From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:55 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:55 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Notre Dame Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Notre Dame Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Li Guo Subject:Notre Dame Job UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Arabic Language/Lecturer The Arabic Program in the Department of Classics at Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time lecturer in Arabic language to begin August 2012. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal. Successful applicants will have at least an M.A. in linguistics, literature, Middle Eastern Studies, or relevant field, as well as preparation in communicative language pedagogy. Successful applicants will also have native or near native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic, at least one dialect, and English, and some experience teaching at all levels of Arabic language instruction. Please send letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching experience, along with three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Elizabeth F. Mazurek, Chair, Dept. of Classics, 304 O’Shaughnessy Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN 46556. Applications may be sent via email to Mazurek.4 at nd.edu. The University of Notre Dame is an international Catholic research university and an equal opportunity educator and employer with strong institutional and academic commitments to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Persons of color, women, members of under-represented groups, and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame, including the University’s mission statement, is available at www.nd.edu . Information about the Program of Arabic Language and Culture in the Department of Classics can be found at http://classics.nd.edu. Reviewing as received. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:31 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:31 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Dialectology Books written in Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Dialectology Books written in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Alison Brooks Subject:Dialectology Books written in Arabic Dan See the following book by Dr. Muhammad Raji Zughoul, published in 2005: دراسات في اللسانيات العربية الإجتماعية It looks like there's a digital version: http://dar.bibalex.org/webpages/mainpage.jsf?BibID=272094 Alison Brooks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Stephen Franke Subject:Dialectology Books written in Arabic Ahalan wa sahalan... Greetings... Let me know which dialect[s] is of interest, and I can refer you to some suitable titles and vendors? While most outlets are in Saudi Arabia, Jordan or UAE, a good number of them offer online order service. A number of in-Arabic publications exist about local dialects in the Gulf states, including a translation & publication in 1972 by King Saud University [then U of Riyadh] of the late T. M. Johnstone's _Eastern Arabic Dialect Studies_. Hope this helps... kair, in shaa' Allah. Regards, Stephen H. Franke San Pedro, California -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:34 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:34 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Arizona Summer program (expanded ad) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 Arizona Summer program (expanded ad) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Saleh -Knight, Miriam C - (mcsaleh) mcsaleh at email.arizona.edu Subject:U of Arizona Summer program (expanded ad) The School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the University of Arizona (MENAS) is offering four Arabic language courses for the summer of 2012. Our summer program has a rigorous curriculum that adopts the proficiency-based approach and emphasizes cultural literacy and the use of technology. The MENAS Arabic Summer program in 2012 is offering four courses that count for two years of Arabic and that are taught by dynamic, experienced and supportive teachers. SUMMER COURSE OFFERINGS: All classes are from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Elementary ARABIC 101: June 4 – July 5 For students with no previous language background in Arabic. Students cover Alif Baa and Lessons 1-7 of Al-Kitaab, Part one. Elementary ARABIC 102: July 9- August 8 Prior completion of one college semester of Arabic is required. Lessons 8-14 of Al-Kitaab, Part one are covered in this course. Intermediate ARABIC 401: June 4 – July 5 Prior completion of two college semesters of Arabic is required. This course covers Lessons 14-20 of Al-Kitaab, Part one. Intermediate ARABIC 402 : July 9- August 8 Prior completion of three college semesters of Arabic is required. This course covers Lessons 1-5 of Al-Kitaab, Part Two. For more information please visit our website http://menas.arizona.edu/undergrad-arabic-summer or contact the School for Middle Eastern and North African Studies. Email:sbs-neareast at email.arizona.edu Phone: 520-621-8013. Best, Miriam Saleh-Knight -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:50 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:50 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Proficiency Test response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Proficiency Test response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Hammoud, Salah Dr USAF USAFA USAFA/DFF" Subject:Proficiency Test response Greetings; Here is the link for information on one of the Arabic Proficiency Tests, which was developed by Professor Rammuny and is available at the Center for Applied Linguistics. http://www.cal.org/CALWebDB/FLAD/FLADDetails.aspx?id=218 For Speaking, the administration of the Oral Proficiency Interview can be arranged through ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages). The U.S. Government has several of these tests (e.g. the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), the Defense Language Proficiency Test among others) but as far as I know, they are not available to use outside of government circles. Salah -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:02 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:02 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Studies of pronoun use in Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Studies of pronoun use in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Mohammad T. Alhawary" Subject:Studies of pronoun use in Arabic For both of your queries you may want to start with SLA studies on null subjects (i.e., pro drop) use by English, Spanish, and Japanese learners of Arabic as an L2 in _Arabic Second Language Acquisition of Morphosyntax_ (Yale University Press, 2009). With Best Wishes, Mohammad Alhawary -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:43 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:43 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Hedayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Programs Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:edayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Programs -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:nagwa hedayet Subject:edayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Programs Hedayet Institute is pleased to announce to Colleagues, Friends and Students Its Upcoming Summer/Fall 2012 ArabicTotal Immersion Programs Upcoming Islamic Studies Program: With Azhar Professors Collaboration Summer Term I §Duration7 weeks. Dates: 10th, June – 26th July, 2012 § Deadline:April.15th, 2012 §Cost: $2750 USD for a total of 140 study hours. Summer Term II §Duration7 weeks. Dates: 30th, July – 13th of Sept., 2012 § Deadline:April.30th,2012 §Cost: $2750 USD for a total of 140 study hours. Full Fall Semester §Duration14 weeks, Dates: 16th, Sept – 20th of Dec.2012 §Deadline:July 30th, i.e.,two 7 week terms. Start Dates: 16th Sept. and 4th of Nov. 2012 respectively. § Cost: is $ 2750USD per term Special Discounts Celebrating the Arab Spring in the ME: Combine two terms and get 15 % discount in the second term tuition fees. Hedayet’s New Courses: § Arab Spring Revolution Media 2011 where politics and media combined in Egypt § Islamic Studies Program: Fusha,Tajweed Al Qura’n, Sira, fiqh and Tafsir (prices as low as $7/ hr) § TAFL Training Workshop in the last week of May 2012 Prices as low as $12 USD per hour for big groups (15 students+) and university program affiliation. If you want more information on the above, please contact administration at: info at hedayetinstitute.com Hurry up! Watch Islam & Politics in Interaction Like Never Before.Apply online at : www.hedayetinstitute.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:27 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:27 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Naval Academy Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Naval Academy Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From: "Assoc Prof Clarissa C Burt " Subject:Naval Academy Job United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. Instructor, Arabic Language (12 Month Appointment) The Languages and Cultures Department of the United States Naval Academy invites applications for a full-time instructor position in Arabic Language, to begin in August of 2012. Native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English are required. A PhD or ABD in Arabic Language, Literature, Linguistics, Culture or Arabic Studies is strongly desired. The successful candidate will be expected to teach all levels of Modern Standard Arabic, including Media Arabic and at least one major dialect. U.S. citizenship preferred due to Department of the Navy security procedures. The successful applicant will be offered a twelve-month excepted-service appointment with some benefits. Candidates should send curriculum vitae and a concise description of teaching experience, philosophy and methodology, and a statement regarding their U.S. (or other) citizenship to primary point of contact burt at usna.edu with carbon copy to acevedo at usna.edu. Hardcopy submissions may be mailed to: Arabic Search Committee Languages and Cultures Department 589 McNair Road, MS10-C U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, MD 21402 Three letters of recommendation should also be sent directly by candidate’s references to the same address. Deadline for application is 30 March 2012 The U.S. Naval Academy is an EO/AA employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:59 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:59 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Anne Arundel CC Startalk Summer Teaching Jobs Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Anne Arundel CC Startalk Summer Teaching Jobs -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Assoc Prof Clarissa C Burt " Subject:Anne Arundel CC Startalk Summer Teaching Jobs SUMMER ARABIC TEACHING OPPORTUNITY INSTRUCTOR AD Anne Arundel Community College is seeking qualified instructors for an intensive summer STARTALK Arabic program entitled "Launching into Arabic." The program is designed for high school and college level students and will be held at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis from June 25 - July 20, 2012, pending final approvals. We are seeking dynamic instructors for beginning Novice level Arabic and advanced Novice level Arabic. Instructors must have minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and advanced level of Arabic proficiency. Two year’s classroom experience using communicative methodologies to teach in highly interactive classroom environments preferred. Master's degree in Arabic or Education preferred. Courses are heavily focused on the development of communicative Arabic language skills. A short instructor workshop on teaching with a standards' based approach is scheduled for June 18-19, 2012 and is required as part of the preparation for the program. Instructors MUST be U.S. Citizens. Please submit your CV and statement of interest, including Arabic proficiency level and teaching experience to Janet Paulovich, Director English Language Learning and Adult Education at jmpaulovich at aacc.edu INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT AD Anne Arundel Community College is seeking qualified Instructional Assistants for an intensive summer STARTALK Arabic program entitled "Launching into Arabic." The program is designed for high school and college level students and will be held at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis from June 25 - July 20, 2012, pending final approvals. We are seeking Teaching Assistants for beginning Novice level Arabic and advanced Novice level Arabic. Assistants should have a high school diploma and demonstrate at least an intermediate mid level of proficiency in Arabic. Courses are heavily focused on the development of communicative Arabic language skills. A short instructor workshop on teaching with a standards' based approach is scheduled for June 18-19, 2012 and is required as part of the preparation for the program. Instructional Assistants must be U.S. Citizens. Please submit your CV and statement of interest, including Arabic proficiency level and experience to Janet Paulovich, Director English Language Learning and Adult Education at jmpaulovich at aacc.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:05 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:05 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:WMU Summer Translation Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:WMU Summer Translation Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Cynthia Running-Johnson Cynthia_Running_Johnson at mail.vresp.com Subject:WMU Summer Translation Program Greetings, Do you teach Arabic, Japanese, or Russian, or have students who speak those languages? If so, Western Michigan University has an opportunity for your students to hone their foreign language and translation skills. The Summer Translation Program is a unique program that will help participants specialize their skills and help prepare them for a position in translation. We are asking for your assistance in spreading the word to potential program applicants. Please forward this email to those students who you think would be a good fit for the program. What is the program like? Advanced language learners and professionals are invited to join us for an intensive translation learning experience. The program will take place from July 2-26, 2012 on WMU’s campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan Tracks available in Arabic, Japanese, or Russian WMU one of few institutions to offer this specialized, in-demand program Particpants can leverage their language skills and prepare for a career in translation by applying today! Students can learn more by visiting the Summer Translation Program website or by contacting Kristine Kling at (269) 387-6240. Sincerely, Dr. Cynthia Running-Johnson, Director Department of Foreign Languages Western Michigan University -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:12 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:12 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs software to find quotations in electronic text Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 software to find quotations in electronic text -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Gregor Schwarb Subject:Needs software to find quotations in electronic text I was looking for an (Anti-)Plagiarism Detection Software which would allow me to compare two relatively large, independent bodies of */Arabic/* e-text-files (/not/ web-content!), first and foremost to detect unmarked quotations in (esp. pre-modern) Arabic literature. Tips & suggestions will be much appreciated! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:47 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:47 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Whitney Stanton Subject:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Center Sidi Bou Said for Languages is pleased to announce its 2012 Summer Arabic Program. Instruction is available for all levels of Arabic students from the true beginner to those with advanced proficiency. Dates: Session I ( June 4 – July 6 ) Session II ( July 16 – August 17 ) Program Highlights: Our curriculum implements current media resources to teach students Arabic through learning about contemporary issues in combination with formal classroom instruction, making it an ideal program for students involved in the fields of public policy and administration, diplomacy, international development, media or international relations. Students will have the chance to participate in our exclusive Arabic media and mock-interview session as well as other unique extracurricular activities, attend guest lectures on various topics and discover Tunisia through the numerous cultural excursions included in the program. Tuition for the program includes classroom instruction, housing with the student’s choice of a host family or in a student villa, extra conversation practice with language partners, extracurricular activities and excursions and student services (airport pick-up, Wi-Fi access, course materials, orientation) Earn academic credit - Each Summer Session is equivalent to 3 credit hours of Arabic Gain experience - Volunteer and internship opportunities available with NGOs in Tunis Application deadline: April 3, 2012. *We are currently offering a promotion for an online free-trial course for students interested in studying with us in Tunisia. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our instructors. Please visit our website www.sidibousaidlanguages.com/en or contact us for more information. Email: contact at sidibousaidlanguages.com Tel: (+216) 71 981 776 / 27 599 922 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:15 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:15 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Benjamins Series Studies in Arabic Linguistics Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 Benjamins Series Studies in Arabic Linguistics -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:New Benjamins Series Studies in Arabic Linguistics John Benjamins Publishing is pleased to announce a new book series entitled Studies in Arabic Linguistics The editors are Elabbas Benmamoun, University of Illinois and Enam Al-Wer, University of Essex This book series aims to publish original research in all fields of Arabic linguistics, including — but not limited to — theoretical linguistics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, typology, and language acquisition. Submissions from all current theoretical frameworks are welcome. Studies may deal with one or more varieties of Arabic, or Arabic in relation to or compared with other languages. Both monographs and thematic collections of research papers will be considered. The series includes monographs and thematically coherent collective volumes, in English. The series welcomes submissions. Book proposals, preferably structured along the lines indicated in our Guidelines for Book Proposals, can be sent to the series editors or to the responsible Benjamins acquisition editor, Ms Anke de Looper (anke.delooper at benjamins.nl) ISSN 2212-8042 URL: http://www.benjamins.com/#catalog/books/sal/main -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:09 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:09 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:2nd Call Clause Linking in Semitic Languages Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:2nd Call Clause Linking in Semitic Languages -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Bo Isaksson" Subject:2nd Call Clause Linking in Semitic Languages International Symposium on Clause Linking in Semitic Languages, 5-7 August 2012 in Kivik, Sweden SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS International Symposium on Clause Linking in Semitic Languages 5-7 August 2012 in Kivik, Sweden Key-note speakers: Dr. Eran Cohen, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Dr. Reinhard G. Lehmann, Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Germany Assoc. Prof. Tsvetomira Pashova, Sofia University, Bulgaria The symposium welcomes papers dealing with clause linking in all varieties of Semitic languages. A strong incentive for the symposium is the renewed interest in recent years in the nature of non-main clause linking, which has brought into focus the concept of a main line and digressions from this main line in various discourse types. Recent research has also questioned the traditional view that non-main clauses must be introduced by a conjunction (Dixon 2009, Givón 2001, 299, Isaksson et al. 2009). The conference committee invites scholars to submit papers on all related topics with emphasis on "ways of combining clauses other than through relative clause and complement clause constructions" (Dixon 2009, 1). Specific areas of interest are: • the concept of a main line and digressions from a main line • features of specific discourse types in the coding of a main line and its digressions • the use and non-use of conjunction in non-main clause linking • the use and function of gram-switching in clause linking (Fleischman 1985, 1990) • non-main clauses functioning as focal clauses (Dixon 2009, 4) • the nature and coding of conditional clause linking • the encoding of hierarchies in non-main clause linking (non-main clauses having mutually "unequal status", Halliday 2004, 374) Important dates and practical information: Dead-line for abstracts: 2 May 2012. Conference fee: 800 SEK (25% VAT included). To be paid according to instructions on the conference website. Online payment is enabled. Information on other alternatives will be posted closer to the conference date. Dead-line for payment: 25 May 2012. Venue: Agda Lund Hotel, Kivik, Sweden. Accommodation:The conference board has reserved accommodation for the participants at Hanöbris Hotel. The whole hotel, located at walking distance from the conference venue, is reserved for the conference and this is also where all conference dinners will be served. Participants who wish to stay at the hotel need to make a reservation through the conference website. The accommodation cost is paid directly to the hotel upon arrival. More information on costs and alternatives as well as instructions on how to make a reservation at Hanöbris Hotel online will be posted closer to the conference date. Conference Home page: http://conference.sol.lu.se/en/scls-2012/ Conference board: Professor Bo Isaksson and PhD Maria Persson on behalf of The International research project on “Circumstantial Clause Combining in Semitic”, Swedish Research Council project 2010-2012 (Dnr 2009-2197), Uppsala University, Gothenburg University, Lund University, Hebrew University. References Dixon, R. M. W. 2009. “The semantics of clause linking in typological perspective”. In The semantics of clause linking: A cross-linguistic typology, edited by R. M. W. Dixon and Alexandra Y. Aikhenvald. 1-55. Explorations in linguistic typology 5. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Reprint, paperback edition 2011. Fleischman, Suzanne. 1985. “Discourse functions of tense-aspect oppositions in narrative: Toward a theory of grounding”. Linguistics 23 no. 6: 851-882. Fleischman, Suzanne. 1990. Tense and narrativity: From medieval performance to modern fiction. Croom Helm romance linguistics series. London: Routledge. Reprint, 2002. Givón, Talmy. 2001. Syntax: An introduction. Rev. ed. Vol. 1. Amsterdam, Philadelphia: J. Benjamins. Halliday, Michael A. K. 2004. An introduction to functional grammar. Edited by Christian M. I. M. Matthiessen. 3rd rev. ed. London: Arnold. Isaksson, Bo, Heléne Kammensjö, and Maria Persson. 2009. Circumstantial qualifiers in Semitic: The case of Arabic and Hebrew. Edited by Bo Isaksson. Abhandlungen für die Kunde des Morgenlandes 70. Wiesbaden: Otto Harrassowitz. Isaksson, Bo. 2011. “The textlinguistics of the Suffering Servant: Subordinate structures in Isaiah 52,13-53,12”. In En pase grammatike kai sophia. Saggi di linguistica ebraica in onore di Alviero Niccacci, ofm, edited by Gregor Geiger and Massimo Pazzini. 173-212. Collana Analecta: Studium Biblicum Franciscanum 78. Jerusalem; Milano: Franciscan Printing Press; Editioni Terra Santa. Matthiessen, Christian, and Sandra A. Thompson. 1988. “The structure of discourse and ‘subordination’”. In Clause combining in grammar and discourse, edited by John Haiman and Sandra A. Thompson. 275-329. Amsterdam; Philadelphia: John Benjamins. Persson, Maria. “Circumstantial clause”. In Encyclopedia of Arabic Language and Linguistics Online, edited by Lutz Edzard and Rudolf de Jong. Leiden – Boston: Brill. -- Bo Isaksson Professor of Semitic Languages Uppsala University Dept. of Linguistics and Philology POBox 635 SE-751 26 Uppsala Sweden Homepage: http://www.anst.uu.se/boisak/ Tel: +46-18-471 1002 Fax: +46-18-471 1094 Visiting address: Thunbergsvägen 3 H 752 38 Uppsala Invoice address: Uppsala universitet Ref. 543 FE 112 838 80 Hackås -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:19 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:19 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:U of Manchester Job for Arabic Commentaries on Hippocratic Aphorisms Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 Manchester Job for Arabic Commentaries on Hippocratic Aphorisms -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:reposted from CORPORA Subject:U of Manchester Job for Arabic Commentaries on Hippocratic Aphorisms Research Associate (2 posts) Closing date :14/03/2012 Reference :HUM-00779 Faculty / Organisational unit :Humanities School / Directorate :School of Arts, Histories and Cultures Division :Classics and Ancient History Salary : £29,249 to £35,938 Employment type :Fixed Term Duration:4 years Hours per week :Full-time Location :Oxford Road This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major ERC-funded project to edit and study the Arabic commentaries on the Hippocratic Aphorisms in a variety of innovative ways. You will compile provisional editions of the extant Arabic commentaries on the basis of medieval manuscript copies, and enter them as XML into a database that is to be constructed during the project. You will also assist with the analysis of this database. This requires the ability to read and transcribe medieval Arabic manuscripts accurately and efficiently, and to help in the interpretation of the rich exegetical tradition of the Aphorisms in Arabic. A familiarity with classical Greek and/or Syriac would be an advantage, although not a prerequisite for the post. You should have obtained a doctorate in a field relevant to this project. Previous experience with editing medieval Arabic manuscripts is essential. Both posts are fixed term for four years. Informal enquiries Please send any enquiries to Professor Peter E Pormann Email: peter.pormann at manchester.ac.uk The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 5 17:23:47 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:23:47 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Palestinian negation query Message-ID: Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Palestinian negation query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:MCCLANE, LAURA mcclane at email.sc.edu Subject:Palestinian negation query I am working on an undergraduate thesis on Arabic negation, focussing on the loss of ma in Palestinian Arabic and possible syntactic repercussions. However, I have received conflicting information as to what the actual data is, i.e. whether negation without ma actually exists in Palestinian Arabic, and how widespread it is. I would appreciate any concrete information regarding this issue, including data and sources that have discussed it. Thank you very much, Laura McClane -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L:  05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 5 17:23:51 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:23:51 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Needs sources on Arabizi Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 sources on Arabizi -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Bugeja Alan John at MFA Ramallah" Subject:Needs sources on Arabizi Dear all I'm looking for some material on Arabizi (Arabic chat alphabet). Grateful for any tips. Many thanks Alan -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 5 17:23:55 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:23:55 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:more dialectology in Arabic Message-ID: Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:more dialectology in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:aziz abbassi Subject:more dialectology in Arabic For a more historical view on the subject, in support of the early interest in dialectology, I had used the following reference for my doctoral research: "al-A`maal al-maghribiyya bi-llugha al-`arabiyya al-`aammiya", by: Dr. Mohamed al-Fassi In Majma` al-lugha al-`arabiyyah, Cairo, 1961, 297-48 Abdelaziz Abbassi PhD abbassiaziz at gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 5 18:26:18 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:26:18 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AATA Call for Papers, 50th Anniversary Message-ID: Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 Call for Papers, 50th Anniversary -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Kirk Belnap Subject:AATA Call for Papers, 50th Anniversary The American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA) invites members and other professionals in the field of teaching Arabic to submit proposals to celebrate AATA's 50th anniversary. The panel will take place in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) on 17 November 2012 in Denver. The theme of the panel is "AATA's 50th Anniversary: The State of the Art." Presentations will reflect critically and broadly on current research and practices in the field as a whole. Possible topics include but need not be confined to some specific aspect of the following: Teaching and assessing Arabic language (MSA, spoken Arabic, and specific modalities) Teaching and assessing Arabic literature (classical and modern literary texts and texts in other formats) Teaching and assessing Arabic cultural literacy Acquisition of Arabic as a second, foreign, or heritage language Please send your proposal to Rajaa Aquil by April 1. Your proposal should include a description of your findings in 250 words or less. 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URL: From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:28 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:28 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:TRAN:Special Issue of Applied Linguistics on Arabic Translation Studies CFP Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Special Issue of Applied Linguistics on Arabic Translation Studies CFP -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Special Issue of Applied Linguistics on Arabic Translation Studies CFP Full Title: Linguistics Applied Call Deadline: 01-Oct-2012 Linguistics Applied, an International Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics invites paper submissions for vol. 5.2, a thematic volume on issues in Arabic translation with guest editor Sattar Izwaini, to be published in December 2012. We welcome unpublished high quality papers (in English) on Arabic translation including, but not limited to: Corpus-based Arabic translation studies Translation as a computer-mediated communication Translation and globalization Arabic Machine Translation Arabic Terminology Important dates: 1 April 2012: submission of proposals (300-400 words) 1 May 2012: notification of proposal acceptance 1 October 2012: submission of full papers 1 December 2012: notification of paper acceptance Papers have to be proofread by a native speaker prior to submission. Paper submissions should be emailed to: sizwaini at aus.edu All papers are internationally refereed. More details available at: www.linguisticsapplied.pl -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:31 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:31 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Software to compare two Arabic documents Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Software to compare two Arabic documents -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:ssa Sxn Subject:Software to compare two Arabic documents formerly i use to compare 2 doc using acrobat writer version 5. but the present version which i'm using ver 7, don't have this features though. