute.com for more information How to Apply: Fill an application on line on: www.hedayetinstitute.com Pay a deposit fee to reserve your place before the deadline (Pls. ask about details at: info at hedayetinstitute.com ) Indicate if you need assistance in finding a suitable accommodation-apartment or 3 star hotel room-during the period of your study; sharing a furnished apartment will cut down your housing expenses as low as $225 per month. For more information please have a look at our web site at: www.hedayetinstitute.com or write to: info at hedayetinstitute.com Or call: (202)25272190/ (2012)22261308 Vonage No.: (646)2168-308 Nagwa Hedayet, PhD. Director Hedayet Institute for Arabic Studies www.hedayetinstitute.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 15 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:26 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:26 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Middlebury Job (new deadline) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:Middlebury Job (new deadline) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:"Soltan, Usama" > Subject:Middlebury Job (new deadline) I would like to repost our job announcement again, with the updated deadline, which is now Nov 15. The link on Interfolio is still here: http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3067 Here's the text of the announcement. The Arabic Program at Middlebury College announces an opening for a tenure track position, beginning September 2012. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic is required. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. or ABD and will teach courses in Arabic language (at all levels) and other courses in literature, cultural studies, or linguistics appropriate for the Arabic major. (Courses taught by members of the Arabic faculty may also fulfill degree requirements in other programs, such as Literary Studies, Linguistics, and/or the Middle East Studies track in the International Studies Major.) Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and of plans for continued research in their field of scholarship. Candidates who will be attending the Middle East Studies Association meeting in December in Washington D.C. and who are interested in interviewing at the meetings should make their availability known in their cover letter. Application materials must be received by November 15th, 2011. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Middlebury College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a diverse faculty to complement the increasing diversity of the student body. ___________________ Usama Soltan Assisant Professor of Arabic Farrell House, Room 206 Middlebury College Middlebury, VT 05753 Tel. 802 443 5869 usoltan at middlebury.edu https://seguecommunity.middlebury.edu/sites/usoltan -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 15 Oct 2011n -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:28 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:28 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Correct URL for Middlebury Arabic MA Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:Correct URL for Middlebury Arabic MA -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:Mohamed Ansary > Subject:Correct URL for Middlebury Arabic MA هذاهو الرابط الصحيح http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/grad_programs/arabic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 15 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:24 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:24 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Georgia Tech Arabic Culture through Song course Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:Georgia Tech Arabic Culture through Song course -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:Rajaa Aquil > Subject:Georgia Tech Arabic Culture through Song course Dear Arabist and Arabic Language Instructors, I would like to introduce to our community the Georgia Tech Critical Languages Song Project. Under the auspices of a US Department of Education International Research and Studies grant we are developing semester-long web-based courses in advanced Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Russian culture and language through song. Our website is clsp.gatech.edu. I am Co-IP of the program and designer of the Arabic materials. I write today because we are seeking programs and instructors at other universities who would be interested in piloting our materials, ideally during this coming spring semester. >From here on, I will refer specifically to the Arabic course. This is a fourth-year culture course with a serious intellectual component to be taught in Arabic. It is based around a corpus of 20 songs ranging from religious, romantic, patriotic and popular songs as early as the advent of Islam period to the modern times represented by Jan 25 revolution in Egypt. The songs are mainly of Egyptian dialect and Modern Standard Arabic. The course is is divided into 15 units that are intended to conform to a university semester. The songs form compact platforms from which we branch out to explore in depth facets of Arabic culture and history. Each unit progresses through an introduction, listening exercises, text-notes-context, questions for understanding, topics for discussion and writing and suggestions for further listening. One of the key challenges that these materials are intended to meet is the great diversity of proficiency levels in the fourth-year classroom from students who have spent an entire year abroad studying in their discipline at a university in the Arab world to heritage speakers to students who have the minimum on-campus preparation. Computer-based delivery of a rich web of content/context surrounding the carefully annotated main corpus of songs allows for engagement by less proficient students and guided exploration of cultural context on the part of more proficient readers-listeners who have spent significant time abroad. All can then come together in a single meaningful conversation in class. If you might be interested in participating in the pilot and would like to review materials, please contact me off-list at raquil at gatech.edu. With best regards, Rajaa Aquil -- Rajaa Aquil, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Arabic, & Director of Arabic LBAT School of Modern Languages Georgia Institute of Technology 613 Cherry Street Swann Building #317 Atlanta, GA 30332 Phone: 4043857252 Fax: 4048940955 Email: rajaa.aquil at modlangs.gatech.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 15 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 22 06:02:26 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:02:26 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Reaction to Song Project Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 22 Oct 2011 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:Reaction to Song Project -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 22 Oct 2011 From:proochnikllc at YAHOO.COM Subject:Reaction to Song Project Dear Friends, Ahlan-wa-sahlan. This Arabic "Song" course looks brilliant. Music, especially vocal music, is intrinsic to what it means to be human. Very best of luck and all success to Dr. Rajaa Aquil. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 22 05:59:35 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:59:35 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Jil Jadid 2012 Call For Papers Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 22 Oct 2011 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:Jil Jadid 2012 Call For Papers -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 22 Oct 2011 From:Jiil Jadiid > Subject:Jil Jadid 2012 Call For Papers Call for Papers: 2nd Annual Jīl Jadīd @ UT Austin Dates: February 23-25, 2012 Location: The University of Texas at Austin Abstract deadline: November 1, 2011 Topic: Arabic Literature and Linguistics Conference website: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/events/conferences/jiljadid2012/jiljadid.php Contact: Anthony Edwards - jiljadidconf at gmail.com Introduction: The University of Texas’ Department of and Center for Middle Eastern Studies are pleased to announce that they will host the 2nd Annual Jīl Jadīd Conference, a graduate student conference in Arabic Literature and Linguistics, to be held at the University of Texas at Austin, February 23-25, 2012. Last February, graduate students from eighteen universities assembled to set the tone for Arabic studies in the twenty-first century. The overwhelming, positive feedback from this ‘new generation’ for Jīl Jadīd 2011 prompts us to assemble again in order to keep the conversation going. The purpose of this conference remains to bring together students spread across area studies, linguistics, comparative literature and other departments in order to facilitate a productive and interdisciplinary exchange of new ideas. At the center of the conference lies the goal of fostering productive and fruitful dialogue. Jīl Jadīd 2012 intends to continue exploring innovative approaches to presentations and the conference committee will decide the final format of the conference, to be announced when available. The conference will feature keynote speakers on Arabic literature and linguistics, as well as a career development workshop offered by faculty from the UT Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Topics: All papers on Arabic literature (classical and modern) and Arabic linguistics (including applied linguistics) will gladly be considered. We especially encourage state of the field papers that provide a focused overview of a specific subfield of Arabic studies and suggest new avenues for research in that area. Also, we welcome submissions on the following topics: * Beyond diglossia: New approaches to variation in Arabic * Bringing data to bear: Empirical approaches to Arabic pedagogy and SLA * Socio-cultural approaches to the acquisition of Arabic * Asking new questions about old literature * Literature across Arabic Registers * Arabic literature in new diasporas * Arabic Literature, Linguistics and Pedagogy in the Internet Age Submitters presenting papers on the ‘the state of the field’ will be asked to provide a bibliography in electronic formation two weeks prior to the conference. All other submitters, who are accepted, will not be asked to provide a summary of their papers this year. Applicants who will be outside of the US at the time of the conference are encouraged to submit, and will be able to present their papers and participate in discussions in person or via Internet video-chat. Papers that will be also presented at other conferences, such as ALS and ACLA, are welcome, as we hope to provide a forum for students to further develop and refine their research. Abstracts: Applicants may submit abstracts of no more than 400 words, not including references, in PDF format with fonts embedded. Abstracts can be submitted via the following website: http://linguistlist.org/confcustom/jiljadid2012 The deadline for abstracts is November 1, 2011. Abstracts should not include identifying information. However, you must indicate the highest degree you have obtained and your current position (e.g. “M.A., Graduate Student”, Ph.D., Assistant Professor”, etc.) Funding: We are well aware of the financial restrictions facing graduate students. Due to budget difficulties, Jīl Jadīd is unable to provide financial assistance for travel expenses at this time. Lodging with local graduate students will be made available when possible. Conference fees: There will be no fees required of presenters and/or attendees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 22 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 22 06:02:25 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:02:25 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Reading in a Foreign Language 23(2) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 22 Oct 2011 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:Reading in a Foreign Language 23(2) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 22 Oct 2011 From:National Foreign Language Resource Center > Subject:Reading in a Foreign Language 23(2) The October 2011 issue (Volume 23, Number 2) of the electronic journal Reading in a Foreign Language (RFL) is now online and can be read at http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/rfl/October2011/ In this issue, Patrick B. Judge reports on a long-term, multi-case study examining the motivations of eager readers in an extensive reading program at a private Japanese high school. In the second article, Cindy Brantmeier, Aimee Callender, & Mark McDaniel examine the effects of embedded "what" questions and elaborative "why" questions on reading comprehension with advanced second language learners of Spanish. And finally, Jing Wang & Christine H. Leland report on their study of what beginning learners of Chinese perceive as helpful in learning to recognize characters. This issue also includes two book reviews: Zahir Mumin reviews Studies in Language Testing 29: Examining Reading: Research and Practice in Assessing Second Language Reading by Hanan Khalifa & Cyril J. Weir. And the series of Real Reading: Creating an Authentic Reading Experience 1-4 by Lynn Bonesteel, David Wiese, & Alice Savage is reviewed by Pakize Uludag & CeAnn Myers. We also have a discussion in this issue, in which John P. Racine comments on an article by Meara & Olmos Alcoy that appeared in Volume 22, #1, April 2010. In the last section of this issue, Cindy Brantmeier, Xuicheng Yu, and Tracy Van Bishop have a feature on Readings on L2 Reading: Publications in Other Venues 2010-2011. RFL is a scholarly, refereed journal published on the World Wide Web by the University of Hawai`i, with Richard R. Day and Thom Hudson as the co-editors and Anne Burns, Macquarie University, as the reviews editor. The journal is sponsored by the National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC), the University of Hawai'i College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, and the University of Hawai'i Department of Second Language Studies. The journal is a fully-refereed journal with an editorial board of scholars in the field of foreign and second language reading. There is no subscription fee to readers of the journal. It is published twice a year, in April and October. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 22 06:02:19 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:02:19 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Michigan State Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 22 Oct 2011 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:Michigan State Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 22 Oct 2011 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Michigan State Job Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:57:41 From: TALISHA WINSTON [revierew at msu.edu] Subject: Arabic Language Learning and Teaching: Asst Prof, Michigan State University, MI, USA E-mail this message to a friend: http://linguistlist.org/issues/emailmessage/verification.cfm?iss=22-4069.html&submissionid=4534462&topicid=7&msgnumber=1 University or Organization: Michigan State University Department: Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian, and Afri Job Location: Michigan, USA Web Address: http://linglang.msu.edu/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Arabic Language Learning and Teaching Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) Description: Michigan State University seeks to fill a tenured or tenure system position in Arabic language learning and teaching. This person will provide strong leadership as the Academic Director of the Arabic Language Flagship Program in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages in the College of Arts & Letters beginning August 16, 2012. Rank and salary are open. PhD required. We seek candidates with primary interests and experience in the teaching and learning of Arabic language and culture. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive language community that includes the Center for Language Teaching Advancement, strong Second Language Studies doctoral program, world-renowned study abroad initiatives and the MSU Muslim Studies Center. We welcome applicants whose research would especially benefit from collaborative opportunities in an interdisciplinary work environment. Teaching responsibilities will include Arabic language and culture courses in the Arabic Program, was well as an integrated Arts and Humanities course on Arabic culture. Applicants should submit: updated CV, writing sample, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and names of potential referees. Review of applications will begin October 28, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send all materials to the application address below. All applications for this position must be submitted electronically at the Michigan State Human Resources website http://jobs.msu.edu/ MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Dr. Thomas Lovik Arabic Language Teaching Position Department of Linguistics and Languages A-614 Wells Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1027 USA Email Address for Applications: revierew at msu.edu Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.msu.edu/ Contact Information: TALISHA WINSTON Email: revierew at msu.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 22 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:09 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:09 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:How many Arabic roots are there? Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:How many Arabic roots are there? -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:Nesrine Basheer > Subject:How many Arabic roots are there? Dear All, How many Arabic roots are there? I am looking for a documented resource. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:03 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:03 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Denison University Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Denison University Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:Liz Barringer-Smith > Subject:Denison University Job The Department of Modern Languages at Denison University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Arabic, to begin August of 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with PhD in hand and a two- or three-year record of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level. 

