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From:Ghassan Husseinali <emailghassan at yahoo.com>
Subject:Invitation to be part of panel on Advance Arabic Curriculum

We are looking for proposal to be presented at the NeMLA convention to
be held in Boston, MA from March 21-24, 2013. The panel title is :
Developing an Advanced Arabic Curriculum.

This panel seeks papers from
teachers of advanced Arabic courses that further proficiency in Arabic language
and cultures. Participants will share steps and processes for developing and
teaching their advanced Arabic course. Presenters also will discuss assessment
and student evaluations of such courses. The panel seeks papers focusing on but
not limited to reading, writing, speaking, media Arabic, translating Arabic
texts, literature, or film. Courses have to be at the advanced level and they
should have been taught in Arabic for at least one semester by the presenter.
Please send a 300 word abstract to Panel Chair, Ghassan Husseinali at
ghussein at gmu.edu


Deadline:
September 30, 2012

Please include with your abstract:
Name and Affiliation
Email address
Postal address
Telephone number

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The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University
of Maryland seeks applicants for a position as a full-time, 12-month
Assistant Program Director in Arabic (including Flagship component),
non-tenure-track (Lecturer), begining Spring 13. Contract is renewable
depending on performance and continued availability of funding.

The UM Arabic Program offers an innovative and intensive language and
culture curriculum in a semi-immersion environment  in which classroom
instruction is supplemented by events, clubs, speakers, language
partnering, and education abroad.  The Assistant Program Director will
be working in close collaboration with the Program Director, Associate
Director, Specialist in Student Affairs, and Coordinator as well as
all faculty to ensure the smooth management of the program and uphold
its rigorous standards.  We expect that the Assistant Program Director
will have eventual responsibility for the daily operations of the
program.  In addition, s/he will serve as Academic Director of the
Summer Institute in Arabic.
(www.languages.umd.edu/specialprograms/summerinstitute/)

Responsibilities will include teaching (3-6 credits per semester,
depending on program needs and resources); lecturer selection,
training, evaluation, and support; curricular development and
implementation, including preparation of materials for UM approval
committees; program and student evaluation, including Study Abroad
components; Flagship and Summer Institute admissions; student needs
analysis, data collection, and program evaluation; vision and
structure for “beyond the classroom” activities; assistance with
Flagship reporting and proposals for future grants; contributing to
work on grant from the Center for the Advanced Study of Language.
This position will supervise and monitor the assigned duties of the
Specialist in Student Affairs.
In the absence of the tenure-track faculty directors, the Assistant
Program Director will serve as Acting Program Director.  Other duties
as assigned.

Requirements include: successful teaching record in Arabic in a US
higher education setting; successful record in program management in a
US higher education setting; the degree of MA in Arabic
language/culture or literature or related field; native or near native
fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and one dialect; native or near
native fluency in English.  Experience with the National Language
Flagship program or other grant-funded projects a plus. Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three
references through the University of Maryland online employment
application system at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/.

The position will remain open until filled.  Review of applications
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REQUEST FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
DEADLINE:  October 2, 2012
Inter-Asian Connections IV: Istanbul (October 2-5, 2013)

Inter-Asian Connections IV: Istanbul is the fourth conference in a
series, following on conferences held in Dubai in February 2008,
Singapore in December 2010, and Hong Kong in June 2012. As with the
preceding events, this four-day conference aims to effect a paradigm
shift in the study of the Asian expanse, re-conceptualized as a
dynamic and interconnected historical, geographical, and cultural
formation stretching from the Middle East through Eurasia, South Asia
and Southeast Asia, to East Asia. Workshops will have the dual aim of
showcasing innovative research from across the social sciences and
related disciplines as well as exploring themes that transform
conventional understandings of Asia.

The Inter-Asian Connections Conference Organizing Committee - composed
of representatives from the Social Science Research Council, Yale
University, the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Hong Kong
Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HKIHSS) at the
University of Hong Kong, Göttingen University and Koç University - is
pleased to announce an open call for proposals from faculty members at
accredited universities and colleges in any world region to organize
and direct one of four-to-six thematic workshops at the Istanbul
conference.

Proposals are invited from faculty interested in organizing and
directing a workshop that addresses one of the following broadly
conceived fourteen themes:

1.      The Social Life of Capital in Asian Cities
2.      Green and Brown in Asia
3.      Hubs and Hinterlands
4.      Connected Empires
5.      Food and Foodways
6.      Universities and New Transregional Classes
7.      Politics of Racialization
8.      Land Speculation across Asia
9.      Media and the Politics of Accountability
10.     Aging Societies : public policies, intimate dynamics, and
biotechnologies
11.     Inter-Asian Tourism
12.     The Post Neo-Liberal State
13.     Refugees in the Making of Asia
14.     Picturing and Fictionalizing Asia

Each workshop should have two directors (with different institutional
affiliations and preferably representing different disciplines) who,
if selected, will be expected to help recruit and choose ten
international workshop participants (senior and junior scholars,
graduate students, other researchers) competitively from across
relevant disciplines in the social sciences and related fields.

The full text of the request for proposals, along with information on
the application process and eligibility, can be found on the program's
website: (http://www.ssrc.org/programs/interasia-program/).

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Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:12:10
From: Inas Mahfouz [imahfouz at acm.org]
Subject: Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics

Announced at http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-225.html

EDITORS: Broselow, Ellen I. and Ouali, Hamid
TITLE: Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics
SUBTITLE: Papers from the Annual Symposia on Arabic Linguistics. Volume
XXII-XXIII: College Park, Maryland, 2008 and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2009
SERIES TITLE: Current Issues in Linguistic Theory 317
PUBLISHER: John Benjamins
YEAR: 2011

Inas Y. Mahfouz, Ain Shams University, Egypt.

SUMMARY

This book belongs to the Current Issues in Linguistic Theory series. It
contains
papers from the annual symposia on Arabic Linguistics (2008-2009). The book
is
divided into three parts: the first is dedicated to phonetics and
phonology; the
second to morphology and syntax; and the third tackles language acquisition,
learning and contact. The volume begins with an introduction which is
divided
into two sections. In the first, the editors highlight the contribution of
Arabic linguistics to research on language in general. The second section
focuses specifically on Arabic linguistics. The editors point out that
investigating Arabic linguistics involves two broad approaches. One focuses
on
the detailed investigation of a certain variety and the other is interested
in
cross-language variation. Most of the papers in this book belong to the
latter
approach. Some of the papers discuss language acquisition and language
change
while others examine the interfaces of linguistic subsystems, i.e., the
interface of syntax, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics.

The second section of the introduction is centered on current trends in
Arabic
linguistics. It concentrates on three subfields in Arabic linguistics,
similar
to the division of the entire volume. It explains what each part is about
and
provides a brief summary of the papers included in each part. The
introduction
ends with a closing remark that points out that the papers in this volume
are
concerned with providing explanations for structural patterns. Arabic data
have
played a clear role in encouraging researchers to include statistical
regularities in language models. The editors also pinpoint that the chapters
included rely on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for
transcription.

Part I discusses phonetics and phonology. The large number of gutturals, the
presence of emphatic consonants and the wide variety of syllable types are
all
features that have aroused the attention of those working in the field of
Arabic
linguistics. This part comprises four papers. The first one is entitled
''Empirical Evidence: Stress as a perceptual unit in Cairene spoken
Arabic,'' by
Rajaa Aquil. The author probes into speech processing and how listeners
recognize continuous spoken words, with special emphasis on Cairene Arabic
(CA).
The researcher depends on the word spotting technique to assess the rule of
prosody in word segmentation. One hundred and nine subjects were tested
individually to hear nonsense words, in which real CA words were embedded,
and
to repeat the words they could hear aloud. The paper examines three
different
prosodic contexts: 1. Unstressed syllable followed by super heavy stressed
syllable; 2. Heavy stressed syllable followed by heavy unstressed syllable;
3.
Heavy but unstressed syllable followed by a light then a super heavy
stressed
syllable. The researcher concludes that words are spotted faster in initial
stress contexts than in final stress contexts, which proves the hypothesis
that
Arabic is a stress-timed language.

"Regressive voicing assimilation in Cairene Arabic," by Rawiah S. Kabrah,
is the
second contribution in this part. Kabrah investigates voicing in CA,
reaching
the conclusion that both word-initial and word-final assimilation can be
detected in this variety. This supports the following two positional
constraints: "Correspondent input and output word-final obstruents must
have the
same specification for voice" (Petrova, Rosemary, Ringen, & Szentgyorgyi,
2006,
p. 10); and 'obstruent clusters should agree in voicing' (p. 32).

The third paper in this part is entitled ''The phonology-syntax interface:
Phrasal syncope in Makkan Arabic,'' by Mahasen Hasan Abu-Mansour. The paper
investigates syncope, defined as ''the deletion of unstressed short vowels
from
open syllables'' (p. 36), and pinpoints some of the generalizations about
Makkan
Arabic. Abu-Mansour concludes that the same constraints produce word-level
and
phrasal syncope and that Makkan Arabic is among the languages that exhibit
right-edge effects.

Dina El Zarka's contribution, ''Leading, linking, and closing tones and
tunes in
Egyptian Arabic- what a simple intonation system tells us about the nature
of
intonation,'' is the last paper in this part. The researcher depends on an
autosegmental framework to analyze the structure of the intonation system of
Egyptian Arabic. The paper considers primary intonation units as meaningful
configurations. El Zarka concludes that there are three tonal types and that
each of them achieves a pragmatic purpose. To articulate the topic of an
utterance, speakers rely on a rising contour. To emphasize focal parts of an
utterance, a falling contour is manipulated. Finally, given material is
expressed in a neutral tone. In a closing remark, the researcher points out
that
the intonation system of Arabic requires further investigation.

The second part of the book is entitled ''Morphology & syntax.'' It
contains five
papers dealing with a wide range of issues such as subject-verb agreement,
comparative adjectives, case, and the structure of complementizers. The
first
paper in this part, ''Arabic agree, silent pronouns, and reciprocals,'' is
contributed by Abdelkader Fassi Fehri. The paper asserts that subject verb
agreement is not a phonological form (PF) phenomenon, but rather a logical
form
(LF) one. Other phenomena, such as subject pronoun deficiency and reciprocal
distinctions, can be accounted for semantically rather than formally.

Tommi Leung, in ''Mood feature as case licenser in Modern Standard Arabic,''
investigates complementizers and their case-assigning capacity. The paper
focuses on three observations: Ɂinna and her sisters (defined as "a class of
connectives that functions as the subordinating or coordinating
conjunctions"
(p.139)); pronoun clitics; and mood-case correspondence. Leung concludes
that
unlike English, structural case assignment in Arabic stems from the formal
features of complementizers.

The nature of comparative structures in Arabic is the focus of Yaron McNabb
and
Christopher Kennedy's contribution, ''Extraction and deletion in Palestinian
Arabic comparatives.'' The researchers investigate the complementizers used
in
comparative structures, namely 'ma' and 'illi,' especially in Palestinian
Arabic. The paper illustrates that 'illi' necessitates the presence of a
resumptive pronoun while 'ma' does not. Finally, the contribution asserts
the
difference in the distribution of quality and quantity adjectives in
comparative
structures.

The fourth paper in this part, ''The verb kan 'be' in Moroccan Arabic,'' by
Nizha
Chatar-Moumni, probes into the nature of the Arabic verb 'kan' and clarifies
that it should not be treated as a copula, but rather as a connective verb.
The
author concludes that although the verb exhibits some of the features of an
auxiliary verb, it is not classified as such. Through specific examples, the
authors show that 'kan' is a bivalent existence-verb governing two
arguments,
the second of which can be a verbal phrase.

The last paper in this part, ''Against the split-CP hypothesis: Evidence
from
Iraqi Arabic,'' is contributed by Murtadha J. Bakir. The researcher
examines the
structural status of complementizers in relation to Rizzi's (1997) split-C
hypothesis through an analysis of data from Iraqi Arabic. The paper
concludes
that Rizzi's hypothesis may not be universal, as some languages like Iraqi
Arabic exhibit free order and interability of dislocated elements.

Part III is entitled ''Language acquisition, learning & contact.'' It is
comprised
of four papers tackling language acquisition in Arabic-language speaking
communities from different perspectives. This area of study has attracted
much
attention from researchers due to the wide spread of diglossia in Arab
counties,
as the colloquial language is clearly distinct from the written variety.
This
distinction affects language processing, acquisition, production, and
loanword
adaptation. The purpose of this part is to rediscover the diglossic nature
of
Arab communities within a linguistic framework.

The first paper in this part is ''Probability matching in Arabic and Romance
morphology,'' by Mary Ann Walter. The paper probes into loanwords and their
morphology, as well as how these words are pluralized. The researcher
relies on
a corpus of loanwords from Arabic to Romance languages, and vice versa, to
investigate how adults and children assign grammatical gender to loanwords.
Adults tend to match per-existing percentages (of the borrowing language) of
morphological variables in the lexicon, which contrasts with the behavior of
children, who tend to over-regularize by relying on what the author calls a
'morphological default' (p. 205).

Eman Saadah's paper, ''Gender differences in VOT production of Arabic/
English
bilingual children," represents the second contribution in this part. The
paper
probes into voicing contrasts between English and Arabic, as well as the
role of
gender as a factor in distinguishing fine-grained phonetic/ phonological
features. This is done through two experiments. The first relies on six
bilingual children (three boys and three girls) and the second investigates
the
production of Voice Onset Time (VOT) for adult male and female Arabic
speakers
(two males and two females). The researcher investigates the production of
stop
consonants /p  b  t  d  k  g/  vs. /b  t  d  k/ in English and Arabic,
respectively, using VOT, defined as ''the acoustic cue used to measure the
timing
of voicing'' (Chao & Chen, 2008, p. 216). It is used here to clarify how
bilinguals acquire two contrasting phonetic/phonological codes at the same
time.
The paper concludes that boys have higher VOT values for their voiced stops
than
girls do, whereas the opposite is true for VOT values for voiceless stops.

The third paper in this part, ''Phonological processing in diglossic
Arabic: The
role of linguistic distance,'' by Elinor Saiegh-Haddad, assesses the impact
of
diglossia on children's language processing. The chapter focuses on the
phonological distance between spoken Arabic and the linguistically related
variety, standard Arabic, in order to reveal how this distance affects
phonological processing in children on one level and literacy failure of
Arabic
native speaking children on a deeper level. Saiegh-Haddad builds on her
previous
experimental studies to prove that language acquisition is related to and
influenced by the context in which language is learned.