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:37 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:37 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Hebrew University Written Arabic Conference, extra funding for younger participants Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Hebrew University Written Arabic Conference, extra funding for younger participants -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:written arabic writtenarabic at mail.huji.ac.il Subject:Hebrew University Written Arabic Conference, extra funding for younger participants Dear colleagues, We thank all of you who have answered positively to our call for papers. We believe that we should encourage young scholars, and are happy to inform you that we have applied for extra-funding that would cover accommodation expenses for the younger participants. We would therefore greatly appreciate it if you could send us as soon as possible the final confirmation of your participation in the conference as well as your abstract, so that we can start working on the conference schedule and plan the accommodation funding. We look forward to hearing from you soon and to seeing you in Jerusalem. With our best regards, The organizing committee -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:35 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:35 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Query regarding AATA 50th Anniversary CFP Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Query regarding AATA 50th Anniversary CFP -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:kalim wahedally Subject:Query regarding AATA 50th Anniversary CFP could any nationality participate. and should it be in english or arabic thanks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:57:29 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:57:29 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Arabizi sources Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Arabizi sources -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:oxyi i Subject:Arabizi sources Hello you can check this : http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol9/issue1/palfreyman.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:33 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:33 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Bard College Study Abroad Program in Abu Dis Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Bard College Study Abroad Program in Abu Dis -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:"Jennifer Kloes" Subject:Bard College Study Abroad Program in Abu Dis Dear Colleagues: As you may know, Bard College recently launched a new study abroad program at the Al-Quds Bard College for Liberal Arts and Sciences located in Abu Dis, located in the West Bank just outside of East Jerusalem. May we ask for your assistance in forwarding the following information to students who might be interested in this unique study abroad opportunity? Below please find a brief program description. Our next application deadline is April 1st for the Fall 2012 semester. Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program Abu Dis, West Bank, Palestine This distinctive program offers intellectually curious students an unparalleled academic experience: the chance to study abroad 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 College for the Liberal Arts and Sciences is at the vanguard of liberal education in 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 culturally vibrant Palestinian city, and participate in cultural excursions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are competitive. We are only accepting up to 5 students each seemster so interested students are encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline. Our deadlines are as follows: April 1st = Fall Semester November 1st = Spring Semester More information on the program and how to apply can be found on our website at: 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: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:24 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:24 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Dissertation: Demonstratives Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Dissertation: Demonstratives -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:Mai Zaki Subject:Dissertation: Demonstratives I would like to announce to the list my completed PhD dissertation. Zaki, M. (2011). The Semantics and Pragmatics of Demonstratives in English and Arabic. PhD Dissertation. Middlesex University. Abstract: This research investigates the semantics and pragmatics of demonstratives in two languages, English and Arabic, within the framework of relevance theory. The study applies the fundamental distinction between ‘conceptual’ and ‘procedural’ semantics in an attempt to account for the various instantiations of such referring expressions in the two languages. I argue that demonstratives play a crucial role in aligning the discourse models of the speaker and hearer by encoding procedural semantics instructing the hearer to maintain or create a joint level of attention to the intended referent as opposed to other referential candidates. Following Diessel (2006), I take it that this notion of joint attention subsumes all the cognitive and functional roles played by demonstratives in discourse. I also argue that demonstratives encode a (pro)concept of distance which falls under the scope of the attention-directing procedure, thus creating the internal contrast between the intended referent and other candidate referents. Within this proposal, I discuss how demonstratives can contribute to both the explicit and the implicit levels of meaning by virtue of the interaction between their encoded semantics and the context in a relevance-driven framework. Compared to other referring expressions or no referring expression at all, the role of a demonstrative achieves relevance on the implicit level. It can either highlight a certain aspect of the referent, or encourage the creation of weak implicatures, or signal a certain cognitive/emotional attitude towards the referent. The study is supported by an analysis of corpus data from both languages in order to supplement theoretical proposals with attested evidence. I further extend my analysis to include two areas. First, I discuss cases of self-repair in spoken English discourse which involves the definite article and demonstratives. By linking the notion of self-repair to that of optimal relevance, I shed some light on the semantic and pragmatic differences between these two referring expressions. Second, I extend my analysis to include other forms of demonstratives in Arabic and explore their semantic and pragmatic behaviour in discourse. I propose a procedural account for the three forms attentional *haa*, *kadhaalik* and *haakadhaa,*arguing that their contribution goes well beyond that of mere demonstrative reference to that of being discourse markers encoding procedural constraints on interpretation. I also investigate some alternative syntactic structures where demonstratives occur, arguing that the stylistic effect of emphasis which they give rise to can be explained in terms of relevant cognitive effects. I attach it here for your reference, I know you do not include attachments in the list emails. Best wishes, Mai Mai Zaki, PhD. Lecturer in Arabic and Translation Studies Middlesex University -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:40 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:40 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Palestinian negation responses Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Palestinian negation response 2) Subject:Palestinian negation response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:Frederick Hoyt Subject:Palestinian negation response In response to Laura McClane's query about negation in Palestinian Arabic: She should see (possibly among others): Driver, G. (1925). A grammar of the colloquial Arabic of Syria and Palestine. Probsthain & co. Blau, Joshua (1960). Die Syntaxes des paelestinensischen Bauerndialektes Bir Zeits. pp.191-202. Shahin, Kimary (1995). Rural Palestinian Arabic. Lincom Europa. Elihay, J. (2010). Speaking Arabic : English - Spoken Palestinian Arabic Self Instruction Course (Parts 1+2+3). Minerva publishing house. Isleem, N. M. (2010). Colloquial Palestinian Arabic: An Introduction to the Spoken Dialect. Alucen Learning Hoyt, F (2007). "An Arabic Wackernagel Clitic? The Morphosyntax of Negation in Palestinian Arabic." in Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics XX: papers from the Twentieth Annual Symposium on Arabic Linguistics, Kalamazoo, March 2006, ed. Mustafa Mughazy. John Benjamins. http://fmhoyt.colliertech.org/Hoyt_ALS_ARABIC_WACKERNAGEL_CLITIC.pdf Lucas, Christopher (2010) 'Negative -š in Palestinian (and Cairene) Arabic: Present and possible past.' Brill's Annual of Afroasiatic Languages and Linguistics, 2 (1). pp. 165-201. _____. (2009) 'The development of negation in Arabic and Afro-Asiatic'. University of Cambridge. http://mercury.soas.ac.uk/users/cl39/Lucas_2009_PhD_thesis.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:Frederick Hoyt Subject:Palestinian negation response Dear Lauren, There's a 2010 article on this issue by Christopher Lucas. He reports on his fieldwork and also cites previous literature. Here's the bibliographical info for the article. Lucas, Christopher. 2010. Negative -š in Palestinian (and Cairene) Arabic: Present and possible past. Brill's Annual of Afroasiatic Languages and Linguistics 2, 165-201. Hope this helps. Usama Soltan -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:45 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:45 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:American University Summer Program Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:American University Summer Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:George Berg Subject:American University Summer Program AU Arabic Language Summer Intensive Program 2012 Complete a year of Arabic study in 12 weeks The Department of Language and Foreign Studies at American University in Washington DC is offering three levels of Modern Standard Arabic during the summer 2012 session. Students will have the opportunity to complete a year of academic study of Arabic in 12 weeks during the summer 2012 session. Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Arabic courses will be offered three evenings per week for 12 weeks. A Levantine Colloquial Arabic class will also be offered separately. For more information please contact the Department of Language and Foreign Studies at 202-885-2381 or lfs at american.edu. Summer 2012 Arabic Courses at American University ARAB-196 Intensive Elementary Modern Standard Arabic Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic covering its phonology and script, its basic morphology and syntax. The focus is on the development of the reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills, while creating a basic vocabulary. This intensive course covers the material taught during the fall and spring semesters. 10 credits, May 21-August 9, MWTH 5:30-9:15pm ARAB-296 Intensive Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic The goal of this course is to make students familiar with new elements of Modern Standard Arabic grammar, to further develop their reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills, while expanding the vocabulary. This intensive course covers the material taught during the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: ARAB-103 or equivalent. 10 credits, May 21-August 9, MWTH 5:30-9:15pm ARAB-296 Intensive Levantine Colloquial Arabic This course introduces students to Levantine Colloquial Arabic, focusing on the development of speaking and listening skills in the Palestinian dialect, while building proficiency in the fundamental grammatical structures of the language. Given its central geographic location, the Palestinian dialect (closely related to the Syrian, Lebanese, and Jordanian dialects) is understood throughout the Arabic-speaking Middle East. Prerequisite: ARAB-203 or equivalent. 8 credits, May 21-August 9, MWTH 5:30-8:30pm ARAB-396 Intensive Advanced Modern Standard Arabic This course introduces students to more advanced Modern Standard Arabic grammar and significantly expands their vocabulary. The focus is on solidification and improvement of the reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills, while learning on Arab institutions, ideas, and history. This intensive course covers the material taught during the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: ARAB-203 or equivalent. 8 credits, May 21-August 9, MWTH 5:30-8:30pm Classes begin Monday, May 21, 2012 Online Course Information: http://www.american.edu/provost/registrar/schedule/schedule-results.cfm?term=2012XN&subj=ARAB&class=Browse+Subject&search=&mode=title&stat=ALL&hr=&mn=&m=AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:43 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:43 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Citizenship requirement in job ads Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Citizenship requirement in job ads -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:Uri Horesh Subject:Citizenship requirement in job ads Dear Colleagues, Several job ads on the list recently have included stipulations such as "[employees] MUST be U.S. Citizens." I would like to direct your attention to the United States Department of Justice Best Practices for Online Job Postings: http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/osc/htm/best_practices.php In particular, allow me to quote the following passage: > Do avoid making the assumption that only U.S. citizens are authorized to work in the United States. > > Do avoid the following language in job postings: > > • "Only U.S. Citizens" > • "Citizenship requirement"* > • "Only U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders" > • "H-1Bs Only" > • "Must have a U.S. Passport" > • "Must have a green card" > *UNLESS U.S. citizenship is required by law, regulation, executive order, or government contract. Given the DOJ policy stated above, unless U.S. citizenship is required by law, regulation, executive order, or government contract, the stipulations in ads of this sort are not only unfair and discriminatory, but may also be unlawful. Sincerely, -- Uri Horesh Philadelphia, PA urihoresh at gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:40:13 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:40:13 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:software to compare two Arabic documents response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:software to compare two Arabic documents response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:"Slavomír Čéplö" Subject:software to compare two Arabic documents response Hello, please provide more information, starting with what the formats of the two documents being compared are. Thank you, bulbul -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:40:08 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:40:08 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Arabizi sources Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:Arabizi sources -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:"Unn Gyda Næss" Subject:Arabizi sources You can check out this master's thesis on Egyptian Arabic "arabizi" on Facebook: http://www.duo.uio.no/publ/IKOS/2010/108176/Bjoernsson_master.pdf Best, Unn Gyda -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:43 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:43 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:NCUSAR Summer Program in Morocco Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:NCUSAR Summer Program in Morocco -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:NCUSAR info at ncusar.org Subject:NCUSAR Summer Program in Morocco Summer 2012 Opportunity for Students: Summer Intensive Language Program at The Arab-American Language Institute in Morocco The National Council, in collaboration with The Arab-American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM) for the summer of 2012, is pleased to announce its Summer Language program in the Kingdom of Morocco. Students will spend six weeks in historic Meknes, Morocco taking part in an intensive Arabic language program. Students at all levels of Arabic proficiency are encouraged to apply. Students will spend four (4) hours each weekday in formal Modern Standard Arabic classes, as well as complete out-of-the-classroom assignments. The AALIM center is host to a community of Arabic learners throughout the summer, providing for a fully immersive program. Students may choose to take an additional three (3) hours of Moroccan darija dialect classes. Those selected will also gain direct personal experience in Moroccan culture, history, and society through a variety of day excursions, local outings, workshops and demonstrations. Meknes is an ideal setting for students to focus on learning Arabic while exploring ancient and modern Morocco. The main AALIM center is located inside the traditional walled old city, called the Medina, an area which features heavily in the Western popular imagination of Morocco. Meknes is also a thriving modern metropolis of over one million residents. The AALIM center is just a short walk from the bustling town center in the New City. PROGRAM DATES June 4 - July 16, 2012 COST The program fee is $3400.00. The fee includes the following. 1. Facilities and Student Support: classrooms equipped with plasma televisions and DVD players; a teaching assistant available outside of class for tutoring; an onsite coordinator capable of communicating in both Arabic and English and who is completely familiar with the city and its resources, such as doctors, dentists, transportation, internet cafes, etc.; educational materials, such as copies of exams and supplementary materials, excluding textbooks; an escort from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations; welcome dinner upon arrival, and final party including food and beverages with live music; plus full use of the AALIM Center public spaces and free wifi (with your your own devices) during open hours. 2. Academic Activities: four (4) hours per weekday classroom instruction, plus two (2) hours of available office hours per weekday; first-day orientation and historical-cultural tour of Meknes; three (3) lectures or local outings in Arabic or English; and three (3) workshops or demonstrations in Arabic; a group day study visit to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss, which includes accompanied transportation, a guide at Volubilis, and bag lunches; and a group day study visit to Chefchaouen, which includes accompanied transportation, tour of the village, and bag lunches. 3. Housing: housing and meals, with a choice of family home-stays or accommodations in the AALIM guest house, including two meals per day; guest house rooms will be based on double occupancy. Family stays may also host two students, at AALIM's discretion. 4. Optional Upgrades: classes in Moroccan dialect Arabic (darija) for three (3) hours per week for an additional $180.00 (minimum class size required); single-room accommodations for a supplementary fee at a rate negotiated between AALIM and place of accommodations. HOW TO APPLY Applications are available through the link below, can be found on the National Council website, or can be obtained by emailing Josh Hilbrand at Josh at ncusar.org. www.ncusar.org/programs/AALIM-2012-Application.pdf Students should submit completed applications to Josh Hilbrand at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (contact coordinates below). Applications are due April 17, 2012. Josh Hilbrand National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 1730 M St. NW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 20036 Email: Josh at ncusar.org Phone: 202-293-6466 FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit: ncusar.org/programs/aalim.html or contact Josh Hilbrand at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (contact coordinates above). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:54 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:54 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Needs beginners course in Media Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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 beginners course in Media Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Jan Hoogland j.hoogland at nimar.ru.nl Subject:Needs beginners course in Media Arabic Dear All, Is anyone of you familiar with a beginners course of Media Arabic? I do know Julia Ashtiany’s ‘Media Arabic’, and the booklet ‘the top 1000 words for understanding Media Arabic’. What I am searching for is a beginners text book that will start with basic grammar using vocabulary like presidents and other heads of state (although names are very tricky these days ;-), war and peace, political processes etc. Thanks for your attention, Jan Hoogland -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:40:01 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:40:01 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabi21 Website with teacher training videos Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:Arabi21 Website with teacher training videos -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Hanada Taha-Thomure hanada at arabexpertise.com Subject:Arabi21 Website with teacher training videos Salam Dear All, Please check the work of Arab Thought Foundation on a new website called Arabi21. The website includes teacher training videos for Arabic language teachers all free of charge. Please check it out and let us know what do you think, http://arabi21.arabthought.org/index.php?lang=en Warm regards, hanada -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:51 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:51 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AOP Alexandria Summer Institute Job (Resident Director) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:AOP Alexandria Summer Institute Job (Resident Director) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Rafah Helal RHelal at americancouncils.org Subject:AOP Alexandria Summer Institute Job (Resident Director) Summer Resident Director Intensive Summer Language Institutes (ISLI) Arabic Overseas Program (AOP) Alexandria, Egypt Position Description SUMMARY: American Councils is currently seeking a qualified Resident Director to work on two summer programs based at Alexandria University (AU) in Alexandria, Egypt. Resident Directors represent American Councils in their actions and words during the tenure of appointment. They must be available to program participants on a daily basis. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: · Observing participant classes at the host university; · Meeting regularly with faculty, administrators, and participants; · Working with Egyptian counterparts to arrange group travel and cultural programs; · Working closely with the Program Coordinator for the dorms, meals, excursions, and emergencies; · Working closely with the Academic Coordinator, to make sure curriculum and syllabi are in place; and · Reporting back on participants’ achievements and progress. The Resident Director must be available to participants during any emergencies that arise and must communicate regularly with the program officer in Washington, DC regarding student and host institution issues. The Summer Resident Director reports to the Senior Program Officer Rafah Helal in Washington, DC. QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s degree or higher in Arabic language or area studies or equivalent; · Advanced Arabic language skills -- written and oral (minimum 2/2+ on ACTFL scale) · Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Egypt; · Experience overseeing and guiding groups; · U.S. citizen or permanent resident; · Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; and · Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability. TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATIONS PACKAGE INCLUDED (Provided by the Program): · Accommodations · All excursions associated with program · International Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance provided · Honorarium EMPLOYMENT DATES: late May - to early August TO APPLY: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1310551 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:40:11 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:40:11 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AATA 50th Anniversary response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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 50th Anniversary response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:rajaa.aquil at MODLANGS.GATECH.EDU Subject:AATA 50th Anniversary response ||could any nationality participate. and should it be in english or arabic thanks Hi Kalim, Any nationality can send an abstract and participate in the panel. The abstract must be in English. We would love to have the presentation in Arabic, but it has been the norm to present in English as the meeting is open to educators of all nationalities and languages. Hope this helps. Rajaa -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:58 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:58 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Communication from Written Arabic Conference Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:Communication from Written Arabic Conference -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:wirtten arabic writtenarabic at mail.huji.ac.il Subject:Communication from Written Arabic Conference Dear colleagues, We thank all of you who have sent us their abstracts. We hope to set up the final program within the next month and publish it by April. In response to requests and questions from some of you: a. We can extend the abstract submission and allow for a few more days to send it; b. your abstracts may slightly exceed 250 words; c. Please add all personal details, including status and affiliation, to your abstracts. As mentioned, we work to raise more funds for the conference, hoping to be able to cover accommodation costs. For those of you who have not done it so far, please send us a confirmation of your participation. Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, The organizing committee -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:46 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:46 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U Texas at Austin 2012 Summer Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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 Texas at Austin 2012 Summer Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:"Familiar, Laila H" Subject:U Texas at Austin 2012 Summer Program marHaba! The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic Flagship Program are pleased to announce the summer 2012 Arabic Summer Institute. The institute is open to all qualified applicants, including qualified high school students. Program Highlights: - An intensive ten-week summer program equivalent to one full academic year of study - Elementary, intermediate, and advanced training combining instruction in MSA and colloquial Arabic - An emphasis on communicative teaching methodology - A focus on building listening comprehension skills through Arabic media and current events - A fully incorporated cultural program with lectures, hands-on workshops, and guest speakers - A resident advisor to provide tutoring, advice, and guidance - Dedicated, supportive faculty trained in Arabic pedagogy - Meets FLAS fellowship requirements (speak to your home institution about applying) Program Details: - 29 May – 3 Aug 2012 - 12 credit hours for Elementary and Intermediate students - 10 credit hours for Advanced students - 22 contact hours per week - $3800 tuition for both in-state and non-resident students Application Instructions: - Visit http://utarabicflagship.org/summer-institute/application/ to download the application. - Applications will continue to be accepted until all spaces are filled. Please email or call if you have questions: utsummerinstitutes at austin.utexas.edu 512. 471.1724 ______________________________ Briana D. Medearis AFP Administrative Associate Department of Middle Eastern Studies The University of Texas at Austin Tel: 512.471.1724 Fax: 512.471.0739 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:42:50 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:42:50 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Al-Akhawayn Summer Jobs Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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-Akhawayn Summer Jobs -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Abdellah CHEKAYRI Subject:Al-Akhawayn Summer Jobs ARABIC LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS for SUMMER 2012 The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking qualified instructors for the intensive summer Arabic and North African Studies program (www.aui.ma/arabic) to teach Arabic as a foreign language with focus on the development of communicative Arabic language skills. The program is designed for university level students and will be held from June 1 to July 31, 2012. Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Arabic studies, in language-related fields, or in language education and be native speakers of Arabic or have near native proficiency. A minimum of two years of classroom experience using communicative teaching methodologies in highly interactive classroom environments is required. The PROGRAM: Over the last 12 years, more than 600 students from 35 countries attended the ARANAS program which offers 4-week and 8-week sessions in the Arabic language at all levels – from beginning to advanced- and a choice from among seven Tracks. For more information, please visit www.aui.ma/arabic . THE UNIVERSITY: Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane is an independent, public, not-for-profit, coeducational university committed to educating future citizen-leaders of Morocco and the world through a globally oriented, English-language, liberal-arts curriculum based on the American system. The university town of Ifrane is 1 hour each from Fez and Meknes, and 2.5 hours from Rabat, and 5 hours from Tangier. For additional information about the university and its programs, please visit our website: http://www.aui.ma and http://www.aui.ma/shss. Deadline of application: April 13, 2012. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and two letters of reference to: Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane P.O.Box 104, Ifrane 53000, Morocco Tel: + (212) 535 86 24 25 Fax: + (212) 535 56 29 77 E-mail: arabic at aui.ma Sincerely, Abdellah ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Abdellah CHEKAYRI Associate Professor Arabic Language and North African Studies Program Coordinator School of Humanities and Social Sciences PO. Box. 1848, Ifrane 53000, Morocco Phone: (212) 535862448 Fax: (212) 535862977 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:49 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:49 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:dialectology works in Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:dialectology works in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:David Wilmsen Subject:dialectology works in Arabic Another work in Arabic about dialectology is Ayoub. العربية ولهجاتها - تأليف د\ عبد الرحمن ايوب - 1968 مطابع سجل العرب : القاهرة The author presents a good if brief and somewhat simplified overview of the modern field of dialectology as it applies to Arabic before devoting chapters to the phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon of the Arabic dialects. An example of the author's perspective as adhering to the modern study of dialects rather than that of those adhering to the traditional view originating with later medieval Arab grammarians comes when, towards the end of the first chapter (p. 41-41), he says this: قال البعض بان أصل العربية الفصحى لهجة قريش. واعتمدوا هذا على ما ورد من ان القرآن قد نزل بلهجة قريش : وعلى ما افترضوا من أن النبي من قريش ، و لا بد أن تكون لغة النبي خير اللغات ، و خير اللغات الفصحى ، و بالتالي فلا بد أن تكون لهجة قريش أصل الفصحى هذا الفرض غير واقعي يعتمد على اعتبارات غير لغوية ، إذ أن الحكم بأن لغة خير من لغة ، ليس أمراً لغوياً بل هو مجرد اعتبار اجتماعي That was enough to clinch the decision for me to choose it for my students to read! DW David Wilmsen Associate Professor of Arabic Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages American University of Beirut Bliss Street, Hamra Beirut, Lebanon -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 17:50:26 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:50:26 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Needs resources for intelligence and security Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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 resources for intelligence and security Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Brian Harker brian.haka at gmail.com Subject:Needs resources for intelligence and security Arabic Hi everyone, I'm doing some personal translation training and trying to push beyond general proficiency to into more profession specific language (intel and security specifically). Does anybody know of any resources and / or references that have glossaries or guides for intelligence and security arabic. Anything with language pertinent to intel, security, counter terrorism, jihadist or islamist thought, etc would be very helpful. Best, Brian Harker -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 23:08:42 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:08:42 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:2012 NMELRC STARTALK Arabic Teacher Training Workshop Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:2012 NMELRC STARTALK Arabic Teacher Training Workshop (application deadline April 10) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Kirk Belnap Subject:2012 NMELRC STARTALK Arabic Teacher Training Workshop (application deadline April 10) The National Middle East Language Resource Center (NMELRC) announces a STARTALK Arabic teacher training workshop to be held July 23-28, 2012, inclusive, at Brigham Young University. The deadline for application is April 10, 2012 The workshop will be led by Professor Mahmoud Al-Batal. For more information and to apply please see: http://www.nmelrc.org/2012-nmelrc-startalk-arabic-teacher-training-workshop-provo We invite others who might be in the area between now and August 6 to come and observe classes connected with our new Arabic major, which is largely content-based, and to observe our STARTALK camp between July 9-28. And do not miss the stunning exhibit of Islamic art on display here from now until September 29. More info. at http://beautyandbelief.byu.edu/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:44 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:44 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Needs comprehensive Quran word frequency list Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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 comprehensive Quran word frequency list -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"Bugeja Alan John at MFA Ramallah" Subject:Needs comprehensive Quran word frequency list Dear all Grateful for references of any comprehensive Quran word frequency lists you may know about. Many thanks Alan -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:34 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:34 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Reach Out NGO in Cairo Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Reach Out NGO in Cairo -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Reach Out N.G.O info at accesscairo.org Subject:Reach Out NGO in Cairo Dear Sir or Madam, I am contacting you on behalf of Reach Out Development, an NGO based in Cairo, aimed at promoting cultural exchange between Egyptians and foreigner through the medium of education. As part of this objective +we launched the Access Cairo Program in 2009. The program aims to ease the transition into life in Egypt and offer lessons in both MSA (standard Arabic) and the Egyptian dialect taught by highly qualified professors at, for students, affordable prices. However, Arabic lessons are just one of the many services that we offer. As well as assistance with finding accommodation, we also give applicants the opportunity to gain valuable experience as volunteer teachers and even to apply for an internship within the organisation itself. We offer internships in a number of fields including teaching your native language, web design, marketing and advertising and graphic design. We are currently trying to increase awareness of our program outside of Egypt, particularly targeting university students who are willing to learn the Arabic language and immerse themselves in the Arabic culture. It is with this intention in mind that I am writing you. From the website of your university I understood that your university offers courses in either Arabic studies, languages or otherwise internationally related fields. I would like to offer our Arabic lessons and internship positions to those students who might be interested. Please find our Access Cairo brochure attached to this email with more information about our organisation and the services that we offer. More information can also be found on our website: www.reachoutngo.org I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Dabber Sagel -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:09 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:09 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:TRANS:2nd Call for Arabic Translation issue of Linguistics Applied Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:2nd Call for Arabic Translation issue of Linguistics Applied -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Sattar Izwaini sizwaini at aus.edu Subject:2nd Call for Arabic Translation issue of Linguistics Applied Dear All, This is a second call for papers for the special issue of Linguistics Applied on Arabic translation studies including, but not limited to Corpus-based Arabic translation studies Translation as a computer-mediated communication Translation and globalization Arabic Machine Translation Arabic Terminology Important dates: 1 April 2012: submission of proposals (300-400 words) 1 May 2012: notification of proposal acceptance 1 October 2012: submission of full papers 1 December 2012: notification of paper acceptance Please forward it to colleagues elsewhere. Best regards Sattar Sattar Izwaini, PhD Assistant Professor of Translation MATI Program Coordinator Department of Arabic & Translation Studies -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:41 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:41 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Arabic calligraphy Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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 calligraphy -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"Umm Abdallah" Subject:Arabic calligraphy The 513 pages publication documenting the outcome of KFQC forum for world renowned calligraphers contains a truly fascinating selection for Arabic calligraphic artwork on http://multaqa.qurancomplex.gov.sa/flippingbook/Documentary/ The cultural program included objective research published in the related journal http://multaqa.qurancomplex.gov.sa/flippingbook/jqrs/ also on http://jqrs.qurancomplex.gov.sa/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:12 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:12 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Online workspace for Arabic culture Open Source audiovisuals Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Online workspace for Arabic culture Open Source audiovisuals -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"Familiar, Laila H" Subject:Online workspace for Arabic culture Open Source audiovisuals Dear colleagues, I am developing an online workspace with the purpose of exposing learners of Arabic to culture using Open Source audiovisuals, and I would like to share it with you. http://arabicculture.pbworks.com/w/page/29964513/Arabic%20Culture%20in%20the%20Classroom It is far from being perfect or comprehensive, but it is a first step towards having lots of materials in the same place, and towards raising some questions around the importance and the challenges of teaching culture in the language classroom. Your feedback and suggestions are very welcomed. Laila -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:09:56 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:09:56 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Media Arabic references Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Media Arabic references 2) Subject:Media Arabic references -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"Paula Santillán" Subject:Media Arabic references Hi Jan! I think that the magazine Al Moukhtatrat (published by the IMA in Paris) has a few numbers devoted to media Arabic and, though it might be a little be outdated today, it could still be helpful for general vocabulary: http://www.imarabe.org/apprendre-arabe/revue-mokhtarat/a-la-une I also suggest that you have a look at this dictionary: Lexique bilingue de l'arabe des médias http://www.editions-ellipses.fr/product_info.php?products_id=7037 And our colleague Mourad Diouri is about to publish another somewhat related book: http://www.v-arabic.com/mourad.diouri/?p=420 Last but not least, the Escuela de Traductores de Toledo in Spain published (check out the 2008 newest edition with CD) two volumes on Media Arabic geared toward basic level students: Árabe de prensa. Método para la comprensión auditiva y escrita. Autores: Juan Carandell, Jaime Sánchez Ratia y Ahmed Teziti. Incluye cederrón de audio mp3. Vol. I: 115 págs. Vol. II: 141 págs. ISSN: 1578-5009. http://www.uclm.es/escueladetraductores/investigacion/cuadernos.asp I hope this info helps you add new titles to those that you already had… -paula -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"McCollum, Adam" Subject:Media Arabic references Dear Jan, The vocabulary used in Karin C. Ryding and David J. Mehall, Formal Spoken Arabic (Washington, DC, 2005) is in line with your request. The book assumes some knowledge of Arabic, but not too much. Adam McCollum -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:09:53 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:09:53 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Phonology Job at UAE University Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Phonology Job at UAE University -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Phonology Job at UAE University University or Organization: United Arab Emirates University Department: Linguistics Job Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Web Address: http://www.fhss.uaeu.ac.ae/linguistics/study_opportunities.shtml Job Rank: Associate Professor Specialty Areas: Phonetics; Phonology Description: The Department of Linguistics at the United Arab Emirates University seeks to fill a position in phonology/phonetics at Associate or Full Professor Rank. The ideal candidate will have an earned PhD in linguistics and demonstrate a record of excellence in university-level teaching and research in phonology or phonetics-phonology interface. Applicants with interest in experimental (e.g. speech analysis/synthesis, computational, developmental, neurolinguistic or clinical) approaches to phonology, and those with fieldwork experience, are particularly encouraged to apply. Expertise in Arabic phonology is desirable but not required. The Department of Linguistics offers undergraduate and PhD level programs in theoretical and applied linguistics. Successful applicants are expected to teach undergraduate courses in any area of linguistics. Faculty members are expected to teach at all levels in the program, to share in general education teaching, and to participate, as appropriate, in graduate teaching and supervision. Faculty members in the Department of Linguistics are involved in a broad range of research projects in theoretical and applied linguistics. The Department maintains and continues to develop state-of-the-art research facilities housing psycholinguistic behavioral testing suites, an EEG system, and a phonetics laboratory. In the coming year we will expand our capabilities to fMRI and MEG imaging techniques for neurolinguistic research. The initial appointment will be for a four-year period (renewable) with the first two years probationary. The standard teaching load is 12 hours per semester, modified in varying degrees by course remissions arising from funded research and consultative activities and administrative roles. All faculty members are expected to have an ongoing research agenda and to be engaged in the publication of works that have been subject to external peer review and appear in internationally recognized and cited journals or other volumes. This appointment will commence in September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. The UAEU offers a competitive tax-free salary commensurate with qualifications and level of appointment. Benefits provided by the university include housing, a furniture allowance, employer-paid comprehensive health insurance, an education allowance for children, annual airline tickets for the employee and family members, and an end-of-service gratuity based on years of service. Interested applicants should initially submit a CV with names and email addresses of three referees along with a letter of interest describing their teaching and research to Dr. Ali Idrissi at: ali.idrissi at uaeu.ac.ae For more information about our Department and Program, please visit: http://www.fhss.uaeu.ac.ae/linguistics/study_opportunities.shtml UAE University is the largest federal university in the United Arab Emirates. UAEU has over 12,000 students, primarily based in the city of Al Ain. Al Ain is small garden city of palm trees, grassy parks and low rise buildings set in the mountainous inland region of the UAE. Al Ain is a very safe and clean city with a cosmopolitan population. The larger cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai are an easy one hour drive on modern highways. Application Deadline: 01-Sep-2012 Email Address for Applications: ali.idrissi at uaeu.ac.ae Contact Information: Dr Ali Idrissi Email: ali.idrissi at uaeu.ac.ae -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:03 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:03 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Resources for security Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Resources for security Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Elisabeth Kendall Subject:Resources for security Arabic Dear Brian Edinburgh University Press has launched a new series called Essential Middle Eastern Vocabularies. There is a volume forthcoming (the ms is complete and publication is expected in June or July this year) called "Intelligence and Security Arabic". It is simply a collection of the most useful c.1,000 terms, listed in Arabic and English, with an index. It also includes a CD with audio files of each of the 13 chapters and an online resource of audio-visual flashcards for each entry. It has been compiled by someone with long experience in the field. I hope you will find it useful. With best wishes Elisabeth _________________ Dr Elisabeth Kendall Senior Research Fellow in Arabic & Islamic Studies Pembroke College, University of Oxford Tel. +44 (0)7736 725145 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:38 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:38 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Offer of free Arabic lessons in Massachusetts Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Offer of free Arabic lessons in Massachusetts -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Ahmed Hassan Khorshid Subject:Offer of free Arabic lessons in Massachusetts Dear list members, I'll spend about 4 weeks in Massachusetts from Mar.23. During this period I'll be happy to offer free Arabic lessons to university students: 1. Lessons will focus mainly on conversation in Modern Standard Arabic (no colloquials), in addition to preparations for exams. 2. Beginners and intermediate students will have priority. 3. We'll use Sahlawayhi's books, in addition to the students' own textbooks. 4. Preference will be given to groups of about five students. 5. I have an M.A. in TAFL from AUC, and over 25 years experience. If interested, please contact me soon to arrange your schedule. Looking forward to working with as many students of the area as possible. -- Ahmad Khorshid Arabic Language Instructor -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:00 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:00 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New MENA programs: The Tunis and Beirut Exchanges June-July 2012 Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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 MENA programs: The Tunis and Beirut Exchanges June-July 2012 -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Nicholas Noe Subject:New MENA programs: The Tunis and Beirut Exchanges June-July 2012 The Exchange is an effort by Mideastwire.com and its partners to promote engagement and understanding through a variety of city-focused, student conferences in and around the Middle East. The first Exchange was launched in June 2008 in Beirut, Lebanon. Now, several years on, over 220 students from 44 different countries have participated, with many going on to work as diplomats in their home countries, for NGOs serving the region and as social entrepreneurs. The Beirut Exchange will be held June 10-24, 2012. The Tunis Exchange will be held June 25-July 5, 2012. ********* To view previous Exchange programs in Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and the Gulf, as well as media coverage of our efforts, visit http://www.thebeirutexchange.com REQUEST AN APPLICATION for the Tunis Exchange or the Beirut Exchange via info at mideastwire.com ********** NEW PROGRAM---THE TUNIS EXCHANGE June 25-July 5/Application deadline April 20, 2012 Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance Mideastwire.com is pleased to announce the first Tunis Exchange in partnership with CEMAT, the overseas research center of the American Institute for Maghrib Studies based in Tunis. Like our other Exchanges in the region, the ten-day program June 25-July 5, 2012 will engage students from around the world in a multifaceted discussion of some of the key issues facing Tunisia and the wider region. ********* The Tunis Exchange program rests on two tracks: Academic - Participants will attend a series of lectures led by leading professors and public intellectuals in Tunisia. Topics will include: Economic challenges facing Tunisia and North Africa; Political Islam and electoral politics; The status of women in the MENA region; Media coverage of the Arab revolts; Trade union politics in the post Ben Ali era; Emerging security challenges in the MENA region, as well as a range of other topics. Dialogue with Leaders - Participants will have the opportunity to meet, listen and engage leading social, political, religious and economic leaders from across the spectrum in Tunisia. ********* Program Scope - The Tunis Exchange will be held over seven days at El-Hana hotel in downtown Tunis. Students are expected to stay in the hotel, unless permission for offsite stay is requested and provided, as most meetings will take place in our conference room at the hotel. Off-site meetings will entail bus travel as a group in and around Tunis. At least three days of the program will entail travel to other cities and regions in Tunisia for meetings with local activists, intellectuals, academics and political/religious leaders, including in Sidi Bouzid, Sfax and Bizerte. ********* Invited Institutional Participants (partial list only): En-Nahda Party Congress for the Republic Party Ettakatol Party Constitutional Democratic Rally Party The Democratic Modernist Pole Party Worker's Communist Party Progressive Democratic Party Tunisian General Trade Union Union of Unemployed Graduates Union of Tunisian Journalists The Central Bank of Tunisia Ministry of Culture Ministry of Women's Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Human Rights Manouba University Free University of Tunis Tunis University Association of Democratic Women Tunisian Network for Social Economy Tunisian Observatory for a Democratic Transition Al-Kawakibi Democracy Transition Center Tunisian League of Human Rights Tunisian-American Chamber of Commerce Tunisian Association of Young Entrepreneurs Committee to Protect Journalists Attounsia Newspaper Tunisian Horizons Zeitouna Bank ********* Costs: Tuition - $1,500; Partial financial aid is available for those students and individuals that can demonstrate need. Accommodation - Seven nights of the program will be spent at the El-Hana hotel in downtown Tunis, while at least three nights will be spent at hotels outside of Tunis. Room rates vary depending on arrangements, but generally fall within the range of $350-$450 total for a shared double room during the duration of the program (breakfast is included). Alternative accommodation, including in a single room, is available upon request. Airfare - $450, approximate from the European Union. REQUEST AN APPLICATION via info at mideastwire.com For more about CEMAT, visit http://www.cematmaghrib.org/ ********* The Ninth Beirut Exchange June 10-24, 2012 June 10-24/Application deadline April 10, 2012 Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance The Beirut Exchange program rests on three tracks: Academic - Participants will attend a series of lectures and colloquia led by leading professors and public intellectuals. Topics will include: The Arab Uprisings; The Special Tribunal for Lebanon; The United Nations as peacekeeper and mediator; Engaging political Islam; Asymmetrical conflict: the July 2006 Lebanon war; Human Rights in the Middle East and other topics. Language - Participants will have the option of attending approximately 20 hours of Arabic language instruction at the Saifi Arabic Institute for Arabic Language in Beirut. Modules for different levels of Arabic will be available. Dialogue with Leaders - Participants will have the opportunity to meet, listen and engage leading social, political and economic leaders from across the spectrum in Lebanon - with a particular (though not exclusive) emphasis on exposure to Islamist and opposition currents. ********* Previous Speakers (partial list only): ·Omar Bakri, Iqra Islamic Trust for Research and Islamic Studies ·Bilal Baroudi, As-Salam Mosque Tripoli ·Nicholas Blanford, Times of London ·Richard Chambers, International Foundation for Electoral Systems ·Alastair Crooke, Conflicts Forum ·Abdullah Dardari, Frm. Syrian Arab Republic ·Robert Fisk, The Independent ·Toufic Gaspard, Economist ·Hanin Ghaddar, NOW Lebanon ·Timur Goksel, American University of Beirut ·Judith Palmer Harik, Matn University ·Nadim Houry, Human Rights Watch ·Farid El-Khazen, AUB ·Rami Khouri, Daily Star & AUB ·Eli Khoury, Quantum Communications ·Karim Makdisi, AUB ·Sayyid Mohammed Marandi, Tehran University ·Ibrahim Mussawi, Al-Intiqad ·Omar Nashabe, Al-Akhbar ·Nir Rosen, Journalist ·Osama Safa, Lebanese Center for Policy Studies ·Paul Salem, Carnegie Middle East Center ·Michel Samaha, Frm. Republic of Lebanon ·Mohammad Shattah, Frm. Republic of Lebanon ·Milos Struger, UNIFIL ·Fawwaz Traboulsi, AUB To view a previous program for the Beirut Exchange, visit: http://thebeirutexchange.com/images/stories/products/1_-_ScheduleJan2012.pdf ********* Costs: Tuition - $2,000; Partial financial aid is available for those students and individuals that can demonstrate need. Accommodation - Recommended accommodation is at our facility, Saifi Urban Gardens. Room rates vary depending on arrangements, but generally fall within the range of $300-$700 for the duration of the program (including breakfast). Alternative accommodation is available upon request. Airfare - $600, approximate from the European Union. Please note that all academic programming will take place at Saifi Urban Gardens, Gemmayze, Beirut. Tuition is 50% refundable up to one week before the program commences should the situation in Lebanon warrant a cancellation by Mideastwire.com. (Airline tickets and accommodation should be purchased with travel insurance.) REQUEST AN APPLICATION via info at mideastwire.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:07 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:07 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Arab World English Journal CFP Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Arab World English Journal CFP -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Arab World English Journal:CFP Full Title: Arab World English Journal Call Deadline: 06-Apr-2012 Call for papers (June 2012) Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) welcomes the submission of papers for the June issue. The deadline for manuscript submission is April 6, 2012. The issue publication date is June, 2012. For more information visit Arab World English Journal at www.awej.org. Before sending your paper, please read the submission (http://awej.org/? section=7) and manuscript guidelines for Arab World English Journal (http://www.awej.org/awejfiles/_41_5_ManuscriptGuidelinesforAWEJ.pdf). The papers can address, but are not limited to, the following areas: -English Language Teaching and Intercultural Communication -Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign/ Second Language -Classroom Practice and Language Proficiency -Cognitive Learning and Communication -English Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age -Methods for Teaching General English and for Teaching English for Specific Purposes -Teachers as Innovators and Facilitators -Teaching materials and communicative language teaching and learning -Curriculum Development: A thought for Literary texts, texts of Popular Culture and Information Technology -New literacies and English Language Teaching -English and New Trends in Higher Education -Role of English and Arabic in Globalised Contexts -Relationship between L1 and L2 -Course Design and Needs Analysis -Effective Teaching Methodologies in Language and Literature Classrooms -Assessment and Testing -Interdisciplinary in Language Teaching and Learning -Assessment Practices in Language Teaching -Classroom Management -English as an International Language -Language Acquisition -The Role of Culture in English Language Teaching and Learning -Cultural Awareness in the Communicative Class Papers should be submitted electronically as e-mail to: editor at awej.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:16:26 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:16:26 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic Summer Program U of Wisconsin Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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 Summer Program U of Wisconsin -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Arabic Persian Turkish Language Immersion Institute Subject:Arabic Summer Program U of Wisconsin Arabic Persian Turkish Language Immersion Institute University of Wisconsin - Madison June 16 - August 11, 2012 Application materials for Summer 2012 are now available! * *LIVE* alongside your classmates and faculty on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. * *BREATHE* the culture and beauty of Arabic, Persian, and Turkish in an environment that stresses mastery through total immersion. * *LEARN* in the classroom, at meals, and during other weeknight and weekend activities. The Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Immersion Institute (APTLII) is an eight-week intensive summer language immersion program for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals. Outside of the classroom, students commit to using their target language at all times - in their shared living space on campus, at meals, and at co-curricular activities that combine to create a language immersion experience. Courses are offered at levels ranging from Beginner to Advanced (depending on sufficient enrollment), and provide two semesters of academic credit. Instruction is given in small groups taught by native speakers and experienced language teachers. The classes are intensive, involving a minimum of 4.5 contact hours daily Mondays through Fridays, with a packed schedule of afternoon, evening, and weekend activities and workshops. APTLII meets the requirements for Title VI Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships. $6,750 covers tuition, room, board, and fees Priority Application Deadline: April 14, 2012 aptlii.global.wisc.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:46 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:46 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:LDC Arabic English Translation Corpus Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 19 Mar 2012 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:LDC Arabic English Translation Corpus -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LDC Subject:LDC Arabic English Translation Corpus (1) English Translation Treebank: An Nahar Newswire was developed by LDC and consists of 599 distinct newswire stories from the Lebanese publication An Nahar translated from Arabic to English and annotated for part-of-speech and syntactic structure. This corpus is part of an ongoing effort at LDC to produce parallel Arabic and English treebanks. The guidelines followed for both part-of-speech and syntactic annotation are Penn Treebank II style, with changes in the tokenization of hyphenated words, part-of-speech and tree changes necessitated by those tokenization changes and revisions to the syntactic annotation to comply with the updated annotation guidelines (including the "Treebank-PropBank merge" or "Treebank IIa" and "treebank c" changes). The original Penn Treebank II guidelines, addenda describing changes to the guidelines and the tokenization specifications can be found on LDC's website. The data consists of 461,489 tokens in 599 individual files. The news stories in this release were published in An Nahar in 2002. The English sources files (translated from the Arabic) were automatically tokenized, part-of-speech tagged and parsed; the tokens, tags and parses were manually corrected. The quality control process consisted of a series of specific searches for over 100 types of potential inconsistency and parse or annotation error. Any errors found in those searches were manually corrected. Annotations are in the following two formats: Penn Style Trees Bracketed tree files following the basic form (NODE (TAG token)). Each sentence is surrounded by a pair of empty parentheses. AG xml TreeEditor .xml stand-off annotation files. These files contain the POS and Treebank annotation and reference the source files by character offset. DTD files for the AG xml files were moved from their original location indicated in the readme to be more consistent with LDC publications. English Translation Treebank: An Nahar Newswire is distributed via web download. 2012 Subscription Members will automatically receive two copies of this corpus on disc. 2012 Standard Members may request a copy as part of their 16 free membership corpora. Non-members may license this data for US$4500. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:42 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:42 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:response to dialectology reference Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:response to dialectology reference -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:"Umm Abdallah" Subject:response to dialectology reference [I believe this post is referring to the Ayoub reference--moderator] Hello The reference mentioned to explain the concept of Arabic dialects contains inaccurate information as a) The Quran was brought down and read in 7 dialects, the Quraishi dialect being only one of them. This is why Uthmanic orthography is utilized in the Quranic script, as well the different authorized readings still heard for each of these dialects. b) from an Islamic perspective, the prophets sent were all elevated and held positions similar to prophet Muhammad-peace be upon him- and so were the books delivered through them remembering ofcourse that they all spoke different tongues/dialects/languages.... But the fact is that none of these books was reserved in its original tongue or wording. So for example prophet Isa/Jesus-peace be upon him-never spoke to his people in Latin and accordingly the Latin Bible is not accepted as a reference to Muslims. Islamically, all the tongues/languages hold the same position. There is no preference in tongues except for the fact that the Quran with its language is the only preserved reference for God's Word. Fusha is a widely misunderstood term. And many "modern" references are a dissapointment. Dialects always existed, one for every 30 km, a universal fact. Populations divide when they do not have a reference point to return to as is the position of the evolved European languages. Europeans actually need to attend language courses to understand their neighbours. This applies to many languages worldwide. The Arabic language of the Quran serves as a reference language and uniting point for Arabs to understand each other with no degrading to their local dialects. Best Regards, Muna Muhaureq Arabic Language Instructor, KSA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:27 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:27 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Items from NCLRC Arabic K-12 Newsletter Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Items from NCLRC Arabic K-12 Newsletter -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:nclrc nclrc at gwu.edu Subject:Items from NCLRC Arabic K-12 Newsletter Qatar Foundation International is seeking proposals for the Development and Maintenance of Arabic Resource Site. The submission deadline is Monday, March 26, 2012 and the maximum award is $275,000. Qatar Foundation International intends to support the development of a single web-based resource site for Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language which will benefit teachers, administrators, students, and the general public. The site will include information such as: schools and colleges where Arabic is taught; resources available for teaching and learning, including pedagogical and authentic materials for teaching and learning; opportunities for teacher professional development and certification; scholarships and travel opportunities for students and teachers; and support for development of Arabic programs in schools. To the extent practicable, the information on the website will be available in both English and Arabic. For more information visit http://bit.ly/y7MfGW. Searchable Hans Wehr online! Just type in the root in Arabic or transliteration and have the site find the page in Hans Wehr for you. In addition, it will also show you the page in Lane’s Lexicon. This is a great way to project the dictionary for your students. Visit http://bit.ly/y3Jdbl. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:48 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:48 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book:Arabic Phonetics Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Arabic Phonetics -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Barry Heselwood Subject:New Book:Arabic Phonetics Instrumental Studies in Arabic Phonetics, edited by ZM Hassan & B Heselwood, published December 2011 by John Benjamins. More details at this publisher's link: http://benjamins.com/#catalog/books/cilt.319 best wishes, Dr Barry Heselwood Senior Lecturer Director of Linguistics & Phonetics School of Modern Languages University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT Phone 0113 343 3564 Fax 0113 343 3566 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:31 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:31 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Brill digitizes 110,000 Arabic mnscpt pages Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Brill digitizes 110,000 Arabic mnscpt pages -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:moderator Subject:Brill digitizes 110,000 Arabic mnscpt pages [I can't post the announcement they sent (its a pdf, but here is the website it refers to--moderator] http://www.brill.nl/downloads/press_release_MEMO_DEF.pdf?MassEmailID=270913584 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:45 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:45 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Resources for security Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Resources for security Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Stephen Franke Subject:Resources for security Arabic Greetings. Some clarification of WHICH aspects or disciplines within the very large fields of "intelligence" and "security" are of interest would be helpful in citing some references. Here is one bilingual reference on the "security" side, with emphasis on the public safety / police / anti-crime aspects: Title: Security Dictionary English-Arabic -- القاموس الأمني = أنجليزي عربي Author: The Studies and Research Center Naif Arab Academy for Security Studies (NAASS) Publisher: NAASS Press, Riyadh, 1997 / 1418 H. Paperback, 260 pp Price at local bookstores in Riyadh in 2007 was 46 SR. (NAASS is now the Naif Arab University for Security Studies, or NAUSS) I understand that the major book outlets in Riyadh [i.e. the Obeikan and Jarir chains] now carry a much-expanded later edition [may be circa 2007 or 2008] which includes terms related to terrorism, counter-terrorism, and internal security operations. For [military/defense] intelligence-related terms, those terms are usually included inside generic bilingual dictionaries and glossaries on military subjects. A number of those references exists. Let me know of specific interests or fields in intelligence, operations & planning [since they are closely related, if not interdependent], and I can refer you to some titles and vendors in the US that carry or can search and order them from overseas publishers with which they have US distributorship agreements. Hope this helps. Regards, Stephen H. Franke San Pedro, California -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:33 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:33 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CET Program, Tunisia Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:CET Program, Tunisia -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Joseph Essex Subject:CET Program, Tunisia CET is excited to announce the launch of its new program: Intensive Arabic Language & Culture Studies in Tunis, Tunisia. CET Tunisia students take courses in all levels of formal and colloquial Arabic, and Middle Eastern studies. Local roommates and language partners, plus a variety of academic excursions in the region, ensure that students return with vastly improved Arabic skills and a deeper understanding of Tunisian society. Best of all, Tunisia's cosmopolitan atmosphere and history of over 4,000 years offers students a unique gateway to the Arab World. There is no language prerequisite for this program. CET Tunisia will operate in fall, spring and summer terms, beginning in Fall 2012. CET welcomes applications for the fall semester through June 1, 2012. Visit http://cetacademicprograms.com/programs/tunisia/arabic-language-tunisia for more information and to apply. CET Academic Programs ~ Innovators in Study Abroad Since 1982 Joseph Essex, Middle East Programs Manager CET Academic Programs 1920 N Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202.349.0676 or 800.225.4262, ext. 7383 Fax: 202.342.0317 E-mail: jessex at academic-travel.com Web: http://www.cetacademicprograms.com Become a CET Facebook fan at http://bit.ly/ctT3Dx Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:51 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:51 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LIN:Quran word frequency list Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Quran word frequency list 2) Subject:Quran word frequency list 3) Subject:Quran word frequency list 4) Subject:Quran word frequency list -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Sohaib Sandhu Subject:Quran word frequency list Try The Quranic Arabic Corpus. I think you can create a frequency list through the search facility. http://corpus.quran.com/ best regards, Sohaib Sandhu Taibah University Madinah Saudi Arabia -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Robert Ricks Subject:Quran word frequency list The Qur'an Corpus site lists all attested lemmas by frequency: http://corpus.quran.com/lemmas.jsp Best, Robert -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Wajdi Zaghouani Subject:Quran word frequency list Hi Alan, You will find a sorted comprehensive Quran word frequency list in the following website. http://corpus.quran.com/lemmas.jsp Hope you will find all you need there ! Wajdi Zaghouani Phd. Candidate University of Quebec in Montreal Linguistics department -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Fatma Faisal Saad Said Subject:Quran word frequency list Hi, You can find a comprehensive Quran word frequency list at: http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp, you'll get the word the number of times it occurs and its different meanings based on the context of the verses. I hope that helps. best, Fatma -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:39 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:39 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CAMES Lebanon Summer Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:CAMES Lebanon Summer Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Aliya Saidi Subject:CAMES Lebanon Summer Program CAMES Colloquial Lebanese Summer Arabic Program 2012 The Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Studies at the American University of Beirut will offer one 6-credit class in intensive colloquial Lebanese Arabic at the intermediate level from June 25 until August 10, 2012. This course is designed for students who already have some knowledge of Lebanese colloquial Arabic and wish to reach a higher level. The course consists of 120 contact hours and will use teaching materials developed by CAMES. Lebanese films, songs, and other audiovisual materials will also be used. Students who wish to apply for this course should have already studied Modern Standard Arabic for at least two semesters. The 6 credit hours earned at AUB may be transferred to other universities. The application deadline is April 18, 2012. Applications may be downloaded from: http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/cames/sap/Pages/ColloquialLebaneseArabic.aspx The breakdown of fees for the program in summer 2012 is as follows: Tuition for Colloquial Lebanese Arabic (obligatory): $2,808 Additional fees for optional services include: * Health Insurance: $143 * Sports Facilities: $50 Accommodation on AUB campus: * $705 (private; single-occupancy room sharing the floor bathroom) * $533 (semi-private; two double-occupancy rooms sharing a bathroom; women only) * $439 (double; double-occupancy room sharing the floor bathroom) Accommodation off AUB campus; for women only: * $627 (double room with its own bathroom and balcony; sharing the floor kitchen) * $1,097 (single room with its own bathroom and balcony; sharing the floor kitchen) * $1,175 (suite for two persons consisting of a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, two balconies and a mini-kitchenette with a counter separating the sink and the living room.) * $2,350 (suite for one person consisting of a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, two balconies and a mini-kitchenette with a counter separating the sink and the living room.) For further information about the program, please check this link: http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/cames/sap/Pages/ColloquialLebaneseArabic.aspx or email cames at aub.edu.lb. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:36 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:36 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Tunisia Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Tunisia -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Whitney Stanton Subject:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Tunisia Center Sidi Bou Said for Languages is pleased to announce its 2012 Summer Arabic Program. Instruction is available for all levels of Arabic students from the true beginner to those with advanced proficiency. Dates: Session I ( June 4 – July 6 ) Session II ( July 16 – August 17 ) Program Highlights: Our curriculum implements current media resources to teach students Arabic through learning about contemporary issues in combination with formal classroom instruction, making it an ideal program for students involved in the fields of public policy and administration, diplomacy, international development, media or international relations. Students will have the chance to participate in our exclusive Arabic media and mock-interview session as well as other unique extracurricular activities, attend guest lectures on various topics and discover Tunisia through the numerous cultural excursions included in the program. Our center arranges classroom instruction, housing with the student’s choice of a host family or in a student villa, extra conversation practice with language partners, extracurricular activities and excursions and student services (airport pick-up, Wi-Fi access, course materials, orientation) Earn academic credit - Each Summer Session is equivalent to 3 credit hours of Arabic Gain experience - Volunteer and internship opportunities available with NGOs in Tunis Application deadline: April 15, 2012. *We are currently offering a promotion for an online free-trial course for students interested in studying with us in Tunisia. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our instructors. Please visit our website www.sidibousaidlanguages.com/en or contact us for more information. Email: contact at sidibousaidlanguages.com Tel: (+216) 71 981 776 / 27 599 922 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:48 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:48 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Istanbul Type Seminars 2012 Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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:Istanbul Type Seminars 2012 -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:Thomas Milo Subject:Istanbul Type Seminars 2012 Typography convenes in the centre of the world: Istanbul! http://www.istype.com/?page_id=508 http://www.istype.com/?p=157 Thomas Milo -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:45 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:45 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Hedayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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 Summer Fall 2012 Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:hamin at hedayetinstitute.com Subject:Hedayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Program Hedayet Institute is pleased to announce to Colleagues, Friends and Students Its Upcoming Summer/Fall 2012 ArabicTotal Immersion Programs Upcoming Islamic Studies Program: With Azhar Professors Collaboration Summer Term I Duration 7 weeks. Dates: 10th, June – 26th July, 2012 Deadline: April.15th, 2012 Cost: $2750 USD for a total of 140 study hours. Summer Term II Duration 7 weeks. Dates: 30th, July – 13th of Sept., 2012 Deadline: April.30th,2012 §Cost: $2750 USD for a total of 140 study hours. Full Fall Semester §Duration 14 weeks, Dates: 16th, Sept – 20th of Dec.2012 Deadline: July 30th, i.e., two 7 week terms. Start Dates: 16th Sept. and 4th of Nov. 2012 respectively. Cost: is $ 2750 USD per term Special Discounts Celebrating the Arab Spring in the ME: Combine two terms and get 15 % discount in the second term tuition fees. Hedayet’s New Courses: Arab Spring Revolution Media 2011 where politics and media combined in Egypt Islamic Studies Program: Fusha,Tajweed Al Qura’n, Sira, fiqh and Tafsir (prices as low as $7/ hr) TAFL Training Workshop in the last week of May 2012 Prices as low as $12 USD per hour for big groups (15 students+) and university program affiliation. If you want more information on the above, please contact administration at: info at hedayetinstitute.com Hurry up! Watch Islam & Politics in Interaction Like Never Before. Apply online at : www.hedayetinstitute.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:39 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:39 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:dialectology discussion Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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:dialectology discussion -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:Mohammed Jasim Betti Subject:dialectology discussion um abdallah, God bless you about all what you said but I think the change from one dialect to the other depends on many factors including geographical ones rather than just distance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:36 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:36 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AALIM extends application deadline Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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 extends application deadline -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:Driss Cherkaoui Subject:AALIM extends application deadline AALIM EXTENDS APPLICATION DEADLINE TO APRIL 15 FOR INTENSIVE SUMMER ARABIC PROGRAMS - 4-12 WEEKS IN LENGTH - ALL LEVELS - START DATES MAY 21 AND JUNE 4 AALIM is the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco - AALIM is authorized as an educational and cultural institution by the Moroccan Ministry of Education - US offices in Virginia - Website: www.aalimorocco.com AALIM is your best choice for quality Arabic language and culture, meeting American educational standards, in a personal, caring learning environment. AALIM facilitates student contact with Moroccans and Moroccan culture, making their stay a life-experience rather than a classroom experience only. AALIM is highly qualified faculty - Specially trained to work with students studying Arabic in the American university system - Faculty is experienced in teaching all levels AALIM is experienced - we have worked with hundreds of students - we have a prestigious list of professional references and affiliations - our Academic and Program Director has 18 years of experience - our executive staff has 10 years of study abroad program experience - we accept individual students in our scheduled classes - we tailor programs for university groups and faculty-led groups - we work with you to meet your educational goals or those of your students AALIM is equipped for today’s student - free wifi at the AALIM center during opening hours - cable TV for wide variety of Arabic programming - plasma TVs in all classrooms, DVD players - digital projector, photocopy machine, computer workstation - air conditioning in classrooms - good electricity, good lighting, good plumbing - friendly and helpful staff AALIM is at the heart of Moroccan culture - centrally located in Meknes, a vibrant and historic Moroccan city - Roman ruins less than one hour away, Fez less than one hour away, Ifrane one hour away, Rabat 2.5 hours by train, Tangier 4 hours by train. From Meknes, the entire country of Morocco is accessible. - the AALIM center is located in the Medina, the walled medieval city - students are surrounded by the events of daily life: a wedding procession may pass, music in the streets, children carrying bread to bake at the public oven, the milk vendor with his donkey passes…. - Storytellers, music makers and other street artists perform in the public square daily, 10 min. on foot from the center - AALIM organizes cultural events at its center: live music and henna parties; welcome and departure dinners for students; hamman (public bath) activity, cooking demonstrations and more. - AALIM encourages students to choose home-stay; all AALIM home-stay families are known to us, and have experience hosting foreign students. For those who do not choose home-stay, AALIM offers accommodations in a family-run guest house or in a hotel. AALIM, the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:27 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:27 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:resources for security Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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:resources for security Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:"Tressy" Subject:resources for security Arabic It doesn't look very good on the English side, but the Arabic terms are probably ok. Title: Security Dictionary English-Arabic -- القاموس الأمني = أنجليزي عربي Author: The Studies and Research Center Naif Arab Academy for Security Studies (NAASS) Publisher: NAASS Press, Riyadh, 1997 / 1418 H. Paperback, 260 pp Price at local bookstores in Riyadh in 2007 was 46 SR. Regards; Tressy Arts -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:33 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:33 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Needs info on Arabic language programs in Oman Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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 info on Arabic language programs in Oman -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:moderator Subject:Needs info on Arabic language programs in Oman I have been contacted by someone who needs info on any existing Arabic language programs (for non-native speakers) in the Sultanate of Oman. If you can send me the information, I'll pass it along, and summarize it for the list. dil -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:30 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:30 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New teaching book Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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 teaching book -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:nuurart.com Subject:New teaching book Dear Arabic Educator: We are pleased to announce the release of the Al-Asas for Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers series. The new series created for high school and university students of any nationality, provides insight and understanding into the Arabic language and its proper usage. The easy-to-read series is well written and excels at guiding students from one level to the next in a gradual and logical manner. Volume I (Beginner Level) introduces readers to the Arabic alphabet and phonetics, incorporating a multi-language dictionary and a guide for verbs and nouns in the lessons. Volume II (Advanced Beginner) contains dialogue-themed exercises, and focuses on the four key language skills: reading, conversation, listening and writing. It also comes with a dictionary and a guide for verbs and nouns. Volume III (Intermediate) offers a summary of Arabic culture, history and civilization. Each volume comes with an audio MP3 CD (total time of the 3 CDs is close to 16 hours) If your school is currently using the Al-Asas Curriculum, or you have received samples, simply complete the Al-Asas Survey and you will be eligible to receive one FREE COPY of Al-Asas (any volume) for every 10 copies you order, in any combination, of the three volumes.* We hope that you will be satisfied, as we are, with this product. We believe that these books will be a great tool for future Arabic learners. Inner pages and audio samples are available on the Noorart website (http://www.noorart.com/school_section/AL-Asas-for-Teaching-Arabic-for-Non-Native-Speakers). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:41 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:41 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Harvard STARTALK Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Harvard STARTALK -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:"Steven Berbeco / ابو الحجاج" Subject:Harvard STARTALK Arabic Institute for the Next Generation at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University The STARTALK Arabic Institute for the Next Generation is a three-week program for undergraduate students who aspire to teach Arabic in secondary schools. The program includes applied linguistics, pedagogy, and culture studies classes, as well as field trips, classroom visits, micro-teaching, and guest lectures. Course participants will gain practical skills in materials development and curriculum design, including development of a syllabus and lesson plans within framework standards and how to assess student learning. The program will guide participants in continuing studies in their home universities or through established degree-granting teacher training programs. This program is offered at no charge, and participants receive three undergraduate credit hours (pending approval) and a $500 stipend on successful completion of the course requirements. Additional need-based scholarships are available. The program will provide textbooks and materials. Course participants are expected to have an advanced knowledge of Arabic language and little or no prior teaching experience. Current undergraduate students are eligible to apply. This intensive workshop begins May 23 and ends June 8, Monday-Friday. Deadline for application is April 15, 2012. For further information and application: http://cmes.hmdc.harvard.edu/node/3131 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:35 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:35 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:AD:Gerlach Books Discount on Arabic Lit Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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:Gerlach Books Discount on Arabic Lit -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Gerlach Islamic Studies office at gerlach-books.de Subject:Gerlach Books Discount on Arabic Lit Dear Prof. Parkinson, Antiquarian Books Arabic Literature, Belles Lettres & Proverbs Until 10th April we offer antiquarian books on Arabic Literature, Belles Lettres & Proverbs with up to 35% discount. For more information please have a look at the title list which you can download from this site: http://www.gerlach-books.de/books_offers.php Some of the books bear light traces of wear (signature, ex libris). The overall condition of the books is mostly very good or at least good. Our offer: - purchase of single antiquarian copies (first come, first served) - 20% discount for any single book - 35% discount when ordering 5 or more books - plus shipping charges (surface or air mail delivery) - plus European VAT - our institutional and regular customers can order on open account - first-time customers: credit card or pre-payment by bank transfer preferred - offer is valid until 10th April 2012 only Looking forward to your orders. Best regards from Berlin (Ms) Dagmar Konrad -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:29 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:29 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New Paper:Arabic in Israeli Universities Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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 Paper:Arabic in Israeli Universities -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From: "Uhlmann, Allon" Subject:New Paper:Arabic in Israeli Universities Hi, Subscribers to this list might be interested in a paper of mine that has just come out in Middle East Critique (vol 21, issue 1) - "Arabs and Arabic Grammar Instruction in Israeli Universities: Alterity, Alienation and Dislocation". Those who are interested and whose institutions can still afford to subscribe to outrageously overpriced, multinational-owned journals, can access the article at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19436149.2012.658499 . Alternatively, you can email me for a copy, but please, off the list at uhlmanna at umsl.edu . Cheers, A. Allon J. Uhlmann Assistant Professor of Anthropology University of Missouri - St. Louis http://www.umsl.edu/~uhlmanna/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:32 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:32 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Awards for Arabs to attend MEDAR Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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:Awards for Arabs to attend MEDAR -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:reposted from CORPORA Subject:Awards for Arabs to attend MEDAR The MEDAR Consortium, involved in MEDAR and NEMLAR Projects on “Mediterranean Arabic Language and Speech Technology”, completed with the support by the European Commission, is awarding grants for students from Arabic countries to attend the 8th edition of the International conference LREC taking place in Istanbul on May 21 to 27, 2012. Each grant will cover the registration fees and support part of the travel and accommodation expenses. At the time of the application, applicants must be enrolled as Master’s or Ph.D students at a University in an Arabic country. To apply for a grant, send a message to medar-grants at elda.org no later then April 23rd, 2012. The applications will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis and notifications will be sent accordingly. MEDAR: http://www.medar.info/index.php LREC 2012: http://www.lrec-conf.org/lrec2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:26 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:26 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic programs in Oman Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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 programs in Oman 2) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 3) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 4) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 5) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 6) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 7) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Georges Chehwan Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Marhaba Dil: I had the opportunity to visit last summer The World Learning Center in Muscat, Oman and I was thrilled with their classes. They offer a full immersion program in Arabic (both MSA and colloquial) taught by highly skilled native speakers. I highly recommend this program in Oman. For further information about their program in Muscat and Salala, you can write to J. Larry Brown, Director of the Program at larry.brown at world.learning.org Georges -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:"Assoc Prof Clarissa C Burt " Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Dil, World Learning Oman Center has a very good program in Muscat. The contact person is Dr. Larry Brown, director of the center email: Larry.Brown at worldlearning.org I visited the program and was very favorably impressed. It has a very nice webpage on the web. Clarissa -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Jeremy Palmer Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Hello Dil, This is a pretty good place for learning Arabic in Oman. It is in Buraimi. http://gapschool.net/ Best, Jeremy -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Christian Sinclair Subject:Arabic programs in Oman SIT Study Abroad in Oman (Muscat): http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/ssa_omc.cfm CLS Oman (Salalah): http://clscholarship.org/details/arabic-muscat.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Adele Kuruvilla kakenyon at gmail.com Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Hi Dil, There is the Gulf Arabic Programme (GAP) in Buraimi, Oman, right at the border with the UAE (Al Ain). They do both Gulf Arabic and MSA. I received some Gulf dialect tutoring there about 5 years ago and found it very beneficial. At the time, I had looked for something in the Muscat area and could not find anything, but something may have popped up since. I also heard about a program in Salalah, but I can't find any information now, so it's possible that it's not there anymore. Here is the link for GAP: http://gapschool.net/ -Adele -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:"Reilly, Joseph" Subject:Arabic programs in Oman There are several great options: 1. Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center, 202-261-1690, runs a summer language program in Muscat for non-native undergraduates who have already had at least a year of Arabic. Contact person is Scott Erich, a really terrific and knowledgable guy. His direct email is serich at sqcc.org 2. The other option is to contact the World Learning Oman Center directly, because their teachers give tutoring on an ad-hoc basis. Their number in Oman is +011 968 24422230. The email is *info at oman.worldlearning.org*. I hope this is helpful to you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:moderator Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Thanks to all who responded! dil -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:38 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:38 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:Tunisian Black Humor on Kindle Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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:Tunisian Black Humor on Kindle -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:"Khammassi, Khouloud" Subject:Tunisian Black Humor on Kindle May be of interests to students and researchers: Tunisian Black Humor on Kindle Polemic Tunisian best-sellers by columnist and script-writer Tahar Fazaa are now available on Kindle: For more information about the author, visit: http://www.amazon.com/Tahar-Fazaa/e/B0075SU07I/ref=sr_tc_ep?qid=1331176520 And to check the books, visit: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Astripbooks%2Ck%3Atahar+fazaa+in+books&keywords=tahar+fazaa+in+books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331176583 External links to writings about the author: Sex Tourism in Tunisia http://www.trickster.lettere.unipd.it/archivio/3_prostituzione/numero/rubriche/recens/buchberger_dragueurs/buchberger_dragueurs_eng.html Tunisian Lifestyle http://www.mosaiquefm.net/index/a/ActuDetail/Element/5067-Apprends-toujours-plus-avec-Tahar-Fazaa.html Interview with the Author: http://www.jetsetmagazine.net/jetset,mag/interview-avec-taher-fazaa.16.9.html Khouloud Khammassi MA in Technical Communication Department of English Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409-3091 Office Phone: 806-742-2501 khouloud.khammassi at ttu.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:55 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:55 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Notre Dame Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Notre Dame Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Li Guo Subject:Notre Dame Job UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME Arabic Language/Lecturer The Arabic Program in the Department of Classics at Notre Dame invites applications for a full-time lecturer in Arabic language to begin August 2012. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal. Successful applicants will have at least an M.A. in linguistics, literature, Middle Eastern Studies, or relevant field, as well as preparation in communicative language pedagogy. Successful applicants will also have native or near native fluency in Modern Standard Arabic, at least one dialect, and English, and some experience teaching at all levels of Arabic language instruction. Please send letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching experience, along with three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Elizabeth F. Mazurek, Chair, Dept. of Classics, 304 O?Shaughnessy Hall, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN 46556. Applications may be sent via email to Mazurek.4 at nd.edu. The University of Notre Dame is an international Catholic research university and an equal opportunity educator and employer with strong institutional and academic commitments to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Persons of color, women, members of under-represented groups, and those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity are encouraged to apply. Information about Notre Dame, including the University?s mission statement, is available at www.nd.edu . Information about the Program of Arabic Language and Culture in the Department of Classics can be found at http://classics.nd.edu. Reviewing as received. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:31 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:31 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Dialectology Books written in Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Dialectology Books written in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Alison Brooks Subject:Dialectology Books written in Arabic Dan See the following book by Dr. Muhammad Raji Zughoul, published in 2005: ?????? ?? ????????? ??????? ?????????? It looks like there's a digital version: http://dar.bibalex.org/webpages/mainpage.jsf?BibID=272094 Alison Brooks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Stephen Franke Subject:Dialectology Books written in Arabic Ahalan wa sahalan... Greetings... Let me know which dialect[s] is of interest, and I can refer you to some suitable titles and vendors? While most outlets are in Saudi Arabia, Jordan or UAE, a good number of them offer online order service. A number of in-Arabic publications exist about local dialects in the Gulf states, including a translation & publication in 1972 by King Saud University [then U of Riyadh] of the late T. M. Johnstone's _Eastern Arabic Dialect Studies_. Hope this helps... kair, in shaa' Allah. Regards, Stephen H. Franke San Pedro, California -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:34 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:34 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Arizona Summer program (expanded ad) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 Arizona Summer program (expanded ad) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Saleh -Knight, Miriam C - (mcsaleh) mcsaleh at email.arizona.edu Subject:U of Arizona Summer program (expanded ad) The School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the University of Arizona (MENAS) is offering four Arabic language courses for the summer of 2012. Our summer program has a rigorous curriculum that adopts the proficiency-based approach and emphasizes cultural literacy and the use of technology. The MENAS Arabic Summer program in 2012 is offering four courses that count for two years of Arabic and that are taught by dynamic, experienced and supportive teachers. SUMMER COURSE OFFERINGS: All classes are from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Elementary ARABIC 101: June 4 ? July 5 For students with no previous language background in Arabic. Students cover Alif Baa and Lessons 1-7 of Al-Kitaab, Part one. Elementary ARABIC 102: July 9- August 8 Prior completion of one college semester of Arabic is required. Lessons 8-14 of Al-Kitaab, Part one are covered in this course. Intermediate ARABIC 401: June 4 ? July 5 Prior completion of two college semesters of Arabic is required. This course covers Lessons 14-20 of Al-Kitaab, Part one. Intermediate ARABIC 402 : July 9- August 8 Prior completion of three college semesters of Arabic is required. This course covers Lessons 1-5 of Al-Kitaab, Part Two. For more information please visit our website http://menas.arizona.edu/undergrad-arabic-summer or contact the School for Middle Eastern and North African Studies. Email:sbs-neareast at email.arizona.edu Phone: 520-621-8013. Best, Miriam Saleh-Knight -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:50 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:50 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Proficiency Test response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Proficiency Test response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Hammoud, Salah Dr USAF USAFA USAFA/DFF" Subject:Proficiency Test response Greetings; Here is the link for information on one of the Arabic Proficiency Tests, which was developed by Professor Rammuny and is available at the Center for Applied Linguistics. http://www.cal.org/CALWebDB/FLAD/FLADDetails.aspx?id=218 For Speaking, the administration of the Oral Proficiency Interview can be arranged through ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages). The U.S. Government has several of these tests (e.g. the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), the Defense Language Proficiency Test among others) but as far as I know, they are not available to use outside of government circles. Salah -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:02 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:02 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Studies of pronoun use in Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Studies of pronoun use in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Mohammad T. Alhawary" Subject:Studies of pronoun use in Arabic For both of your queries you may want to start with SLA studies on null subjects (i.e., pro drop) use by English, Spanish, and Japanese learners of Arabic as an L2 in _Arabic Second Language Acquisition of Morphosyntax_ (Yale University Press, 2009). With Best Wishes, Mohammad Alhawary -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:43 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:43 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Hedayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Programs Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:edayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Programs -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:nagwa hedayet Subject:edayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Programs Hedayet Institute is pleased to announce to Colleagues, Friends and Students Its Upcoming Summer/Fall 2012 ArabicTotal Immersion Programs Upcoming Islamic Studies Program: With Azhar Professors Collaboration Summer Term I ?Duration7 weeks. Dates: 10th, June ? 26th July, 2012 ? Deadline:April.15th, 2012 ?Cost: $2750 USD for a total of 140 study hours. Summer Term II ?Duration7 weeks. Dates: 30th, July ? 13th of Sept., 2012 ? Deadline:April.30th,2012 ?Cost: $2750 USD for a total of 140 study hours. Full Fall Semester ?Duration14 weeks, Dates: 16th, Sept ? 20th of Dec.2012 ?Deadline:July 30th, i.e.,two 7 week terms. Start Dates: 16th Sept. and 4th of Nov. 2012 respectively. ? Cost: is $ 2750USD per term Special Discounts Celebrating the Arab Spring in the ME: Combine two terms and get 15 % discount in the second term tuition fees. Hedayet?s New Courses: ? Arab Spring Revolution Media 2011 where politics and media combined in Egypt ? Islamic Studies Program: Fusha,Tajweed Al Qura?n, Sira, fiqh and Tafsir (prices as low as $7/ hr) ? TAFL Training Workshop in the last week of May 2012 Prices as low as $12 USD per hour for big groups (15 students+) and university program affiliation. If you want more information on the above, please contact administration at: info at hedayetinstitute.com Hurry up! Watch Islam & Politics in Interaction Like Never Before.Apply online at : www.hedayetinstitute.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:27 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:27 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Naval Academy Job Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Naval Academy Job -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From: "Assoc Prof Clarissa C Burt " Subject:Naval Academy Job United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. Instructor, Arabic Language (12 Month Appointment) The Languages and Cultures Department of the United States Naval Academy invites applications for a full-time instructor position in Arabic Language, to begin in August of 2012. Native or near-native proficiency in both Arabic and English are required. A PhD or ABD in Arabic Language, Literature, Linguistics, Culture or Arabic Studies is strongly desired. The successful candidate will be expected to teach all levels of Modern Standard Arabic, including Media Arabic and at least one major dialect. U.S. citizenship preferred due to Department of the Navy security procedures. The successful applicant will be offered a twelve-month excepted-service appointment with some benefits. Candidates should send curriculum vitae and a concise description of teaching experience, philosophy and methodology, and a statement regarding their U.S. (or other) citizenship to primary point of contact burt at usna.edu with carbon copy to acevedo at usna.edu. Hardcopy submissions may be mailed to: Arabic Search Committee Languages and Cultures Department 589 McNair Road, MS10-C U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, MD 21402 Three letters of recommendation should also be sent directly by candidate?s references to the same address. Deadline for application is 30 March 2012 The U.S. Naval Academy is an EO/AA employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:59 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:59 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Anne Arundel CC Startalk Summer Teaching Jobs Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Anne Arundel CC Startalk Summer Teaching Jobs -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Assoc Prof Clarissa C Burt " Subject:Anne Arundel CC Startalk Summer Teaching Jobs SUMMER ARABIC TEACHING OPPORTUNITY INSTRUCTOR AD Anne Arundel Community College is seeking qualified instructors for an intensive summer STARTALK Arabic program entitled "Launching into Arabic." The program is designed for high school and college level students and will be held at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis from June 25 - July 20, 2012, pending final approvals. We are seeking dynamic instructors for beginning Novice level Arabic and advanced Novice level Arabic. Instructors must have minimum of a Bachelor?s degree and advanced level of Arabic proficiency. Two year?s classroom experience using communicative methodologies to teach in highly interactive classroom environments preferred. Master's degree in Arabic or Education preferred. Courses are heavily focused on the development of communicative Arabic language skills. A short instructor workshop on teaching with a standards' based approach is scheduled for June 18-19, 2012 and is required as part of the preparation for the program. Instructors MUST be U.S. Citizens. Please submit your CV and statement of interest, including Arabic proficiency level and teaching experience to Janet Paulovich, Director English Language Learning and Adult Education at jmpaulovich at aacc.edu INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT AD Anne Arundel Community College is seeking qualified Instructional Assistants for an intensive summer STARTALK Arabic program entitled "Launching into Arabic." The program is designed for high school and college level students and will be held at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis from June 25 - July 20, 2012, pending final approvals. We are seeking Teaching Assistants for beginning Novice level Arabic and advanced Novice level Arabic. Assistants should have a high school diploma and demonstrate at least an intermediate mid level of proficiency in Arabic. Courses are heavily focused on the development of communicative Arabic language skills. A short instructor workshop on teaching with a standards' based approach is scheduled for June 18-19, 2012 and is required as part of the preparation for the program. Instructional Assistants must be U.S. Citizens. Please submit your CV and statement of interest, including Arabic proficiency level and experience to Janet Paulovich, Director English Language Learning and Adult Education at jmpaulovich at aacc.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:05 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:05 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:WMU Summer Translation Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:WMU Summer Translation Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Cynthia Running-Johnson Cynthia_Running_Johnson at mail.vresp.com Subject:WMU Summer Translation Program Greetings, Do you teach Arabic, Japanese, or Russian, or have students who speak those languages? If so, Western Michigan University has an opportunity for your students to hone their foreign language and translation skills. The Summer Translation Program is a unique program that will help participants specialize their skills and help prepare them for a position in translation. We are asking for your assistance in spreading the word to potential program applicants. Please forward this email to those students who you think would be a good fit for the program. What is the program like? Advanced language learners and professionals are invited to join us for an intensive translation learning experience. The program will take place from July 2-26, 2012 on WMU?s campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan Tracks available in Arabic, Japanese, or Russian WMU one of few institutions to offer this specialized, in-demand program Particpants can leverage their language skills and prepare for a career in translation by applying today! Students can learn more by visiting the Summer Translation Program website or by contacting Kristine Kling at (269) 387-6240. Sincerely, Dr. Cynthia Running-Johnson, Director Department of Foreign Languages Western Michigan University -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:12 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:12 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs software to find quotations in electronic text Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 software to find quotations in electronic text -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Gregor Schwarb Subject:Needs software to find quotations in electronic text I was looking for an (Anti-)Plagiarism Detection Software which would allow me to compare two relatively large, independent bodies of */Arabic/* e-text-files (/not/ web-content!), first and foremost to detect unmarked quotations in (esp. pre-modern) Arabic literature. Tips & suggestions will be much appreciated! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:52:47 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:52:47 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Whitney Stanton Subject:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Center Sidi Bou Said for Languages is pleased to announce its 2012 Summer Arabic Program. Instruction is available for all levels of Arabic students from the true beginner to those with advanced proficiency. Dates: Session I ( June 4 ? July 6 ) Session II ( July 16 ? August 17 ) Program Highlights: Our curriculum implements current media resources to teach students Arabic through learning about contemporary issues in combination with formal classroom instruction, making it an ideal program for students involved in the fields of public policy and administration, diplomacy, international development, media or international relations. Students will have the chance to participate in our exclusive Arabic media and mock-interview session as well as other unique extracurricular activities, attend guest lectures on various topics and discover Tunisia through the numerous cultural excursions included in the program. Tuition for the program includes classroom instruction, housing with the student?s choice of a host family or in a student villa, extra conversation practice with language partners, extracurricular activities and excursions and student services (airport pick-up, Wi-Fi access, course materials, orientation) Earn academic credit - Each Summer Session is equivalent to 3 credit hours of Arabic Gain experience - Volunteer and internship opportunities available with NGOs in Tunis Application deadline: April 3, 2012. *We are currently offering a promotion for an online free-trial course for students interested in studying with us in Tunisia. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our instructors. Please visit our website www.sidibousaidlanguages.com/en or contact us for more information. Email: contact at sidibousaidlanguages.com Tel: (+216) 71 981 776 / 27 599 922 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:15 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:15 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Benjamins Series Studies in Arabic Linguistics Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 Benjamins Series Studies in Arabic Linguistics -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:New Benjamins Series Studies in Arabic Linguistics John Benjamins Publishing is pleased to announce a new book series entitled Studies in Arabic Linguistics The editors are Elabbas Benmamoun, University of Illinois and Enam Al-Wer, University of Essex This book series aims to publish original research in all fields of Arabic linguistics, including ? but not limited to ? theoretical linguistics, historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, typology, and language acquisition. Submissions from all current theoretical frameworks are welcome. Studies may deal with one or more varieties of Arabic, or Arabic in relation to or compared with other languages. Both monographs and thematic collections of research papers will be considered. The series includes monographs and thematically coherent collective volumes, in English. The series welcomes submissions. Book proposals, preferably structured along the lines indicated in our Guidelines for Book Proposals, can be sent to the series editors or to the responsible Benjamins acquisition editor, Ms Anke de Looper (anke.delooper at benjamins.nl) ISSN 2212-8042 URL: http://www.benjamins.com/#catalog/books/sal/main -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:09 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:09 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:2nd Call Clause Linking in Semitic Languages Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:2nd Call Clause Linking in Semitic Languages -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Bo Isaksson" Subject:2nd Call Clause Linking in Semitic Languages International Symposium on Clause Linking in Semitic Languages, 5-7 August 2012 in Kivik, Sweden SECOND CALL FOR PAPERS International Symposium on Clause Linking in Semitic Languages 5-7 August 2012 in Kivik, Sweden Key-note speakers: Dr. Eran Cohen, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Dr. Reinhard G. Lehmann, Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Germany Assoc. Prof. Tsvetomira Pashova, Sofia University, Bulgaria The symposium welcomes papers dealing with clause linking in all varieties of Semitic languages. A strong incentive for the symposium is the renewed interest in recent years in the nature of non-main clause linking, which has brought into focus the concept of a main line and digressions from this main line in various discourse types. Recent research has also questioned the traditional view that non-main clauses must be introduced by a conjunction (Dixon 2009, Giv?n 2001, 299, Isaksson et al. 2009). The conference committee invites scholars to submit papers on all related topics with emphasis on "ways of combining clauses other than through relative clause and complement clause constructions" (Dixon 2009, 1). Specific areas of interest are: ? the concept of a main line and digressions from a main line ? features of specific discourse types in the coding of a main line and its digressions ? the use and non-use of conjunction in non-main clause linking ? the use and function of gram-switching in clause linking (Fleischman 1985, 1990) ? non-main clauses functioning as focal clauses (Dixon 2009, 4) ? the nature and coding of conditional clause linking ? the encoding of hierarchies in non-main clause linking (non-main clauses having mutually "unequal status", Halliday 2004, 374) Important dates and practical information: Dead-line for abstracts: 2 May 2012. Conference fee: 800 SEK (25% VAT included). To be paid according to instructions on the conference website. Online payment is enabled. Information on other alternatives will be posted closer to the conference date. Dead-line for payment: 25 May 2012. Venue: Agda Lund Hotel, Kivik, Sweden. Accommodation:The conference board has reserved accommodation for the participants at Han?bris Hotel. The whole hotel, located at walking distance from the conference venue, is reserved for the conference and this is also where all conference dinners will be served. Participants who wish to stay at the hotel need to make a reservation through the conference website. The accommodation cost is paid directly to the hotel upon arrival. More information on costs and alternatives as well as instructions on how to make a reservation at Han?bris Hotel online will be posted closer to the conference date. Conference Home page: http://conference.sol.lu.se/en/scls-2012/ Conference board: Professor Bo Isaksson and PhD Maria Persson on behalf of The International research project on ?Circumstantial Clause Combining in Semitic?, Swedish Research Council project 2010-2012 (Dnr 2009-2197), Uppsala University, Gothenburg University, Lund University, Hebrew University. References Dixon, R. M. W. 2009. ?The semantics of clause linking in typological perspective?. In The semantics of clause linking: A cross-linguistic typology, edited by R. M. W. Dixon and Alexandra Y. Aikhenvald. 1-55. Explorations in linguistic typology 5. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Reprint, paperback edition 2011. Fleischman, Suzanne. 1985. ?Discourse functions of tense-aspect oppositions in narrative: Toward a theory of grounding?. Linguistics 23 no. 6: 851-882. Fleischman, Suzanne. 1990. Tense and narrativity: From medieval performance to modern fiction. Croom Helm romance linguistics series. London: Routledge. Reprint, 2002. Giv?n, Talmy. 2001. Syntax: An introduction. Rev. ed. Vol. 1. Amsterdam, Philadelphia: J. Benjamins. Halliday, Michael A. K. 2004. An introduction to functional grammar. Edited by Christian M. I. M. Matthiessen. 3rd rev. ed. London: Arnold. Isaksson, Bo, Hel?ne Kammensj?, and Maria Persson. 2009. Circumstantial qualifiers in Semitic: The case of Arabic and Hebrew. Edited by Bo Isaksson. Abhandlungen f?r die Kunde des Morgenlandes 70. Wiesbaden: Otto Harrassowitz. Isaksson, Bo. 2011. ?The textlinguistics of the Suffering Servant: Subordinate structures in Isaiah 52,13-53,12?. In En pase grammatike kai sophia. Saggi di linguistica ebraica in onore di Alviero Niccacci, ofm, edited by Gregor Geiger and Massimo Pazzini. 173-212. Collana Analecta: Studium Biblicum Franciscanum 78. Jerusalem; Milano: Franciscan Printing Press; Editioni Terra Santa. Matthiessen, Christian, and Sandra A. Thompson. 1988. ?The structure of discourse and ?subordination??. In Clause combining in grammar and discourse, edited by John Haiman and Sandra A. Thompson. 275-329. Amsterdam; Philadelphia: John Benjamins. Persson, Maria. ?Circumstantial clause?. In Encyclopedia of Arabic Language and Linguistics Online, edited by Lutz Edzard and Rudolf de Jong. Leiden ? Boston: Brill. -- Bo Isaksson Professor of Semitic Languages Uppsala University Dept. of Linguistics and Philology POBox 635 SE-751 26 Uppsala Sweden Homepage: http://www.anst.uu.se/boisak/ Tel: +46-18-471 1002 Fax: +46-18-471 1094 Visiting address: Thunbergsv?gen 3 H 752 38 Uppsala Invoice address: Uppsala universitet Ref. 543 FE 112 838 80 Hack?s -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Sun Mar 4 18:53:19 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2012 11:53:19 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:U of Manchester Job for Arabic Commentaries on Hippocratic Aphorisms Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 Manchester Job for Arabic Commentaries on Hippocratic Aphorisms -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:reposted from CORPORA Subject:U of Manchester Job for Arabic Commentaries on Hippocratic Aphorisms Research Associate (2 posts) Closing date :14/03/2012 Reference :HUM-00779 Faculty / Organisational unit :Humanities School / Directorate :School of Arts, Histories and Cultures Division :Classics and Ancient History Salary : ?29,249 to ?35,938 Employment type :Fixed Term Duration:4 years Hours per week :Full-time Location :Oxford Road This is an exciting opportunity to work on a major ERC-funded project to edit and study the Arabic commentaries on the Hippocratic Aphorisms in a variety of innovative ways. You will compile provisional editions of the extant Arabic commentaries on the basis of medieval manuscript copies, and enter them as XML into a database that is to be constructed during the project. You will also assist with the analysis of this database. This requires the ability to read and transcribe medieval Arabic manuscripts accurately and efficiently, and to help in the interpretation of the rich exegetical tradition of the Aphorisms in Arabic. A familiarity with classical Greek and/or Syriac would be an advantage, although not a prerequisite for the post. You should have obtained a doctorate in a field relevant to this project. Previous experience with editing medieval Arabic manuscripts is essential. Both posts are fixed term for four years. Informal enquiries Please send any enquiries to Professor Peter E Pormann Email: peter.pormann at manchester.ac.uk The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 5 17:23:47 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:23:47 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Palestinian negation query Message-ID: Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:Palestinian negation query -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:MCCLANE, LAURA mcclane at email.sc.edu Subject:Palestinian negation query I am working on an undergraduate thesis on Arabic negation, focussing on the loss of ma in Palestinian Arabic and possible syntactic repercussions. However, I have received conflicting information as to what the actual data is, i.e. whether negation without ma actually exists in Palestinian Arabic, and how widespread it is. I would appreciate any concrete information regarding this issue, including data and sources that have discussed it. Thank you very much, Laura McClane -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: ?05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 5 17:23:51 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:23:51 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Needs sources on Arabizi Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 sources on Arabizi -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:"Bugeja Alan John at MFA Ramallah" Subject:Needs sources on Arabizi Dear all I'm looking for some material on Arabizi (Arabic chat alphabet). Grateful for any tips. Many thanks Alan -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 5 17:23:55 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 10:23:55 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:more dialectology in Arabic Message-ID: Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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:more dialectology in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:aziz abbassi Subject:more dialectology in Arabic For a more historical view on the subject, in support of the early interest in dialectology, I had used the following reference for my doctoral research: "al-A`maal al-maghribiyya bi-llugha al-`arabiyya al-`aammiya", by: Dr. Mohamed al-Fassi In Majma` al-lugha al-`arabiyyah, Cairo, 1961, 297-48 Abdelaziz Abbassi PhD abbassiaziz at gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 05 Mar 2012 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 5 18:26:18 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:26:18 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AATA Call for Papers, 50th Anniversary Message-ID: Arabic-L: Mon 05 Mar 2012 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 Call for Papers, 50th Anniversary -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 05 Mar 2012 From:Kirk Belnap Subject:AATA Call for Papers, 50th Anniversary The American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA) invites members and other professionals in the field of teaching Arabic to submit proposals to celebrate AATA's 50th anniversary. The panel will take place in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) on 17 November 2012 in Denver. The theme of the panel is "AATA's 50th Anniversary: The State of the Art." Presentations will reflect critically and broadly on current research and practices in the field as a whole. Possible topics include but need not be confined to some specific aspect of the following: Teaching and assessing Arabic language (MSA, spoken Arabic, and specific modalities) Teaching and assessing Arabic literature (classical and modern literary texts and texts in other formats) Teaching and assessing Arabic cultural literacy Acquisition of Arabic as a second, foreign, or heritage language Please send your proposal to Rajaa Aquil by April 1. Your proposal should include a description of your findings in 250 words or less. 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URL: From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:28 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:28 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:TRAN:Special Issue of Applied Linguistics on Arabic Translation Studies CFP Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Special Issue of Applied Linguistics on Arabic Translation Studies CFP -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Special Issue of Applied Linguistics on Arabic Translation Studies CFP Full Title: Linguistics Applied Call Deadline: 01-Oct-2012 Linguistics Applied, an International Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics invites paper submissions for vol. 5.2, a thematic volume on issues in Arabic translation with guest editor Sattar Izwaini, to be published in December 2012. We welcome unpublished high quality papers (in English) on Arabic translation including, but not limited to: Corpus-based Arabic translation studies Translation as a computer-mediated communication Translation and globalization Arabic Machine Translation Arabic Terminology Important dates: 1 April 2012: submission of proposals (300-400 words) 1 May 2012: notification of proposal acceptance 1 October 2012: submission of full papers 1 December 2012: notification of paper acceptance Papers have to be proofread by a native speaker prior to submission. Paper submissions should be emailed to: sizwaini at aus.edu All papers are internationally refereed. More details available at: www.linguisticsapplied.pl -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:31 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:31 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Software to compare two Arabic documents Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Software to compare two Arabic documents -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:ssa Sxn Subject:Software to compare two Arabic documents formerly i use to compare 2 doc using acrobat writer version 5. but the present version which i'm using ver 7, don't have this features though. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:37 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:37 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Hebrew University Written Arabic Conference, extra funding for younger participants Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Hebrew University Written Arabic Conference, extra funding for younger participants -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:written arabic writtenarabic at mail.huji.ac.il Subject:Hebrew University Written Arabic Conference, extra funding for younger participants Dear colleagues, We thank all of you who have answered positively to our call for papers. We believe that we should encourage young scholars, and are happy to inform you that we have applied for extra-funding that would cover accommodation expenses for the younger participants. We would therefore greatly appreciate it if you could send us as soon as possible the final confirmation of your participation in the conference as well as your abstract, so that we can start working on the conference schedule and plan the accommodation funding. We look forward to hearing from you soon and to seeing you in Jerusalem. With our best regards, The organizing committee -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:35 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:35 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Query regarding AATA 50th Anniversary CFP Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Query regarding AATA 50th Anniversary CFP -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:kalim wahedally Subject:Query regarding AATA 50th Anniversary CFP could any nationality participate. and should it be in english or arabic thanks -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:57:29 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:57:29 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Arabizi sources Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Arabizi sources -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:oxyi i Subject:Arabizi sources Hello you can check this : http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol9/issue1/palfreyman.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:33 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:33 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Bard College Study Abroad Program in Abu Dis Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Bard College Study Abroad Program in Abu Dis -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:"Jennifer Kloes" Subject:Bard College Study Abroad Program in Abu Dis Dear Colleagues: As you may know, Bard College recently launched a new study abroad program at the Al-Quds Bard College for Liberal Arts and Sciences located in Abu Dis, located in the West Bank just outside of East Jerusalem. May we ask for your assistance in forwarding the following information to students who might be interested in this unique study abroad opportunity? Below please find a brief program description. Our next application deadline is April 1st for the Fall 2012 semester. Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program Abu Dis, West Bank, Palestine This distinctive program offers intellectually curious students an unparalleled academic experience: the chance to study abroad 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 College for the Liberal Arts and Sciences is at the vanguard of liberal education in 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 culturally vibrant Palestinian city, and participate in cultural excursions. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are competitive. We are only accepting up to 5 students each seemster so interested students are encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline. Our deadlines are as follows: April 1st = Fall Semester November 1st = Spring Semester More information on the program and how to apply can be found on our website at: 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: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:24 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:24 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Dissertation: Demonstratives Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Dissertation: Demonstratives -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:Mai Zaki Subject:Dissertation: Demonstratives I would like to announce to the list my completed PhD dissertation. Zaki, M. (2011). The Semantics and Pragmatics of Demonstratives in English and Arabic. PhD Dissertation. Middlesex University. Abstract: This research investigates the semantics and pragmatics of demonstratives in two languages, English and Arabic, within the framework of relevance theory. The study applies the fundamental distinction between ?conceptual? and ?procedural? semantics in an attempt to account for the various instantiations of such referring expressions in the two languages. I argue that demonstratives play a crucial role in aligning the discourse models of the speaker and hearer by encoding procedural semantics instructing the hearer to maintain or create a joint level of attention to the intended referent as opposed to other referential candidates. Following Diessel (2006), I take it that this notion of joint attention subsumes all the cognitive and functional roles played by demonstratives in discourse. I also argue that demonstratives encode a (pro)concept of distance which falls under the scope of the attention-directing procedure, thus creating the internal contrast between the intended referent and other candidate referents. Within this proposal, I discuss how demonstratives can contribute to both the explicit and the implicit levels of meaning by virtue of the interaction between their encoded semantics and the context in a relevance-driven framework. Compared to other referring expressions or no referring expression at all, the role of a demonstrative achieves relevance on the implicit level. It can either highlight a certain aspect of the referent, or encourage the creation of weak implicatures, or signal a certain cognitive/emotional attitude towards the referent. The study is supported by an analysis of corpus data from both languages in order to supplement theoretical proposals with attested evidence. I further extend my analysis to include two areas. First, I discuss cases of self-repair in spoken English discourse which involves the definite article and demonstratives. By linking the notion of self-repair to that of optimal relevance, I shed some light on the semantic and pragmatic differences between these two referring expressions. Second, I extend my analysis to include other forms of demonstratives in Arabic and explore their semantic and pragmatic behaviour in discourse. I propose a procedural account for the three forms attentional *haa*, *kadhaalik* and *haakadhaa,*arguing that their contribution goes well beyond that of mere demonstrative reference to that of being discourse markers encoding procedural constraints on interpretation. I also investigate some alternative syntactic structures where demonstratives occur, arguing that the stylistic effect of emphasis which they give rise to can be explained in terms of relevant cognitive effects. I attach it here for your reference, I know you do not include attachments in the list emails. Best wishes, Mai Mai Zaki, PhD. Lecturer in Arabic and Translation Studies Middlesex University -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:40 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:40 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Palestinian negation responses Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Palestinian negation response 2) Subject:Palestinian negation response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:Frederick Hoyt Subject:Palestinian negation response In response to Laura McClane's query about negation in Palestinian Arabic: She should see (possibly among others): Driver, G. (1925). A grammar of the colloquial Arabic of Syria and Palestine. Probsthain & co. Blau, Joshua (1960). Die Syntaxes des paelestinensischen Bauerndialektes Bir Zeits. pp.191-202. Shahin, Kimary (1995). Rural Palestinian Arabic. Lincom Europa. Elihay, J. (2010). Speaking Arabic : English - Spoken Palestinian Arabic Self Instruction Course (Parts 1+2+3). Minerva publishing house. Isleem, N. M. (2010). Colloquial Palestinian Arabic: An Introduction to the Spoken Dialect. Alucen Learning Hoyt, F (2007). "An Arabic Wackernagel Clitic? The Morphosyntax of Negation in Palestinian Arabic." in Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics XX: papers from the Twentieth Annual Symposium on Arabic Linguistics, Kalamazoo, March 2006, ed. Mustafa Mughazy. John Benjamins. http://fmhoyt.colliertech.org/Hoyt_ALS_ARABIC_WACKERNAGEL_CLITIC.pdf Lucas, Christopher (2010) 'Negative -? in Palestinian (and Cairene) Arabic: Present and possible past.' Brill's Annual of Afroasiatic Languages and Linguistics, 2 (1). pp. 165-201. _____. (2009) 'The development of negation in Arabic and Afro-Asiatic'. University of Cambridge. http://mercury.soas.ac.uk/users/cl39/Lucas_2009_PhD_thesis.pdf -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:Frederick Hoyt Subject:Palestinian negation response Dear Lauren, There's a 2010 article on this issue by Christopher Lucas. He reports on his fieldwork and also cites previous literature. Here's the bibliographical info for the article. Lucas, Christopher. 2010. Negative -? in Palestinian (and Cairene) Arabic: Present and possible past. Brill's Annual of Afroasiatic Languages and Linguistics 2, 165-201. Hope this helps. Usama Soltan -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:45 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:45 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:American University Summer Program Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:American University Summer Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:George Berg Subject:American University Summer Program AU Arabic Language Summer Intensive Program 2012 Complete a year of Arabic study in 12 weeks The Department of Language and Foreign Studies at American University in Washington DC is offering three levels of Modern Standard Arabic during the summer 2012 session. Students will have the opportunity to complete a year of academic study of Arabic in 12 weeks during the summer 2012 session. Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Arabic courses will be offered three evenings per week for 12 weeks. A Levantine Colloquial Arabic class will also be offered separately. For more information please contact the Department of Language and Foreign Studies at 202-885-2381 or lfs at american.edu. Summer 2012 Arabic Courses at American University ARAB-196 Intensive Elementary Modern Standard Arabic Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic covering its phonology and script, its basic morphology and syntax. The focus is on the development of the reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills, while creating a basic vocabulary. This intensive course covers the material taught during the fall and spring semesters. 10 credits, May 21-August 9, MWTH 5:30-9:15pm ARAB-296 Intensive Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic The goal of this course is to make students familiar with new elements of Modern Standard Arabic grammar, to further develop their reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills, while expanding the vocabulary. This intensive course covers the material taught during the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: ARAB-103 or equivalent. 10 credits, May 21-August 9, MWTH 5:30-9:15pm ARAB-296 Intensive Levantine Colloquial Arabic This course introduces students to Levantine Colloquial Arabic, focusing on the development of speaking and listening skills in the Palestinian dialect, while building proficiency in the fundamental grammatical structures of the language. Given its central geographic location, the Palestinian dialect (closely related to the Syrian, Lebanese, and Jordanian dialects) is understood throughout the Arabic-speaking Middle East. Prerequisite: ARAB-203 or equivalent. 8 credits, May 21-August 9, MWTH 5:30-8:30pm ARAB-396 Intensive Advanced Modern Standard Arabic This course introduces students to more advanced Modern Standard Arabic grammar and significantly expands their vocabulary. The focus is on solidification and improvement of the reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills, while learning on Arab institutions, ideas, and history. This intensive course covers the material taught during the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: ARAB-203 or equivalent. 8 credits, May 21-August 9, MWTH 5:30-8:30pm Classes begin Monday, May 21, 2012 Online Course Information: http://www.american.edu/provost/registrar/schedule/schedule-results.cfm?term=2012XN&subj=ARAB&class=Browse+Subject&search=&mode=title&stat=ALL&hr=&mn=&m=AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 8 15:52:43 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:52:43 -0700 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Citizenship requirement in job ads Message-ID: Arabic-L: Thu 08 Mar 2012 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:Citizenship requirement in job ads -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 08 Mar 2012 From:Uri Horesh Subject:Citizenship requirement in job ads Dear Colleagues, Several job ads on the list recently have included stipulations such as "[employees] MUST be U.S. Citizens." I would like to direct your attention to the United States Department of Justice Best Practices for Online Job Postings: http://www.justice.gov/crt/about/osc/htm/best_practices.php In particular, allow me to quote the following passage: > Do avoid making the assumption that only U.S. citizens are authorized to work in the United States. > > Do avoid the following language in job postings: > > ? "Only U.S. Citizens" > ? "Citizenship requirement"* > ? "Only U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders" > ? "H-1Bs Only" > ? "Must have a U.S. Passport" > ? "Must have a green card" > *UNLESS U.S. citizenship is required by law, regulation, executive order, or government contract. Given the DOJ policy stated above, unless U.S. citizenship is required by law, regulation, executive order, or government contract, the stipulations in ads of this sort are not only unfair and discriminatory, but may also be unlawful. Sincerely, -- Uri Horesh Philadelphia, PA urihoresh at gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 08 Mar 2012 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:40:13 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:40:13 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:software to compare two Arabic documents response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:software to compare two Arabic documents response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:"Slavom?r ??pl?" Subject:software to compare two Arabic documents response Hello, please provide more information, starting with what the formats of the two documents being compared are. Thank you, bulbul -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:40:08 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:40:08 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Arabizi sources Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:Arabizi sources -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:"Unn Gyda N?ss" Subject:Arabizi sources You can check out this master's thesis on Egyptian Arabic "arabizi" on Facebook: http://www.duo.uio.no/publ/IKOS/2010/108176/Bjoernsson_master.pdf Best, Unn Gyda -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:43 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:43 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:NCUSAR Summer Program in Morocco Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:NCUSAR Summer Program in Morocco -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:NCUSAR info at ncusar.org Subject:NCUSAR Summer Program in Morocco Summer 2012 Opportunity for Students: Summer Intensive Language Program at The Arab-American Language Institute in Morocco The National Council, in collaboration with The Arab-American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM) for the summer of 2012, is pleased to announce its Summer Language program in the Kingdom of Morocco. Students will spend six weeks in historic Meknes, Morocco taking part in an intensive Arabic language program. Students at all levels of Arabic proficiency are encouraged to apply. Students will spend four (4) hours each weekday in formal Modern Standard Arabic classes, as well as complete out-of-the-classroom assignments. The AALIM center is host to a community of Arabic learners throughout the summer, providing for a fully immersive program. Students may choose to take an additional three (3) hours of Moroccan darija dialect classes. Those selected will also gain direct personal experience in Moroccan culture, history, and society through a variety of day excursions, local outings, workshops and demonstrations. Meknes is an ideal setting for students to focus on learning Arabic while exploring ancient and modern Morocco. The main AALIM center is located inside the traditional walled old city, called the Medina, an area which features heavily in the Western popular imagination of Morocco. Meknes is also a thriving modern metropolis of over one million residents. The AALIM center is just a short walk from the bustling town center in the New City. PROGRAM DATES June 4 - July 16, 2012 COST The program fee is $3400.00. The fee includes the following. 1. Facilities and Student Support: classrooms equipped with plasma televisions and DVD players; a teaching assistant available outside of class for tutoring; an onsite coordinator capable of communicating in both Arabic and English and who is completely familiar with the city and its resources, such as doctors, dentists, transportation, internet cafes, etc.; educational materials, such as copies of exams and supplementary materials, excluding textbooks; an escort from the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations; welcome dinner upon arrival, and final party including food and beverages with live music; plus full use of the AALIM Center public spaces and free wifi (with your your own devices) during open hours. 2. Academic Activities: four (4) hours per weekday classroom instruction, plus two (2) hours of available office hours per weekday; first-day orientation and historical-cultural tour of Meknes; three (3) lectures or local outings in Arabic or English; and three (3) workshops or demonstrations in Arabic; a group day study visit to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss, which includes accompanied transportation, a guide at Volubilis, and bag lunches; and a group day study visit to Chefchaouen, which includes accompanied transportation, tour of the village, and bag lunches. 3. Housing: housing and meals, with a choice of family home-stays or accommodations in the AALIM guest house, including two meals per day; guest house rooms will be based on double occupancy. Family stays may also host two students, at AALIM's discretion. 4. Optional Upgrades: classes in Moroccan dialect Arabic (darija) for three (3) hours per week for an additional $180.00 (minimum class size required); single-room accommodations for a supplementary fee at a rate negotiated between AALIM and place of accommodations. HOW TO APPLY Applications are available through the link below, can be found on the National Council website, or can be obtained by emailing Josh Hilbrand at Josh at ncusar.org. www.ncusar.org/programs/AALIM-2012-Application.pdf Students should submit completed applications to Josh Hilbrand at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (contact coordinates below). Applications are due April 17, 2012. Josh Hilbrand National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations 1730 M St. NW, Suite 503 Washington, DC 20036 Email: Josh at ncusar.org Phone: 202-293-6466 FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit: ncusar.org/programs/aalim.html or contact Josh Hilbrand at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations (contact coordinates above). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:54 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:54 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Needs beginners course in Media Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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 beginners course in Media Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Jan Hoogland j.hoogland at nimar.ru.nl Subject:Needs beginners course in Media Arabic Dear All, Is anyone of you familiar with a beginners course of Media Arabic? I do know Julia Ashtiany?s ?Media Arabic?, and the booklet ?the top 1000 words for understanding Media Arabic?. What I am searching for is a beginners text book that will start with basic grammar using vocabulary like presidents and other heads of state (although names are very tricky these days ;-), war and peace, political processes etc. Thanks for your attention, Jan Hoogland -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:40:01 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:40:01 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabi21 Website with teacher training videos Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:Arabi21 Website with teacher training videos -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Hanada Taha-Thomure hanada at arabexpertise.com Subject:Arabi21 Website with teacher training videos Salam Dear All, Please check the work of Arab Thought Foundation on a new website called Arabi21. The website includes teacher training videos for Arabic language teachers all free of charge. Please check it out and let us know what do you think, http://arabi21.arabthought.org/index.php?lang=en Warm regards, hanada -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:51 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:51 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AOP Alexandria Summer Institute Job (Resident Director) Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:AOP Alexandria Summer Institute Job (Resident Director) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Rafah Helal RHelal at americancouncils.org Subject:AOP Alexandria Summer Institute Job (Resident Director) Summer Resident Director Intensive Summer Language Institutes (ISLI) Arabic Overseas Program (AOP) Alexandria, Egypt Position Description SUMMARY: American Councils is currently seeking a qualified Resident Director to work on two summer programs based at Alexandria University (AU) in Alexandria, Egypt. Resident Directors represent American Councils in their actions and words during the tenure of appointment. They must be available to program participants on a daily basis. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: ? Observing participant classes at the host university; ? Meeting regularly with faculty, administrators, and participants; ? Working with Egyptian counterparts to arrange group travel and cultural programs; ? Working closely with the Program Coordinator for the dorms, meals, excursions, and emergencies; ? Working closely with the Academic Coordinator, to make sure curriculum and syllabi are in place; and ? Reporting back on participants? achievements and progress. The Resident Director must be available to participants during any emergencies that arise and must communicate regularly with the program officer in Washington, DC regarding student and host institution issues. The Summer Resident Director reports to the Senior Program Officer Rafah Helal in Washington, DC. QUALIFICATIONS: ? Bachelor?s degree or higher in Arabic language or area studies or equivalent; ? Advanced Arabic language skills -- written and oral (minimum 2/2+ on ACTFL scale) ? Study, work, or extensive travel experience in Egypt; ? Experience overseeing and guiding groups; ? U.S. citizen or permanent resident; ? Demonstrated skills in academic and personal counseling; and ? Demonstrated skills in general financial accountability. TRAVEL AND ACCOMODATIONS PACKAGE INCLUDED (Provided by the Program): ? Accommodations ? All excursions associated with program ? International Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance provided ? Honorarium EMPLOYMENT DATES: late May - to early August TO APPLY: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1310551 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:40:11 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:40:11 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AATA 50th Anniversary response Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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 50th Anniversary response -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:rajaa.aquil at MODLANGS.GATECH.EDU Subject:AATA 50th Anniversary response ||could any nationality participate. and should it be in english or arabic thanks Hi Kalim, Any nationality can send an abstract and participate in the panel. The abstract must be in English. We would love to have the presentation in Arabic, but it has been the norm to present in English as the meeting is open to educators of all nationalities and languages. Hope this helps. Rajaa -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:58 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:58 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Communication from Written Arabic Conference Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:Communication from Written Arabic Conference -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:wirtten arabic writtenarabic at mail.huji.ac.il Subject:Communication from Written Arabic Conference Dear colleagues, We thank all of you who have sent us their abstracts. We hope to set up the final program within the next month and publish it by April. In response to requests and questions from some of you: a. We can extend the abstract submission and allow for a few more days to send it; b. your abstracts may slightly exceed 250 words; c. Please add all personal details, including status and affiliation, to your abstracts. As mentioned, we work to raise more funds for the conference, hoping to be able to cover accommodation costs. For those of you who have not done it so far, please send us a confirmation of your participation. Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, The organizing committee -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:46 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:46 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U Texas at Austin 2012 Summer Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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 Texas at Austin 2012 Summer Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:"Familiar, Laila H" Subject:U Texas at Austin 2012 Summer Program marHaba! The University of Texas at Austin?s Department of Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic Flagship Program are pleased to announce the summer 2012 Arabic Summer Institute. The institute is open to all qualified applicants, including qualified high school students. Program Highlights: - An intensive ten-week summer program equivalent to one full academic year of study - Elementary, intermediate, and advanced training combining instruction in MSA and colloquial Arabic - An emphasis on communicative teaching methodology - A focus on building listening comprehension skills through Arabic media and current events - A fully incorporated cultural program with lectures, hands-on workshops, and guest speakers - A resident advisor to provide tutoring, advice, and guidance - Dedicated, supportive faculty trained in Arabic pedagogy - Meets FLAS fellowship requirements (speak to your home institution about applying) Program Details: - 29 May ? 3 Aug 2012 - 12 credit hours for Elementary and Intermediate students - 10 credit hours for Advanced students - 22 contact hours per week - $3800 tuition for both in-state and non-resident students Application Instructions: - Visit http://utarabicflagship.org/summer-institute/application/ to download the application. - Applications will continue to be accepted until all spaces are filled. Please email or call if you have questions: utsummerinstitutes at austin.utexas.edu 512. 471.1724 ______________________________ Briana D. Medearis AFP Administrative Associate Department of Middle Eastern Studies The University of Texas at Austin Tel: 512.471.1724 Fax: 512.471.0739 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:42:50 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:42:50 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Al-Akhawayn Summer Jobs Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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-Akhawayn Summer Jobs -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Abdellah CHEKAYRI Subject:Al-Akhawayn Summer Jobs ARABIC LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS for SUMMER 2012 The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking qualified instructors for the intensive summer Arabic and North African Studies program (www.aui.ma/arabic) to teach Arabic as a foreign language with focus on the development of communicative Arabic language skills. The program is designed for university level students and will be held from June 1 to July 31, 2012. Candidates must have a minimum of a Master?s degree in Arabic studies, in language-related fields, or in language education and be native speakers of Arabic or have near native proficiency. A minimum of two years of classroom experience using communicative teaching methodologies in highly interactive classroom environments is required. The PROGRAM: Over the last 12 years, more than 600 students from 35 countries attended the ARANAS program which offers 4-week and 8-week sessions in the Arabic language at all levels ? from beginning to advanced- and a choice from among seven Tracks. For more information, please visit www.aui.ma/arabic . THE UNIVERSITY: Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane is an independent, public, not-for-profit, coeducational university committed to educating future citizen-leaders of Morocco and the world through a globally oriented, English-language, liberal-arts curriculum based on the American system. The university town of Ifrane is 1 hour each from Fez and Meknes, and 2.5 hours from Rabat, and 5 hours from Tangier. For additional information about the university and its programs, please visit our website: http://www.aui.ma and http://www.aui.ma/shss. Deadline of application: April 13, 2012. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and two letters of reference to: Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane P.O.Box 104, Ifrane 53000, Morocco Tel: + (212) 535 86 24 25 Fax: + (212) 535 56 29 77 E-mail: arabic at aui.ma Sincerely, Abdellah ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Abdellah CHEKAYRI Associate Professor Arabic Language and North African Studies Program Coordinator School of Humanities and Social Sciences PO. Box. 1848, Ifrane 53000, Morocco Phone: (212) 535862448 Fax: (212) 535862977 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 16:39:49 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:39:49 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:dialectology works in Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:dialectology works in Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:David Wilmsen Subject:dialectology works in Arabic Another work in Arabic about dialectology is Ayoub. ??????? ???????? - ????? ?