Responsibilities include a 2-3 teaching load, active research program resulting in scholarly publications, participation in departmental activities and service to the community are expected. 

To be assured full consideration, please apply at Denison's web site https://employment.denison.edu by November 15, 2011. In your dossier please include a Cover Letter, a Vitae, Recent Evaluations, Teaching Philosophy, Writing Sample and three Letters of Recommendation. 

Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:09 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:09 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Al-Kitaab 3rd Edition Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Al-Kitaab 3rd Edition -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Al-Kitaab 3rd Edition Title: Al-Kitaab Subtitle: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic: Part One, 3e Series Title: Al-Kitaab Arabic language program Publication Year: 2011 Publisher: Georgetown University Press http://www.press.georgetown.edu Book URL: http://www.press.georgetown.edu/book/al-kitaab/al-kitaab-fii-tasupcsupallum-al-supcsuparabiyya Author: Kristen Brustad Author: Mahmoud Al-Batal Author: Abbas Al-Tonsi Hardback: ISBN: 1589017374 9781589017375 Pages: 384 Price: U.S. $ 79.95 Paperback: ISBN: 1589017366 9781589017368 Pages: 384 Price: U.S. $ 69.95 Abstract: Al-Kitaab Part One is the second book in the Al-Kitaab Arabic language program and is now available in an extensively revised and reorganized third edition. This book with its companion website develops skills in formal and colloquial Arabic, including reading, listening, speaking, writing, and cultural knowledge, integrating materials in colloquial and formal/written Arabic. It provides a comprehensive program for students in the early stages of learning Arabic. Teachers should visit the book's website for Teacher Resources. Like the book's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/alkitaab Features: -Four-color design throughout the book with over 100 illustrations and photographs -Color-coded words and phrases throughout to easily follow the variety or varieties of Arabic you want to activate—Egyptian, Levantine, or formal Arabic -Introduces over 400 vocabulary words in all three forms of Arabic side by side -Presents the story of Maha and Khalid in Egyptian, and now Nasreen and Tariq in Levantine, in addition to Maha and Khalid in formal Arabic -Expanded grammar explanations and activation drills, including discussions about colloquial and formal similarities and differences -New video dialogues from everyday life in both Egyptian and Levantine to reinforce vocabulary in culturally-rich contexts -Develops reading comprehension skills with new authentic texts -Reinforces learning through extensive classroom activities and homework exercises that provide constant review -Includes Arabic-English and English-Arabic glossaries, reference charts, and a grammar index -Reduced from 20 chapters to 13 chapters, the course now more closely corresponds to two semesters of college study with an average of 4-5 contact hours per week -Textbook includes a convenient DVD with the basic audio and video materials (no interactive exercises) for offline study that will play in iTunes and compatible MP3 players -New companion website (sold separately)—alkitaabtextbook.com—features fully integrated interactive, self-correcting exercises, all the audio and video materials, and additional online course management and grading options for teachers Al-Kitaab Part One, Third Edition provides 125 contact (classroom) hours with approximately 250 homework hours. Students who complete Part One should reach an intermediate-mid level of proficiency. Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics Language Acquisition Subject Language(s): Arabic, Egyptian (arz) Arabic, North Levantine (apc) Arabic, South Levantine (ajp) Arabic, Standard (arb) Language Family(ies): Afroasiatic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:11 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:11 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs list of ME programs in US Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:v -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:wassim al-bekai > Subject:Needs list of ME programs in US Greetings, I would like to know if there is a list of middle eastern studies and Arabic departments for the USA universities. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:13 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:13 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:New Book on Romanesque structures in the New Arabic Novel Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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 Romanesque structures in the New Arabic Novel -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:New Book on Romanesque structures in the New Arabic Novel Title: Les structures romanesques dans le "Nouveau roman arabe" Subtitle: Essai d’approche sémiotique Series Title: LINCOM Studies in Language and Literature 09 Publication Year: 2011 Publisher: Lincom GmbH http://www.lincom.eu Book URL: http://lincom-shop.eu Author: Hassan Lachgar Paperback: ISBN: 9783862881680 Pages: 232 Price: Europe EURO 72.80 Abstract: Notre but est de dégager les caractéristiques d'un nouveau roman arabe et d'apporter quelques éléments de réponse à la question suivante :que représente ce roman dans le corpus romanesque? A t-il pu effectivement ouvrir certaines voies dans le renouvellement de la structure du roman? Nous allons essayer d'apporter une réponse à cette question. Mais le but principal est d'évaluer les stratégies formelles mises en œuvre par l'écrivain. Ce travail se propose un but ambitieux et précis :faire connaître à travers ce texte un aspect de la littérature romanesque arabe nouvelle.il procède, principalement, à une analyse des éléments structurels de l'œuvre, mais il ne néglige pas entièrement les facteurs extralinguistiques car il n'est pas un pur objet esthétique. Notre approche est composée de trois parties : -La première est consacrée à l'introduction, la signification du titre, l'analyse de l'incipit et à la structure spatio-temporelle. -La seconde partie est consacrée à l'analyse des personnages (du point de vue de leur fonction, de leurs sphères d'action et des relations qu'ils entretiennent entre eux). La troisième partie est consacrée à l'analyse de l'écriture romanesque (narration,dialogues,monologues,description,intertextualité) et des facteurs extralinguistiques (l'émetteur, le récepteur, le référent).L'ensemble s'achève par une conclusion et une bibliographie commentée. Linguistic Field(s): Arabic Linguistics General Linguistics Ling & Literature Semantics Subject Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:10 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:10 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:Jennifer Kloes > Subject:Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program Dear Colleagues:

 May we ask for your help in sharing information on the new Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program with students who may be interested? Our application deadline for the Fall 2012 semester is April 1, 2012. We thank you in advance for your assistance. Please find a brief program description below.

Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program
 Abu Dis, Palestine 

This distinctive program offers intellectually curious students an unparalleled academic experience: the chance to study with Palestinian students at a college dedicated to the pursuit of intellectual inquiry, the promotion of critical thinking, and the open exchange of ideas and opinions. The Al-Quds Bard Honors College for Liberal Arts and Sciences -- located in Abu Dis, a neighborhood divided from East Jerusalem by the separation wall -- is at the vanguard of liberal education Palestine. As a result, it is a dynamic and intriguing location to spend a semester abroad.

 Participants in the Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program will: • Attend academically challenging classes taught in a seminar style, including courses analyzing a range of discourses surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; • Build meaningful connections with Palestinian students, both inside and outside of the classroom; • Sharpen Arabic language skills, acquiring the vocabulary necessary to navigate daily life; • Undertake an internship, putting into practice theories and ideas from readings and classroom debates; and • Live in Ramallah, a vibrant Palestinian city, and participate in a wide range of cultural activities. Application Deadline

 April 1st Fall 2012 Semester

 For more information on the Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program: http://www.alqudsbard.org/abroad 

Best wishes,

 Jennifer Kloes
 Director of Recruitment / International Program Manager
 Institute for International Liberal Education 
Bard College
Tel: (845) 758-7081 
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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:18 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:18 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Comp Ling Conf in Morocco Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Comp Ling Conf in Morocco -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Comp Ling Conf in Morocco Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:33:22 From: Abdelfattah Hamdani [a.hamdani at um5s.net.ma] Subject: 4rd International Conference on Arabic Language Processing Full Title: 4rd International Conference on Arabic Language Processing Short Title: CITALA'12 Date: 02-May-2012 - 03-May-2012 Location: Rabat, Morocco Contact Person: Abdelfattah Hamdani Meeting Email: citala12 at gmail.com Web Site: http://www.citala.org Linguistic Field(s): Computational Linguistics Subject Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) Call Deadline: 19-Feb-2012 Meeting Description: The Institute for Studies and Research on Arabization (IERA) is organizing the fourth edition of the International Conference on Arabic Language Processing (CITALA'12). The conference will be held in 2-3 May 2012 at IERA, Rabat, Morocco. The aim of this Conference is to gather studies, achievements and experiences from scholars working on Arabic language processing in order to map the progress made in this field. The scientific meeting will also be an opportunity for exchange of information and expertise and for identification of cooperation between participants. Call for Papers: Important Dates: Submission of proposals for papers: February 19, 2012 Notification of acceptance of papers: March 25, 2012 Conference: May 2 - 3, 2012 For more information, please visit the conference site: http://www.citala.org Institute for studies and Research on Arabization Rabat-Institut, B-P 6216, Rabat, Morocco Tel.: + 212 37 77 30 05 Fax: + 212 37 77 20 65 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:02 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:02 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Foundations of Arabic Linguistics II Conference Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Foundations of Arabic Linguistics II Conference -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:"Dr Aara.E. Marogy" > Subject:Foundations of Arabic Linguistics II Conference Encouraged by the great success of the first Foundations of Arabic Linguistics Conference (FAL1), I am pleased to announce the Second Conference on the Foundations of Arabic Linguistics (FAL2). The conference will focus on the reception, transmission and interpretation of Kitab Sibawayhi past and present. Date: 13th & 14th September 2012 Venue: Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (University of Cambridge) Keynote speakers: Professor Kees Versteegh and Professor M.G. Carter The conference is interdisciplinary. It intends to bring together Arabists, specialists in linguistics and research students to engage in a dialogue with the aim of creating a framework to promote scholarship and provide a forum for the discussion of the influence exercised by the Kitāb on shaping the entire tradition of Arab linguistics as well as defining the way linguistic traditions in contact perceived and approached language and communication. The sessions will deal with the Kitāb’s legacy and its fundamental role in defining the Arab grammatical tradition. Papers highlighting any analytical or linguistic aspect of the Kitāb, its šurūḥ (commentaries) or any related works by both traditional Arab grammarians and Arabists are welcome. There will be a session on Sibawayh’s contribution to the formation of other linguistic traditions in contact, mainly Persian, Syrian and Jewish. Potential participants are invited to suggest papers which study and analyse traditions, approaches or frameworks, either formal or functional, and explore new avenues for research in the field. For more information please visit: http://www.ames.cam.ac.uk/news_events/foundations-arab-linguistics/ Best wishes, Amal Marogy (organiser) ************************** Dr Amal Elesha Marogy Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge CB3 9DA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:15 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:15 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Final Call Jil Jadid in Texas Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Final Call Jil Jadid in Texas -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:Anthony Edwards > Subject:Final Call Jil Jadid in Texas Call for Papers: 2nd Annual Jīl Jadīd @ UT Austin Dates: February 23-25, 2012 Location: The University of Texas at Austin Abstract deadline: November 1, 2011 Topic: Arabic Literature and Linguistics Conference website: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/events/conferences/jiljadid2012/jiljadid.php Contact: Anthony Edwards - jiljadidconf at gmail.com Introduction: The University of Texas’ Department of and Center for Middle Eastern Studies are pleased to announce that they will host the 2nd Annual Jīl Jadīd Conference, a graduate student conference in Arabic Literature and Linguistics, to be held at the University of Texas at Austin, February 23-25, 2012. Last February, graduate students from eighteen universities assembled to set the tone for Arabic studies in the twenty-first century. The overwhelming, positive feedback from this ‘new generation’ for Jīl Jadīd 2011 prompts us to assemble again in order to keep the conversation going. The purpose of this conference remains to bring together students spread across area studies, linguistics, comparative literature and other departments in order to facilitate a productive and interdisciplinary exchange of new ideas. At the center of the conference lies the goal of fostering productive and fruitful dialogue. Jīl Jadīd 2012 intends to continue exploring innovative approaches to presentations and the conference committee will decide the final format of the conference, to be announced when available. The conference will feature keynote speakers on Arabic literature and linguistics, as well as a career development workshop offered by faculty from the UT Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Invited Speakers: Jīl Jadīd has confirmed that Dr. Michael Cooperson (UCLA) will be deliver the literature keynote and Dr. Atiqa Hachimi (University of Toronto) will deliver the linguistics keynote. Topics: All papers on Arabic literature (classical and modern) and Arabic linguistics (including applied linguistics) will gladly be considered. We especially encourage state of the field papers that provide a focused overview of a specific subfield of Arabic studies and suggest new avenues for research in that area. Also, we welcome submissions on the following topics: Beyond diglossia: New approaches to variation in Arabic Bringing data to bear: Empirical approaches to Arabic pedagogy and SLA Socio-cultural approaches to the acquisition of Arabic Asking new questions about old literature Literature across Arabic Registers Arabic literature in new diasporas Arabic Literature, Linguistics and Pedagogy in the Internet Age Submitters presenting papers on the ‘the state of the field’ will be asked to provide a bibliography in electronic formation two weeks prior to the conference. All other submitters, who are accepted, will not be asked to provide a summary of their papers this year. Applicants who will be outside of the US at the time of the conference are encouraged to submit, and will be able to present their papers and participate in discussions in person or via Internet video-chat. Papers that will be also presented at other conferences, such as ALS