The last paper in this part and the book, ''Early acquisition of SVO and
VSO word
orders in Palestinian Colloquial Arabic,'' is contributed by Reem
Khamis-Dakwar.
The researcher builds upon the fact that Arabic has two distinct sentence
structures: Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) and Verb-Subject-Object (VSO). The
paper
investigates children's acquisition of sentence structure through a
repetition
task assigned to fifteen children whose ages range between 1:7 and 3:0. The
chapter concludes that children prefer VSO structures over SVO ones, though
the
latter are more frequent in adult language, which can be interpreted in
terms of
the late acquisition of Noun Phrase (NP) movements.

EVALUATION

In the first part of this volume, the focus is explicitly on Cairene Arabic
(CA). However, only Aquil's paper stands out, as it gives an excellent
account
of stress in Cairene Arabic based on empirical evidence, while the rest of
the
papers do not provide a clear account of the research methodology followed
to
gather the data or reach the conclusion. Aquil provides a detailed account
of
the steps she followed to reach her conclusion and clarifies that she
relies on
a set of 109 informants. Although Kabrah also points out her research
methodology, she neither provides clear reasons for using it nor explains
it fully.

The longest part of this volume is the second one, which focuses on
morphology
and syntax. In spite of its length, this part lacks empirical evidence that
clarifies or supports all the theoretical information which the authors
condense
in their papers. Though the authors of the papers included rely on examples
to
clarify their point of view, the source of these examples is not mentioned
explicitly. The merit of this part is that it tackles different varieties
of the
Arabic language: Modern Standard, Moroccan, Palestinian, and Iraqi. Leung's
contribution views mood in Modern Standard Arabic from a totally new
perspective. The paper brings into focus the case-assigning capacity of
complementizers in a distinct fashion from traditional views, which argue
that
the case of a noun phrase (NP) is determined by its structural relation
with a
case assigner. Similarly, McNabb & Kennedy provide a new explanation for
some
structural violations in Palestinian Arabic. Their explanation goes beyond
the
tradition of interpreting structural violations in terms of syntax to argue
that, in some cases, structural violations can be interpreted as phonetic
form
violations.

Part III is dedicated to language acquisition and is the richest part of the
book. Unlike the rest of the book, most of the papers in this part not only
theorize about linguistic features, but also rely on empirical evidence. The
papers give detailed accounts of language processing, acquisition and
production, especially Walter's paper, the longest in the entire volume.
Walter
gives a thorough analysis of probability matching in Arabic and compares it
with
Romance languages such as Spanish and Portuguese. It is quite rich with
examples, tables and graphs that illustrate the objectives of the author.

All in all, the book is a must-read for those working on Arabic
linguistics, as
it sheds light on various linguistic patterns and attempts to provide
explanations for many of them. It is not an introductory book, as it
requires a
solid knowledge of several linguistic issues. In most of the papers the
authors
do not give detailed definitions of the linguistic concepts discussed, which
makes it inappropriate for beginners. However, any researcher interested in
the
Arabic language, striving to understand it better, must have a copy of this
volume.

REFERENCES

Chao, Kuan-Yi & Chen, Li-Mei (2008). A Cross-Linguistic Study of Voice Onset
Time in Stop Consonant Productions. Computational Linguistics and Chinese
Language ProcessingVol. 13, No. 2, June 2008, pp. 215-232.

Petrova, O., Rosemary, P., Ringen, C., & Szentgyorgyi, S. (2006). Voice and
aspiration: Evidence from Russian,Hungarian, German, Swedish, and Turkish.
The
Linguistic Review 23, pp. 1-35.

ABOUT THE REVIEWER

Inas Y. Mahfouz is an Assistant Professor of Language and Linguistics at
Ain Shams University. Her primary research interests include discourse
analysis, computational linguistics, and Systemic Functional Linguistics.

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From:Pierre LARCHER Pierre.Larcher at univ-amu.fr
Subject:New Book:Classical Arabic Verb System

Pierre Larcher, Le Système verbal de l'arabe classique, 2e édition
revue et augmentée, Collection Manuels, Presses Universitaires de
Provence, Aix-en-Provence, 188p. 2012. [First edition, 2003], ISBN
978-2-85399-841-3, ISSN 2258-2940 Price 15 Euros.
Abstract
This book represents the outcome of the lectures given by the author
at the University of Aix-Marseille and the numerous articles written
by him in relation to the course. Its main aim is both didactic and
heuristic. For each subject it proposes, in a systematic way and with
a good number of schemes, new answers to traditional questions. The
emphasis is on two fields: on one hand the relations and correlations
between so-called ?derived? verb classes, the syntax and semantics of
which are entirely revisited, and, more generally, the question of
lexical derivation in Classical Arabic; on the other hand, semantic
and pragmatic values of the inflected verbal forms, of which a purely
'relativist' view is proposed.
Résumé
Ce livre est directement issu d'une des deux parties du cours de
linguistique arabe professé par l'auteur à l'Université
d?Aix-Marseille. Il est également une synthèse des nombreux articles
écrits par lui en relation avec ce cours. Il est animé d'un double
souci didactique et heuristique, en proposant partout, sous une forme
systématique illustrée par de nombreux schémas, des solutions
nouvelles à des questions traditionnelles. L'accent est mis en
particulier sur deux domaines : les relations et corrélations entre
formes verbales dites ?dérivées?, dont la syntaxe et la sémantique
sont ici entièrement revisitées, et, par delà, la question de la
dérivation lexicale en arabe classique ; les valeurs sémantiques et
pragmatiques des formes verbales conjuguées, dont est proposée une
vision purement 'relativiste'.

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From:Paul Roochnik proochnik at gmail.com
Subject:Needs Moroccan dialect text for MSA speaker

We are hunting for a good Moroccan dialect textbook for students who
already have a solid foundation in MSA.  Any recommendations would be
sincerely appreciated.

Cheers,
Abu Sammy

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Date: 08 Sep 2012
From:reposted from LINGUIST
Subject:U of Florida Job

Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:27:09
From:  Tillman [dtillman at ufl.edu]
Subject: Standard Arabic; Applied Linguistics; Arabic Language: Lecturer,
University of Florida, Florida, USA

University or Organization: University of Florida
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Job Location: Florida, USA
Web Address: http://www.ufl.edu
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Arabic Language

Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)

Description:

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of
Florida invites applicants for a full-time lecturer position in Arabic
Language, to
begin January 2013. Teaching load will be determined by departmental needs,
but is expected to be three courses per semester. Applicants should have
native
or near-native fluency in Standard arabic, an Arabic dialect, and English,
and
instructional training and experience in teaching Beginning, Intermediate
and
Advanced language courses. Minimum requirement is an M.A. Specialization in
Arabic Studies (Literature or Linguistics) or a related field is preferred.
Salary is
competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a
full benefits package.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, current vita
(including
courses taught), three letters of reference (to be sent directly from
referees), and
a teaching portfolio including statement of teaching philosophy and teaching
evaluations to the application email address below. Additionally, a hard
copy
should be sent to the application address below.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012 and will continue
until the
position is filled. All candidates for employment are subject to a
pre-employment
screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and
verification of education.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to
building
a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Minorities, women and
those
from other underserved groups are encouraged to apply.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Arabic Lecturer Search Committee, University of Florida
        Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures
        301 Pugh Hall
        PO Box 115565
        Gainesville, FL 32611-5565
        USA
Email Address for Applications: dtillman at ufl.edu
Contact Information:
        Arabic Search Tillman
        Email: dtillman at ufl.edu
        Phone: 352 392-2422
        Fax: 352 392-1443

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Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:15:44 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Qatar Scholarship & Fellowship Program
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1) Subject:Qatar Scholarship & Fellowship Program

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Date: 08 Sep 2012
From:qatarscholar at georgetown.edu
Subject:Qatar Scholarship & Fellowship Program

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The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University is
pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the
2013-2014 Qatar Scholarship Program.

The Qatar Scholarship Program offers dedicated Arabic language
students from the United States the opportunity to master their skills
in an intensive Arabic language program at Qatar University (QU) in
Doha for an entire academic year (September to June). The scholarship
includes tuition, room and board in university dorms, round-trip
airfare, local transportation, and books.

Interested students must have obtained a Bachelor's degree by the
beginning of the program, have two years of formal Arabic study, and
be at the intermediate level of proficiency in Arabic.

Please share this opportunity with anyone in your department who may
be interested. Attached to this email is a PDF formatted flyer for
distribution.

For more information, please visit:

http://ccas.georgetown.edu/academics/scholarships/qsprogram/

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding the
Qatar Scholarship Program.

Sincerely,

Qatar Scholarship Program
Center for Contemporary Arab Studies
Georgetown University
241 ICC
37th and O Sts., NW
Washington, DC 20057
qatarscholar at georgetown.edu

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Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:15:25 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Needs venue for Arabic Script article
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1) Subject:Needs venue for Arabic Script article

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Date: 08 Sep 2012
From:Yahya Kharrat <ykharrat at yahoo.com>
Subject:Needs venue for Arabic Script article

Greetings,
I have written a seven-page article about "The Development of Arabic
Script". I want to publish it in one of the Arabic Magazines in the
USA or Europe. Would you please write me the address of the editors of
such magazines?
Many thanks.
Yahya

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sat Sep  8 12:15:50 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:15:50 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Language Flagship Results Meeting
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1) Subject:Language Flagship Results Meeting

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Date: 08 Sep 2012
From:results2012nyc at gmail.com
Subject:Language Flagship Results Meeting

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Dear All,

Hunter College and the Institute for International Education would
like to announce a Special Event taking place in downtown Manhattan
this October. This conference is a must for anyone in the field of
foreign language education, as well as anyone who is part of an
international organization or company that seeks employees with
superior foreign language and cultural fluency.

Please share this news with interested colleagues, and feel free to
post the attached flyer on other listservs.

Results 2012: Results of the First Decade of the Language Flagship

What: A one-day conference exploring innovations in language teaching
and learning.

Purpose: To explore and disseminate the accomplishments of the first
decade of The Language Flagship. Language Flagship’s mission is to
create the next generation of global professionals by helping students
reach superior language and cultural proficiency in critical
languages.

When: October 26, 2012, from 8 am to 7 pm.

Where: New York Marriott Downtown, 85 West Street at Albany Street
(just south of the World Trade Center.)

Registration: Registration is open until October 15, 2012. Visit our
website to register and to learn more about Results 2012:
http://chineseflagship.hunter.cuny.edu/results2012/

The event is free, and breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.

Space is limited. Please register today! We look forward to seeing you
in NYC on Oct. 26th.

Warm Regards,

The Results 2012 Hosting Team

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:15:55 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book:Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation
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1) Subject:New Book:Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation

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Date: 08 Sep 2012
From:reposted from LINGUIST
Subject:New Book:Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation

Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:31:52
From: Paul Peranteau [paul at benjamins.com]
Subject: Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation: Soudi, Farghaly,
Neumann, Zbib (Eds)

Title: Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation
Series Title: Natural Language Processing 9

Publication Year: 2012
Publisher: John Benjamins
           http://www.benjamins.com/


Book URL: http://benjamins.com/catalog/nlp.9


Editor: Abdelhadi Soudi
Editor: Ali Farghaly
Editor: Günter Neumann
Editor: Rabih Zbib

Electronic: ISBN:  9789027273628 Pages:  Price: U.S. $ 135.00
Electronic: ISBN:  9789027273628 Pages:  Price: Europe EURO 90.00
Electronic: ISBN:  9789027273628 Pages:  Price: U.K. £ 76.00
Hardback: ISBN:  9789027249951 Pages:  Price: Europe EURO 95.40
Hardback: ISBN:  9789027249951 Pages:  Price: U.K. £ 90.00
Hardback: ISBN:  9789027249951 Pages:  Price: U.S. $ 135.00


Abstract:

This book is the first volume that focuses on the specific challenges of
machine translation with Arabic either as source or target language. It
nicely fills a gap in the literature by covering approaches that belong to
the three major paradigms of machine translation: Example-based,
statistical and knowledge-based. It provides broad but rigorous coverage of
the methods for incorporating linguistic knowledge into empirical MT. The
book brings together original and extended contributions from a group of
distinguished researchers from both academia and industry. It is a welcome
and much-needed repository of important aspects in Arabic Machine
Translation such as morphological analysis and syntactic reordering, both
central to reducing the distance between Arabic and other languages. Most
of the proposed techniques are also applicable to machine translation of
Semitic languages other than Arabic, as well as translation of other
languages with a complex morphology.

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:06 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Colloquium on Written Arabic
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1) Subject:Colloquium on Written Arabic

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:"Giuliano Lancioni" <lancioni at uniroma3.it>
Subject:Colloquium on Written Arabic

Dear Colleagues,

We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the International
Colloquium Written Arabic, Writing Arabic: Corpora and Lexica (WAWA_CorLex),
which will be held from 23 to 25 October 2012 at Roma Tre University, Rome.

The Colloquium is a joint international project co-organized by The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, Roma Tre University and La Sapienza University of
Rome.

Following the International Workshop Towards a Thesaurus Linguae Arabicae
(Roma Tre, 11-13 October 2011 - Roma Tre University, Rome) and the First
International Conference on Written Arabic and Writing Arabic (The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, 19-21 June 2012), WAWA_CorLex aims to bring
together scholars interested in the perspective of building a large network
of corpora and lexica of Arabic, including texts and lexical material from
different periods and different varieties of Arabic.

The new framework proposed aims to treat Arabic texts and lexica by an
interdisciplinary approach that aims to study and deal with Arabic "without

adjectives": the goal is to treat Arabic as a single, multilayered language
and to build lexical tools and resources that allow scholars to search for
Arabic linguistic and textual data beyond traditional diachronic, diatopic
and diastratic distinctions.

Papers about any aspect of the creation, development, or maintenance of
Arabic lexica and corpora, including theoretical and applicative issues on
Arabic linguistics, dialectology, textual analysis, are welcome.

Presentation of ongoing projects as well as final results of a research
project are welcome. PhD students and young researchers are warmly invited
to contribute. Colleagues who wish to give a paper are requested to send a
tentative title and an abstract (250 words), no later than 25 September
2012, to: lancioni at uniroma3.it. Papers may be given in English, French or
Arabic and are allotted 20 min. followed by 10 min. discussion.

A final list of contributors, abstracts and the general schedule will be
published on the conference website

(host.uniroma3.it/docenti/lancioni/WAWA_CorLex) by 5 October 2012. All
information on transportation and accommodation will also be found there.