\ ??? ?????? ???? - 1968 ????? ??? ????? : ??????? The author presents a good if brief and somewhat simplified overview of the modern field of dialectology as it applies to Arabic before devoting chapters to the phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon of the Arabic dialects. An example of the author's perspective as adhering to the modern study of dialects rather than that of those adhering to the traditional view originating with later medieval Arab grammarians comes when, towards the end of the first chapter (p. 41-41), he says this: ??? ????? ??? ??? ??????? ?????? ???? ????. ???????? ??? ??? ?? ??? ?? ?? ?????? ?? ??? ????? ???? : ???? ?? ??????? ?? ?? ????? ?? ???? ? ? ?? ?? ?? ???? ??? ????? ??? ?????? ? ? ??? ?????? ?????? ? ? ??????? ??? ?? ?? ???? ???? ???? ??? ?????? ??? ????? ??? ????? ????? ??? ???????? ??? ????? ? ?? ?? ????? ??? ??? ??? ?? ??? ? ??? ????? ?????? ?? ?? ???? ?????? ??????? That was enough to clinch the decision for me to choose it for my students to read! DW David Wilmsen Associate Professor of Arabic Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages American University of Beirut Bliss Street, Hamra Beirut, Lebanon -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 17:50:26 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:50:26 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Needs resources for intelligence and security Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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 resources for intelligence and security Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Brian Harker brian.haka at gmail.com Subject:Needs resources for intelligence and security Arabic Hi everyone, I'm doing some personal translation training and trying to push beyond general proficiency to into more profession specific language (intel and security specifically). Does anybody know of any resources and / or references that have glossaries or guides for intelligence and security arabic. Anything with language pertinent to intel, security, counter terrorism, jihadist or islamist thought, etc would be very helpful. Best, Brian Harker -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 14 23:08:42 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:08:42 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:2012 NMELRC STARTALK Arabic Teacher Training Workshop Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 14 Mar 2012 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:2012 NMELRC STARTALK Arabic Teacher Training Workshop (application deadline April 10) -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 14 Mar 2012 From:Kirk Belnap Subject:2012 NMELRC STARTALK Arabic Teacher Training Workshop (application deadline April 10) The National Middle East Language Resource Center (NMELRC) announces a STARTALK Arabic teacher training workshop to be held July 23-28, 2012, inclusive, at Brigham Young University. The deadline for application is April 10, 2012 The workshop will be led by Professor Mahmoud Al-Batal. For more information and to apply please see: http://www.nmelrc.org/2012-nmelrc-startalk-arabic-teacher-training-workshop-provo We invite others who might be in the area between now and August 6 to come and observe classes connected with our new Arabic major, which is largely content-based, and to observe our STARTALK camp between July 9-28. And do not miss the stunning exhibit of Islamic art on display here from now until September 29. More info. at http://beautyandbelief.byu.edu/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 14 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:44 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:44 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Needs comprehensive Quran word frequency list Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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 comprehensive Quran word frequency list -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"Bugeja Alan John at MFA Ramallah" Subject:Needs comprehensive Quran word frequency list Dear all Grateful for references of any comprehensive Quran word frequency lists you may know about. Many thanks Alan -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:34 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:34 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Reach Out NGO in Cairo Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Reach Out NGO in Cairo -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Reach Out N.G.O info at accesscairo.org Subject:Reach Out NGO in Cairo Dear Sir or Madam, I am contacting you on behalf of Reach Out Development, an NGO based in Cairo, aimed at promoting cultural exchange between Egyptians and foreigner through the medium of education. As part of this objective +we launched the Access Cairo Program in 2009. The program aims to ease the transition into life in Egypt and offer lessons in both MSA (standard Arabic) and the Egyptian dialect taught by highly qualified professors at, for students, affordable prices. However, Arabic lessons are just one of the many services that we offer. As well as assistance with finding accommodation, we also give applicants the opportunity to gain valuable experience as volunteer teachers and even to apply for an internship within the organisation itself. We offer internships in a number of fields including teaching your native language, web design, marketing and advertising and graphic design. We are currently trying to increase awareness of our program outside of Egypt, particularly targeting university students who are willing to learn the Arabic language and immerse themselves in the Arabic culture. It is with this intention in mind that I am writing you. From the website of your university I understood that your university offers courses in either Arabic studies, languages or otherwise internationally related fields. I would like to offer our Arabic lessons and internship positions to those students who might be interested. Please find our Access Cairo brochure attached to this email with more information about our organisation and the services that we offer. More information can also be found on our website: www.reachoutngo.org I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Dabber Sagel -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:09 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:09 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:TRANS:2nd Call for Arabic Translation issue of Linguistics Applied Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:2nd Call for Arabic Translation issue of Linguistics Applied -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Sattar Izwaini sizwaini at aus.edu Subject:2nd Call for Arabic Translation issue of Linguistics Applied Dear All, This is a second call for papers for the special issue of Linguistics Applied on Arabic translation studies including, but not limited to Corpus-based Arabic translation studies Translation as a computer-mediated communication Translation and globalization Arabic Machine Translation Arabic Terminology Important dates: 1 April 2012: submission of proposals (300-400 words) 1 May 2012: notification of proposal acceptance 1 October 2012: submission of full papers 1 December 2012: notification of paper acceptance Please forward it to colleagues elsewhere. Best regards Sattar Sattar Izwaini, PhD Assistant Professor of Translation MATI Program Coordinator Department of Arabic & Translation Studies -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:41 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:41 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Arabic calligraphy Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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 calligraphy -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"Umm Abdallah" Subject:Arabic calligraphy The 513 pages publication documenting the outcome of KFQC forum for world renowned calligraphers contains a truly fascinating selection for Arabic calligraphic artwork on http://multaqa.qurancomplex.gov.sa/flippingbook/Documentary/ The cultural program included objective research published in the related journal http://multaqa.qurancomplex.gov.sa/flippingbook/jqrs/ also on http://jqrs.qurancomplex.gov.sa/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:12 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:12 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Online workspace for Arabic culture Open Source audiovisuals Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Online workspace for Arabic culture Open Source audiovisuals -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"Familiar, Laila H" Subject:Online workspace for Arabic culture Open Source audiovisuals Dear colleagues, I am developing an online workspace with the purpose of exposing learners of Arabic to culture using Open Source audiovisuals, and I would like to share it with you. http://arabicculture.pbworks.com/w/page/29964513/Arabic%20Culture%20in%20the%20Classroom It is far from being perfect or comprehensive, but it is a first step towards having lots of materials in the same place, and towards raising some questions around the importance and the challenges of teaching culture in the language classroom. Your feedback and suggestions are very welcomed. Laila -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:09:56 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:09:56 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Media Arabic references Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Media Arabic references 2) Subject:Media Arabic references -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"Paula Santill?n" Subject:Media Arabic references Hi Jan! I think that the magazine Al Moukhtatrat (published by the IMA in Paris) has a few numbers devoted to media Arabic and, though it might be a little be outdated today, it could still be helpful for general vocabulary: http://www.imarabe.org/apprendre-arabe/revue-mokhtarat/a-la-une I also suggest that you have a look at this dictionary: Lexique bilingue de l'arabe des m?dias http://www.editions-ellipses.fr/product_info.php?products_id=7037 And our colleague Mourad Diouri is about to publish another somewhat related book: http://www.v-arabic.com/mourad.diouri/?p=420 Last but not least, the Escuela de Traductores de Toledo in Spain published (check out the 2008 newest edition with CD) two volumes on Media Arabic geared toward basic level students: ?rabe de prensa. M?todo para la comprensi?n auditiva y escrita. Autores: Juan Carandell, Jaime S?nchez Ratia y Ahmed Teziti. Incluye cederr?n de audio mp3. Vol. I: 115 p?gs. Vol. II: 141 p?gs. ISSN: 1578-5009. http://www.uclm.es/escueladetraductores/investigacion/cuadernos.asp I hope this info helps you add new titles to those that you already had? -paula -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:"McCollum, Adam" Subject:Media Arabic references Dear Jan, The vocabulary used in Karin C. Ryding and David J. Mehall, Formal Spoken Arabic (Washington, DC, 2005) is in line with your request. The book assumes some knowledge of Arabic, but not too much. Adam McCollum -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:09:53 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:09:53 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Phonology Job at UAE University Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Phonology Job at UAE University -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Phonology Job at UAE University University or Organization: United Arab Emirates University Department: Linguistics Job Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Web Address: http://www.fhss.uaeu.ac.ae/linguistics/study_opportunities.shtml Job Rank: Associate Professor Specialty Areas: Phonetics; Phonology Description: The Department of Linguistics at the United Arab Emirates University seeks to fill a position in phonology/phonetics at Associate or Full Professor Rank. The ideal candidate will have an earned PhD in linguistics and demonstrate a record of excellence in university-level teaching and research in phonology or phonetics-phonology interface. Applicants with interest in experimental (e.g. speech analysis/synthesis, computational, developmental, neurolinguistic or clinical) approaches to phonology, and those with fieldwork experience, are particularly encouraged to apply. Expertise in Arabic phonology is desirable but not required. The Department of Linguistics offers undergraduate and PhD level programs in theoretical and applied linguistics. Successful applicants are expected to teach undergraduate courses in any area of linguistics. Faculty members are expected to teach at all levels in the program, to share in general education teaching, and to participate, as appropriate, in graduate teaching and supervision. Faculty members in the Department of Linguistics are involved in a broad range of research projects in theoretical and applied linguistics. The Department maintains and continues to develop state-of-the-art research facilities housing psycholinguistic behavioral testing suites, an EEG system, and a phonetics laboratory. In the coming year we will expand our capabilities to fMRI and MEG imaging techniques for neurolinguistic research. The initial appointment will be for a four-year period (renewable) with the first two years probationary. The standard teaching load is 12 hours per semester, modified in varying degrees by course remissions arising from funded research and consultative activities and administrative roles. All faculty members are expected to have an ongoing research agenda and to be engaged in the publication of works that have been subject to external peer review and appear in internationally recognized and cited journals or other volumes. This appointment will commence in September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. The UAEU offers a competitive tax-free salary commensurate with qualifications and level of appointment. Benefits provided by the university include housing, a furniture allowance, employer-paid comprehensive health insurance, an education allowance for children, annual airline tickets for the employee and family members, and an end-of-service gratuity based on years of service. Interested applicants should initially submit a CV with names and email addresses of three referees along with a letter of interest describing their teaching and research to Dr. Ali Idrissi at: ali.idrissi at uaeu.ac.ae For more information about our Department and Program, please visit: http://www.fhss.uaeu.ac.ae/linguistics/study_opportunities.shtml UAE University is the largest federal university in the United Arab Emirates. UAEU has over 12,000 students, primarily based in the city of Al Ain. Al Ain is small garden city of palm trees, grassy parks and low rise buildings set in the mountainous inland region of the UAE. Al Ain is a very safe and clean city with a cosmopolitan population. The larger cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai are an easy one hour drive on modern highways. Application Deadline: 01-Sep-2012 Email Address for Applications: ali.idrissi at uaeu.ac.ae Contact Information: Dr Ali Idrissi Email: ali.idrissi at uaeu.ac.ae -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:03 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:03 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Resources for security Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Resources for security Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Elisabeth Kendall Subject:Resources for security Arabic Dear Brian Edinburgh University Press has launched a new series called Essential Middle Eastern Vocabularies. There is a volume forthcoming (the ms is complete and publication is expected in June or July this year) called "Intelligence and Security Arabic". It is simply a collection of the most useful c.1,000 terms, listed in Arabic and English, with an index. It also includes a CD with audio files of each of the 13 chapters and an online resource of audio-visual flashcards for each entry. It has been compiled by someone with long experience in the field. I hope you will find it useful. With best wishes Elisabeth _________________ Dr Elisabeth Kendall Senior Research Fellow in Arabic & Islamic Studies Pembroke College, University of Oxford Tel. +44 (0)7736 725145 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:38 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:38 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Offer of free Arabic lessons in Massachusetts Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Offer of free Arabic lessons in Massachusetts -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Ahmed Hassan Khorshid Subject:Offer of free Arabic lessons in Massachusetts Dear list members, I'll spend about 4 weeks in Massachusetts from Mar.23. During this period I'll be happy to offer free Arabic lessons to university students: 1. Lessons will focus mainly on conversation in Modern Standard Arabic (no colloquials), in addition to preparations for exams. 2. Beginners and intermediate students will have priority. 3. We'll use Sahlawayhi's books, in addition to the students' own textbooks. 4. Preference will be given to groups of about five students. 5. I have an M.A. in TAFL from AUC, and over 25 years experience. If interested, please contact me soon to arrange your schedule. Looking forward to working with as many students of the area as possible. -- Ahmad Khorshid Arabic Language Instructor -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:00 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:00 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New MENA programs: The Tunis and Beirut Exchanges June-July 2012 Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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 MENA programs: The Tunis and Beirut Exchanges June-July 2012 -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Nicholas Noe Subject:New MENA programs: The Tunis and Beirut Exchanges June-July 2012 The Exchange is an effort by Mideastwire.com and its partners to promote engagement and understanding through a variety of city-focused, student conferences in and around the Middle East. The first Exchange was launched in June 2008 in Beirut, Lebanon. Now, several years on, over 220 students from 44 different countries have participated, with many going on to work as diplomats in their home countries, for NGOs serving the region and as social entrepreneurs. The Beirut Exchange will be held June 10-24, 2012. The Tunis Exchange will be held June 25-July 5, 2012. ********* To view previous Exchange programs in Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and the Gulf, as well as media coverage of our efforts, visit http://www.thebeirutexchange.com REQUEST AN APPLICATION for the Tunis Exchange or the Beirut Exchange via info at mideastwire.com ********** NEW PROGRAM---THE TUNIS EXCHANGE June 25-July 5/Application deadline April 20, 2012 Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance Mideastwire.com is pleased to announce the first Tunis Exchange in partnership with CEMAT, the overseas research center of the American Institute for Maghrib Studies based in Tunis. Like our other Exchanges in the region, the ten-day program June 25-July 5, 2012 will engage students from around the world in a multifaceted discussion of some of the key issues facing Tunisia and the wider region. ********* The Tunis Exchange program rests on two tracks: Academic - Participants will attend a series of lectures led by leading professors and public intellectuals in Tunisia. Topics will include: Economic challenges facing Tunisia and North Africa; Political Islam and electoral politics; The status of women in the MENA region; Media coverage of the Arab revolts; Trade union politics in the post Ben Ali era; Emerging security challenges in the MENA region, as well as a range of other topics. Dialogue with Leaders - Participants will have the opportunity to meet, listen and engage leading social, political, religious and economic leaders from across the spectrum in Tunisia. ********* Program Scope - The Tunis Exchange will be held over seven days at El-Hana hotel in downtown Tunis. Students are expected to stay in the hotel, unless permission for offsite stay is requested and provided, as most meetings will take place in our conference room at the hotel. Off-site meetings will entail bus travel as a group in and around Tunis. At least three days of the program will entail travel to other cities and regions in Tunisia for meetings with local activists, intellectuals, academics and political/religious leaders, including in Sidi Bouzid, Sfax and Bizerte. ********* Invited Institutional Participants (partial list only): En-Nahda Party Congress for the Republic Party Ettakatol Party Constitutional Democratic Rally Party The Democratic Modernist Pole Party Worker's Communist Party Progressive Democratic Party Tunisian General Trade Union Union of Unemployed Graduates Union of Tunisian Journalists The Central Bank of Tunisia Ministry of Culture Ministry of Women's Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Human Rights Manouba University Free University of Tunis Tunis University Association of Democratic Women Tunisian Network for Social Economy Tunisian Observatory for a Democratic Transition Al-Kawakibi Democracy Transition Center Tunisian League of Human Rights Tunisian-American Chamber of Commerce Tunisian Association of Young Entrepreneurs Committee to Protect Journalists Attounsia Newspaper Tunisian Horizons Zeitouna Bank ********* Costs: Tuition - $1,500; Partial financial aid is available for those students and individuals that can demonstrate need. Accommodation - Seven nights of the program will be spent at the El-Hana hotel in downtown Tunis, while at least three nights will be spent at hotels outside of Tunis. Room rates vary depending on arrangements, but generally fall within the range of $350-$450 total for a shared double room during the duration of the program (breakfast is included). Alternative accommodation, including in a single room, is available upon request. Airfare - $450, approximate from the European Union. REQUEST AN APPLICATION via info at mideastwire.com For more about CEMAT, visit http://www.cematmaghrib.org/ ********* The Ninth Beirut Exchange June 10-24, 2012 June 10-24/Application deadline April 10, 2012 Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance The Beirut Exchange program rests on three tracks: Academic - Participants will attend a series of lectures and colloquia led by leading professors and public intellectuals. Topics will include: The Arab Uprisings; The Special Tribunal for Lebanon; The United Nations as peacekeeper and mediator; Engaging political Islam; Asymmetrical conflict: the July 2006 Lebanon war; Human Rights in the Middle East and other topics. Language - Participants will have the option of attending approximately 20 hours of Arabic language instruction at the Saifi Arabic Institute for Arabic Language in Beirut. Modules for different levels of Arabic will be available. Dialogue with Leaders - Participants will have the opportunity to meet, listen and engage leading social, political and economic leaders from across the spectrum in Lebanon - with a particular (though not exclusive) emphasis on exposure to Islamist and opposition currents. ********* Previous Speakers (partial list only): ?Omar Bakri, Iqra Islamic Trust for Research and Islamic Studies ?Bilal Baroudi, As-Salam Mosque Tripoli ?Nicholas Blanford, Times of London ?Richard Chambers, International Foundation for Electoral Systems ?Alastair Crooke, Conflicts Forum ?Abdullah Dardari, Frm. Syrian Arab Republic ?Robert Fisk, The Independent ?Toufic Gaspard, Economist ?Hanin Ghaddar, NOW Lebanon ?Timur Goksel, American University of Beirut ?Judith Palmer Harik, Matn University ?Nadim Houry, Human Rights Watch ?Farid El-Khazen, AUB ?Rami Khouri, Daily Star & AUB ?Eli Khoury, Quantum Communications ?Karim Makdisi, AUB ?Sayyid Mohammed Marandi, Tehran University ?Ibrahim Mussawi, Al-Intiqad ?Omar Nashabe, Al-Akhbar ?Nir Rosen, Journalist ?Osama Safa, Lebanese Center for Policy Studies ?Paul Salem, Carnegie Middle East Center ?Michel Samaha, Frm. Republic of Lebanon ?Mohammad Shattah, Frm. Republic of Lebanon ?Milos Struger, UNIFIL ?Fawwaz Traboulsi, AUB To view a previous program for the Beirut Exchange, visit: http://thebeirutexchange.com/images/stories/products/1_-_ScheduleJan2012.pdf ********* Costs: Tuition - $2,000; Partial financial aid is available for those students and individuals that can demonstrate need. Accommodation - Recommended accommodation is at our facility, Saifi Urban Gardens. Room rates vary depending on arrangements, but generally fall within the range of $300-$700 for the duration of the program (including breakfast). Alternative accommodation is available upon request. Airfare - $600, approximate from the European Union. Please note that all academic programming will take place at Saifi Urban Gardens, Gemmayze, Beirut. Tuition is 50% refundable up to one week before the program commences should the situation in Lebanon warrant a cancellation by Mideastwire.com. (Airline tickets and accommodation should be purchased with travel insurance.) REQUEST AN APPLICATION via info at mideastwire.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:07 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:07 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Arab World English Journal CFP Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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:Arab World English Journal CFP -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LINGUIST Subject:Arab World English Journal:CFP Full Title: Arab World English Journal Call Deadline: 06-Apr-2012 Call for papers (June 2012) Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) welcomes the submission of papers for the June issue. The deadline for manuscript submission is April 6, 2012. The issue publication date is June, 2012. For more information visit Arab World English Journal at www.awej.org. Before sending your paper, please read the submission (http://awej.org/? section=7) and manuscript guidelines for Arab World English Journal (http://www.awej.org/awejfiles/_41_5_ManuscriptGuidelinesforAWEJ.pdf). The papers can address, but are not limited to, the following areas: -English Language Teaching and Intercultural Communication -Teaching and Learning of English as a Foreign/ Second Language -Classroom Practice and Language Proficiency -Cognitive Learning and Communication -English Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age -Methods for Teaching General English and for Teaching English for Specific Purposes -Teachers as Innovators and Facilitators -Teaching materials and communicative language teaching and learning -Curriculum Development: A thought for Literary texts, texts of Popular Culture and Information Technology -New literacies and English Language Teaching -English and New Trends in Higher Education -Role of English and Arabic in Globalised Contexts -Relationship between L1 and L2 -Course Design and Needs Analysis -Effective Teaching Methodologies in Language and Literature Classrooms -Assessment and Testing -Interdisciplinary in Language Teaching and Learning -Assessment Practices in Language Teaching -Classroom Management -English as an International Language -Language Acquisition -The Role of Culture in English Language Teaching and Learning -Cultural Awareness in the Communicative Class Papers should be submitted electronically as e-mail to: editor at awej.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:16:26 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:16:26 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic Summer Program U of Wisconsin Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 19 Mar 2012 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 Summer Program U of Wisconsin -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:Arabic Persian Turkish Language Immersion Institute Subject:Arabic Summer Program U of Wisconsin Arabic Persian Turkish Language Immersion Institute University of Wisconsin - Madison June 16 - August 11, 2012 Application materials for Summer 2012 are now available! * *LIVE* alongside your classmates and faculty on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. * *BREATHE* the culture and beauty of Arabic, Persian, and Turkish in an environment that stresses mastery through total immersion. * *LEARN* in the classroom, at meals, and during other weeknight and weekend activities. The Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Immersion Institute (APTLII) is an eight-week intensive summer language immersion program for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals. Outside of the classroom, students commit to using their target language at all times - in their shared living space on campus, at meals, and at co-curricular activities that combine to create a language immersion experience. Courses are offered at levels ranging from Beginner to Advanced (depending on sufficient enrollment), and provide two semesters of academic credit. Instruction is given in small groups taught by native speakers and experienced language teachers. The classes are intensive, involving a minimum of 4.5 contact hours daily Mondays through Fridays, with a packed schedule of afternoon, evening, and weekend activities and workshops. APTLII meets the requirements for Title VI Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships. $6,750 covers tuition, room, board, and fees Priority Application Deadline: April 14, 2012 aptlii.global.wisc.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Mon Mar 19 16:10:46 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:10:46 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:LDC Arabic English Translation Corpus Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Mon 19 Mar 2012 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:LDC Arabic English Translation Corpus -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 19 Mar 2012 From:reposted from LDC Subject:LDC Arabic English Translation Corpus (1) English Translation Treebank: An Nahar Newswire was developed by LDC and consists of 599 distinct newswire stories from the Lebanese publication An Nahar translated from Arabic to English and annotated for part-of-speech and syntactic structure. This corpus is part of an ongoing effort at LDC to produce parallel Arabic and English treebanks. The guidelines followed for both part-of-speech and syntactic annotation are Penn Treebank II style, with changes in the tokenization of hyphenated words, part-of-speech and tree changes necessitated by those tokenization changes and revisions to the syntactic annotation to comply with the updated annotation guidelines (including the "Treebank-PropBank merge" or "Treebank IIa" and "treebank c" changes). The original Penn Treebank II guidelines, addenda describing changes to the guidelines and the tokenization specifications can be found on LDC's website. The data consists of 461,489 tokens in 599 individual files. The news stories in this release were published in An Nahar in 2002. The English sources files (translated from the Arabic) were automatically tokenized, part-of-speech tagged and parsed; the tokens, tags and parses were manually corrected. The quality control process consisted of a series of specific searches for over 100 types of potential inconsistency and parse or annotation error. Any errors found in those searches were manually corrected. Annotations are in the following two formats: Penn Style Trees Bracketed tree files following the basic form (NODE (TAG token)). Each sentence is surrounded by a pair of empty parentheses. AG xml TreeEditor .xml stand-off annotation files. These files contain the POS and Treebank annotation and reference the source files by character offset. DTD files for the AG xml files were moved from their original location indicated in the readme to be more consistent with LDC publications. English Translation Treebank: An Nahar Newswire is distributed via web download. 2012 Subscription Members will automatically receive two copies of this corpus on disc. 2012 Standard Members may request a copy as part of their 16 free membership corpora. Non-members may license this data for US$4500. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 19 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:42 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:42 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:response to dialectology reference Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:response to dialectology reference -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:"Umm Abdallah" Subject:response to dialectology reference [I believe this post is referring to the Ayoub reference--moderator] Hello The reference mentioned to explain the concept of Arabic dialects contains inaccurate information as a) The Quran was brought down and read in 7 dialects, the Quraishi dialect being only one of them. This is why Uthmanic orthography is utilized in the Quranic script, as well the different authorized readings still heard for each of these dialects. b) from an Islamic perspective, the prophets sent were all elevated and held positions similar to prophet Muhammad-peace be upon him- and so were the books delivered through them remembering ofcourse that they all spoke different tongues/dialects/languages.... But the fact is that none of these books was reserved in its original tongue or wording. So for example prophet Isa/Jesus-peace be upon him-never spoke to his people in Latin and accordingly the Latin Bible is not accepted as a reference to Muslims. Islamically, all the tongues/languages hold the same position. There is no preference in tongues except for the fact that the Quran with its language is the only preserved reference for God's Word. Fusha is a widely misunderstood term. And many "modern" references are a dissapointment. Dialects always existed, one for every 30 km, a universal fact. Populations divide when they do not have a reference point to return to as is the position of the evolved European languages. Europeans actually need to attend language courses to understand their neighbours. This applies to many languages worldwide. The Arabic language of the Quran serves as a reference language and uniting point for Arabs to understand each other with no degrading to their local dialects. Best Regards, Muna Muhaureq Arabic Language Instructor, KSA -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:27 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:27 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Items from NCLRC Arabic K-12 Newsletter Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Items from NCLRC Arabic K-12 Newsletter -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:nclrc nclrc at gwu.edu Subject:Items from NCLRC Arabic K-12 Newsletter Qatar Foundation International is seeking proposals for the Development and Maintenance of Arabic Resource Site. The submission deadline is Monday, March 26, 2012 and the maximum award is $275,000. Qatar Foundation International intends to support the development of a single web-based resource site for Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language which will benefit teachers, administrators, students, and the general public. The site will include information such as: schools and colleges where Arabic is taught; resources available for teaching and learning, including pedagogical and authentic materials for teaching and learning; opportunities for teacher professional development and certification; scholarships and travel opportunities for students and teachers; and support for development of Arabic programs in schools. To the extent practicable, the information on the website will be available in both English and Arabic. For more information visit http://bit.ly/y7MfGW. Searchable Hans Wehr online! Just type in the root in Arabic or transliteration and have the site find the page in Hans Wehr for you. In addition, it will also show you the page in Lane?s Lexicon. This is a great way to project the dictionary for your students. Visit http://bit.ly/y3Jdbl. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:48 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:48 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book:Arabic Phonetics Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Arabic Phonetics -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Barry Heselwood Subject:New Book:Arabic Phonetics Instrumental Studies in Arabic Phonetics, edited by ZM Hassan & B Heselwood, published December 2011 by John Benjamins. More details at this publisher's link: http://benjamins.com/#catalog/books/cilt.319 best wishes, Dr Barry Heselwood Senior Lecturer Director of Linguistics & Phonetics School of Modern Languages University of Leeds Leeds LS2 9JT Phone 0113 343 3564 Fax 0113 343 3566 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:31 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:31 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Brill digitizes 110,000 Arabic mnscpt pages Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Brill digitizes 110,000 Arabic mnscpt pages -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:moderator Subject:Brill digitizes 110,000 Arabic mnscpt pages [I can't post the announcement they sent (its a pdf, but here is the website it refers to--moderator] http://www.brill.nl/downloads/press_release_MEMO_DEF.pdf?MassEmailID=270913584 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:45 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:45 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Resources for security Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Resources for security Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Stephen Franke Subject:Resources for security Arabic Greetings. Some clarification of WHICH aspects or disciplines within the very large fields of "intelligence" and "security" are of interest would be helpful in citing some references. Here is one bilingual reference on the "security" side, with emphasis on the public safety / police / anti-crime aspects: Title: Security Dictionary English-Arabic -- ??????? ?????? = ??????? ???? Author: The Studies and Research Center Naif Arab Academy for Security Studies (NAASS) Publisher: NAASS Press, Riyadh, 1997 / 1418 H. Paperback, 260 pp Price at local bookstores in Riyadh in 2007 was 46 SR. (NAASS is now the Naif Arab University for Security Studies, or NAUSS) I understand that the major book outlets in Riyadh [i.e. the Obeikan and Jarir chains] now carry a much-expanded later edition [may be circa 2007 or 2008] which includes terms related to terrorism, counter-terrorism, and internal security operations. For [military/defense] intelligence-related terms, those terms are usually included inside generic bilingual dictionaries and glossaries on military subjects. A number of those references exists. Let me know of specific interests or fields in intelligence, operations & planning [since they are closely related, if not interdependent], and I can refer you to some titles and vendors in the US that carry or can search and order them from overseas publishers with which they have US distributorship agreements. Hope this helps. Regards, Stephen H. Franke San Pedro, California -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:33 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:33 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CET Program, Tunisia Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:CET Program, Tunisia -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Joseph Essex Subject:CET Program, Tunisia CET is excited to announce the launch of its new program: Intensive Arabic Language & Culture Studies in Tunis, Tunisia. CET Tunisia students take courses in all levels of formal and colloquial Arabic, and Middle Eastern studies. Local roommates and language partners, plus a variety of academic excursions in the region, ensure that students return with vastly improved Arabic skills and a deeper understanding of Tunisian society. Best of all, Tunisia's cosmopolitan atmosphere and history of over 4,000 years offers students a unique gateway to the Arab World. There is no language prerequisite for this program. CET Tunisia will operate in fall, spring and summer terms, beginning in Fall 2012. CET welcomes applications for the fall semester through June 1, 2012. Visit http://cetacademicprograms.com/programs/tunisia/arabic-language-tunisia for more information and to apply. CET Academic Programs ~ Innovators in Study Abroad Since 1982 Joseph Essex, Middle East Programs Manager CET Academic Programs 1920 N Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202.349.0676 or 800.225.4262, ext. 7383 Fax: 202.342.0317 E-mail: jessex at academic-travel.com Web: http://www.cetacademicprograms.com Become a CET Facebook fan at http://bit.ly/ctT3Dx Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:51 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:51 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LIN:Quran word frequency list Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Quran word frequency list 2) Subject:Quran word frequency list 3) Subject:Quran word frequency list 4) Subject:Quran word frequency list -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Sohaib Sandhu Subject:Quran word frequency list Try The Quranic Arabic Corpus. I think you can create a frequency list through the search facility. http://corpus.quran.com/ best regards, Sohaib Sandhu Taibah University Madinah Saudi Arabia -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Robert Ricks Subject:Quran word frequency list The Qur'an Corpus site lists all attested lemmas by frequency: http://corpus.quran.com/lemmas.jsp Best, Robert -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Wajdi Zaghouani Subject:Quran word frequency list Hi Alan, You will find a sorted comprehensive Quran word frequency list in the following website. http://corpus.quran.com/lemmas.jsp Hope you will find all you need there ! Wajdi Zaghouani Phd. Candidate University of Quebec in Montreal Linguistics department -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Fatma Faisal Saad Said Subject:Quran word frequency list Hi, You can find a comprehensive Quran word frequency list at: http://corpus.quran.com/qurandictionary.jsp, you'll get the word the number of times it occurs and its different meanings based on the context of the verses. I hope that helps. best, Fatma -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:39 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:39 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CAMES Lebanon Summer Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:CAMES Lebanon Summer Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Aliya Saidi Subject:CAMES Lebanon Summer Program CAMES Colloquial Lebanese Summer Arabic Program 2012 The Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Studies at the American University of Beirut will offer one 6-credit class in intensive colloquial Lebanese Arabic at the intermediate level from June 25 until August 10, 2012. This course is designed for students who already have some knowledge of Lebanese colloquial Arabic and wish to reach a higher level. The course consists of 120 contact hours and will use teaching materials developed by CAMES. Lebanese films, songs, and other audiovisual materials will also be used. Students who wish to apply for this course should have already studied Modern Standard Arabic for at least two semesters. The 6 credit hours earned at AUB may be transferred to other universities. The application deadline is April 18, 2012. Applications may be downloaded from: http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/cames/sap/Pages/ColloquialLebaneseArabic.aspx The breakdown of fees for the program in summer 2012 is as follows: Tuition for Colloquial Lebanese Arabic (obligatory): $2,808 Additional fees for optional services include: * Health Insurance: $143 * Sports Facilities: $50 Accommodation on AUB campus: * $705 (private; single-occupancy room sharing the floor bathroom) * $533 (semi-private; two double-occupancy rooms sharing a bathroom; women only) * $439 (double; double-occupancy room sharing the floor bathroom) Accommodation off AUB campus; for women only: * $627 (double room with its own bathroom and balcony; sharing the floor kitchen) * $1,097 (single room with its own bathroom and balcony; sharing the floor kitchen) * $1,175 (suite for two persons consisting of a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, two balconies and a mini-kitchenette with a counter separating the sink and the living room.) * $2,350 (suite for one person consisting of a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, two balconies and a mini-kitchenette with a counter separating the sink and the living room.) For further information about the program, please check this link: http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/cames/sap/Pages/ColloquialLebaneseArabic.aspx or email cames at aub.edu.lb. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Wed Mar 21 17:31:36 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:31:36 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Tunisia Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Wed 21 Mar 2012 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:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Tunisia -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 21 Mar 2012 From:Whitney Stanton Subject:Center Sidi Bou Said Summer Program Tunisia Center Sidi Bou Said for Languages is pleased to announce its 2012 Summer Arabic Program. Instruction is available for all levels of Arabic students from the true beginner to those with advanced proficiency. Dates: Session I ( June 4 ? July 6 ) Session II ( July 16 ? August 17 ) Program Highlights: Our curriculum implements current media resources to teach students Arabic through learning about contemporary issues in combination with formal classroom instruction, making it an ideal program for students involved in the fields of public policy and administration, diplomacy, international development, media or international relations. Students will have the chance to participate in our exclusive Arabic media and mock-interview session as well as other unique extracurricular activities, attend guest lectures on various topics and discover Tunisia through the numerous cultural excursions included in the program. Our center arranges classroom instruction, housing with the student?s choice of a host family or in a student villa, extra conversation practice with language partners, extracurricular activities and excursions and student services (airport pick-up, Wi-Fi access, course materials, orientation) Earn academic credit - Each Summer Session is equivalent to 3 credit hours of Arabic Gain experience - Volunteer and internship opportunities available with NGOs in Tunis Application deadline: April 15, 2012. *We are currently offering a promotion for an online free-trial course for students interested in studying with us in Tunisia. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our instructors. Please visit our website www.sidibousaidlanguages.com/en or contact us for more information. Email: contact at sidibousaidlanguages.com Tel: (+216) 71 981 776 / 27 599 922 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 21 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:48 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:48 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Istanbul Type Seminars 2012 Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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:Istanbul Type Seminars 2012 -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:Thomas Milo Subject:Istanbul Type Seminars 2012 Typography convenes in the centre of the world: Istanbul! http://www.istype.com/?page_id=508 http://www.istype.com/?p=157 Thomas Milo -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:45 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:45 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Hedayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Program Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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 Summer Fall 2012 Program -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:hamin at hedayetinstitute.com Subject:Hedayet Institute Summer Fall 2012 Program Hedayet Institute is pleased to announce to Colleagues, Friends and Students Its Upcoming Summer/Fall 2012 ArabicTotal Immersion Programs Upcoming Islamic Studies Program: With Azhar Professors Collaboration Summer Term I Duration 7 weeks. Dates: 10th, June ? 26th July, 2012 Deadline: April.15th, 2012 Cost: $2750 USD for a total of 140 study hours. Summer Term II Duration 7 weeks. Dates: 30th, July ? 13th of Sept., 2012 Deadline: April.30th,2012 ?Cost: $2750 USD for a total of 140 study hours. Full Fall Semester ?Duration 14 weeks, Dates: 16th, Sept ? 20th of Dec.2012 Deadline: July 30th, i.e., two 7 week terms. Start Dates: 16th Sept. and 4th of Nov. 2012 respectively. Cost: is $ 2750 USD per term Special Discounts Celebrating the Arab Spring in the ME: Combine two terms and get 15 % discount in the second term tuition fees. Hedayet?s New Courses: Arab Spring Revolution Media 2011 where politics and media combined in Egypt Islamic Studies Program: Fusha,Tajweed Al Qura?n, Sira, fiqh and Tafsir (prices as low as $7/ hr) TAFL Training Workshop in the last week of May 2012 Prices as low as $12 USD per hour for big groups (15 students+) and university program affiliation. If you want more information on the above, please contact administration at: info at hedayetinstitute.com Hurry up! Watch Islam & Politics in Interaction Like Never Before. Apply online at : www.hedayetinstitute.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:39 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:39 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:dialectology discussion Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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:dialectology discussion -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:Mohammed Jasim Betti Subject:dialectology discussion um abdallah, God bless you about all what you said but I think the change from one dialect to the other depends on many factors including geographical ones rather than just distance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:36 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:36 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AALIM extends application deadline Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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 extends application deadline -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:Driss Cherkaoui Subject:AALIM extends application deadline AALIM EXTENDS APPLICATION DEADLINE TO APRIL 15 FOR INTENSIVE SUMMER ARABIC PROGRAMS - 4-12 WEEKS IN LENGTH - ALL LEVELS - START DATES MAY 21 AND JUNE 4 AALIM is the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco - AALIM is authorized as an educational and cultural institution by the Moroccan Ministry of Education - US offices in Virginia - Website: www.aalimorocco.com AALIM is your best choice for quality Arabic language and culture, meeting American educational standards, in a personal, caring learning environment. AALIM facilitates student contact with Moroccans and Moroccan culture, making their stay a life-experience rather than a classroom experience only. AALIM is highly qualified faculty - Specially trained to work with students studying Arabic in the American university system - Faculty is experienced in teaching all levels AALIM is experienced - we have worked with hundreds of students - we have a prestigious list of professional references and affiliations - our Academic and Program Director has 18 years of experience - our executive staff has 10 years of study abroad program experience - we accept individual students in our scheduled classes - we tailor programs for university groups and faculty-led groups - we work with you to meet your educational goals or those of your students AALIM is equipped for today?s student - free wifi at the AALIM center during opening hours - cable TV for wide variety of Arabic programming - plasma TVs in all classrooms, DVD players - digital projector, photocopy machine, computer workstation - air conditioning in classrooms - good electricity, good lighting, good plumbing - friendly and helpful staff AALIM is at the heart of Moroccan culture - centrally located in Meknes, a vibrant and historic Moroccan city - Roman ruins less than one hour away, Fez less than one hour away, Ifrane one hour away, Rabat 2.5 hours by train, Tangier 4 hours by train. From Meknes, the entire country of Morocco is accessible. - the AALIM center is located in the Medina, the walled medieval city - students are surrounded by the events of daily life: a wedding procession may pass, music in the streets, children carrying bread to bake at the public oven, the milk vendor with his donkey passes?. - Storytellers, music makers and other street artists perform in the public square daily, 10 min. on foot from the center - AALIM organizes cultural events at its center: live music and henna parties; welcome and departure dinners for students; hamman (public bath) activity, cooking demonstrations and more. - AALIM encourages students to choose home-stay; all AALIM home-stay families are known to us, and have experience hosting foreign students. For those who do not choose home-stay, AALIM offers accommodations in a family-run guest house or in a hotel. AALIM, the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:27 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:27 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:resources for security Arabic Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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:resources for security Arabic -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:"Tressy" Subject:resources for security Arabic It doesn't look very good on the English side, but the Arabic terms are probably ok. Title: Security Dictionary English-Arabic -- ??????? ?????? = ??????? ???? Author: The Studies and Research Center Naif Arab Academy for Security Studies (NAASS) Publisher: NAASS Press, Riyadh, 1997 / 1418 H. Paperback, 260 pp Price at local bookstores in Riyadh in 2007 was 46 SR. Regards; Tressy Arts -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:33 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:33 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Needs info on Arabic language programs in Oman Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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 info on Arabic language programs in Oman -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:moderator Subject:Needs info on Arabic language programs in Oman I have been contacted by someone who needs info on any existing Arabic language programs (for non-native speakers) in the Sultanate of Oman. If you can send me the information, I'll pass it along, and summarize it for the list. dil -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:30 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:30 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New teaching book Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 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 teaching book -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:nuurart.com Subject:New teaching book Dear Arabic Educator: We are pleased to announce the release of the Al-Asas for Teaching Arabic for Non-Native Speakers series. The new series created for high school and university students of any nationality, provides insight and understanding into the Arabic language and its proper usage. The easy-to-read series is well written and excels at guiding students from one level to the next in a gradual and logical manner. Volume I (Beginner Level) introduces readers to the Arabic alphabet and phonetics, incorporating a multi-language dictionary and a guide for verbs and nouns in the lessons. Volume II (Advanced Beginner) contains dialogue-themed exercises, and focuses on the four key language skills: reading, conversation, listening and writing. It also comes with a dictionary and a guide for verbs and nouns. Volume III (Intermediate) offers a summary of Arabic culture, history and civilization. Each volume comes with an audio MP3 CD (total time of the 3 CDs is close to 16 hours) If your school is currently using the Al-Asas Curriculum, or you have received samples, simply complete the Al-Asas Survey and you will be eligible to receive one FREE COPY of Al-Asas (any volume) for every 10 copies you order, in any combination, of the three volumes.* We hope that you will be satisfied, as we are, with this product. We believe that these books will be a great tool for future Arabic learners. Inner pages and audio samples are available on the Noorart website (http://www.noorart.com/school_section/AL-Asas-for-Teaching-Arabic-for-Non-Native-Speakers). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Tue Mar 27 22:46:41 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:46:41 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Harvard STARTALK Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Tue 27 Mar 2012 Moderator: Dilworth Parkinson [To post messages to the list, send them to arabic-l at byu.edu] [To unsubscribe, send message from same address you subscribed from to listserv at byu.edu with first line reading: unsubscribe arabic-l ] -------------------------Directory------------------------------------ 1) Subject:Harvard STARTALK -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 27 Mar 2012 From:"Steven Berbeco / ??? ??????" Subject:Harvard STARTALK Arabic Institute for the Next Generation at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University The STARTALK Arabic Institute for the Next Generation is a three-week program for undergraduate students who aspire to teach Arabic in secondary schools. The program includes applied linguistics, pedagogy, and culture studies classes, as well as field trips, classroom visits, micro-teaching, and guest lectures. Course participants will gain practical skills in materials development and curriculum design, including development of a syllabus and lesson plans within framework standards and how to assess student learning. The program will guide participants in continuing studies in their home universities or through established degree-granting teacher training programs. This program is offered at no charge, and participants receive three undergraduate credit hours (pending approval) and a $500 stipend on successful completion of the course requirements. Additional need-based scholarships are available. The program will provide textbooks and materials. Course participants are expected to have an advanced knowledge of Arabic language and little or no prior teaching experience. Current undergraduate students are eligible to apply. This intensive workshop begins May 23 and ends June 8, Monday-Friday. Deadline for application is April 15, 2012. For further information and application: http://cmes.hmdc.harvard.edu/node/3131 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 27 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:35 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:35 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:AD:Gerlach Books Discount on Arabic Lit Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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:Gerlach Books Discount on Arabic Lit -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Gerlach Islamic Studies office at gerlach-books.de Subject:Gerlach Books Discount on Arabic Lit Dear Prof. Parkinson, Antiquarian Books Arabic Literature, Belles Lettres & Proverbs Until 10th April we offer antiquarian books on Arabic Literature, Belles Lettres & Proverbs with up to 35% discount. For more information please have a look at the title list which you can download from this site: http://www.gerlach-books.de/books_offers.php Some of the books bear light traces of wear (signature, ex libris). The overall condition of the books is mostly very good or at least good. Our offer: - purchase of single antiquarian copies (first come, first served) - 20% discount for any single book - 35% discount when ordering 5 or more books - plus shipping charges (surface or air mail delivery) - plus European VAT - our institutional and regular customers can order on open account - first-time customers: credit card or pre-payment by bank transfer preferred - offer is valid until 10th April 2012 only Looking forward to your orders. Best regards from Berlin (Ms) Dagmar Konrad -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:29 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:29 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New Paper:Arabic in Israeli Universities Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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 Paper:Arabic in Israeli Universities -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From: "Uhlmann, Allon" Subject:New Paper:Arabic in Israeli Universities Hi, Subscribers to this list might be interested in a paper of mine that has just come out in Middle East Critique (vol 21, issue 1) - "Arabs and Arabic Grammar Instruction in Israeli Universities: Alterity, Alienation and Dislocation". Those who are interested and whose institutions can still afford to subscribe to outrageously overpriced, multinational-owned journals, can access the article at http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19436149.2012.658499 . Alternatively, you can email me for a copy, but please, off the list at uhlmanna at umsl.edu . Cheers, A. Allon J. Uhlmann Assistant Professor of Anthropology University of Missouri - St. Louis http://www.umsl.edu/~uhlmanna/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:32 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:32 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Awards for Arabs to attend MEDAR Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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:Awards for Arabs to attend MEDAR -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:reposted from CORPORA Subject:Awards for Arabs to attend MEDAR The MEDAR Consortium, involved in MEDAR and NEMLAR Projects on ?Mediterranean Arabic Language and Speech Technology?, completed with the support by the European Commission, is awarding grants for students from Arabic countries to attend the 8th edition of the International conference LREC taking place in Istanbul on May 21 to 27, 2012. Each grant will cover the registration fees and support part of the travel and accommodation expenses. At the time of the application, applicants must be enrolled as Master?s or Ph.D students at a University in an Arabic country. To apply for a grant, send a message to medar-grants at elda.org no later then April 23rd, 2012. The applications will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis and notifications will be sent accordingly. MEDAR: http://www.medar.info/index.php LREC 2012: http://www.lrec-conf.org/lrec2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:26 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:26 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic programs in Oman Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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 programs in Oman 2) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 3) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 4) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 5) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 6) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman 7) Subject:Arabic programs in Oman -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Georges Chehwan Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Marhaba Dil: I had the opportunity to visit last summer The World Learning Center in Muscat, Oman and I was thrilled with their classes. They offer a full immersion program in Arabic (both MSA and colloquial) taught by highly skilled native speakers. I highly recommend this program in Oman. For further information about their program in Muscat and Salala, you can write to J. Larry Brown, Director of the Program at larry.brown at world.learning.org Georges -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:"Assoc Prof Clarissa C Burt " Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Dil, World Learning Oman Center has a very good program in Muscat. The contact person is Dr. Larry Brown, director of the center email: Larry.Brown at worldlearning.org I visited the program and was very favorably impressed. It has a very nice webpage on the web. Clarissa -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Jeremy Palmer Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Hello Dil, This is a pretty good place for learning Arabic in Oman. It is in Buraimi. http://gapschool.net/ Best, Jeremy -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Christian Sinclair Subject:Arabic programs in Oman SIT Study Abroad in Oman (Muscat): http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/ssa_omc.cfm CLS Oman (Salalah): http://clscholarship.org/details/arabic-muscat.htm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:Adele Kuruvilla kakenyon at gmail.com Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Hi Dil, There is the Gulf Arabic Programme (GAP) in Buraimi, Oman, right at the border with the UAE (Al Ain). They do both Gulf Arabic and MSA. I received some Gulf dialect tutoring there about 5 years ago and found it very beneficial. At the time, I had looked for something in the Muscat area and could not find anything, but something may have popped up since. I also heard about a program in Salalah, but I can't find any information now, so it's possible that it's not there anymore. Here is the link for GAP: http://gapschool.net/ -Adele -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:"Reilly, Joseph" Subject:Arabic programs in Oman There are several great options: 1. Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center, 202-261-1690, runs a summer language program in Muscat for non-native undergraduates who have already had at least a year of Arabic. Contact person is Scott Erich, a really terrific and knowledgable guy. His direct email is serich at sqcc.org 2. The other option is to contact the World Learning Oman Center directly, because their teachers give tutoring on an ad-hoc basis. Their number in Oman is +011 968 24422230. The email is *info at oman.worldlearning.org*. I hope this is helpful to you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:moderator Subject:Arabic programs in Oman Thanks to all who responded! dil -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012 From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM Thu Mar 29 18:00:38 2012 From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson) Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:38 -0600 Subject: Arabic-L:LIT:Tunisian Black Humor on Kindle Message-ID: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arabic-L: Thu 29 Mar 2012 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:Tunisian Black Humor on Kindle -------------------------Messages----------------------------------- 1) Date: 29 Mar 2012 From:"Khammassi, Khouloud" Subject:Tunisian Black Humor on Kindle May be of interests to students and researchers: Tunisian Black Humor on Kindle Polemic Tunisian best-sellers by columnist and script-writer Tahar Fazaa are now available on Kindle: For more information about the author, visit: http://www.amazon.com/Tahar-Fazaa/e/B0075SU07I/ref=sr_tc_ep?qid=1331176520 And to check the books, visit: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Astripbooks%2Ck%3Atahar+fazaa+in+books&keywords=tahar+fazaa+in+books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331176583 External links to writings about the author: Sex Tourism in Tunisia http://www.trickster.lettere.unipd.it/archivio/3_prostituzione/numero/rubriche/recens/buchberger_dragueurs/buchberger_dragueurs_eng.html Tunisian Lifestyle http://www.mosaiquefm.net/index/a/ActuDetail/Element/5067-Apprends-toujours-plus-avec-Tahar-Fazaa.html Interview with the Author: http://www.jetsetmagazine.net/jetset,mag/interview-avec-taher-fazaa.16.9.html Khouloud Khammassi MA in Technical Communication Department of English Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409-3091 Office Phone: 806-742-2501 khouloud.khammassi at ttu.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of Arabic-L: 29 Mar 2012