and ACLA, are welcome, as we hope to provide a forum for students to further develop and refine their research. Abstracts: Applicants may submit abstracts of no more than 400 words, not including references, in PDF format with fonts embedded. Abstracts can be submitted via the following website: http://linguistlist.org/confcustom/jiljadid2012 The deadline for abstracts is November 1, 2011. Abstracts should not include identifying information. However, you must indicate the highest degree you have obtained and your current position (e.g. “M.A., Graduate Student”, Ph.D., Assistant Professor”, etc.) Travel Assistance: We are happy to announce that we can offer a limited number of travel grants to participants this year. Priority will be given to attendees with accepted papers, but others are encouraged to apply. Details of the application procedure will be made available following the abstract deadline. Applicants who will be outside of the US at the time of the conference are encouraged to submit, and will be able to present their papers and participate in discussions in person or via internet video-chat. Transportation and Lodging: Lodging with local graduate students will be made available when possible. Conference fees: There will be no fees required of presenters and/or attendees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:05 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:05 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Translation Theme for Arab World English Journal Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Translation Theme for Arab World English Journal -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Translation Theme for Arab World English Journal Full Title: Arab World English Journal Call Deadline: 30-Dec-2011 Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) welcomes the submission of papers for a special issue on translation. The deadline for manuscript submission is December, 30, 2011. The issue publication date is March, 2012. For more information visit Arab World English Journal on www.awej.org. Before sending your paper, please read the Manuscript Guidelines for AWEJ at http://awej.org/?section=7. Possible topics could include but are not limited to: - Current situation of translation in the Arab world - The role of Arab universities in developing currents teaching programs in translation - The role of Kalima Project (Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage) in developing the movement of translation in the Arab world - Challenges of literary translation - The role of translation in mediating the exchange of knowledge across cultural and linguistic divides - The role of literary translation in challenging or reinforcing cultural difference - Translation studies: development, problems and solutions. - Basic issues in traditional translation research and new perspectives - Translation theory and practice and global changes - Semantic theories in translation and interpreting - The linguistic, cognitive, communicative, cultural, technological dimensions of translation - Contrast between sight interpretation and paper translation, - Syntax differences between target language and source language - Arabic machine translation - Future use of corpora in translation studies - Translation and creativity - New approaches and theories in translation - General translation theory versus specific theories the literary translation - Teaching translation and literature in translation - Foreign language teaching and translation - The role of the translator in the dialogue among civilizations - The role of translation in cross-cultural and multi-cultural communication - The digital age and translation - Toward cultural translation - Globalization and translation Papers may be submitted electronically as e-mail to: editor at awej.org Note for Arab authors: Please submit an abstract in Arabic and English. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:06 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:06 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book:Decoding Spoken Words in Cairene Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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:Decoding Spoken Words in Cairene -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:Rajaa Aquil > Subject:New Book:Decoding Spoken Words in Cairene Could you please circulate in Arab-L that my book is out. Here is the link on Amazon. Decoding-encoding spoken words: The segmenting unit in Cairo spoken Arabic http://www.amazon.com/Decoding-encoding-spoken-words-segmenting-Arabic/dp/3639107829/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317236790&sr=8-1 Product Description Connected speech does not have reliable cues between word boundaries and so it is very difficult for an L2 Learner to recognize the words. To decode and encode the words different process are at play. One of them is segmentation, a process listeners of a language use to locate the boundaries between words and thereby recognize them. Spoken language segmentation literature demonstrates that languages differ in the segmentation unit they use. In spite of segmentation's importance in listening skill and comprehension, research in L2 has not investigated it fully. This work is one of the first that looks into it, specifically through a learning problem L2 learners often have, and that's the inability to segment L2 connected speech. The study reports on four psycholinguistic experiments conducted to investigate prosodic units employed in segmenting connected spoken language of L1 and L2, pedagogical implications are discussed and a solution, the Signal Based Approach is presented as a solution to the learning problem. The book also includes a psycholinguistic model illustrating how L2 learners approach connected speech and factors that affect their success in recognizing spoken words. About the Author Rajaa Aquil, Assistant Professor of Arabic at the School of Modern Languages, Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She earned her doctorate from Georgetown University. Aquil's passion is in teaching listening through psycholinguistics methods & this book is a culmination of work started at AUC, Cairo & ended at Georgetown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:04 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:04 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Verbs with preps responses Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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:Verbs with preps response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:sattar izwaini > Subject:Verbs with preps response Hello Some verbs in Arabic need a preposition to have an 'object'. Without the preposition the structure would not be right and may give a different meaning, e.g. ????? ??? (jaa'naa khabar) this is an intransitive verb and the word ??? is the subject, whereas in ????? ???? (jaa'naa bi-khabar) the verb is transitive with 'unmentioned' subject that is implied and should be known form the context and cotext. The word ??? is the 'patient' or the 'object' if you wish. However, according to Arabic grammar it is the object of the preposition not the verb. The preposition and the verb constitute a prepositional phrase. the same analysis can be applied on other verbs with preposition where the structure and semantics require the preposition. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:Ahmed Hassan Khorshid > Subject:Verbs with preps response *Hello,* *I'd like to answer your query to Arabic-L, but I'm not sure I understand it well.* *To start with, jaa'a is both transitive and intransitive (**jaa'ahu/ jaa'aha, **jaa'a ila). jaa'a bi is only intransitive (any verb followed by a preposition is intransitive). You may argue that jaa'a bi has a transitive equivalent meaning, like aHDara.* *The transitive/ intransitive dichotomy has a relevance to case and case endings (i'raab). When it comes to meaning, why don't we think in Arabic instead of English? I think that the causative/ reflexive dichotomy is more important because it has relevance to meaning.* *For example, if form I is intr., form II, IV is tr. If form I is tr., form II, IV is di/ double transitive.* *I could rephrase the preceding line by saying that form II, IV is causative.* *A common mistake is to say that form VI is only intr. It could be tr. if form III is di/ double transitive. The correct description of it is that it is reflexive of III. If you want to discuss it further, please let me know. salaam.* -- Ahmad Khorshid Arabic Language Instructor ------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:09 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:09 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:U of Pennsylvania Arabic Lit Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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 Pennsylvania Arabic Lit Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:Joseph Lowry > Subject:U of Pennsylvania Arabic Lit Job Dear Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the following position. ARABIC LITERATURE. The Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Arabic Literature, to begin Fall 2012. Applicants should combine a primary research focus on modern Arabic literature and culture with competence in language learning pedagogy. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced undergraduate, as well as graduate, courses. An ability to cover courses on pre-modern Arabic literature, in addition to courses on modern Arabic literature and culture, will be an advantage. Ph.D. is expected by August, 2012. Applications are to be submitted on-line at facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/ applicants/Central?quickFind=50977 and include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests, and the contact information for three individuals who will be contacted by the University with instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011 and the process will continue until the position is filled. The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Dr. Joseph E. Lowry Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations 847 Williams Hall 255 South 36th Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 898-7466 elowry at sas.upenn.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:13 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:13 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:Error in previous message: George Mason not George Washington Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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:Error in previous message: George Mason not George Washington -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:moderator Subject:Error in previous message: George Mason not George Washington In the message about the two week intensive Study Abroad program in January, the message heading read George Washington University, and should have read George Mason University. I repeat the message below.-- dil Dear all, George Mason University is offering a two-week intensive winter Arabic program from January 02- January 19 at the University of Jordan. The Center of Global Education is organizing this program and upon successful completion of the program students can earn three transferable credits from George Mason University. Two levels are offered: Intermediate and Advanced. In addition to MSA, students will be given 10 hours of instruction in Jordanian (Ammani) dialect. The program also includes cultural trips to commercial centers, popular shopping areas and historical sites in Jordan. You can have more information about this program by visiting this page: http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/jordan.html Or by contacting the program officer: Denise Elles-Mdahuar Ph: (703) 993 2155 email:dellesmd at gmu.edu Best, -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 1 05:59:11 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:59:11 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:CFP Discourse Pragmatic Variation and Change Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 01 Oct 2011 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:CFP Discourse Pragmatic Variation and Change -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 01 Oct 2011 From:Heike Pichler > Subject:CFP Discourse Pragmatic Variation and Change CALL FOR PAPERS Discourse-Pragmatic Variation & Change (DiPVaC 2012) University of Salford, UK 18-21 April 2012 http://www.salford.ac.uk/events/details/1581 Early quantitative sociolinguistics and quantitative corpus linguistics tended to neglect discourse-pragmatic features, i.e., linguistic items or expressions such as pragmatic particles, discourse markers, quotatives, intensifiers, general extenders, tag questions, etc. which are related by virtue of operating in the interpersonal and/or textual domains. It is only in recent decades that quantitative paradigms have witnessed a limited expansion in the study of these features. Amongst other things, these studies have demonstrated that the distribution of discourse-pragmatic features in the linguistic system is far from random, that changes in their usage and distribution are structured and principled, that many of their synchronic properties derive from the processes constituting grammaticalization, and that the social embedding of variation and change in their use may diverge from that of phonological or morpho-syntactic variables (see, for example, Aijmer 2002; Andersen 2001; Cheshire et al. 2005; D?Arcy 2005; Macaulay 2005; Tagliamonte & D?Arcy 2009). Yet despite the moderate upsurge in the quantitative study of discourse-pragmatic features, it is fair to say that discourse variation analysis is still at an embryonic stage (Macaulay 2002). There is little consensus in terms of methodology; analyses tend to focus on a few languages, a limited selection of variables as well as external constraints on variation; and quantitative studies of discourse-pragmatic change are often hampered by the shallow time-depth of synchronic corpora. These factors impede significant advancements and the formulation of a holistic theory of how discourse-pragmatic features vary and change. The purpose of DiPVaC 2012 is to bring together scholars interested in the quantitative analysis of discourse-pragmatic features from any language variety, with the aims of: 1. discussing methodological, empirical and theoretical issues in the quantitative analysis of discourse-pragmatic features; 2. assessing the current state of the field and exploring new directions of enquiry; 3. promoting the quantitative analysis of discourse-pragmatic features within and beyond (variationist and corpus) linguistics; and 4. launching an international network of scholars working on discourse-pragmatic variation and change and providing a framework for future collaborations between participants. We welcome papers dealing with, but not restricted to, the following topics ? methods in the quantitative analysis of discourse-pragmatic features ? sociolinguistic patterns of discourse-pragmatic variation and change ? social and geographical diffusion patterns of innovative discourse features ? (language-internal) patterns of geographical variation in discourse-pragmatics ? the role of discourse-pragmatic features in the construction and negotiation of social identities ? discourse-pragmatic variation and change in contexts of language contact ? contrastive/cross-linguistic studies of discourse-pragmatic variation and change ? the acquisition of discourse-pragmatic variation by children and second language learners ? socio-perceptual studies of discourse-pragmatic variation ? discourse-pragmatic variation across interactional, situational and technological settings ? implications & applications of discourse variation analysis within and beyond linguistic theory Confirmed plenary speakers include Kate Beeching (University of West of England, UK) Alexandra D?Arcy (Victoria University, Canada) Andreas H. Jucker (University of Zurich, Switzerland) Confirmed pre-conference workshop leaders include Alexandra D?Arcy (Victoria University, Canada) Sue Fox (Queen Mary?s, University of London, UK) Andreas H. Jucker (University of Zurich, Switzerland) Heike Pichler (University of Salford, UK) DECTE team (Newcastle University, UK) Abstract submission We accept abstracts for both paper and poster presentations. Abstracts of up to 300 words excluding title and references should be submitted by e-mail attachment (.doc, .docx, .pdf) to dipvac2012 at gmail.com no later than 20 November 2011. Please give the title of your paper but do not include your name or other identifying information in the abstract. The title of the paper as well as name, affiliation and contact details of author(s) should be included in the body of your e-mail message. Abstracts will be refereed anonymously by members of the scientific committee, and authors will be notified of acceptance at the beginning of January 2012. Papers will be 20 minutes each, plus 10 minutes for questions. Posters will be displayed for the duration of the event and there will be a special poster session. Important dates Deadline for submission of abstracts: 20 November 2011 Notification of acceptance: at the beginning of January 2012 Pre-conference workshops: 18 April 2012 Conference: 18-20 April 2012 Local organising committee Heike Pichler ? main organiser h.pichler at salford.ac.uk Gerry Howley ? conference assistant g.m.howley at edu.salford.ac.uk Contact Please direct all enquiries to dipvac2012 at gmail.com <><><><><><><><><><><><><>< Dr Heike Pichler Lecturer in Sociolinguistics University of Salford School of Humanities, Languages & Social Sciences Centre for Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Maxwell Building, Room 815 Salford M5 4WT UK Tel: +44 (0)161 295 4575 Fax: +44 (0)161 295 5335 e-mail: h.pichler at salford.ac.uk http://heikepichler.weebly.