Organizers:

Prof. Giuliano Lancioni

Prof. Olivier Durand

Prof. Gabriel M. Rosenbaum

Dr. Cristina Solimando

Mrs. Michal Marmorstein

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:17 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:George Mason U Winter Break Study Abroad in Amman
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1) Subject:George Mason U Winter Break Study Abroad in Amman

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Ghassan Husseinali <emailghassan at yahoo.com>
Subject:George Mason U Winter Break Study Abroad in Amman

George Mason University is now accepting application for its winter break
study abroad at the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. The program
lasts from January 2-18, 2013. Upon successful completion students earn
three credits through George Mason University. Depending on the applicant's
background in learning Arabic, he/she will be placed in one of three
availablelevels : Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Instruction is in both
MSA and Jordanian (Ammani) Arabic. The program also includes visits to
historical sites two historical sites in Jordan and a visit to the
Jordanian Parliament. More details can be found at this link:
http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/jordan.html

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:41 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Food for thought: from salon.com
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1) Subject:Food for thought: from salon.com

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:"Horesh, Uri" <uhores at essex.ac.uk>
Subject:Food for thought: from salon.com

http://www.salon.com/2012/09/07/how_to_screw_up_in_arabic/

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:11 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Reminder of Jordan Conference on Language and
 National Identity
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1) Subject:Reminder of Jordan Conference on Language and National Identity

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From:hussein hiyassat <hiyassat at gmail.com>
Subject:Reminder of Jordan Conference on Language and National Identity

Subject:U of Jordan Conference on Arabic Language and the Nation's Identity
http://www.ju.edu.jo/Research/Research%20Events/ResEvents.aspx

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:54:55 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Palestinian Conf on Information Technology, Gaza
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1) Subject:Palestinian Conf on Information Technology, Gaza

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:reposted from LINGUIST
Subject:Palestinian Conf on Information Technology, Gaza


Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2012 09:35:14
From: Guy Perrier [guy.perrier at loria.fr]
Subject: Palestinian International Conference on Information and
Communication Technology

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Full Title: Palestinian International Conference on Information and
Communication Technology
Short Title: PICICT 2013

Date: 15-Apr-2013 - 16-Apr-2013
Location: Gaza, Palestinian West Bank and Gaza
Contact Person: Rhebi Baraka
Meeting Email: rbaraka at iugaza.edu.ps
Web Site: http://fit.iugaza.edu.ps/picict/

Linguistic Field(s): Computational Linguistics

Call Deadline: 15-Dec-2012

Meeting Description:

Palestinian International Conference on Information and Communication
Technology (PICICT 2013)
April 15-16, 2013
Faculty of Information Technology
Islamic University of Gaza
Gaza, Palestine

The conference aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers,
and practitioners to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas,
developments, applications and research results on all aspects of
Information and communication Technology and discuss the practical
challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.

Conference Objectives:

- To be aware of and share the latest research and developmental results in
Information Technology
- To discuss state of the art challenges and solutions in Information
Technology
- To stimulate scientific research in Palestine and mix it with Arab and
international expertise
- To gather experts inside Palestine and enhance research cooperation and
establish a basis for joint research
- To study and discuss the status of IT infrastructure in Palestine and the
Middle East

Organizer and Location:

PICICT 2013 is organized by the Faculty of Information Technology, the
Islamic University of Gaza and will be held at: conference hall building,
Islamic University of Gaza, main campus.

Call for Papers:

Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

- Software Engineering
- Databases
- Service Oriented Architecture
- WWW and Social Networks
- Mobile and Wireless Computing
- Multimedia
- Knowledge Management
- Data Mining
- Semantic Web
- Natural Language Processing
- Image Processing
- Management and Information Systems
- Geographical Information Systems
- Information Security
- Computer Mathematics
- Formal Methods
- Parallel and Distributed Computing
- Web Computing
- Grid Computing
- Cloud Computing
- Computer Architecture and Microprocessors
- Telecommunication and Network Technologies
- eLearning
- eGovernment
- eCommerce/eBusiness
- eHealth
- Status of Information Technology and Infrastructure in Palestine and the
Middle East
- Legal and Ethical issues of Information Technology
- Green Technology

Submission of Abstracts and Papers:

Interested researchers are invited to submit their abstracts of one page
summarizing their work. Upon acceptance of the abstract, they will submit a
full IEEE style paper describing their work in a maximum of 6 single-spaced
double column pages. Electronic submission in Microsoft Word or PDF format
will be made available via PICICT2013 EasyChair conference system according
to schedule.

Evaluation Process and Proceedings:

Authors whose articles are accepted by the conference's scientific
committee will be notified and required to present their work in the
conference. All accepted papers will be published in the conference
proceedings.

Organizing Committee:

Dr. Tawfiq Barhoom, General Chair, Dean Faculty of IT, Islamic University
of Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Rebhi Baraka, Head of the organizing committee, Faculty of IT, Islamic
University of Gaza, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Nabil Hewahi, Head of the scientific committee, Faculty of IT,
Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Ayman Sakka, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Gaza,
Palestine
Dr. Hamed Fawareh, Faculty of Science and Information Technology, Zarqa
University, Jordan
Dr. Zaigham Mahmood, Asst Head, DISYS (Distributed & Intelligent Systems)
Research Group, University of Derby, UK
Dr. Mahmoud Saheb, Director of Quality Assurance Unit, Polytechnic
University, Hebron, Palestine
Dr. Salman Talahmeh, President Assistant for Planning & Development, Ahliya
University, Palestine
Dr. Alaa Alhalees, Faculty of IT, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Adel Khelifi, Software Engineering Department, Alhosn University, UAE
Dr. Ashraf Alattar, Faculty of IT, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Ayman Abu Samra, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Gaza,
Palestine
Dr. Hatem Elaydi, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Gaza,
Palestine
Dr. Yousuf Abu Shaaban, Faculty of Engineering and IT, Al- Azhar
University, Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Manar Abu Talib, College of Information Technology, Zayed University,
UAE
Dr. Mohammed Radi, Faculty of Applied Science, Alaqsa University, Gaza,
Palestine
Dr. Yousef Abu Zer, Al-Quds Open University, West Bank, Palestine
Eng. Ehab Mortaja, Faculty of IT, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine

Technical Support:

Dr. Raed Salha
Mr. Ramzi Abed
Mr. Ghasan Jabr
Mr. Mohmed Wlekawy

Correspondence:

Direct all correspondence to:

Dr. Rebhi Baraka, Faculty of Information Technology, Islamic University of
Gaza
Tel. 00970 82860700 ext 2950
Fax. 00970 82860800
Email: rbaraka at iugaza.edu.ps

Additional Information:

Visit the PICICT 2013 official website at:

http://fit.iugaza.edu.ps/picict/

Important Dates:

Abstract submission by September 15, 2012
Notification of acceptance by October 1, 2012
Paper submission (full paper) by December 15, 2012
Notification of acceptance by January 15, 2013
Final paper submission by February 1, 2013
Participants' registration by February 15, 2013
Conference dates: April 15-16, 2013

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:35 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Michigan Job
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Leea Allerding lgunder at umich.edu
Subject:U of Michigan Job


The University of Michigan
Department of Near Eastern Studies
Arabic Tenure-Track Position

The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Michigan
is seeking to fill a position in Arabic studies at the rank of
tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor beginning
September 2013.  This is a university-year (nine-month) appointment.
Candidates must have a PhD, and those whose scholarship and teaching
focus on one or more of the areas of Arabic language, literature,
sociolinguistics, and culture, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates are also expected to have native or near-native proficiency
in both Arabic and English. It is expected that they will be familiar
with the latest approaches to language instruction, will have
experience in Arabic curriculum development, and will be committed to
maintaining and enhancing the long-standing excellence of Arabic
studies at the University. Candidates must produce evidence of
substantial, innovative research in their fields of specialization.
The successful candidate will become the Academic Director of the
Arabic Language Flagship program at the University of Michigan, and
will teach advanced content-based courses in Arabic. Salary will be
commensurate with the candidate’s training and experience.  Please
send a cover letter with a statement of teaching philosophy and
experience, a statement of current and future research plans, evidence
of teaching excellence, samples of syllabi and publications, and a
curriculum vitae to: Arabic Language Search Chair, Department of Near
Eastern Studies, The University of Michigan, 4111 Thayer Building, 202
South Thayer, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608.  Candidates at the assistant
level should send three letters of recommendation; those at the
associate level should send a list of references. Letters may be
forwarded to the above address or to lsa-nes-search at umich.edu. The
University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to
apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career
couples.  Review of applications will begin on October 29 and will
continue until the position is filled.

If you need more information or have any questions, please let me know.

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:55 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:CFP:Game and Play Activity in Technology-Mediated L2
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Language Learning Technology Social Media Editor <lltmedia at hawaii.edu>
Subject:CFP:Game and Play Activity in Technology-Mediated L2 Teaching
and Learning

Call for Papers for Special Issue of LLT

Theme: Game and Play Activity in Technology-Mediated L2 Teaching and Learning

Special Issue Editors: Jonathon Reinhardt & Julie Sykes

This special issue of Language Learning & Technology will focus on the
research and practice of game
and play activity in technology-mediated second/foreign language
teaching and learning (L2TL)
environments. The globalization of the digital gaming industry, the
diversification of games into new and
culturally hybrid genres, a global increase in access to broadband,
and increasing numbers of non-
traditional game players, have precipitated a notable expansion of
digital game and play activity into new
contexts and applications. Game and play dynamics are being
increasingly applied in domains
traditionally not associated with games, like art, music, literature,
science, commerce, and education.
Designers and players are finding new modalities like location-based
games (e.g. geocaching, urban
gaming, and flash mobs), and integrating a variety of technologies
into new games like online, video,
tablet, mobile, and social networking applications. In other words,
digital gaming is no longer only
computer and video gaming, but playful, rule-bound, cooperative or
competitive, chance-filled, imitative,
and/or immersive activity, that is in some way technology-mediated.

These developments warrant consideration by L2TL practitioners and
researchers for the potentials that
digital game and play activity hold to inform technology-enhanced
L2TL. This issue responds by bringing
together empirical research that uses a variety of theoretical and
methodological approaches from applied
linguistics, game studies, educational gaming, sociology,
communication studies, and other related fields,
and by supporting a broad interpretation of the notions of digital
game and play activity.

All submissions should present either systematic empirical findings on
language learning outcomes or
processes or an original conceptual framework that systematically
integrates theory, practice, and
research.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
Adaptation of vernacular, off-the-shelf digital games
Analysis of game-mediated discourse, including game-embedded,
game-emergent, and game-
attendant discourses
Comparisons of particular game genres, types, platforms, or player
configurations
Design and use of game-based and simulated immersion environments
(i.e., game applications
designed specifically for L2 learning)
Game and play activity and L2 learner identity
Game and play activity in distance, blended, or telecollaborative environments
Game and play activity in virtual worlds, simulations, or social networking
Game theory, competition, and cooperation
Game-mediated assessment and feedback
Games as art, rhetoric, or as cultural artefacts
Gamification and the application of game dynamics in L2 curricula and pedagogy
Gaming literacies and gaming as literacy practice
Location-based games
Mobile and tablet-based games
Multiplayer and massively multiplayer online gaming
Technology-mediated language play

Please consult the LLT Website for general guidelines on submission
(http://llt.msu.edu/contrib.html) and
research (http://llt.msu.edu/resguide.html).
Please send a title and 250-word abstract by October 1, 2012 to
llted at hawaii.edu.
Publication timeline:
•   October 1, 2012: Submission deadline for abstracts
•   October 15, 2012: Invitation to authors to submit a manuscript
•   March 1, 2013: Submission deadline for manuscripts
•   June 2, 2014: Publication of special issue

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:27 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Delaware Study Abroad Winter in Tunisia
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1) Subject:U of Delaware Study Abroad Winter in Tunisia

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Ikram Masmoudi <masmoudi at UDel.Edu>
Subject:U of Delaware Study Abroad Winter in Tunisia

The Arabic program and the Institute for Global Studies at the University
of Delaware are proud to announce the Winter Study Abroad Program in
Tunisia. An intensive culture and language immersion session, the program
runs from January 1 until January 31. It is hosted in the traditional town
of Sidi Bou Said in Tunis. The program is open to undergraduates regardless
of major or academic affiliation and knowledge of Arabic is not a
requirement to participate. In addition to the Arabic language course (3
credits), the program offers a unique opportunity to study Roman and
Islamic architectures, Mosaic and Art (3 credits) and a course on
Contemporary North Africa (3 credits). The program will comprise numerous
excursions inside and outside the city of Tunis, including a several day
trip to the desert. Students will be housed with Tunisian families.
For more information please contact the Faculty Director professor Khalil
Masmoudi:  Khalilm at udel.edu
Or visit http://www.udel.edu/global/studyabroad/

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:56:00 +0300
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Virginia Vassar <vassar.virginia at gmail.com>
Subject:Needs engaging film of Christians in Arab World

I am a high school Arabic teacher looking for resources on Christians in
the Arab world. Does anyone know of engaging novels or films that may
interest high schoolers?
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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:00 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:URL error in Qatar fellowship post
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From: "Civantos, Christina" <ccivantos at miami.edu>
Subject:URL error in Qatar fellowship post

The
 URL has an error.  My students are wondering where they can find more
information.  Any ideas?
---------------------------------------------------------
Christina Civantos, PhD
Associate Professor
Director of Arabic Studies
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Spanish

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:54:44 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker responses
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1) Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response
2) Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response
3) Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response
4) Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response

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1)
Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Jonathan Lange <jonathanlange at yahoo.com>
Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response

I had this same problem a few years ago for both Gulf Arabic and then
Tunisian Arabic.  There don't seem to be many resources for learning
dialects geared to those that already know Fusha.  I was directed to, via
Arabic-L, a series by Margaret Nydell called "From MSA to X Dialect" and
there is one for Moroccan, including audio.  They have proved to be a good
resource for me so far.  They are not generally published however and you
have to contact DLS Press (Diplomatic Language Services) in Arlington, VA
for a custom copy (which is not cheap).  I hope this helps.

-Jonathan Lange
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:"Thad Suits" <suits at initco.net>
Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response

Margaret K. Nydell has a course for Moroccan and Algerian dialects that is
aimed at MSA speakers. It is called "From Modern Standard Arabic to the
Maghrebi Dialects", and it is available (or at least it was as of a few
years ago) from DLS press in Arlington, Virginia.

The book optionally comes with tapes, and the sample sentences and
vocabulary are written in both Arabic and Roman script, with translations.

Thad Suits

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From: "NIMAR Jan Hoogland" <j.hoogland at nimar.ru.nl>
Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response

Dear Abu Sammy, dear Paul,

It has been ages since we last met. The days of ITISALAT seem so far
behind, which they are indeed.

My (Dutch) textbook of Moroccan Arabic is being translated into English,
however it was written for all learners, i.e. without any prior knowledge
of any variety of Arabic.
It will take at least another 6 months to finish the translation I expect.

However, I can send you some samples to give you an impression.

Best wishes from Rabat, al mamlaka al maghribiyya

Jan (Abu Samir ;-)

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:aziz abbassi <abbassiaziz at gmail.com>
Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response


Paul,
There are numerous sources for Moroccan Arabic teaching/learning. If you
are looking for recent publications, here is one that came out last year
from Georgetown U. Press, authored by Abdellah Chekayri (Al-Akhawayn
University in Morocco). .

http://press.georgetown.edu/book/languages/introduction-moroccan-arabic-and-culture

Other sources ( for ex.. Peace Corps textbook) can be found within the
link-website below:

http://friendsofmorocco.org/learnarabic.htm

Aziz
Abdelaziz Abbassi PhD
International Education Consultant
308 Wild Oats Court
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
abbassiaziz at gmail.com

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:18 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs Dr. Hussein Haichour contact info
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Paul Roochnik <proochnik at gmail.com>
Subject:Needs Dr. Hussein Haichour contact info

Dear Friends,

Does anybody know where Dr. Hussein Haichour might be found?  He was a
classmate of mine at Georgetown University in the late 1980s, early
1990s.  The last I heard of him, he was a member of the faculty at the
University of Agadir in Morocco... or maybe he is a dean.  Anyway, if
you have his contact info, I'd appreciate it.

Cheers,
Abu Sammy

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sat Sep 22 07:09:25 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:25 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs Comprehensive List of Arabic Geographical names
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Maxim Romanov <romanov.maxim at gmail.com>
Subject:Needs Comprehensive List of Arabic Geographical names

Greetings,

I will deeply appreciate any help with the following issue. I am looking
for a comprehensive list of geographical names in Arabic. Ideally, I need
both pre-modern and modern toponyms within the Arab world and beyond it.
Any electronic resource will be very helpful; ideally with both Arabic and
Latin spellings.

(At the moment I have the list of about 14,000 toponyms from Mu'jam
al-buldan; but it is not very helpful for the period after Yaqut's death.)

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Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:10 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:More food for thought
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Connie Bobroff <connieb at gmail.com>
Subject:More food for thought

Thanks Uri. Don't forget this oldie but goodie, somewhat in the same vein:
http://www.rosenblumtv.com/2008/08/my-first-job-in-tv/

Connie Bobroff

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:14 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response
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2) Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response
3) Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Nader Morkus <morkus at gmail.com>
Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response

Hi there is a series of documentaries by الجزيرة الوثائقية under the title:
المجتمعات الدينية and many of these films deal with Christians in the
Middle East. Some of the films are available on Youtube.com

Here are some examples:

السريان

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp5iq-fG0j0

الموارنة

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2mhXxrkb0

الأقباط

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmdTlBXAKRU

Thanks and good luck,

Nader Morkus
Indiana University

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Adel AbdelMoneim <adelabdelmoneim at gmail.com>
Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response

For films, there is باحب السيما (I love cinema). and for novels try أوراق
زمردة أيوب by: بدر الديب
Adel Oraby

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:f_almutawakel at yahoo.com
Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response

Try "Now, where do we go to" by Nadine Labakeh.

Fatima

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:43 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:LDC MADCAT
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Linguistic Data Consortium ldc at ldc.upenn.edu
Subject:LDC MADCAT

 MADCAT Phase 1 Training Set contains all training data created by LDC
to support Phase 1 of the DARPA MADCAT Program. The data in this
release consists of handwritten Arabic documents scanned at high
resolution and annotated for the physical coordinates of each line and
token. Digital transcripts and English translations of each document
are also provided, with the various content and annotation layers
integrated in a single MADCAT XML output.
The goal of the MADCAT program is to automatically convert foreign
text images into English transcripts. MADCAT Phase 1 data was
collected by LDC from Arabic source documents in three genres:
newswire, weblog and newsgroup text. Arabic speaking "scribes" copied
documents by hand, following specific instructions on writing style
(fast, normal, careful), writing implement (pen, pencil) and paper
(lined, unlined). Prior to assignment, source documents were processed
to optimize their appearance for the handwriting task, which resulted
in some original source documents being broken into multiple "pages"
for handwriting. Each resulting handwritten page was assigned to up to
five independent scribes, using different writing conditions.
The handwritten, transcribed documents were  checked for quality and
completeness, then each page was scanned at a high resolution (600
dpi, greyscale) to create a digital version of the handwritten
document. The scanned images were then annotated to indicate the
physical coordinates of each line and token. Explicit reading order
was also labeled, along with any errors produced by the scribes when
copying the text.
The final step was to produce a unified data format that takes
multiple data streams and generates a single xml output file which
contains all required information. The resulting xml file  has these
distinct components: a text layer that consists of the source text,
tokenization and sentence segmentation; an image layer that consist of
bounding boxes; a scribe demographic layer that consists of scribe ID
and partition (train/test); and a document metadata layer. This
release includes 9693 annotation files in MADCAT XML format
(.madcat.xml) along with their corresponding scanned image files in
TIFF format.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:36 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Miami Job
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:"Civantos, Christina" <ccivantos at miami.edu>
Subject:U of Miami Job

Assistant Professor of Arabic

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures,
invites applications for a tenure-track position in Arabic, beginning in
August 2013 at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate
will have native or near-native competence in Arabic and a solid knowledge
of English. Field of specialization open, but sociolinguistics or cultural
studies strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have the ability
to teach undergraduate courses at all levels, be willing to participate in
the development of an undergraduate curriculum in Arabic studies, and be
available to work with graduate students in related fields. The candidate
will also be expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary minor in
Arabic Studies, which will entail collaboration with colleagues in fields
such as Arabic literary and cultural studies, Francophone Maghrebian
studies, Middle Eastern political science, international studies, history,
and archaeology, Islamic art, and Islamic studies. A strong commitment to
excellence in undergraduate teaching at a private multicultural
non-sectarian institution should accompany solid scholarly potential.
 Prior teaching experience is required and a record of academic
publications is highly desirable.  Ph.D. must be completed by July 2013.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.  Preference will be given to candidates whose materials
are received by October 1, 2012. Interested candidates may apply
electronically to Elizabeth Dezarov, Office Manager, Department of Modern
Languages and Literatures - edezarov at miami.edu - or mail the application to
Dr. Christina Civantos, Chair of the Search Committee, whose address is
below. In either case, the application should consist of a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.


Dr. Christina Civantos, Chair of Search Committee
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248093
Coral Gables, FL 33124-2074

The University of Miami is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
University that values diversity and has progressive work-life policies.
Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented
groups are encouraged to apply.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:40 +0300
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Jennifer Kloes <kloes at bard.edu>
Subject:Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad

Dear Colleagues:

May we ask for your help in sharing information on the Al-Quds Bard Study
Abroad Program (www.alqudsbard.org/abroad) with students who may be
interested?  Our application deadline for the Spring 2013 semester is
November 1, 2012.  We thank you in advance for your assistance.  Please find
a brief program description below.

Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program
Abu Dis & Ramallah, West Bank

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

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

November 1st    Spring 2013 Deadline
April 1st             Fall 2013 Semester

For more information:  http://www.alqudsbard.org/abroad
<http://www.alqudsbard.org/abroad>

Best wishes,

Jennifer Kloes
Director of Recruitment / International Program Manager
Institute for International Liberal Education
Bard College
Tel:  (845) 758-7081
E-mail:  kloes at bard.edu <mailto:kloes at bard.edu>

Website:  www.alqudsbard.org/abroad <http://www.alqudsbard.org/abroad>
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/alqudsbardabroad
<https://www.facebook.com/alqudsbardabroad>

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:47 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Allegheny College Job
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:  "Barbara D. Riess, Chairperson" <arabic at ALLEGHENY.EDU>
Subject:Allegheny College Job

Assistant Professor of Arabic
Allegheny College seeks applications for a tenure-track position in
Arabic at the assistant professor level to begin August 2013. Native
or near-native command in Modern Standard Arabic required; knowledge
of one or more dialects desirable. Candidates will contribute to
Allegheny’s newly developed Middle East and North Africa Studies
Program. Field of specialization open. A typical year’s teaching load
will include four courses in Arabic and two courses in English in area
of specialization; all faculty at Allegheny are expected to
participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars
that emphasize writing and speaking. A complete application will be
comprised of: 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant’s research
and scholarship interests, teaching philosophy, and prior teaching
experience, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of recommendation,
and 4) an official transcript. PhD in relevant field preferred; ABDs
are welcome to apply. Application materials should be sent by dossier
to Dr. Barbara Riess, Chair of Department of Modern and Classical
Languages, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main St., Box 94, Meadville, PA
16335-3903 or electronically to arabic at allegheny.edu. Review of
applications will begin October 15, 2012 and continue until the
position has been filled.

Allegheny College is a highly selective private liberal arts college
with a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. An Equal Opportunity
Employer with a strong institutional commitment to develop a diverse
faculty and staff, Allegheny encourages women and members of other
under-represented groups to apply.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:32 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Sidi Bou Said Center classes
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Nicholas Noe <noe at MIDEASTWIRE.COM>
Subject:Sidi Bou Said Center classes

The Sidi Bou Said Center for Languages and The Exchange are pleased to
announce a new series of Arabic Language classes beginning October 29,
2012. All classes will take place in the 300 year-old Palazzo Cardoso
building located in the heart of the Medina, Tunis.

Please visit our Facebook Pages:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/342217845855326/
https://www.facebook.com/ArabicInTunis


Schedule:

The first program offerings will take place over the five week period
October 29-November 30. The following levels, timings and pricings are
available:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday/9am-12pm Beginner Modern Standard Arabic
(MSA)/540 dinars, 45 hours;
Monday, Wednesday and Friday/6pm-8pm Intermediate MSA/360 dinars for 30 hours;
Tuesday and Thursday/5pm-8pm Beginner Colloquial Tunisian Arabic/360
dinars for 30 hours;
Tuesday and Thursday/12pm-3pm Elementary MSA/360 dinars for 30 hours.
Signing Up:

To register for the inaugural term by completing an online or
in-person evaluation, or to inquire about the classes themselves,
email info at mideastwire.com or call +21627411584.

Please note that a 30% deposit is required upon registration and is
fully refundable up to three weeks before the beginning of classes.
Students are responsible for attending all classes that are scheduled.
Books and other materials related to the courses will be charged
outside of the tuition fees listed above.


Our Location:

The Palazzo Cardoso building which will serve as a satellite facility
for The Sidi Bou Said Center for Languages is located at 4 Rue Jemaa
Ez-Zitiouna facing the historic beginning of the Medina at the Bab
Bhar Archway, Port de France/Bourghiba Street.


About Us:

The Sidi Bou Said Center for Languages was founded in 2007 by one of
the leading Arabic Teachers in the Middle East: Abdul Wahhab Qadri,
who counts hundreds of US government officials as his former pupils,
as well as students from around the world. The Center was founded with
the strong belief that language teaching and cultural exchanges can
truly contribute to better societies. The Center has both a local and
internationally proven reputation and is a trusted contract language
training provider for members of the U.S. Department of State,
American Embassy and Defence Language Institute (DLI).  Every year the
Center also hosts a Study Abroad program for Arabic students enrolled
at Texas A&M University and its courses are credit bearing with
Jackson State University in the United States of America.  For more
about the Center, which will host its first satellite facility at the
Palazzo Cardoso, please visit: http://www.sidibousaidlanguages.com/en/

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sat Sep 22 07:09:28 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:28 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Jil Jadid 3 Conference CFP
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:"Al-Batal, Mahmoud M" <albatal at austin.utexas.edu>
Subject:Jil Jadid 3 Conference CFP

Call for Papers

 3rd Annual Jiil Jadiid Conference @ UT Austin

Dates: February 21-23, 2013

Location: The University of Texas at Austin

Abstract Deadline: November 15, 2012

Topic: Arabic Literature and Linguistics

Conference Website:
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/events/conferences/jiljadid2013/

Contact: Mike Turner – jiljadidconf at gmail.com

Description:

The Department of and Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the
University of Texas at Austin are pleased to announce that they will
host the 3rd Annual Jiil Jadiid Conference in Arabic Literature and
Linguistics, a graduate student conference to be held at the
University of Texas at Austin, February 21-23, 2013.

Jiil Jadiid is a graduate student conference that aims to provide a
forum for young scholars spread across a variety of disciplines to
come together, share ideas and research, and discuss the future of
their respective fields as they move forward in their careers and come
to represent the eponymous “new generation” of scholars doing work on
the Arabic-speaking world and its cultures.

Fostering fruitful, engaging, relevant and innovative dialogue remains
our topmost priority. The conference will feature keynote speeches in
both Arabic linguistics and literature, as well as a career
development workshop offered by faculty from UT’s Department of Middle
Eastern Studies. We will likewise be exploring panel arrangements that
encourage increased coordination between individual presenters and
breakout sessions where graduate students will have an explicit
opportunity to discuss their collective vision of their fields as they
hope to see them in the near future. More details will be announced as
the conference approaches.

The 2013 Jiil Jadiid Conference is sponsored by the University of
Texas at Austin’s Department of Middle Eastern Studies, Center for
Middle Eastern Studies, Department of Linguistics, Program in
Comparative Literature, and the Graduate School.

Topics:

All papers treating topics in Arabic literature (classical and modern)
and Arabic linguistics (including applied linguistics) will gladly be
considered, in either English or Arabic (we ask that an English
summary be prepared for any papers to be presented in Arabic). We
especially encourage state of the field papers that provide a focused
overview of a specific subfield of Arabic studies and suggest new
avenues for research in that area. We also encourage submissions on
the following topics:

§  Defining Linguistic Prestige: Case Studies from Literature and Linguistics
§  Uncharted Pedagogical Ground: Novel Approaches to Arabic Language Teaching
§  New Media, New Literary Genres
§  The Voices of Arab Youth: Linguistic and Literary Perspectives
§  Quantitative Approaches to Traditionally Qualitative Topics
§  Between the City and the Countryside: The Role of Geographic Identity
§  As It Was Said: Authentic Materials in the Arabic Classroom

Papers that are to be presented at other conferences, such as ALS and
ACLA, are welcome, as we hope to provide a forum for students to
further develop and refine their research.