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 01 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This fast-paced, informative webinar will cover specifications, features, levels, and other important aspects of the I Love the Arabic Language Curriculum. To register for this webinar, go to https://noorartwebinars.webex.com/noorartwebinars/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=665362214 and click Register. Once Noorart approves your request, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions for joining the webinar. To ensure you have the correct media players installed on your computer for the UCF (Universal Communications Format) media files used during the Webinar, go to https://noorartwebinars.webex.com/ec0605ld/eventcenter/support/diagnosis.do?siteeou=bm9vcmFydHdlYmluYXJzPC9hPi4NCjwvdGQ-PC90cj48L3RhYmxlPjwvdGQ-DQoNCjx0ZCB2YWxpZ249&url=noorartwebinars. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:08 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:08 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:needs K-12 Arabic standards Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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 K-12 Arabic standards -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Raja Bayyari > Subject:needs K-12 Arabic standards Subject: ???????? ?????? ?? ??? ???? ??????? - ???? ?????? ??? ???? ?? ????? ???? ???????? ?????? ?????????? ?? ?????? ????????? ?? ????? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:22:46 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:22:46 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AALIM's Winter Break Intensive Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:AALIM's Winter Break Intensive Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Driss Cherkaoui > Subject:AALIM's Winter Break Intensive Program The Arab American Language Institute in Morocco, AALIM, announcement AALIM?s Winter Break Intensive Program An entire university semester?s worth of Arabic is packed into a busy, dynamic learning schedule! December 28, 2011 through January 13, 2012. The program features: ? 60 hours of Arabic classes ? Lodging and 2 meals a day ? 2 one-day outings (Saturdays) ? 2 local outings in Meknes ? Daily individual study help ? New year?s eve party at the AALIM center with Moroccans ? Weekly cultural activities ? Special interest activities Application deadline: The earlier the better, final deadline December 1, payment to US bank account, wire deadline December 10; check deadline December 5, 2011. For further details and photos, www.aalimorocco.com AALIM, the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:22 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:22 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:University of Miami Islamic Studies Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:University of Miami Islamic Studies Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Tugrul Keskin > Subject:University of Miami Islamic Studies Job University of Miami, Department of Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Islamic Studies, beginning in August 2012 at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will have expertise in modern Islam with a focus on the Arab world, proficiency in Arabic, the ability to place Islam in the contemporary global context, and preparation in the methods and theories of the academic study of religion. A strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching at a private multicultural, non-sectarian institution should accompany solid scholarly potential and an ability to interact with disciplines outside of religious studies (e.g., women's and gender studies, political science, and international studies) in enhancing a new Arabic Studies minor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidate must have one year prior teaching experience and completed Ph.D. by July 2012. A record of academic publications is highly desirable. DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. Letters of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically, to: David Kling, Search Chair, at the following email address: islamstudiessearch at miami.edu. Please reference position #033071. Members of the committee will interview prospective candidates at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion in San Francisco. The University of Miami is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, and a drug free workplace. Application deadline: November 01, 2011. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:14 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:14 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:teaching "I think" in Egyptian Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:teaching "I think" in Egyptian Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Nesrine Basheer > Subject:teaching "I think" in Egyptian Arabic Hello Everyone, I'm currently teaching intermediate Egyptian Arabic. A common mistake my students make is using ??? ???? ana ?????? to say "I think". It's easy to simply explain that ???? means "I thought" (and I was wrong) as in ???? ???? ???? ??? ??? ?????/??????? ????? . The challenging part is giving students the different options for "I think" without confusing them. So, we have: ?????/???/??? ???? ??/??????? ????? ?? ????? ?????? ?? ??????? ?? ?????? ('I think') ?? ???? ????? ???? ??????? ????? ?????? ('I guess') ????? ???????? ??? ??????? ????? ???? ('I guess') I know we have ?? ???? and ????? but I want something less fuSha for now. So, the question now is: How would you introduce the function of expressing opinion in Egyptian Arabic? Any suggestions? Thank you, ~ Nesrine -- Nesrine Basheer Doctoral Student - Second Language Acquisition University of Maryland, College Park -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:07 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:07 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:King Saud University (female) Arabic Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:King Saud University (female) Arabic Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Ghassan Al Shatter > Subject:King Saud University (female) Arabic Job King Saud University Department: Arabic Language Institute Job Location: Female Campus, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Web Address: http://www.ksu.edu.sa/Pages/default.aspx Job Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Arabic Studies Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) Restrictions: Open for Female Candidates Only Description: King Saud University invites applications for a full time renewable one year-Professorship in Arabic Studies at the Arabic Language Institute, to be occupied as soon as possible. This appointment is available for female candidates only. The candidate will be expected to adequately represent the area of Arabic Studies both as a teacher and researcher, the emphasis being on the field of Applied Linguistics. The duties include teaching undergraduate courses for non-native speakers of Arabic, producing quality research. Successful candidate is expected to take over administrative duties and further develop courses of studies. Qualifications include a university degree, educational capabilities and outstanding academic research skills, customarily acquired by way of PhDor equivalent academic qualification. The successful candidate will have an excellent command of written and spoken Arabic (standard and dialect), a very good working knowledge of English language. At the time of appointment the candidate must not be older than 45 years of age. The university administration may allow an exception in special cases Application documents (curriculum vitae, photograph, list of publications and teaching activities, copies of degree certificates) and a brief statement of research interests, must be sent in electronic format as soon as possible, to the email address below. Email Address for Applications: galshatter at ksu.edu.sa Contact Information: Associate Prof. Dr. Ghassan Al Shatter Email: fgalshatter at yahoo.com Application Deadline: Open until filled -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:22:52 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:22:52 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:verbs with preps response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:verbs with preps response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Joost Kremers > Subject:verbs with preps response Dear Zainab, I'm afraid you're confusing two things. In English (and other Germanic languages) verb+preposition combinations come in two variaties. On the one hand, there are cases such as 'to count on', 'to wait for', etc. These verbs select a prepositional phrase to express their objects. The noun that fills this role is the complement of the preposition, e.g., 'John counted on Peter', where 'Peter' is the complement of 'on'. These verbs are considered to be intransitive, because they do not have an object of their own, they only select the PP. The second kind are so-called particle verbs. In these verbs, the object noun is *not* the complement of the preposition, instead the preposition is intransitive. Examples of this type are 'to lift up', 'to bring down', 'to come in', 'to break up', etc. These verbs can be transitive or intransitive (e.g., 'to come in'), but if they are transitive, the object is an object of the verb, not of the preposition. This is visible from the fact that the object can appear in between the verb and the preposition, as in 'John lifted it up', not *'John lifted up it'. If the object is a noun phrase, not a preposition, it can usually also appear after the preposition ('John lifted up the table') but here 'the table' is still the object of the verb, because it is the thing being lifted up (cf. also 'John lifted the table up', which is also ok.) The second type of verb does not exist in Arabic. If a verb takes a preposition, this preposition must always take its own complement. Therefore, they are comparable to the first class of verbs, such as 'to count on'. With jaa'a, matters are slightly different, although not very much. jaa'a is a verb that can take both a direct object *and* a prepositional phrase. Both are optional, however. One can say 'jaa'a 'aHmad' 'Ahmed came', but also 'jaa'a-naa 'aHmad', which is a construction that's similar to 'Ahmed reached us', where the goal of the motion is the object of the verb. Additionally, of course, one can specify something that the person coming is carrying, and this is done with the preposition bi. I hope this clarifies things a bit. -- Joost Kremers, PhD University of G?ttingen Institute for German Philology K?te-Hamburger-Weg 3 37073 G?ttingen, Germany -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:10 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:10 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Middlebury Arabic Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:Middlebury Arabic Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:usoltan at middlebury.edu> Subject:Middlebury Arabic Job Greetings to all, This is the link for the Middlebury College tenure track position in Arabic (you can also read the text of the ad below). http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3067 Please notice that applications are accepted online only on interfolio. Deadline is Oct 17th. Also please ignore the typo that says 'November' for the MESA preliminary interviews. MESA is held Dec 1-4 this year. Middlebury College, Program in Arabic Tenure Track Position in Arabic The Arabic Program at Middlebury College announces an opening for a tenure track position, beginning September 2012. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic is required. The successful candidate will teach courses in Arabic language (at all levels) and other courses in literature, cultural studies, or linguistics appropriate for the Arabic major. (Courses taught by members of the Arabic faculty may also fulfill degree requirements in other programs, such as Literary Studies, Linguistics, and/or the Middle East Studies track in the International Studies Major.) Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and of plans for continued research in their field of scholarship. Candidates who will be attending the Middle East Studies Association meeting in November in Washington D.C. and who are interested in interviewing at the meetings should make their availability known in their cover letter. Application materials must be received by October 17th, 2011. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Middlebury College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a diverse faculty to complement the increasing diversity of the student body. ___________________ Usama Soltan Assisant Professor of Arabic Farrell House, Room 206 Middlebury College Middlebury, VT 05753 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:19 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:19 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:George Mason University Islamic Studies Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:George Mason University Islamic Studies Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Peter Mandaville > Subject:George Mason University Islamic Studies Job Professorship in Islamic Studies George Mason University invites applications for an endowed Chair in Islamic Studies and Director of the Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies. The successful applicant will hold the rank of full or associate professor and will have a distinguished record in teaching, research and publication in one of the major fields in Islamic Studies, including history and the history of ideas, religion, philosophy, politics, anthropology, sociology, science, literature and culture. He or she will collaborate with University faculty in developing a multi-disciplinary academic program focused on the global diversity of Muslim societies and Islam as a living religion and its role in global civilization. Review of applications will begin on 17 October 2011, but the position will remain open until an appointment is made. All applicants must first apply online. Go to http://jobs.gmu.edu/ and create an application form. Then apply for position F9200Z. Next send letter of application, including a curriculum vitae and names of three references, to: Dr. Shaul Bakhash, Chair, Islamic Studies Search Committee, CHSS Dean?s Office, Mail Stop 3A3, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030. George Mason University is a public university in the Virginia state system, located 15 miles outside of Washington, DC. AA/EOE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:11 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:11 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Arabic QA systems Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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 QA systems -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:amine bayoudhi > Subject:Arabic QA systems Hello, I search for anyone who works on arabic Question Answering domain. Please contact me to exchange experiences and ideas. Thanks. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Amine BAYOUDHI PhD Computer Science student http://sites.google.com/site/aminebayoudhi Higher Institute of Computer and Multimedia Sfax ANLP Research Group http://sites.google.com/site/anlprg MIRACL Laboratory www.miracl.rnu.tn Address : 3052 Sfax, Tunisia Email : bayoudhi.amine at gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:22:55 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:22:55 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education Islamic Studies Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education Islamic Studies Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Eric Atwell > Subject:Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education Islamic Studies Job Two Full-Time, Permanent Positions of Senior Lecturer/Reader/Professor in the Study of Islam and Muslims. Salary Range: ?38,963 . ?57,219 per annum Applications are now accepted until 24 October 2011. Fluency in English and one or more languages of Islam, preferably Arabic, is desirable for the post. Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education 124 Blackness Road|Dundee|DD1 5PE|Scotland UK TEL +44 (0)1382 908070 http://www.almi.abdn.ac.uk_______________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:04 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:04 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:CFP International Symposium on Language and Communication Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:CFP International Symposium on Language and Communication -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:ISLC/2012 > Subject:CFP International Symposium on Language and Communication Dear Colleagues and Friends, The Organizing Committee is pleased to invite you to participate in the International Symposium on Language and Communication: Research trends and challenges (ISLC). The symposium is to be held 10-13 June 2012 in the Atat?rk Congress Center, Ege University, ?zmir, Turkey. ISLC is an international symposium which focuses on the research trends and challenges in the fields of interdisciplinary language, literature, history and communication studies at both national and international levels, and their consequences for the theory, policy and practice of a variety of fields such as education, economy, sociology, and all other related fields. ISLC provides an international forum that enables discussions of the latest research trends and challenges, and promotes critical debate, on the often-complex interconnections among language and communication and history, economy, sociology, education, and all related sub-fields. Subject Areas The symposium publishes research papers in the fields of humanities, social sciences and economics such as anthropology, communication studies, demography, education, ethics, geography, history, industrial relations, information science, international relations, law, linguistics, library science, methodology, philosophy, political science, population studies, psychology, public administration, sociology, literature, religious studies, visual arts, women studies, management, human resources management, international business, tourism, business ethics, development studies and so on. Papers may address (but are not limited to) the following strands: Communication: - Communication Methods and Researches - Cultural Studies, Cultural History, Humanities - Media and Society Studies, Social Communication, Social Media - Professional and Corporate Communications - Mass Communication, Mass Communication History - Communication Law, Policy and Planning - Communication and Difference - Popular Culture, Media Uses and Media Literacy - Intercultural Communication and Global Media Trends - Global Communication, Social Change, Comparative Studies and Migration Studies - Media Studies, Models of Media Systems Analysis - Communication Technologies, ICT, Online Journalism and Online Research Innovations - Ethnicity and Race in Communication, Diasporas Studies - Digital Media, Digital Culture and Human-Technology Interaction and Human Factors - New Media, Internet and New Media Theories - Mobile Technologies Used for Dissemination and Promotion of Art - Innovative Works in Computer-based Art/Digital Art/Animation - Democracy, Politics and Journalism Ethics - Media and Identity - Journalism Studies, Journalism Theory, Press Studies, Promotional Culture - Instructional and Developmental Communication - Interpersonal Communication Research And Criticism - Political Communication - Visual Communication Studies, (Television, Filmmaking, Multimedia, Multi-Standards) - Communication, Training, Cultural Variation and Challenges - Philosophy of Communication - Advertising and Marketing Language: - Status/ Survival of Language and Literature - Society and Culture - Discourse Studies - First/Second Language Acquisition - Language Diversity - Language Policy and Planning - Language Rights, Language Policy - Language and Social Interaction - Language and Identity - Multilingualism, Cross-Cultural Communication - National and Local Languages, World Languages - Language and Economic Development - Language for Employability - Language and Social Mobility - Language Teaching: Trends And Challenges - Role of the Culture in Global Supply Chain - Discourse Linguistics - Computational Linguistics, Computational Lexicography. - Language Pragmatics - Cultural and Historical Analysis - Cognitive Linguistics - Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages - Rhetoric - Sociolinguistics - Language and the Arts - Sociology of Language - Translation Studies Language The official languages of the Symposium will be Turkish and English. Delegates are required to prepare - 15-minute oral presentations followed by 5-minute question-response periods - Posters (to be displayed at designated times throughout the conference) - Abstracts and full papers will be double blind reviewed by the referees of the symposium. Accepted papers and posters will be published in Proceeding Book of ISLC 2012. Time Table for Call for Papers: Submission of Abstracts Opens : 1th OCT Deadline for Submission of Abstracts : 27th JAN Early Discount Registration Closes : 16th MAR Deadline to Register : 6th APR Full Paper Submission Deadline : 13th APR ISLC/2012 : 10th JUN Scientific Committee: Ahmet Be?e, Atat?rk University, Turkey Ana Lu?sa Mateus Oliveira Chan?a Torres, Polytechnic Institute of Santar?m, Portugal Andrea Benc?n? Fekete, University of Kaposv?r, Hungary ?kos Farkas, E?tv?s Lor?nd University, Hungary Alain Montandon, Blaise Pascal University, France Ali G?ne?, Karab?k ?niversitesi, Turkey Barry Turner, Nottingham Trent University, UK C?cile Vilvandre De Sousa, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain Ching-fen Hsu, Huafan University, Taiwan Christiane Binet-Montandon, University Paris-Est Cr?teil Val de Marne, France Chu-chueh Cheng, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan Cristina Maria Junceiro Novo, Polytechnic Institute of Santar?m, Portugal C?neyt ?zata, Ordu University, Turkey Darwis Khudori, University of Le Havre, France Delia Chiaro, University of Bologna, Italy Erdin? Parlak, Atat?rk University, Turkey Ewa Waniek-Klimczak, University of L?dz, Poland F. H?lya ?zcan, Anadolu University, Turkey Fikret Ararg??, Atat?rk University, Turkey Frank Bezzina, University of Malta, Malta Gencer Elk?l??, Kafkas University, Turkey Gina Wen-Chun, National Chung-Cheng University, Taiwan Giuliana Fiorentino, University of Molise, Italy G?ler Aras, Y?ld?z Technical University, Turkey Hacer Hande Uysal, Gazi University, Turkey H?seyin Efe, Artvin ?oruh University, Turkey H?seyin K?se, Atat?rk University, Turkey Ion Stavre, SNSPA, Romania Iryna Mygovych, Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, Ukraine Jason Brown, University of Auckland, New Zealand Jinyan Huang, Niagara University, USA Joanna Nijakowska, University of L?dz, Poland Johanna Monti, University of Naples-L'Orientale, Italy Karey Harrison, University of Southern Queensland, Australia Kemalettin Yi?iter, ?stanbul Ayd?n University, Turkey Lawrence Soley, Marquette University, USA Luis-Miguel Ca?ada, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain Lubna Abid Ali, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan Massimo Leone, University of Torino, Italy Mehmet Demirezen, Hacettepe University, Turkey Mehmet Takka?, Atat?rk University, Turkey Mohd Sukki Othman, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Mustafa Kol, Kafkas University, Turkey Mustafa ?zdemir, Kafkas University, Turkey Nguyen Luong Ngoc, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia Nijole Brazeniene, Vilnius University, Lithuania Normahdiah Sheik Said, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Onookome Okome, University of Alberta, Canada Piotr Cap, University of L?dz, Poland Roger Bromley, Lancaster University, UK Roma Kriauciuniene, Vilnius University, Lithuania Rachele Antonini, University of Bologna, Italy Rebeca Soler Costa, University of Zaragoza, Spain Sean D. Williams, Clemson University, USA Sel?uk H?nerli, ?stanbul K?lt?r University, Turkey Tetiana Stepykina, Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University, Ukraine Tiiu Tammem?e, Tallinn University, Estonia T?z?n Issa, London Metropolitan University, UK Turgut G??ebakan, Atat?rk University, Turkey U?ur Yavuz, Atat?rk University, Turkey Urea Roxana, Bucharest University, Romania Vijayaletchumy Subramaniam, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia Yohan Kurniawan, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia *Sort alphabetically. Please read the guidelines on how to make your online submission before you start the submission process www.inlcs.org/2012 We look forward greatly to your participation in the ISLC 2012 symposium. Yours sincerely, Prof.Dr.U?ur YAVUZ ISLC General Chair Faculty of Communication Atat?rk University, Turkey -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:17 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:17 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Michigan State Arabic Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:Michigan State Arabic Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:Brahim Chakrani > Subject:Michigan State Arabic Job Michigan State University seeks to fill a tenured or tenure system position in Arabic language learning and teaching. This person will provide strong leadership as the Academic Director of the Arabic Language Flagship Program in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages in the College of Arts & Letters beginning August 16, 2012. Rank and salary are open. PhD required. We seek candidates with primary interests and experience in the teaching and learning of Arabic language and culture. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive language community that includes the Center for Language Teaching Advancement, strong Second Language Studies doctoral program, world?renowned study abroad initiatives and the MSU Muslim Studies Center. We welcome applicants whose research would especially benefit from collaborative opportunities in an interdisciplinary work environment. Teaching responsibilities will include Arabic language and culture courses in the Arabic Program, was well as an integrated Arts and Humanities course on Arabic culture. Applicants should submit: updated CV, writing sample, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and names of potential referees. Review of applications will begin October 28, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Send all materials to: Thomas Lovik, Arabic Language Teaching Position, Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Asian and African Languages, A?614 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824?1027. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Fri Oct 7 14:23:01 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:23:01 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Language Learning and Technology new issue Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Fri 07 Oct 2011 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:Language Learning and Technology new issue -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 07 Oct 2011 From:National Foreign Language Resource Center > Subject:Language Learning and Technology new issue We are happy to announce that Volume 15 Number 3 of Language Learning & Technology is now available at http://llt.msu.edu. This is a special issue on Learner Autonomy and New Learning Environments by guest editors Hayo Reinders and Cynthia White. The contents are listed below. Please visit the LLT Web site and be sure to enter your free subscription if you have not already done so. Also, we welcome your contributions for future issues. See our guidelines for submission at http://llt.msu.edu/contrib.html Sincerely, Dorothy Chun and Mark Warschauer, Editors Language Learning & Technology llted at hawaii.edu ----- FEATURE ARTICLES ----- Learner Autonomy in a Task-Based 3D World and Production by Karina Collentine Fostering Learner Autonomy in English for Science: A Collaborative Digital Video Project in a Technological Learning Environment by Christoph A. Hafner and Lindsay Miller Blogging: Promoting Learner Autonomy and Intercultural Competence through Study Abroad by Lina Lee Self-Study with Language Learning Software in the Workplace: What Happens? by Katharine B. Nielson ----- COLUMNS ----- Special Issue Commentary Learner Autonomy and New Learning Environments by Hayo Reinders and Cynthia White Emerging Technologies Autonomous Language Learning by Robert Godwin-Jones Action Research Edited by Fernando Naiditch Student Technology Use in a Self-Access Center by Joachim Castellano, Jo Mynard, and Troy Rubesch Announcements News From Sponsoring Organizations ----- REVIEWS ----- Edited by Paige Ware Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching with Technology Michael Thomas and Hayo Reinders (Eds.) Reviewed by Jim Ranalli Learning Languages through Technology Elizabeth Hanson-Smith and Sarah Rilling (Eds.) Reviewed by Carmen Tomas En Una Palabra: Sevilla, Espana, Cordoba, Argentina, and Puebla, Mexico Emmanuel Paris-Bouvret, Ana Perez-Girones, and Octavio Flores-Cuadra Reviewed by Zahir Mumin Teaching and Researching Language Learning Strategies Rebecca Oxford Reviewed by Mehreen Ahmed -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 07 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:27 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:27 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Arabic Verbs and Prepositions Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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 Verbs and Prepositions -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:> Subject:Arabic Verbs and Prepositions Dear Zeinab, You may want to consult my 1977 dissertation (Georgetown University) entitled: "Semantic and Syntactic Aspects of Arabic Prepositions." The (now outdated) theoretical framework I used was generative semantics; you may find something of use, however, especially in chapter 4, "Verb-preposition structures in Arabic." All the best, Karin Christina Ryding Sultan Qaboos bin Said Professor Emerita Arabic and Islamic Studies Georgetown University -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:30 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:30 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:e-learning in the ME conference Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:e-learning in the ME conference -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:Samia Montasser > Subject:e-learning in the ME conference 5th Conference on e-Learning Excellence in the Middle East 30 January 2012 to 2 February 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Website: http://congress.hbmeu.ac.ae/ Contact name: Amrita Conference Announcement / Call for papers 5th Conference on e-Learning Excellence in the Middle East 30 January 2012 to 2 February 2012 Dubai, United Arab Emirates We invite all those engaged in triggering & managing educational changes, innovation,& excellence in e-learning to share their experiences & practices by submitting research papers, case studies, poster presentations, students' brief papers The deadline for abstracts/proposals is 15 October 2011. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:41:31 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:41:31 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Seoul National University Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:Seoul National University Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:"Tahera Qutbuddin" > Subject:Seoul National University Job The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations (ALC), to be launched at Seoul National University in March 2012, invites applications for a professorship (open rank) in classical Islamic religion/history or any subjects in classical Islamic studies. The candidate is expected to have expertise either in the Islamic religious theories and jurisprudence or in historical developments until the end of the Abbasid Caliphate. The candidate will be supposed to teach courses related to his/her research interests as well as advanced courses in reading classical texts in Arabic and/or Persian up to 6 hours a week in English in addition to 3 hours of student thesis advising. The salary will be commensurate with the candidate?s previous career and achievement in the university salary scale. Only those who already have a PhD at the time of submission of application will be considered. Send letter of application, CV, graduate transcript, description of courses you can teach (less than 2 pages), and three letters of recommendation or email inquiry to: Prof. Juhyung Rhi Chair, ALC Search Committee Associate Dean for Academic Affairs College of Humanities Seoul National University 599 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul 151-745 S. Korea Email: jhrhi at snu.ac.kr Review of applications begins immediately after the submission deadline. For full consideration, complete applications should be received by November 15, 2011. Early submission of CV will be appreciated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:28 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:28 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:American University of Sharjah Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:University of Sharjah Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:"Enas S. Tabakhah" > Subject:University of Sharjah Job Faculty Position in the Department of Arabic and Translation Studies The Department of Arabic and Translation Studies in the American University of Sharjah invites applications for a faculty position in Arabic Studies at the rank of Assistant professor, beginning in the fall, 2012. The successful candidate will have a Ph. D. in Arabic studies with special emphasis in classical Arabic literature and/or Arabic linguistics. Native or near-native proficiency in Arabic is required, while being able to teach fluently in English. Experience in teaching Arabic language to native and non-native speakers will be advantages. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated experience in a liberal arts college environment. Strong scholarly potential and good teaching record expected. The successful candidate will join a department with an expanding agenda dealing with the teaching of Arabic as a foreign language and international education. As well, the successful candidate will be able to play a role in the development of an interdisciplinary program in Middle Eastern Studies. AUS is located in the emirate of Sharjah, adjacent to Dubai, UAE. Founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, AUS is an independent, not-for-profit coeducational university in the Gulf, serving some 5,500 students of 82 nationalities. The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications must be received before December 15, 2011. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. MARK RUSH, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, e-mail: cashr at aus.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:23 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:23 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New Middlebury MA programs in Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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 Middlebury MA programs in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From: Subject:New Middlebury MA programs in Arabic Middlebury Arabic School Introduces MA Degree Program, Summer 2012 Since 1982, the Middlebury Arabic School has been a leader in Arabic language education through the immersion method, attracting highly focused and directed students of Arabic and Arab culture and a dedicated faculty from leading institutions around the world. The Arabic School now offers an MA degree program designed to meet the growing need by academic and other institutions for qualified Arabic language teachers and specialists who deeply understand Arab culture and contemporary Arab society. The program includes two academic tracks: a general track in Arabic studies, combining advanced language study with in-language coursework on topics in literature, culture, and society; and an Arabic language pedagogy track, designed for current and prospective teachers of Arabic, offering advanced training in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL). Students may earn the MA by completing four 6-week summer sessions at Middlebury at Mills, or by combining two summer sessions with an academic year at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, a graduate school of Middlebury College. Applicants pursuing an MA are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Applicants may also apply for merit-based scholarships such as the Kathryn Davis Fellowship for Peace. For more information, please visit the Arabic School website, http://www.middlebury.edu/la/arabic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:29 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:29 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:AATA (why you should be a member) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:AATA (why you should be a member) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:Kirk Belnap > Subject:AATA (why you should be a member) Greetings! I am writing to encourage former members to renew and those who've never joined the American Assoc. of Teachers of Arabic--to renew or become members. AATA works to "promote study, criticism, and research in the fields of Arabic language pedagogy, Arabic linguistics, and Arabic literature, and to further the common interests of teachers of these subjects" (AATA Constitution). Our members hail from numerous nations, not just the U.S. For one reason or another, some have been critical of AATA in recent years. I have but one response: Dedicated colleagues, overwhelmed with crushing teaching and administrative loads, have done their best to keep AATA going and to improve it. Thanks to valiant efforts, especially on the part of Exec. Director, Dr. Elizabeth Bergman and former editor of Al-'Arabiyya, Dr. Clarissa Burt, overdue issues of the journal have been published, the website has been improved, the newsletter is better than ever, and the association is actively serving its advocacy role. I therefore invite you to show your support by joining. I would particularly invite you to consider becoming a supporting member and, if possible, please arrange for your institution to become an institutional member. We thank those who've faithfully maintained such memberships and look forward to seeing many renewals and new members of all types. To find out more and to renew or join, go to: http://www.aataweb.org/ Online payment is an option for most countries. To renew, log in and then click on the "View profile" link at the top right. Best wishes, Kirk Belnap 2010-2012 President, American Association of Teachers of Arabic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Mon Oct 10 17:36:20 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:36:20 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:teaching 'I think' Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 10 Oct 2011 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:teaching 'I think' 2) Subject:teaching 'I think' -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:rehab eldeeb > Subject:teaching 'I think' Dear Nesrine , I think that " ana faker" is used in different ways as : 1- ??? ????? ???? I remember his name 2- ??? ????? ?? ???? ???? I thought that his name is Mohamed . Here some would say : ??? ????? ???? ???? . still you could mention that ?? is ommitted voulantery .if you can add it and you have the same meaning it will mean "I thought " . I think the structure plays a role here : ?? ??????? ??? ?????? ?? : ??? ???? ??? ? ???? ????? to remember ?? ??????? ??? ?????? + ?? : ??? ????? ???? ????? ? ???? ????? : to think Normally we say : ????? followed by a nominal sentence to give the meaning of " I think " and not ?????? . ????? - ??????? have the same meaning and the same use in sentence structure . ????? is also used and it's not too fusHa ya Nesrine . It's just how you receive it . May be it's because of the ? . I think using it fulfills the register we want to teach our student ( 3ammeyyet el muthaqqafin ) . Hope that I could have helped . Wish you all the best of luck ! Rehab El Deeb -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 10 Oct 2011 From:karam Tannous > Subject:teaching 'I think' how about azunn which also means I think or I presume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 10 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:25 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:25 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:International Studies Programs in ME Query Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:International Studies Programs in ME Query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:Paula Santill?n > Subject:International Studies Programs in ME Query Hi all! A student of mine has inquired me about reputed programs on International Studies in the Middle East, specifically in the Syria-Lebanon-Jordan area. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:22 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:22 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Hedayet Institute Winter&Spring Programs Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:Hedayet Institute Winter&Spring Programs -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:nagwa hedayet > Subject:Hedayet Institute Winter&Spring Programs Hedayet Institute for Arabic Studies (HIAS) is pleased to announce its Winter and Spring Programs of 2011-2012 during the making of history in the capital of the Middle East. HIAS Programs: Total immersion Arabic language and cultural program where both Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Egyptian Arabic are combined either for 6 weeks in winter or 14 week semester long in Spring 2012 Elective courses are offered in Arabic literature, oriental music ('ud, nayy etc.), Arab/Islamic history, Arabic calligraphy, Women in Islam, History of the Copts in Egypt, tajweed al Qur'an, Arabs? Revolution Media 2011, Business Arabic and others are content-based courses within the total immersion program the elective course, or as tailored courses of Arabic for Special Purpose. There is also a short three week program conducted for the UN headquarter personnel in New York that takes place twice a year in December and July every year. Pls. check for the next exact dates at: info at hedayetinstitute.com . Non-intensive MSA or ECA between 6 and 12 hours per week Arabic for Muslims or non Muslims who want to understand Islam at a very discounted rate as low as 7 USD per hour for at least one semester. The institute provides the syllabi, assessment criteria, and the professors' CVs for its content-based area courses as well as for language courses. Pls. check with the admin. at info at hedayetinstitute.com Cultural Activities: Throughout the study periods there are weekly cultural activities and events, connecting students to events of the Arab Spring in the ME including meetings with the young revolutionaries, seminars, conferences, films and much more. Preparation and follow up on these activities help students comprehend the content and practice their Arabic in different areas of culture topics. Credits Transfer: Several American and European universities accept to transfer the study hours of their students coming to study at HIAS. Some of them have special arrangements with HIAS for their students' study abroad program at Hedayet Institute. We may provide you with the list if you send for it to info at hedayetinstitute.com . Venue: HIAS is located 5 minutes walk away from Hadayeq El Maadi metro station and 20 minutes far from the center of Cairo by metro. The institute has a fascinating Arab ambiance. Dates: The deadline for application to the 6 week Winter term starting on Dec.26th, 2011 is Nov. 25th, 2011. Deadline for Spring semester starting on Feb 5th, is Dec.20th, 2011. Big Discount Celebrating the Arab Spring in the ME: Six wk Winter 2012 short term cost is 2000 USD for a total of 140 hours of study. 14 week Spring semester program of 280 hours cost is $4200 per student (in a group of three or more). Groups of 12 students and more have very special price. Pls. contact: info at hedayetinstitute.com for more information How to Apply: Fill an application on line on: www.hedayetinstitute.com Pay a deposit fee to reserve your place before the deadline (Pls. ask about details at: info at hedayetinstitute.com ) Indicate if you need assistance in finding a suitable accommodation-apartment or 3 star hotel room-during the period of your study; sharing a furnished apartment will cut down your housing expenses as low as $225 per month. For more information please have a look at our web site at: www.hedayetinstitute.com or write to: info at hedayetinstitute.com Or call: (202)25272190/ (2012)22261308 Vonage No.: (646)2168-308 Nagwa Hedayet, PhD. Director Hedayet Institute for Arabic Studies www.hedayetinstitute.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 15 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:26 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:26 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Middlebury Job (new deadline) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:Middlebury Job (new deadline) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:"Soltan, Usama" > Subject:Middlebury Job (new deadline) I would like to repost our job announcement again, with the updated deadline, which is now Nov 15. The link on Interfolio is still here: http://www.interfolio.com/apply/3067 Here's the text of the announcement. The Arabic Program at Middlebury College announces an opening for a tenure track position, beginning September 2012. Native or near-native fluency in Arabic is required. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. or ABD and will teach courses in Arabic language (at all levels) and other courses in literature, cultural studies, or linguistics appropriate for the Arabic major. (Courses taught by members of the Arabic faculty may also fulfill degree requirements in other programs, such as Literary Studies, Linguistics, and/or the Middle East Studies track in the International Studies Major.) Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and of plans for continued research in their field of scholarship. Candidates who will be attending the Middle East Studies Association meeting in December in Washington D.C. and who are interested in interviewing at the meetings should make their availability known in their cover letter. Application materials must be received by November 15th, 2011. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Middlebury College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a diverse faculty to complement the increasing diversity of the student body. ___________________ Usama Soltan Assisant Professor of Arabic Farrell House, Room 206 Middlebury College Middlebury, VT 05753 Tel. 802 443 5869 usoltan at middlebury.edu https://seguecommunity.middlebury.edu/sites/usoltan -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 15 Oct 2011n -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:28 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:28 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Correct URL for Middlebury Arabic MA Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:Correct URL for Middlebury Arabic MA -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:Mohamed Ansary > Subject:Correct URL for Middlebury Arabic MA ????? ?????? ?????? http://www.middlebury.edu/ls/grad_programs/arabic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 15 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 15 09:25:24 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:25:24 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Georgia Tech Arabic Culture through Song course Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 15 Oct 2011 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:Georgia Tech Arabic Culture through Song course -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 15 Oct 2011 From:Rajaa Aquil > Subject:Georgia Tech Arabic Culture through Song course Dear Arabist and Arabic Language Instructors, I would like to introduce to our community the Georgia Tech Critical Languages Song Project. Under the auspices of a US Department of Education International Research and Studies grant we are developing semester-long web-based courses in advanced Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Russian culture and language through song. Our website is clsp.gatech.edu. I am Co-IP of the program and designer of the Arabic materials. I write today because we are seeking programs and instructors at other universities who would be interested in piloting our materials, ideally during this coming spring semester. >From here on, I will refer specifically to the Arabic course. This is a fourth-year culture course with a serious intellectual component to be taught in Arabic. It is based around a corpus of 20 songs ranging from religious, romantic, patriotic and popular songs as early as the advent of Islam period to the modern times represented by Jan 25 revolution in Egypt. The songs are mainly of Egyptian dialect and Modern Standard Arabic. The course is is divided into 15 units that are intended to conform to a university semester. The songs form compact platforms from which we branch out to explore in depth facets of Arabic culture and history. Each unit progresses through an introduction, listening exercises, text-notes-context, questions for understanding, topics for discussion and writing and suggestions for further listening. One of the key challenges that these materials are intended to meet is the great diversity of proficiency levels in the fourth-year classroom from students who have spent an entire year abroad studying in their discipline at a university in the Arab world to heritage speakers to students who have the minimum on-campus preparation. Computer-based delivery of a rich web of content/context surrounding the carefully annotated main corpus of songs allows for engagement by less proficient students and guided exploration of cultural context on the part of more proficient readers-listeners who have spent significant time abroad. All can then come together in a single meaningful conversation in class. If you might be interested in participating in the pilot and would like to review materials, please contact me off-list at raquil at gatech.edu. With best regards, Rajaa Aquil -- Rajaa Aquil, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Arabic, & Director of Arabic LBAT School of Modern Languages Georgia Institute of Technology 613 Cherry Street Swann Building #317 Atlanta, GA 30332 Phone: 4043857252 Fax: 4048940955 Email: rajaa.aquil at modlangs.gatech.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 15 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 22 06:02:26 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:02:26 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Reaction to Song Project Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 22 Oct 2011 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:Reaction to Song Project -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 22 Oct 2011 From:proochnikllc at YAHOO.COM Subject:Reaction to Song Project Dear Friends, Ahlan-wa-sahlan. This Arabic "Song" course looks brilliant. Music, especially vocal music, is intrinsic to what it means to be human. Very best of luck and all success to Dr. Rajaa Aquil. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sat Oct 22 05:59:35 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:59:35 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Jil Jadid 2012 Call For Papers Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sat 22 Oct 2011 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:Jil Jadid 2012 Call For Papers -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 22 Oct 2011 From:Jiil Jadiid > Subject:Jil Jadid 2012 Call For Papers Call for Papers: 2nd Annual J?l Jad?d @ UT Austin Dates: February 23-25, 2012 Location: The University of Texas at Austin Abstract deadline: November 1, 2011 Topic: Arabic Literature and Linguistics Conference website: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/events/conferences/jiljadid2012/jiljadid.php Contact: Anthony Edwards - jiljadidconf at gmail.com Introduction: The University of Texas? Department of and Center for Middle Eastern Studies are pleased to announce that they will host the 2nd Annual J?l Jad?d Conference, a graduate student conference in Arabic Literature and Linguistics, to be held at the University of Texas at Austin, February 23-25, 2012. Last February, graduate students from eighteen universities assembled to set the tone for Arabic studies in the twenty-first century. The overwhelming, positive feedback from this ?new generation? for J?l Jad?d 2011 prompts us to assemble again in order to keep the conversation going. The purpose of this conference remains to bring together students spread across area studies, linguistics, comparative literature and other departments in order to facilitate a productive and interdisciplinary exchange of new ideas. At the center of the conference lies the goal of fostering productive and fruitful dialogue. J?l Jad?d 2012 intends to continue exploring innovative approaches to presentations and the conference committee will decide the final format of the conference, to be announced when available. The conference will feature keynote speakers on Arabic literature and linguistics, as well as a career development workshop offered by faculty from the UT Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Topics: All papers on Arabic literature (classical and modern) and Arabic linguistics (including applied linguistics) will gladly be considered. We especially encourage state of the field papers that provide a focused overview of a specific subfield of Arabic studies and suggest new avenues for research in that area. Also, we welcome submissions on the following topics: * Beyond diglossia: New approaches to variation in Arabic * Bringing data to bear: Empirical approaches to Arabic pedagogy and SLA * Socio-cultural approaches to the acquisition of Arabic * Asking new questions about old literature * Literature across Arabic Registers * Arabic literature in new diasporas * Arabic Literature, Linguistics and Pedagogy in the Internet Age Submitters presenting papers on the ?the state of the field? will be asked to provide a bibliography in electronic formation two weeks prior to the conference. All other submitters, who are accepted, will not be asked to provide a summary of their papers this year. Applicants who will be outside of the US at the time of the conference are encouraged to submit, and will be able to present their papers and participate in discussions in person or via Internet video-chat. Papers that will be also presented at other conferences, such as ALS and ACLA, are welcome, as we hope to provide a forum for students to further develop and refine their research. Abstracts: Applicants may submit abstracts of no more than 400 words, not including references, in PDF format with fonts embedded. Abstracts can be submitted via the following website: http://linguistlist.org/confcustom/jiljadid2012 The deadline for abstracts is November 1, 2011. Abstracts should not include identifying information. However, you must indicate the highest degree you have obtained and your current position (e.g. ?M.A., Graduate Student?, Ph.D., Assistant Professor?, etc.) Funding: We are well aware of the financial restrictions facing graduate students. Due to budget difficulties, J?l Jad?d is unable to provide financial assistance for travel expenses at this time. Lodging with local graduate students will be made available when possible. 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Judge reports on a long-term, multi-case study examining the motivations of eager readers in an extensive reading program at a private Japanese high school. In the second article, Cindy Brantmeier, Aimee Callender, & Mark McDaniel examine the effects of embedded "what" questions and elaborative "why" questions on reading comprehension with advanced second language learners of Spanish. And finally, Jing Wang & Christine H. Leland report on their study of what beginning learners of Chinese perceive as helpful in learning to recognize characters. This issue also includes two book reviews: Zahir Mumin reviews Studies in Language Testing 29: Examining Reading: Research and Practice in Assessing Second Language Reading by Hanan Khalifa & Cyril J. Weir. And the series of Real Reading: Creating an Authentic Reading Experience 1-4 by Lynn Bonesteel, David Wiese, & Alice Savage is reviewed by Pakize Uludag & CeAnn Myers. We also have a discussion in this issue, in which John P. Racine comments on an article by Meara & Olmos Alcoy that appeared in Volume 22, #1, April 2010. In the last section of this issue, Cindy Brantmeier, Xuicheng Yu, and Tracy Van Bishop have a feature on Readings on L2 Reading: Publications in Other Venues 2010-2011. RFL is a scholarly, refereed journal published on the World Wide Web by the University of Hawai`i, with Richard R. Day and Thom Hudson as the co-editors and Anne Burns, Macquarie University, as the reviews editor. The journal is sponsored by the National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC), the University of Hawai'i College of Languages, Linguistics and Literature, and the University of Hawai'i Department of Second Language Studies. The journal is a fully-refereed journal with an editorial board of scholars in the field of foreign and second language reading. There is no subscription fee to readers of the journal. It is published twice a year, in April and October. 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This person will provide strong leadership as the Academic Director of the Arabic Language Flagship Program in the Department of Linguistics and Germanic, Slavic, Asian and African Languages in the College of Arts & Letters beginning August 16, 2012. Rank and salary are open. PhD required. We seek candidates with primary interests and experience in the teaching and learning of Arabic language and culture. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive language community that includes the Center for Language Teaching Advancement, strong Second Language Studies doctoral program, world-renowned study abroad initiatives and the MSU Muslim Studies Center. We welcome applicants whose research would especially benefit from collaborative opportunities in an interdisciplinary work environment. Teaching responsibilities will include Arabic language and culture courses in the Arabic Program, was well as an integrated Arts and Humanities course on Arabic culture. Applicants should submit: updated CV, writing sample, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and names of potential referees. Review of applications will begin October 28, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send all materials to the application address below. All applications for this position must be submitted electronically at the Michigan State Human Resources website http://jobs.msu.edu/ MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Mailing Address for Applications: Dr. Thomas Lovik Arabic Language Teaching Position Department of Linguistics and Languages A-614 Wells Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1027 USA Email Address for Applications: revierew at msu.edu Web Address for Applications: http://jobs.msu.edu/ Contact Information: TALISHA WINSTON Email: revierew at msu.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 22 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:09 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:09 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:How many Arabic roots are there? Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:How many Arabic roots are there? -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:Nesrine Basheer > Subject:How many Arabic roots are there? Dear All, How many Arabic roots are there? I am looking for a documented resource. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:03 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:03 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Denison University Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Denison University Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:Liz Barringer-Smith > Subject:Denison University Job The Department of Modern Languages at Denison University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Arabic, to begin August of 2012. Preference will be given to candidates with PhD in hand and a two- or three-year record of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Responsibilities include a 2-3 teaching load, active research program resulting in scholarly publications, participation in departmental activities and service to the community are expected. To be assured full consideration, please apply at Denison's web site https://employment.denison.edu by November 15, 2011. In your dossier please include a Cover Letter, a Vitae, Recent Evaluations, Teaching Philosophy, Writing Sample and three Letters of Recommendation. Denison University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:09 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:09 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Al-Kitaab 3rd Edition Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Al-Kitaab 3rd Edition -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Al-Kitaab 3rd Edition Title: Al-Kitaab Subtitle: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic: Part One, 3e Series Title: Al-Kitaab Arabic language program Publication Year: 2011 Publisher: Georgetown University Press http://www.press.georgetown.edu Book URL: http://www.press.georgetown.edu/book/al-kitaab/al-kitaab-fii-tasupcsupallum-al-supcsuparabiyya Author: Kristen Brustad Author: Mahmoud Al-Batal Author: Abbas Al-Tonsi Hardback: ISBN: 1589017374 9781589017375 Pages: 384 Price: U.S. $ 79.95 Paperback: ISBN: 1589017366 9781589017368 Pages: 384 Price: U.S. $ 69.95 Abstract: Al-Kitaab Part One is the second book in the Al-Kitaab Arabic language program and is now available in an extensively revised and reorganized third edition. This book with its companion website develops skills in formal and colloquial Arabic, including reading, listening, speaking, writing, and cultural knowledge, integrating materials in colloquial and formal/written Arabic. It provides a comprehensive program for students in the early stages of learning Arabic. Teachers should visit the book's website for Teacher Resources. Like the book's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/alkitaab Features: -Four-color design throughout the book with over 100 illustrations and photographs -Color-coded words and phrases throughout to easily follow the variety or varieties of Arabic you want to activate?Egyptian, Levantine, or formal Arabic -Introduces over 400 vocabulary words in all three forms of Arabic side by side -Presents the story of Maha and Khalid in Egyptian, and now Nasreen and Tariq in Levantine, in addition to Maha and Khalid in formal Arabic -Expanded grammar explanations and activation drills, including discussions about colloquial and formal similarities and differences -New video dialogues from everyday life in both Egyptian and Levantine to reinforce vocabulary in culturally-rich contexts -Develops reading comprehension skills with new authentic texts -Reinforces learning through extensive classroom activities and homework exercises that provide constant review -Includes Arabic-English and English-Arabic glossaries, reference charts, and a grammar index -Reduced from 20 chapters to 13 chapters, the course now more closely corresponds to two semesters of college study with an average of 4-5 contact hours per week -Textbook includes a convenient DVD with the basic audio and video materials (no interactive exercises) for offline study that will play in iTunes and compatible MP3 players -New companion website (sold separately)?alkitaabtextbook.com?features fully integrated interactive, self-correcting exercises, all the audio and video materials, and additional online course management and grading options for teachers Al-Kitaab Part One, Third Edition provides 125 contact (classroom) hours with approximately 250 homework hours. Students who complete Part One should reach an intermediate-mid level of proficiency. Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics Language Acquisition Subject Language(s): Arabic, Egyptian (arz) Arabic, North Levantine (apc) Arabic, South Levantine (ajp) Arabic, Standard (arb) Language Family(ies): Afroasiatic -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:11 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:11 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs list of ME programs in US Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:v -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:wassim al-bekai > Subject:Needs list of ME programs in US Greetings, I would like to know if there is a list of middle eastern studies and Arabic departments for the USA universities. 