Unfortunately, this year we will not be able to accommodate virtual
presentations via video-chat. We will instead be providing a live
online stream of the conference proceedings that will allow those who
are not physically able to attend the conference to follow along and
contribute by leaving comments and feedback. It is our aim to
reinstate virtual presentations at future iterations of the Jiil
Jadiid conference.

Abstracts:

Applicants may submit abstracts of no more than 400 words, not
including references, in PDF format with fonts embedded. Abstracts can
be submitted via the following website:

http://linguistlist.org/confcustom/JilJadid2013

The deadline for abstracts is November 15, 2012. Abstracts should not
include identifying information; you must, however, indicate the
highest degree you have obtained and your current position (e.g.
“M.A., Graduate Student,” “Ph.D., Assistant Professor,” etc.).

Funding:

Graduate students whose abstracts are accepted will be eligible to
apply for a limited number of partial travel grants to defray some of
the costs of attending the Jiil Jadiid conference. Lodging with local
graduate students will be available where possible.

Conference Fees:

There will be no fees required of presenters and/or attendees.

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sat Sep 22 07:09:51 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:51 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:ALS 27 2nd Call
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Mushira Eid mushira.eid at utah.edu
Subject:ALS 27 2nd Call

*CALL FOR PAPERS*



27th Annual Symposium on Arabic Linguistics

Indiana University, Bloomington

February 28 – March 2, 2013



The Arabic Linguistics Society and the Center for the Study of the Middle
East at Indiana University are pleased to announce the 27th Arabic
Linguistics Symposium to be held at Indiana University, Bloomington,
February 28 - March 2, 2013.



Papers are invited on topics that deal with theoretical and applied issues
of Arabic Linguistics. Research in the following areas of Arabic
linguistics is encouraged: linguistic analysis  (phonology, morphology,
syntax, semantics), sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, discourse
analysis, historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, computational
linguistics, etc.



*Keynote Speakers*

Elabbas Benmamoun, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Mona Diab, Columbia University, New York

Atiqa Hachimi, University of Toronto, Scarborough

Sam Hellmuth, University of York, United Kingdom



Persons interested in presenting papers are requested to submit a one-page
abstract giving the title of the paper, a brief statement of the topic, and
a summary clearly stating how the topic will be developed (the reasoning,
data, or experimental results to be presented). Authors are requested to be
as specific as possible in describing their topics and to adhere to the
one-page requirement.



To submit an abstract, please go to the following link, click Abstract
Submission then follow the instructions to upload a .pdf file of your
abstract. http://linguistlist.org/confcustom/ALS2013.

You will receive an e-mail afterwards indicating that your abstract has
been successfully submitted. Please note that, unlike in previous years,
submitting abstracts by e-mail will not be accepted. *Names are not to
appear on the abstracts.* You will be asked to provide this information
with your submission.  Should you face any problem submitting your abstract
via the above link, please contact ALS Organizers als.organizers at gmail.com.



·      *Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts: November 1, 2012*



·      Twenty minutes will be allowed for each presentation followed by 10
minutes for questions and discussion.

·      Fees:

o   Arabic Linguistics Society membership: $35 for students and $50 for
non-students.

o   Registration fees:

                  Through February 1, 2013:  $35 for students and $60 for
non-students

                  After February 1, 2013:       $45 for students and $70
for non-students

To register on line, please go to http://go.iu.edu/5TP



·      For further inquiries, please contact ALS Executive Director:
mushira.eid at utah.edu

·      Selected papers from the symposium may be considered for publication.


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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:21 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:One Semester Temple University Job
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:GORDON WITTY <gwitty at temple.edu>
Subject:One Semester Temple University Job


The Department of Critical Languages at Temple University,
Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for a one-semester, full-time,
non-tenure-track Arabic instructor position to start on January 22,
2013. Language instruction at all levels. Required qualifications:
M.A. or higher degree in Arabic or appropriate related field; evidence
of excellence in teaching Modern Standard Arabic at the college level.
Please send letter of application, CV, official transcripts, student
evaluations of teaching, and three letters of recommendation to: Louis
Mangione, Chair, Department of Critical Languages, Anderson Hall
022-38, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Review of
applications will begin in mid-October, but applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. Temple University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

--
Gordon Witty, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Arabic
Department of Critical Languages
340 Anderson Hall

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:23 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:What does Near Native Proficiency Mean for MSA?
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From: david.wilmsen at GMAIL.COM
Subject:What does Near Native Proficiency Mean for MSA?

We keep seeing this diction in job announcements in our field:  "native or
near-native command in Modern Standard Arabic required."

What would a native command of Modern Standard Arabic mean in the context
of a language with no native speakers? For that matter, what would
"near-native" proficiency mean?

Is this kind of boilerplate some sort of dodge for eluding the appearance
of discrimination by national origin?

It seems to me that I see it in announcements for jobs stateside only.


David Wilmsen
Associate Professor of Arabic
Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages
American University of Beirut
Bliss Street, Hamra
Beirut, Lebanon
1107 2020
tel:  +961-1-350000 ext. 3850/1

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:49:56 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:56 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New Textbook:Writing Arabic Advanced
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:Oxford University Press oxfordpromotion at oup.com
Subject:New Textbook:Writing Arabic Advanced

Uktub al-'arabiya
Advanced Writing Skills in Modern Standard Arabic
Azza Hassanein, Dalal Abo El Seoud and Hala Yehia
ISBN: 9789774165412
Paperback, 2012, 196 pp.
List Price: $29.50
A Publication of The American University in Cairo Press

The authors of this new textbook aim to develop the writing skills of
students learning Modern Standard Arabic, enabling them to move from
forming correct words, phrases, sentences, and simple texts, to
writing simple paragraphs and ultimately producing texts with the
competency of a native speaker.

These books, with the beginner and intermediate level volumes
forthcoming, can accompany any other Arabic textbooks.

The Advanced level volume includes more sophisticated key words,
collocations, expressions, and idioms, helping students reinforce
linguistic accuracy and training them to use handwriting script.

Developed and piloted in the classrooms of the Arabic Language
Institute at the American University in Cairo, this series has
benefited from the expertise and knowledge of leading teachers of
Arabic.


About the Authors:
Azza Hassanein holds a BA from Mansoura University and an MA in
Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language from the American University in
Cairo, where she has taught Arabic since 1994.

Dalal Abo El Seoud, with a PhD from Ain Shams University, is an Arabic
language instructor at the Arabic Language Insititute of the American
University in Cairo.

Hala Yehia is an instructor in the Arabic Language Institute at the
American University in Cairo.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:50:05 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Arabic in Beirut with Links to Musalsilaat
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:tim.buckwalter at GMAIL.COM
Subject:Arabic in Beirut with Links to Musalsilaat

Interesting article on using Arabic in Beirut, with links to some useful
 مسلسلات .
http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=439994
--Tim

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:49:52 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:52 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Needs Intermediate writing textbook
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:j.hoogland at NIMAR.RU.NL
Subject:Needs Intermediate writing textbook

Dear all,

Can you recommend to us a specific text book to teach writing/composition in
MSA, for intermediate students (4th semester of Arabic)?

Thanks for your cooperation,
Jan


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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:50:01 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:50:01 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Startalk Online Proposal System Now Open
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:startalk <startalk at NFLC.ORG>
Subject:Startalk Online Proposal System Now Open

2013 Online Proposal System Now Open

The STARTALK 2013 Online Proposal System is now open. Applicants may
create new accounts or access their current accounts to create
proposals for STARTALK 2013 program funding. All proposals must be
submitted online by 11:59PM on Wednesday October 31, 2012 to be
considered. http://startalk.umd.edu/proposals

Webinars for 2013 STARTALK Program Applicants

STARTALK will hold two webinars to provide STARTALK 2013 program
applicants the opportunity to ask questions and get clarification
about the proposal process. The webinars will allow applicants to ask
questions about the narrative questions, the budget, and the other
proposal requirements. Space is limited to 100 attendees per webinar.

Register for the webinars here:

October 10, 2012 at 3:00PM EDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/843418041<https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/843418041>

October 24, 2012 at 3:00PM EDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/340699144<https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/340699144>

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:49:36 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:36 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Engaging Films on Christian Arabs
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1) Subject:Engaging Films on Christian Arabs

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From: shilmi at NVCC.EDU
Subject:Engaging Films on Christian Arabs

Hello,

try "West Beirut"

"The Nun" الراهبة

take care,

Sana

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From: saharhramadan at GMAIL.COM
Subject:Engaging Films on Christian Arabs

There is also a new novel by Yousef Zidan "Azazel" and there is a
translated edition for it. However the novel is set in the fifth century AD
in Upper Egypt, Alexandria and northern Syria.
Salam,
Sahar

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:44 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Article:Arabic Identity
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1) Subject:New Article:Arabic Identity

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:reposted from LINGUIST
Subject:New Article:Arabic Identity

Journal Title:  Language in Society
Volume Number:  41
Issue Number:  4
Issue Date:  2012

Arabic, self and identity: A study in conflict and displacement. Oxford: Oxford
University Press, 2011.
Reem Bassiouney

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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:49 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Webinar on Reading Assessment
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1) Subject:Webinar on Reading Assessment

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:CALPER Penn State gxa9 at psu.edu
Subject:Webinar on Reading Assessment

The Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at San Diego State
University and the Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education
and Research (CALPER) at Penn State are pleased to announce the next
webinar on assessment.

LARC/CALPER 7th Webinar on Assessment
"Diagnosing Strengths and Weaknesses of Foreign/Second Language Readers"

Dr. Cindy Brantmeier
Washington University, St. Louis

Foreign/Second language (FL) reading is an outward manifestation of an
inward process that cannot be observed, and it is also an ability that
some language programs take for granted. This presentation will begin
with a brief review of models that treat FL reading, and it will
highlight the research that determines specific cognitive, linguistic,
and affective contributions to FL reading capabilities. With this
foundation, the presentation will move to a discussion about the
assessment of FL reading. To date, research has not revealed the
perfect test to measure reading comprehension, and consequently a
variety of assessment tasks (recall, sentence completion, multiple
choice, etc.) are utilized in order to capture a true depiction of the
reading process. An explanation of the research on the merits and
shortcomings of different assessment tests frequently used to measure
reading skills and comprehension will be offered with corresponding
suggestions for instructional practice. The presentation will conclude
with findings and practical implications of two different studies that
utilize self-assessment inventories and metacognitive questionnaires
to diagnose strengths and weaknesses of individual readers.
Date and Time

Tuesday --- October 16, 2012
2:00pm Eastern

PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIME ZONES!
Registration

This webinar is free for educators. Go to the Webinar Information Page
at LARC to register. Once registered you will receive login
information and relevant updates.

Support for this webinar is provided in part by a grant to CALPER and
LARC from the U.S. Department of Education.
Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education and Research
CALPER
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
814-863-1212	
Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education and Research
Language Acquisition Resource Center

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Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:50:11 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic Flagship Proposals Due in One Month
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1) Subject:Arabic Flagship Proposals Due in One Month

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:McDermott, Edward, CIV, WSO-DLNSEO edward.mcdermott at wso.whs.mil
Subject:Arabic Flagship Proposals Due in One Month

Dear Potential Applicants and Language Field Leaders:

This is a reminder for all potential Arabic Language Flagship
applicants that Arabic Flagship proposals will need to be submitted in
one month.

If you have any questions about developing, preparing or submitting
your proposal, please feel free to contact me at 703.696.5671 or by
responding to this e-mail.

For language leaders, I ask that you share this information with
colleagues who may be interested in this opportunity

Thank you all and have a wonderful weekend.

ED

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ED McDERMOTT

1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1210

Arlington, VA 22209

703.696.5671

703.696.5667


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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:49:41 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:41 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AATA 50th Anniversary CFP
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1) Subject:ATA 50th Anniversary CFP

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:"Elizabeth M. Bergman, Executive Director" <admin at aataweb.org>
Subject:ATA 50th Anniversary CFP


Dear Colleague:

On behalf of the 50th Anniversary Program Committee of the American
Association of Teachers of Arabic, I would like to extend the
following invitation to you:

The American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA) invites members
and other professionals in the field of Arabic language teaching,
linguistics and literature to submit proposals for poster
presentations as part of the celebration of AATA's 50th anniversary,
which will take place in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the
Middle East Studies Association (MESA) on 17 November 2012 in Denver.
For more details, see:
http://www.mesa.arizona.edu/annual-meeting/meetings.html
Presentations should 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 (MSA, Spoken Arabic, or mixed varieties)
Teaching and assessing Arabic literature (broadly defined)
Teaching and assessing Arabic cultural literacy
Acquisition of Arabic as a second, foreign, or heritage language

Please send your proposal to Kirk Belnap <belnap at byu.edu> by October
5.  Your proposal should include a description of your findings in 250
words or less. Notification of acceptance will be sent by October 10.

With best wishes,
Elizabeth M. Bergman, Ph.D.


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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:31 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Mideastwire exchange program
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:contact at sidibousaidlanguages.com
Subject:

The Exchange is an effort by Mideastwire.com and its partners to
promote understanding and academic enrichment through a variety of
city-focused conferences in and around the Middle East.

During their stay, typically lasting from one to two weeks, students
and professionals from around the world engage directly with some of
the leading intellectuals, academics and political leaders in the
country - representing all sides.

The First Exchange was launched in June 2008 in Beirut, Lebanon. Now,
several years on, over 270 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 Tenth Beirut Exchange will be held November 17-24, 2012;
The Second Tunis Exchange will be held January 3-13, 2013;
The Second Turkey Exchange will be held January 14-24, 2013.

For Arabic classes offered in the Tunis Medina starting October 29,
2012, please visit our Facebook Pages:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342217845855326/
https://www.facebook.com/ArabicInTunis


*********
To view previous Exchange programs in Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Tunis
and the Gulf, as well as media coverage of our efforts,
visithttp://www.thebeirutexchange.com

Beirut Exchange Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/10975175535/

Tunis Exchange Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342217845855326/

The Turkey Exchange & Exchange Fanpage on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Exchange/154390001366216

REQUEST AN APPLICATION for any Exchange via info at mideastwire.com

Note that tuition discounts, beyond standard financial aid allocations
for those applicants with demonstrated need, are available for alumni
of previous Exchange programs as well as students who wish to attend
more than one Exchange. For more information, please email
info at mideastwire.com

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
THE TENTH BEIRUT EXCHANGE
November 17-24, 2012/Application deadline October 20, 2012
Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance

The Beirut Exchange program rests on two 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.

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):
Ahmad Asssir, Bilal Bin Rabbah Mosque of Sidon
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://www.thebeirutexchange.com

*********
Costs:

Tuition - $1,250; Partial financial aid is available for those
students and individuals that can demonstrate need.

Accommodation - Recommended accommodation is at the Cavalier Hotel in
Hamra, Beirut. Room rates vary depending on arrangements, but
generally fall within the range of $300-$400 for the duration of the
program (including breakfast). Alternative accommodation is available
upon request, although most lectures will be held in the conference
room of the Cavalier Hotel and across the street at our partner
organization Altcity.me

Airfare - $600, approximate from the European Union.

Tuition is 50% refundable up to two weeks 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

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
THE SECOND TUNIS EXCHANGE
January 3-13, 2013/Application deadline November 15, 2012
Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance

Mideastwire.com is pleased to announce the Second Tunis Exchange in
partnership with CEMAT, the overseas research center of the American
Institute for Maghrib Studies based in Tunis, Institut Tunis Dauphine
and Tunisia Live. Like our other Exchanges, the ten-day program
January 3-13, 2013 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 Tunisia
and 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 Format - The Tunis Exchange will be held over ten days in
total. Students are expected to stay at the hotel Le Majestic, unless
permission for offsite stay at alternative hotels or accommodations is
requested, since most meetings will take place in the conference room
at Le Majestic. 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 Gafsa.

*********
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 Tunisian Journalists
The Central Bank of Tunisia
Ministry of Women's Affairs
Ministry of Human Rights
Manouba University
Tunis University
Association of Democratic Women
Tunisian Network for Social Economy
Tunisian Observatory for a Democratic Transition
Tunisian League of Human Rights
Tunisian-American Chamber of Commerce
Tunisian Association of Young Entrepreneurs
Committee to Protect Journalists
Attounsia Newspaper

To view a previous program for the Tunis Exchange visit
http://www.thebeirutexchange.com

*********
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 Hotel Le
Majestic 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 $450-$500 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/
For more about Institut Tunis Dauphine, visit http://www.tunisdauphine.tn/
For more about Tunisia Live, visit http://www.tunisia-live.net

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
THE SECOND TURKEY EXCHANGE
January 14-24, 2013/Application deadline November 15, 2012
Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance

**********
Mideastwire.com and politicsinthefield.com are pleased to announce the
Second Turkey Exchange. The ten-day program January 14-24 will be held
over eight days in Istanbul and two days in Ankara, immersing students
and professionals from around the world in some of the key issues
facing Turkey and the surrounding region.

**********
The Turkey Exchange rests on two tracks:

Academic - Participants will attend a series of seminars led by
leading Turkish academics, journalists, businesspeople and public
intellectuals. Topics will include: Turkey and the Syrian Revolution;
The future of Turkey-EU and Turkey-US relations; Turkey's role in the
Middle East Peace process; Economic reform challenges now and on the
horizon; Pipeline politics and Turkey's energy role; The AKP party in
domestic and regional relations; The Kurdish question; Terrorism and
the PKK; Turkey's constitution and justice system; Women in Turkey;
Hydro-politics and Turkish foreign policy, among other topics.

Dialogue with Leaders - Participants will have the opportunity to meet
and engage social, political and economic leaders from across the
spectrum in Turkey.

**********

Invited Participants & Institutions (partial list only):
AK Party
CHP - Republican People's Party
MHP - Nationalist Movement Party
BDP - Peace and Democracy Party
Prime Ministry of Turkey
Foreign Ministry of Turkey
Ministry for European Union Affairs of Turkey
Religious Affairs Ministry of Turkey
Jewish Community of Turkey
Armenian Community of Turkey
Istanbul Municipality
US Consulate, Istanbul
Istanbul Stock Exchange
Radikal Newspaper
Taraf Newspaper
International Crisis Group Turkey
Istanbul Policy Center
Syrian National Council
SETA
MUSIAD
TUSIAD
HABERTURK TV
Skyturk TV
Prof. Deniz Ülke Aran
Prof. Remzi Sanver
Prof. lter Turan
Prof. Volkan Ediger
Prof. Mehmet Altan
Prof. Michalengelo Guida
Soli Özel
Mustafa Akyol
Abdurrahman Dilipak
Hasan Cemal
Ceyda Karan

To view a previous program for the First Istanbul-Ankara Exchange held
in July 2010 visit http://www.thebeirutexchange.com

*********
Program Format:

The first six days as well as the final two days of the Exchange will
take place at the Madison Hotel in downtown Istanbul, although there
will be several bus trips to meetings arranged outside the conference
center. Two days of the Exchange will be spent in the capital, Ankara,
where a series of meetings with political and diplomatic leaders will
be convened.

Costs:

Tuition - $1,500. Partial financial aid is available for those
students and professionals that can demonstrate need, including being
a current recipient of financial aid.

Hotel - $120 for Ankara (shared double room, 2 nights) @ the Ickale
Hotel http://www.hotelickale.com/tr/. $480 for Istanbul (shared double
room, eight nights) @ the Madison Hotel http://www.madison.com.tr/

Airfare - $400 approximately from the EU.

Apply before November 15, 2012:

To request a downloadable application and/or financial aid
information, please email  info at mideastwire.com.

*********
About the Organizations:

Mideastwire.com is a Beirut-based media monitoring company that
translates the Arabic and Persian language media into English.

For more about PIF, visit politicsinthefield.com

Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/10975175535/

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:50:15 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:50:15 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CLASSRoad Initiative in Arabic Pedagogical Resources
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1) Subject:CLASSRoad Initiative in Arabic Pedagogical Resources

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From: munir at HADI.ORG
Subject:CLASSRoad Initiative in Arabic Pedagogical Resources

We need your help as an Arabic language professional!

Please join us in a groundbreaking project to identify the best resources
for teaching and learning Arabic. These resources will be part of a new
website being developed to support your work and promote Arabic studies!

CLASSRoad, an initiative of HADI (Human Assistance and Development
International) in collaboration with the LanguageAcquisition Resource
Center at San Diego State University, is the recipient of a grant from
Qatar Foundation International (QFI) to develop this comprehensive Arabic
resource website. This "one-stop-shop" for teachers, program
administrators, curriculum specialists and others involved in Arabic
studies will house information about instructional resources and
professional opportunities. The site will enable users to access the best
curated content, rate and review resources, engage in conversations and add
new material to keep the website relevant and robust.

You can do your part in ensuring that the Arabic Resources website, when
launched next year, contains excellent content that serves your
professional needs.

Please take a few moments to reflect on existing online resources and
information sources that you utilize in course preparation, student
assignments/activities, professional development, and so on. These websites
might be about teacher workshops, university Arabic programs, textbooks and
other materials, professional associations, literature or other teaching
content, software and mobile apps, discussion forums, or anything else
pertaining to Arabic that you use frequently.

Please click on the link below and you will be taken to a webpage where you
can paste in the URL of a website, and then type in any comments that you
feel may be helpful in determining the value of the recommended item. Once
you submit the first entry, you will have the option of repeating the
process for additional entries. We welcome as many entries as you would
like to contribute, and all who recommend five or more unique resources
(not already entered by someone else) will be credited on the website's
acknowledgements page.

Note that it is critical to provide us the specific URL of a given
resource, not the top-level domain URL or URL of the section of a site
where the resource may be located.

We would appreciate receiving your recommendations by Friday, October 5 (We
want to incorporate this information during the current stage of the
project, and are working within a tight timeline).

CLICK HERE: http://www.classroad.com/ARS/Resources.php

We thank you in advance for your participation in this landmark effort.
During the development of the website, there may be additional
opportunities for you to contribute and be recognized for your expertise
and assistance. For example, you may qualify to serve as a resource
evaluator and prepare a formal, rubric-based review of selected resources,
for which you would be compensated and credited more prominently on the
website when it is launched.

We look forward to your participation as a stakeholder in the success of
this effort.

Best regards,

Munir Shaikh
Project Director
CLASSRoad

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep  2 11:51:53 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:51:53 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Invitation to be part of panel on Advanced Arabic
 Curriculum
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Date: 09 Aug 2012
From:Ghassan Husseinali <emailghassan at yahoo.com>
Subject:Invitation to be part of panel on Advance Arabic Curriculum

We are looking for proposal to be presented at the NeMLA convention to
be held in Boston, MA from March 21-24, 2013. The panel title is :
Developing an Advanced Arabic Curriculum.

This panel seeks papers from
teachers of advanced Arabic courses that further proficiency in Arabic language
and cultures. Participants will share steps and processes for developing and
teaching their advanced Arabic course. Presenters also will discuss assessment
and student evaluations of such courses. The panel seeks papers focusing on but
not limited to reading, writing, speaking, media Arabic, translating Arabic
texts, literature, or film. Courses have to be at the advanced level and they
should have been taught in Arabic for at least one semester by the presenter.
Please send a 300 word abstract to Panel Chair, Ghassan Husseinali at
ghussein at gmu.edu


Deadline:
September 30, 2012

Please include with your abstract:
Name and Affiliation
Email address
Postal address
Telephone number

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep  2 11:51:56 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:51:56 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Maryland Assistant Program Director Job
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Date: 09 Aug 2012
From:Peter Glanville <pglanville at HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:U of Maryland Assistant Program Director Job

The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University
of Maryland seeks applicants for a position as a full-time, 12-month
Assistant Program Director in Arabic (including Flagship component),
non-tenure-track (Lecturer), begining Spring 13. Contract is renewable
depending on performance and continued availability of funding.

The UM Arabic Program offers an innovative and intensive language and
culture curriculum in a semi-immersion environment  in which classroom
instruction is supplemented by events, clubs, speakers, language
partnering, and education abroad.  The Assistant Program Director will
be working in close collaboration with the Program Director, Associate
Director, Specialist in Student Affairs, and Coordinator as well as
all faculty to ensure the smooth management of the program and uphold
its rigorous standards.  We expect that the Assistant Program Director
will have eventual responsibility for the daily operations of the
program.  In addition, s/he will serve as Academic Director of the
Summer Institute in Arabic.
(www.languages.umd.edu/specialprograms/summerinstitute/)

Responsibilities will include teaching (3-6 credits per semester,
depending on program needs and resources); lecturer selection,
training, evaluation, and support; curricular development and
implementation, including preparation of materials for UM approval
committees; program and student evaluation, including Study Abroad
components; Flagship and Summer Institute admissions; student needs
analysis, data collection, and program evaluation; vision and
structure for ?beyond the classroom? activities; assistance with
Flagship reporting and proposals for future grants; contributing to
work on grant from the Center for the Advanced Study of Language.
This position will supervise and monitor the assigned duties of the
Specialist in Student Affairs.
In the absence of the tenure-track faculty directors, the Assistant
Program Director will serve as Acting Program Director.  Other duties
as assigned.

Requirements include: successful teaching record in Arabic in a US
higher education setting; successful record in program management in a
US higher education setting; the degree of MA in Arabic
language/culture or literature or related field; native or near native
fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and one dialect; native or near
native fluency in English.  Experience with the National Language
Flagship program or other grant-funded projects a plus. Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and the names of three
references through the University of Maryland online employment
application system at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/.

The position will remain open until filled.  Review of applications
will begin immediately.
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep  2 11:51:59 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2012 14:51:59 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Inter-Asian Connections IV: Istanbul
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REQUEST FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
DEADLINE:  October 2, 2012
Inter-Asian Connections IV: Istanbul (October 2-5, 2013)

Inter-Asian Connections IV: Istanbul is the fourth conference in a
series, following on conferences held in Dubai in February 2008,
Singapore in December 2010, and Hong Kong in June 2012. As with the
preceding events, this four-day conference aims to effect a paradigm
shift in the study of the Asian expanse, re-conceptualized as a
dynamic and interconnected historical, geographical, and cultural
formation stretching from the Middle East through Eurasia, South Asia
and Southeast Asia, to East Asia. Workshops will have the dual aim of
showcasing innovative research from across the social sciences and
related disciplines as well as exploring themes that transform
conventional understandings of Asia.

The Inter-Asian Connections Conference Organizing Committee - composed
of representatives from the Social Science Research Council, Yale
University, the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Hong Kong
Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HKIHSS) at the
University of Hong Kong, G?ttingen University and Ko? University - is
pleased to announce an open call for proposals from faculty members at
accredited universities and colleges in any world region to organize
and direct one of four-to-six thematic workshops at the Istanbul
conference.

Proposals are invited from faculty interested in organizing and
directing a workshop that addresses one of the following broadly
conceived fourteen themes:

1.      The Social Life of Capital in Asian Cities
2.      Green and Brown in Asia
3.      Hubs and Hinterlands
4.      Connected Empires
5.      Food and Foodways
6.      Universities and New Transregional Classes
7.      Politics of Racialization
8.      Land Speculation across Asia
9.      Media and the Politics of Accountability
10.     Aging Societies : public policies, intimate dynamics, and
biotechnologies
11.     Inter-Asian Tourism
12.     The Post Neo-Liberal State
13.     Refugees in the Making of Asia
14.     Picturing and Fictionalizing Asia

Each workshop should have two directors (with different institutional
affiliations and preferably representing different disciplines) who,
if selected, will be expected to help recruit and choose ten
international workshop participants (senior and junior scholars,
graduate students, other researchers) competitively from across
relevant disciplines in the social sciences and related fields.

The full text of the request for proposals, along with information on
the application process and eligibility, can be found on the program's
website: (http://www.ssrc.org/programs/interasia-program/).

For additional inquiries, please contact interasia at ssrc.org.

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Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2012 20:12:10
From: Inas Mahfouz [imahfouz at acm.org]
Subject: Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics

Announced at http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-225.html

EDITORS: Broselow, Ellen I. and Ouali, Hamid
TITLE: Perspectives on Arabic Linguistics
SUBTITLE: Papers from the Annual Symposia on Arabic Linguistics. Volume
XXII-XXIII: College Park, Maryland, 2008 and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2009
SERIES TITLE: Current Issues in Linguistic Theory 317
PUBLISHER: John Benjamins
YEAR: 2011

Inas Y. Mahfouz, Ain Shams University, Egypt.