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URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:13 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:13 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:New Book on Romanesque structures in the New Arabic Novel Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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 Romanesque structures in the New Arabic Novel -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:New Book on Romanesque structures in the New Arabic Novel Title: Les structures romanesques dans le "Nouveau roman arabe" Subtitle: Essai d?approche s?miotique Series Title: LINCOM Studies in Language and Literature 09 Publication Year: 2011 Publisher: Lincom GmbH http://www.lincom.eu Book URL: http://lincom-shop.eu Author: Hassan Lachgar Paperback: ISBN: 9783862881680 Pages: 232 Price: Europe EURO 72.80 Abstract: Notre but est de d?gager les caract?ristiques d'un nouveau roman arabe et d'apporter quelques ?l?ments de r?ponse ? la question suivante :que repr?sente ce roman dans le corpus romanesque? A t-il pu effectivement ouvrir certaines voies dans le renouvellement de la structure du roman? Nous allons essayer d'apporter une r?ponse ? cette question. Mais le but principal est d'?valuer les strat?gies formelles mises en ?uvre par l'?crivain. Ce travail se propose un but ambitieux et pr?cis :faire conna?tre ? travers ce texte un aspect de la litt?rature romanesque arabe nouvelle.il proc?de, principalement, ? une analyse des ?l?ments structurels de l'?uvre, mais il ne n?glige pas enti?rement les facteurs extralinguistiques car il n'est pas un pur objet esth?tique. Notre approche est compos?e de trois parties : -La premi?re est consacr?e ? l'introduction, la signification du titre, l'analyse de l'incipit et ? la structure spatio-temporelle. -La seconde partie est consacr?e ? l'analyse des personnages (du point de vue de leur fonction, de leurs sph?res d'action et des relations qu'ils entretiennent entre eux). La troisi?me partie est consacr?e ? l'analyse de l'?criture romanesque (narration,dialogues,monologues,description,intertextualit?) et des facteurs extralinguistiques (l'?metteur, le r?cepteur, le r?f?rent).L'ensemble s'ach?ve par une conclusion et une bibliographie comment?e. Linguistic Field(s): Arabic Linguistics General Linguistics Ling & Literature Semantics Subject Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:10 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:10 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:Jennifer Kloes > Subject:Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program Dear Colleagues: May we ask for your help in sharing information on the new Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program with students who may be interested? Our application deadline for the Fall 2012 semester is April 1, 2012. We thank you in advance for your assistance. Please find a brief program description below. Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program Abu Dis, Palestine This distinctive program offers intellectually curious students an unparalleled academic experience: the chance to study with Palestinian students at a college dedicated to the pursuit of intellectual inquiry, the promotion of critical thinking, and the open exchange of ideas and opinions. The Al-Quds Bard Honors College for Liberal Arts and Sciences -- located in Abu Dis, a neighborhood divided from East Jerusalem by the separation wall -- is at the vanguard of liberal education Palestine. As a result, it is a dynamic and intriguing location to spend a semester abroad. Participants in the Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program will: ? Attend academically challenging classes taught in a seminar style, including courses analyzing a range of discourses surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; ? Build meaningful connections with Palestinian students, both inside and outside of the classroom; ? Sharpen Arabic language skills, acquiring the vocabulary necessary to navigate daily life; ? Undertake an internship, putting into practice theories and ideas from readings and classroom debates; and ? Live in Ramallah, a vibrant Palestinian city, and participate in a wide range of cultural activities. Application Deadline April 1st Fall 2012 Semester For more information on the Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program: http://www.alqudsbard.org/abroad Best wishes, Jennifer Kloes Director of Recruitment / International Program Manager Institute for International Liberal Education Bard College Tel: (845) 758-7081 E-mail: kloes at bard.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:18 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:18 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Comp Ling Conf in Morocco Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Comp Ling Conf in Morocco -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Comp Ling Conf in Morocco Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:33:22 From: Abdelfattah Hamdani [a.hamdani at um5s.net.ma] Subject: 4rd International Conference on Arabic Language Processing Full Title: 4rd International Conference on Arabic Language Processing Short Title: CITALA'12 Date: 02-May-2012 - 03-May-2012 Location: Rabat, Morocco Contact Person: Abdelfattah Hamdani Meeting Email: citala12 at gmail.com Web Site: http://www.citala.org Linguistic Field(s): Computational Linguistics Subject Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb) Call Deadline: 19-Feb-2012 Meeting Description: The Institute for Studies and Research on Arabization (IERA) is organizing the fourth edition of the International Conference on Arabic Language Processing (CITALA'12). The conference will be held in 2-3 May 2012 at IERA, Rabat, Morocco. The aim of this Conference is to gather studies, achievements and experiences from scholars working on Arabic language processing in order to map the progress made in this field. The scientific meeting will also be an opportunity for exchange of information and expertise and for identification of cooperation between participants. Call for Papers: Important Dates: Submission of proposals for papers: February 19, 2012 Notification of acceptance of papers: March 25, 2012 Conference: May 2 - 3, 2012 For more information, please visit the conference site: http://www.citala.org Institute for studies and Research on Arabization Rabat-Institut, B-P 6216, Rabat, Morocco Tel.: + 212 37 77 30 05 Fax: + 212 37 77 20 65 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:02 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:02 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Foundations of Arabic Linguistics II Conference Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Foundations of Arabic Linguistics II Conference -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:"Dr Aara.E. Marogy" > Subject:Foundations of Arabic Linguistics II Conference Encouraged by the great success of the first Foundations of Arabic Linguistics Conference (FAL1), I am pleased to announce the Second Conference on the Foundations of Arabic Linguistics (FAL2). The conference will focus on the reception, transmission and interpretation of Kitab Sibawayhi past and present. Date: 13th & 14th September 2012 Venue: Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (University of Cambridge) Keynote speakers: Professor Kees Versteegh and Professor M.G. Carter The conference is interdisciplinary. It intends to bring together Arabists, specialists in linguistics and research students to engage in a dialogue with the aim of creating a framework to promote scholarship and provide a forum for the discussion of the influence exercised by the Kit?b on shaping the entire tradition of Arab linguistics as well as defining the way linguistic traditions in contact perceived and approached language and communication. The sessions will deal with the Kit?b?s legacy and its fundamental role in defining the Arab grammatical tradition. Papers highlighting any analytical or linguistic aspect of the Kit?b, its ?ur?? (commentaries) or any related works by both traditional Arab grammarians and Arabists are welcome. There will be a session on Sibawayh?s contribution to the formation of other linguistic traditions in contact, mainly Persian, Syrian and Jewish. Potential participants are invited to suggest papers which study and analyse traditions, approaches or frameworks, either formal or functional, and explore new avenues for research in the field. For more information please visit: http://www.ames.cam.ac.uk/news_events/foundations-arab-linguistics/ Best wishes, Amal Marogy (organiser) ************************** Dr Amal Elesha Marogy Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge CB3 9DA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:15 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:15 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Final Call Jil Jadid in Texas Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Final Call Jil Jadid in Texas -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:Anthony Edwards > Subject:Final Call Jil Jadid in Texas Call for Papers: 2nd Annual J?l Jad?d @ UT Austin Dates: February 23-25, 2012 Location: The University of Texas at Austin Abstract deadline: November 1, 2011 Topic: Arabic Literature and Linguistics Conference website: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/events/conferences/jiljadid2012/jiljadid.php Contact: Anthony Edwards - jiljadidconf at gmail.com Introduction: The University of Texas? Department of and Center for Middle Eastern Studies are pleased to announce that they will host the 2nd Annual J?l Jad?d Conference, a graduate student conference in Arabic Literature and Linguistics, to be held at the University of Texas at Austin, February 23-25, 2012. Last February, graduate students from eighteen universities assembled to set the tone for Arabic studies in the twenty-first century. The overwhelming, positive feedback from this ?new generation? for J?l Jad?d 2011 prompts us to assemble again in order to keep the conversation going. The purpose of this conference remains to bring together students spread across area studies, linguistics, comparative literature and other departments in order to facilitate a productive and interdisciplinary exchange of new ideas. At the center of the conference lies the goal of fostering productive and fruitful dialogue. J?l Jad?d 2012 intends to continue exploring innovative approaches to presentations and the conference committee will decide the final format of the conference, to be announced when available. The conference will feature keynote speakers on Arabic literature and linguistics, as well as a career development workshop offered by faculty from the UT Department of Middle Eastern Studies. Invited Speakers: J?l Jad?d has confirmed that Dr. Michael Cooperson (UCLA) will be deliver the literature keynote and Dr. Atiqa Hachimi (University of Toronto) will deliver the linguistics keynote. Topics: All papers on Arabic literature (classical and modern) and Arabic linguistics (including applied linguistics) will gladly be considered. We especially encourage state of the field papers that provide a focused overview of a specific subfield of Arabic studies and suggest new avenues for research in that area. Also, we welcome submissions on the following topics: Beyond diglossia: New approaches to variation in Arabic Bringing data to bear: Empirical approaches to Arabic pedagogy and SLA Socio-cultural approaches to the acquisition of Arabic Asking new questions about old literature Literature across Arabic Registers Arabic literature in new diasporas Arabic Literature, Linguistics and Pedagogy in the Internet Age Submitters presenting papers on the ?the state of the field? will be asked to provide a bibliography in electronic formation two weeks prior to the conference. All other submitters, who are accepted, will not be asked to provide a summary of their papers this year. Applicants who will be outside of the US at the time of the conference are encouraged to submit, and will be able to present their papers and participate in discussions in person or via Internet video-chat. Papers that will be also presented at other conferences, such as ALS and ACLA, are welcome, as we hope to provide a forum for students to further develop and refine their research. Abstracts: Applicants may submit abstracts of no more than 400 words, not including references, in PDF format with fonts embedded. Abstracts can be submitted via the following website: http://linguistlist.org/confcustom/jiljadid2012 The deadline for abstracts is November 1, 2011. Abstracts should not include identifying information. However, you must indicate the highest degree you have obtained and your current position (e.g. ?M.A., Graduate Student?, Ph.D., Assistant Professor?, etc.) Travel Assistance: We are happy to announce that we can offer a limited number of travel grants to participants this year. Priority will be given to attendees with accepted papers, but others are encouraged to apply. Details of the application procedure will be made available following the abstract deadline. Applicants who will be outside of the US at the time of the conference are encouraged to submit, and will be able to present their papers and participate in discussions in person or via internet video-chat. Transportation and Lodging: Lodging with local graduate students will be made available when possible. Conference fees: There will be no fees required of presenters and/or attendees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dil at BYU.EDU Sun Oct 30 18:03:05 2011 From: dil at BYU.EDU (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:03:05 +0000 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Translation Theme for Arab World English Journal Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Sun 30 Oct 2011 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:Translation Theme for Arab World English Journal -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 30 Oct 2011 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Translation Theme for Arab World English Journal Full Title: Arab World English Journal Call Deadline: 30-Dec-2011 Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) welcomes the submission of papers for a special issue on translation. The deadline for manuscript submission is December, 30, 2011. The issue publication date is March, 2012. For more information visit Arab World English Journal on www.awej.org. Before sending your paper, please read the Manuscript Guidelines for AWEJ at http://awej.org/?section=7. Possible topics could include but are not limited to: - Current situation of translation in the Arab world - The role of Arab universities in developing currents teaching programs in translation - The role of Kalima Project (Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage) in developing the movement of translation in the Arab world - Challenges of literary translation - The role of translation in mediating the exchange of knowledge across cultural and linguistic divides - The role of literary translation in challenging or reinforcing cultural difference - Translation studies: development, problems and solutions. - Basic issues in traditional translation research and new perspectives - Translation theory and practice and global changes - Semantic theories in translation and interpreting - The linguistic, cognitive, communicative, cultural, technological dimensions of translation - Contrast between sight interpretation and paper translation, - Syntax differences between target language and source language - Arabic machine translation - Future use of corpora in translation studies - Translation and creativity - New approaches and theories in translation - General translation theory versus specific theories the literary translation - Teaching translation and literature in translation - Foreign language teaching and translation - The role of the translator in the dialogue among civilizations - The role of translation in cross-cultural and multi-cultural communication - The digital age and translation - Toward cultural translation - Globalization and translation Papers may be submitted electronically as e-mail to: editor at awej.org Note for Arab authors: Please submit an abstract in Arabic and English. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 30 Oct 2011 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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