SUMMARY

This book belongs to the Current Issues in Linguistic Theory series. It
contains
papers from the annual symposia on Arabic Linguistics (2008-2009). The book
is
divided into three parts: the first is dedicated to phonetics and
phonology; the
second to morphology and syntax; and the third tackles language acquisition,
learning and contact. The volume begins with an introduction which is
divided
into two sections. In the first, the editors highlight the contribution of
Arabic linguistics to research on language in general. The second section
focuses specifically on Arabic linguistics. The editors point out that
investigating Arabic linguistics involves two broad approaches. One focuses
on
the detailed investigation of a certain variety and the other is interested
in
cross-language variation. Most of the papers in this book belong to the
latter
approach. Some of the papers discuss language acquisition and language
change
while others examine the interfaces of linguistic subsystems, i.e., the
interface of syntax, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics.

The second section of the introduction is centered on current trends in
Arabic
linguistics. It concentrates on three subfields in Arabic linguistics,
similar
to the division of the entire volume. It explains what each part is about
and
provides a brief summary of the papers included in each part. The
introduction
ends with a closing remark that points out that the papers in this volume
are
concerned with providing explanations for structural patterns. Arabic data
have
played a clear role in encouraging researchers to include statistical
regularities in language models. The editors also pinpoint that the chapters
included rely on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for
transcription.

Part I discusses phonetics and phonology. The large number of gutturals, the
presence of emphatic consonants and the wide variety of syllable types are
all
features that have aroused the attention of those working in the field of
Arabic
linguistics. This part comprises four papers. The first one is entitled
''Empirical Evidence: Stress as a perceptual unit in Cairene spoken
Arabic,'' by
Rajaa Aquil. The author probes into speech processing and how listeners
recognize continuous spoken words, with special emphasis on Cairene Arabic
(CA).
The researcher depends on the word spotting technique to assess the rule of
prosody in word segmentation. One hundred and nine subjects were tested
individually to hear nonsense words, in which real CA words were embedded,
and
to repeat the words they could hear aloud. The paper examines three
different
prosodic contexts: 1. Unstressed syllable followed by super heavy stressed
syllable; 2. Heavy stressed syllable followed by heavy unstressed syllable;
3.
Heavy but unstressed syllable followed by a light then a super heavy
stressed
syllable. The researcher concludes that words are spotted faster in initial
stress contexts than in final stress contexts, which proves the hypothesis
that
Arabic is a stress-timed language.

"Regressive voicing assimilation in Cairene Arabic," by Rawiah S. Kabrah,
is the
second contribution in this part. Kabrah investigates voicing in CA,
reaching
the conclusion that both word-initial and word-final assimilation can be
detected in this variety. This supports the following two positional
constraints: "Correspondent input and output word-final obstruents must
have the
same specification for voice" (Petrova, Rosemary, Ringen, & Szentgyorgyi,
2006,
p. 10); and 'obstruent clusters should agree in voicing' (p. 32).

The third paper in this part is entitled ''The phonology-syntax interface:
Phrasal syncope in Makkan Arabic,'' by Mahasen Hasan Abu-Mansour. The paper
investigates syncope, defined as ''the deletion of unstressed short vowels
from
open syllables'' (p. 36), and pinpoints some of the generalizations about
Makkan
Arabic. Abu-Mansour concludes that the same constraints produce word-level
and
phrasal syncope and that Makkan Arabic is among the languages that exhibit
right-edge effects.

Dina El Zarka's contribution, ''Leading, linking, and closing tones and
tunes in
Egyptian Arabic- what a simple intonation system tells us about the nature
of
intonation,'' is the last paper in this part. The researcher depends on an
autosegmental framework to analyze the structure of the intonation system of
Egyptian Arabic. The paper considers primary intonation units as meaningful
configurations. El Zarka concludes that there are three tonal types and that
each of them achieves a pragmatic purpose. To articulate the topic of an
utterance, speakers rely on a rising contour. To emphasize focal parts of an
utterance, a falling contour is manipulated. Finally, given material is
expressed in a neutral tone. In a closing remark, the researcher points out
that
the intonation system of Arabic requires further investigation.

The second part of the book is entitled ''Morphology & syntax.'' It
contains five
papers dealing with a wide range of issues such as subject-verb agreement,
comparative adjectives, case, and the structure of complementizers. The
first
paper in this part, ''Arabic agree, silent pronouns, and reciprocals,'' is
contributed by Abdelkader Fassi Fehri. The paper asserts that subject verb
agreement is not a phonological form (PF) phenomenon, but rather a logical
form
(LF) one. Other phenomena, such as subject pronoun deficiency and reciprocal
distinctions, can be accounted for semantically rather than formally.

Tommi Leung, in ''Mood feature as case licenser in Modern Standard Arabic,''
investigates complementizers and their case-assigning capacity. The paper
focuses on three observations: ?inna and her sisters (defined as "a class of
connectives that functions as the subordinating or coordinating
conjunctions"
(p.139)); pronoun clitics; and mood-case correspondence. Leung concludes
that
unlike English, structural case assignment in Arabic stems from the formal
features of complementizers.

The nature of comparative structures in Arabic is the focus of Yaron McNabb
and
Christopher Kennedy's contribution, ''Extraction and deletion in Palestinian
Arabic comparatives.'' The researchers investigate the complementizers used
in
comparative structures, namely 'ma' and 'illi,' especially in Palestinian
Arabic. The paper illustrates that 'illi' necessitates the presence of a
resumptive pronoun while 'ma' does not. Finally, the contribution asserts
the
difference in the distribution of quality and quantity adjectives in
comparative
structures.

The fourth paper in this part, ''The verb kan 'be' in Moroccan Arabic,'' by
Nizha
Chatar-Moumni, probes into the nature of the Arabic verb 'kan' and clarifies
that it should not be treated as a copula, but rather as a connective verb.
The
author concludes that although the verb exhibits some of the features of an
auxiliary verb, it is not classified as such. Through specific examples, the
authors show that 'kan' is a bivalent existence-verb governing two
arguments,
the second of which can be a verbal phrase.

The last paper in this part, ''Against the split-CP hypothesis: Evidence
from
Iraqi Arabic,'' is contributed by Murtadha J. Bakir. The researcher
examines the
structural status of complementizers in relation to Rizzi's (1997) split-C
hypothesis through an analysis of data from Iraqi Arabic. The paper
concludes
that Rizzi's hypothesis may not be universal, as some languages like Iraqi
Arabic exhibit free order and interability of dislocated elements.

Part III is entitled ''Language acquisition, learning & contact.'' It is
comprised
of four papers tackling language acquisition in Arabic-language speaking
communities from different perspectives. This area of study has attracted
much
attention from researchers due to the wide spread of diglossia in Arab
counties,
as the colloquial language is clearly distinct from the written variety.
This
distinction affects language processing, acquisition, production, and
loanword
adaptation. The purpose of this part is to rediscover the diglossic nature
of
Arab communities within a linguistic framework.

The first paper in this part is ''Probability matching in Arabic and Romance
morphology,'' by Mary Ann Walter. The paper probes into loanwords and their
morphology, as well as how these words are pluralized. The researcher
relies on
a corpus of loanwords from Arabic to Romance languages, and vice versa, to
investigate how adults and children assign grammatical gender to loanwords.
Adults tend to match per-existing percentages (of the borrowing language) of
morphological variables in the lexicon, which contrasts with the behavior of
children, who tend to over-regularize by relying on what the author calls a
'morphological default' (p. 205).

Eman Saadah's paper, ''Gender differences in VOT production of Arabic/
English
bilingual children," represents the second contribution in this part. The
paper
probes into voicing contrasts between English and Arabic, as well as the
role of
gender as a factor in distinguishing fine-grained phonetic/ phonological
features. This is done through two experiments. The first relies on six
bilingual children (three boys and three girls) and the second investigates
the
production of Voice Onset Time (VOT) for adult male and female Arabic
speakers
(two males and two females). The researcher investigates the production of
stop
consonants /p  b  t  d  k  g/  vs. /b  t  d  k/ in English and Arabic,
respectively, using VOT, defined as ''the acoustic cue used to measure the
timing
of voicing'' (Chao & Chen, 2008, p. 216). It is used here to clarify how
bilinguals acquire two contrasting phonetic/phonological codes at the same
time.
The paper concludes that boys have higher VOT values for their voiced stops
than
girls do, whereas the opposite is true for VOT values for voiceless stops.

The third paper in this part, ''Phonological processing in diglossic
Arabic: The
role of linguistic distance,'' by Elinor Saiegh-Haddad, assesses the impact
of
diglossia on children's language processing. The chapter focuses on the
phonological distance between spoken Arabic and the linguistically related
variety, standard Arabic, in order to reveal how this distance affects
phonological processing in children on one level and literacy failure of
Arabic
native speaking children on a deeper level. Saiegh-Haddad builds on her
previous
experimental studies to prove that language acquisition is related to and
influenced by the context in which language is learned.

The last paper in this part and the book, ''Early acquisition of SVO and
VSO word
orders in Palestinian Colloquial Arabic,'' is contributed by Reem
Khamis-Dakwar.
The researcher builds upon the fact that Arabic has two distinct sentence
structures: Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) and Verb-Subject-Object (VSO). The
paper
investigates children's acquisition of sentence structure through a
repetition
task assigned to fifteen children whose ages range between 1:7 and 3:0. The
chapter concludes that children prefer VSO structures over SVO ones, though
the
latter are more frequent in adult language, which can be interpreted in
terms of
the late acquisition of Noun Phrase (NP) movements.

EVALUATION

In the first part of this volume, the focus is explicitly on Cairene Arabic
(CA). However, only Aquil's paper stands out, as it gives an excellent
account
of stress in Cairene Arabic based on empirical evidence, while the rest of
the
papers do not provide a clear account of the research methodology followed
to
gather the data or reach the conclusion. Aquil provides a detailed account
of
the steps she followed to reach her conclusion and clarifies that she
relies on
a set of 109 informants. Although Kabrah also points out her research
methodology, she neither provides clear reasons for using it nor explains
it fully.

The longest part of this volume is the second one, which focuses on
morphology
and syntax. In spite of its length, this part lacks empirical evidence that
clarifies or supports all the theoretical information which the authors
condense
in their papers. Though the authors of the papers included rely on examples
to
clarify their point of view, the source of these examples is not mentioned
explicitly. The merit of this part is that it tackles different varieties
of the
Arabic language: Modern Standard, Moroccan, Palestinian, and Iraqi. Leung's
contribution views mood in Modern Standard Arabic from a totally new
perspective. The paper brings into focus the case-assigning capacity of
complementizers in a distinct fashion from traditional views, which argue
that
the case of a noun phrase (NP) is determined by its structural relation
with a
case assigner. Similarly, McNabb & Kennedy provide a new explanation for
some
structural violations in Palestinian Arabic. Their explanation goes beyond
the
tradition of interpreting structural violations in terms of syntax to argue
that, in some cases, structural violations can be interpreted as phonetic
form
violations.

Part III is dedicated to language acquisition and is the richest part of the
book. Unlike the rest of the book, most of the papers in this part not only
theorize about linguistic features, but also rely on empirical evidence. The
papers give detailed accounts of language processing, acquisition and
production, especially Walter's paper, the longest in the entire volume.
Walter
gives a thorough analysis of probability matching in Arabic and compares it
with
Romance languages such as Spanish and Portuguese. It is quite rich with
examples, tables and graphs that illustrate the objectives of the author.

All in all, the book is a must-read for those working on Arabic
linguistics, as
it sheds light on various linguistic patterns and attempts to provide
explanations for many of them. It is not an introductory book, as it
requires a
solid knowledge of several linguistic issues. In most of the papers the
authors
do not give detailed definitions of the linguistic concepts discussed, which
makes it inappropriate for beginners. However, any researcher interested in
the
Arabic language, striving to understand it better, must have a copy of this
volume.

REFERENCES

Chao, Kuan-Yi & Chen, Li-Mei (2008). A Cross-Linguistic Study of Voice Onset
Time in Stop Consonant Productions. Computational Linguistics and Chinese
Language ProcessingVol. 13, No. 2, June 2008, pp. 215-232.

Petrova, O., Rosemary, P., Ringen, C., & Szentgyorgyi, S. (2006). Voice and
aspiration: Evidence from Russian,Hungarian, German, Swedish, and Turkish.
The
Linguistic Review 23, pp. 1-35.

ABOUT THE REVIEWER

Inas Y. Mahfouz is an Assistant Professor of Language and Linguistics at
Ain Shams University. Her primary research interests include discourse
analysis, computational linguistics, and Systemic Functional Linguistics.

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From:Pierre LARCHER Pierre.Larcher at univ-amu.fr
Subject:New Book:Classical Arabic Verb System

Pierre Larcher, Le Syst?me verbal de l'arabe classique, 2e ?dition
revue et augment?e, Collection Manuels, Presses Universitaires de
Provence, Aix-en-Provence, 188p. 2012. [First edition, 2003], ISBN
978-2-85399-841-3, ISSN 2258-2940 Price 15 Euros.
Abstract
This book represents the outcome of the lectures given by the author
at the University of Aix-Marseille and the numerous articles written
by him in relation to the course. Its main aim is both didactic and
heuristic. For each subject it proposes, in a systematic way and with
a good number of schemes, new answers to traditional questions. The
emphasis is on two fields: on one hand the relations and correlations
between so-called ?derived? verb classes, the syntax and semantics of
which are entirely revisited, and, more generally, the question of
lexical derivation in Classical Arabic; on the other hand, semantic
and pragmatic values of the inflected verbal forms, of which a purely
'relativist' view is proposed.
R?sum?
Ce livre est directement issu d'une des deux parties du cours de
linguistique arabe profess? par l'auteur ? l'Universit?
d?Aix-Marseille. Il est ?galement une synth?se des nombreux articles
?crits par lui en relation avec ce cours. Il est anim? d'un double
souci didactique et heuristique, en proposant partout, sous une forme
syst?matique illustr?e par de nombreux sch?mas, des solutions
nouvelles ? des questions traditionnelles. L'accent est mis en
particulier sur deux domaines : les relations et corr?lations entre
formes verbales dites ?d?riv?es?, dont la syntaxe et la s?mantique
sont ici enti?rement revisit?es, et, par del?, la question de la
d?rivation lexicale en arabe classique ; les valeurs s?mantiques et
pragmatiques des formes verbales conjugu?es, dont est propos?e une
vision purement 'relativiste'.

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From:Paul Roochnik proochnik at gmail.com
Subject:Needs Moroccan dialect text for MSA speaker

We are hunting for a good Moroccan dialect textbook for students who
already have a solid foundation in MSA.  Any recommendations would be
sincerely appreciated.

Cheers,
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Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:27:09
From:  Tillman [dtillman at ufl.edu]
Subject: Standard Arabic; Applied Linguistics; Arabic Language: Lecturer,
University of Florida, Florida, USA

University or Organization: University of Florida
Department: Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Job Location: Florida, USA
Web Address: http://www.ufl.edu
Job Rank: Lecturer

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Arabic Language

Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)

Description:

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of
Florida invites applicants for a full-time lecturer position in Arabic
Language, to
begin January 2013. Teaching load will be determined by departmental needs,
but is expected to be three courses per semester. Applicants should have
native
or near-native fluency in Standard arabic, an Arabic dialect, and English,
and
instructional training and experience in teaching Beginning, Intermediate
and
Advanced language courses. Minimum requirement is an M.A. Specialization in
Arabic Studies (Literature or Linguistics) or a related field is preferred.
Salary is
competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a
full benefits package.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, current vita
(including
courses taught), three letters of reference (to be sent directly from
referees), and
a teaching portfolio including statement of teaching philosophy and teaching
evaluations to the application email address below. Additionally, a hard
copy
should be sent to the application address below.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012 and will continue
until the
position is filled. All candidates for employment are subject to a
pre-employment
screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and
verification of education.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to
building
a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. Minorities, women and
those
from other underserved groups are encouraged to apply.


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Arabic Lecturer Search Committee, University of Florida
        Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures
        301 Pugh Hall
        PO Box 115565
        Gainesville, FL 32611-5565
        USA
Email Address for Applications: dtillman at ufl.edu
Contact Information:
        Arabic Search Tillman
        Email: dtillman at ufl.edu
        Phone: 352 392-2422
        Fax: 352 392-1443

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The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown University is
pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the
2013-2014 Qatar Scholarship Program.

The Qatar Scholarship Program offers dedicated Arabic language
students from the United States the opportunity to master their skills
in an intensive Arabic language program at Qatar University (QU) in
Doha for an entire academic year (September to June). The scholarship
includes tuition, room and board in university dorms, round-trip
airfare, local transportation, and books.

Interested students must have obtained a Bachelor's degree by the
beginning of the program, have two years of formal Arabic study, and
be at the intermediate level of proficiency in Arabic.

Please share this opportunity with anyone in your department who may
be interested. Attached to this email is a PDF formatted flyer for
distribution.

For more information, please visit:

http://ccas.georgetown.edu/academics/scholarships/qsprogram/

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding the
Qatar Scholarship Program.

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1) Subject:Needs venue for Arabic Script article

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Date: 08 Sep 2012
From:Yahya Kharrat <ykharrat at yahoo.com>
Subject:Needs venue for Arabic Script article

Greetings,
I have written a seven-page article about "The Development of Arabic
Script". I want to publish it in one of the Arabic Magazines in the
USA or Europe. Would you please write me the address of the editors of
such magazines?
Many thanks.
Yahya

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:15:50 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Language Flagship Results Meeting
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Date: 08 Sep 2012
From:results2012nyc at gmail.com
Subject:Language Flagship Results Meeting

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Dear All,

Hunter College and the Institute for International Education would
like to announce a Special Event taking place in downtown Manhattan
this October. This conference is a must for anyone in the field of
foreign language education, as well as anyone who is part of an
international organization or company that seeks employees with
superior foreign language and cultural fluency.

Please share this news with interested colleagues, and feel free to
post the attached flyer on other listservs.

Results 2012: Results of the First Decade of the Language Flagship

What: A one-day conference exploring innovations in language teaching
and learning.

Purpose: To explore and disseminate the accomplishments of the first
decade of The Language Flagship. Language Flagship?s mission is to
create the next generation of global professionals by helping students
reach superior language and cultural proficiency in critical
languages.

When: October 26, 2012, from 8 am to 7 pm.

Where: New York Marriott Downtown, 85 West Street at Albany Street
(just south of the World Trade Center.)

Registration: Registration is open until October 15, 2012. Visit our
website to register and to learn more about Results 2012:
http://chineseflagship.hunter.cuny.edu/results2012/

The event is free, and breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.

Space is limited. Please register today! We look forward to seeing you
in NYC on Oct. 26th.

Warm Regards,

The Results 2012 Hosting Team

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Date: Sat, 8 Sep 2012 15:15:55 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Book:Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation
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1) Subject:New Book:Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation

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Date: 08 Sep 2012
From:reposted from LINGUIST
Subject:New Book:Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation

Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:31:52
From: Paul Peranteau [paul at benjamins.com]
Subject: Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation: Soudi, Farghaly,
Neumann, Zbib (Eds)

Title: Challenges for Arabic Machine Translation
Series Title: Natural Language Processing 9

Publication Year: 2012
Publisher: John Benjamins
           http://www.benjamins.com/


Book URL: http://benjamins.com/catalog/nlp.9


Editor: Abdelhadi Soudi
Editor: Ali Farghaly
Editor: G?nter Neumann
Editor: Rabih Zbib

Electronic: ISBN:  9789027273628 Pages:  Price: U.S. $ 135.00
Electronic: ISBN:  9789027273628 Pages:  Price: Europe EURO 90.00
Electronic: ISBN:  9789027273628 Pages:  Price: U.K. ? 76.00
Hardback: ISBN:  9789027249951 Pages:  Price: Europe EURO 95.40
Hardback: ISBN:  9789027249951 Pages:  Price: U.K. ? 90.00
Hardback: ISBN:  9789027249951 Pages:  Price: U.S. $ 135.00


Abstract:

This book is the first volume that focuses on the specific challenges of
machine translation with Arabic either as source or target language. It
nicely fills a gap in the literature by covering approaches that belong to
the three major paradigms of machine translation: Example-based,
statistical and knowledge-based. It provides broad but rigorous coverage of
the methods for incorporating linguistic knowledge into empirical MT. The
book brings together original and extended contributions from a group of
distinguished researchers from both academia and industry. It is a welcome
and much-needed repository of important aspects in Arabic Machine
Translation such as morphological analysis and syntactic reordering, both
central to reducing the distance between Arabic and other languages. Most
of the proposed techniques are also applicable to machine translation of
Semitic languages other than Arabic, as well as translation of other
languages with a complex morphology.

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:06 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Colloquium on Written Arabic
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1) Subject:Colloquium on Written Arabic

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:"Giuliano Lancioni" <lancioni at uniroma3.it>
Subject:Colloquium on Written Arabic

Dear Colleagues,

We are very pleased to invite you to contribute to the International
Colloquium Written Arabic, Writing Arabic: Corpora and Lexica (WAWA_CorLex),
which will be held from 23 to 25 October 2012 at Roma Tre University, Rome.

The Colloquium is a joint international project co-organized by The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, Roma Tre University and La Sapienza University of
Rome.

Following the International Workshop Towards a Thesaurus Linguae Arabicae
(Roma Tre, 11-13 October 2011 - Roma Tre University, Rome) and the First
International Conference on Written Arabic and Writing Arabic (The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, 19-21 June 2012), WAWA_CorLex aims to bring
together scholars interested in the perspective of building a large network
of corpora and lexica of Arabic, including texts and lexical material from
different periods and different varieties of Arabic.

The new framework proposed aims to treat Arabic texts and lexica by an
interdisciplinary approach that aims to study and deal with Arabic "without

adjectives": the goal is to treat Arabic as a single, multilayered language
and to build lexical tools and resources that allow scholars to search for
Arabic linguistic and textual data beyond traditional diachronic, diatopic
and diastratic distinctions.

Papers about any aspect of the creation, development, or maintenance of
Arabic lexica and corpora, including theoretical and applicative issues on
Arabic linguistics, dialectology, textual analysis, are welcome.

Presentation of ongoing projects as well as final results of a research
project are welcome. PhD students and young researchers are warmly invited
to contribute. Colleagues who wish to give a paper are requested to send a
tentative title and an abstract (250 words), no later than 25 September
2012, to: lancioni at uniroma3.it. Papers may be given in English, French or
Arabic and are allotted 20 min. followed by 10 min. discussion.

A final list of contributors, abstracts and the general schedule will be
published on the conference website

(host.uniroma3.it/docenti/lancioni/WAWA_CorLex) by 5 October 2012. All
information on transportation and accommodation will also be found there.

Organizers:

Prof. Giuliano Lancioni

Prof. Olivier Durand

Prof. Gabriel M. Rosenbaum

Dr. Cristina Solimando

Mrs. Michal Marmorstein

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:17 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:George Mason U Winter Break Study Abroad in Amman
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1) Subject:George Mason U Winter Break Study Abroad in Amman

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Ghassan Husseinali <emailghassan at yahoo.com>
Subject:George Mason U Winter Break Study Abroad in Amman

George Mason University is now accepting application for its winter break
study abroad at the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. The program
lasts from January 2-18, 2013. Upon successful completion students earn
three credits through George Mason University. Depending on the applicant's
background in learning Arabic, he/she will be placed in one of three
availablelevels : Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Instruction is in both
MSA and Jordanian (Ammani) Arabic. The program also includes visits to
historical sites two historical sites in Jordan and a visit to the
Jordanian Parliament. More details can be found at this link:
http://globaled.gmu.edu/programs/facultyled/winterstudy/jordan.html

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:41 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Food for thought: from salon.com
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1) Subject:Food for thought: from salon.com

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:"Horesh, Uri" <uhores at essex.ac.uk>
Subject:Food for thought: from salon.com

http://www.salon.com/2012/09/07/how_to_screw_up_in_arabic/

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:11 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Reminder of Jordan Conference on Language and
 National Identity
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1) Subject:Reminder of Jordan Conference on Language and National Identity

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:hussein hiyassat <hiyassat at gmail.com>
Subject:Reminder of Jordan Conference on Language and National Identity

Subject:U of Jordan Conference on Arabic Language and the Nation's Identity
http://www.ju.edu.jo/Research/Research%20Events/ResEvents.aspx

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:54:55 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Palestinian Conf on Information Technology, Gaza
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1) Subject:Palestinian Conf on Information Technology, Gaza

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:reposted from LINGUIST
Subject:Palestinian Conf on Information Technology, Gaza


Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2012 09:35:14
From: Guy Perrier [guy.perrier at loria.fr]
Subject: Palestinian International Conference on Information and
Communication Technology

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Full Title: Palestinian International Conference on Information and
Communication Technology
Short Title: PICICT 2013

Date: 15-Apr-2013 - 16-Apr-2013
Location: Gaza, Palestinian West Bank and Gaza
Contact Person: Rhebi Baraka
Meeting Email: rbaraka at iugaza.edu.ps
Web Site: http://fit.iugaza.edu.ps/picict/

Linguistic Field(s): Computational Linguistics

Call Deadline: 15-Dec-2012

Meeting Description:

Palestinian International Conference on Information and Communication
Technology (PICICT 2013)
April 15-16, 2013
Faculty of Information Technology
Islamic University of Gaza
Gaza, Palestine

The conference aims to bring together researchers, scientists, engineers,
and practitioners to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas,
developments, applications and research results on all aspects of
Information and communication Technology and discuss the practical
challenges encountered and the solutions adopted.

Conference Objectives:

- To be aware of and share the latest research and developmental results in
Information Technology
- To discuss state of the art challenges and solutions in Information
Technology
- To stimulate scientific research in Palestine and mix it with Arab and
international expertise
- To gather experts inside Palestine and enhance research cooperation and
establish a basis for joint research
- To study and discuss the status of IT infrastructure in Palestine and the
Middle East

Organizer and Location:

PICICT 2013 is organized by the Faculty of Information Technology, the
Islamic University of Gaza and will be held at: conference hall building,
Islamic University of Gaza, main campus.

Call for Papers:

Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

- Software Engineering
- Databases
- Service Oriented Architecture
- WWW and Social Networks
- Mobile and Wireless Computing
- Multimedia
- Knowledge Management
- Data Mining
- Semantic Web
- Natural Language Processing
- Image Processing
- Management and Information Systems
- Geographical Information Systems
- Information Security
- Computer Mathematics
- Formal Methods
- Parallel and Distributed Computing
- Web Computing
- Grid Computing
- Cloud Computing
- Computer Architecture and Microprocessors
- Telecommunication and Network Technologies
- eLearning
- eGovernment
- eCommerce/eBusiness
- eHealth
- Status of Information Technology and Infrastructure in Palestine and the
Middle East
- Legal and Ethical issues of Information Technology
- Green Technology

Submission of Abstracts and Papers:

Interested researchers are invited to submit their abstracts of one page
summarizing their work. Upon acceptance of the abstract, they will submit a
full IEEE style paper describing their work in a maximum of 6 single-spaced
double column pages. Electronic submission in Microsoft Word or PDF format
will be made available via PICICT2013 EasyChair conference system according
to schedule.

Evaluation Process and Proceedings:

Authors whose articles are accepted by the conference's scientific
committee will be notified and required to present their work in the
conference. All accepted papers will be published in the conference
proceedings.

Organizing Committee:

Dr. Tawfiq Barhoom, General Chair, Dean Faculty of IT, Islamic University
of Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Rebhi Baraka, Head of the organizing committee, Faculty of IT, Islamic
University of Gaza, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Nabil Hewahi, Head of the scientific committee, Faculty of IT,
Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Prof. Dr. Ayman Sakka, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Gaza,
Palestine
Dr. Hamed Fawareh, Faculty of Science and Information Technology, Zarqa
University, Jordan
Dr. Zaigham Mahmood, Asst Head, DISYS (Distributed & Intelligent Systems)
Research Group, University of Derby, UK
Dr. Mahmoud Saheb, Director of Quality Assurance Unit, Polytechnic
University, Hebron, Palestine
Dr. Salman Talahmeh, President Assistant for Planning & Development, Ahliya
University, Palestine
Dr. Alaa Alhalees, Faculty of IT, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Adel Khelifi, Software Engineering Department, Alhosn University, UAE
Dr. Ashraf Alattar, Faculty of IT, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Ayman Abu Samra, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Gaza,
Palestine
Dr. Hatem Elaydi, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Gaza,
Palestine
Dr. Yousuf Abu Shaaban, Faculty of Engineering and IT, Al- Azhar
University, Gaza, Palestine
Dr. Manar Abu Talib, College of Information Technology, Zayed University,
UAE
Dr. Mohammed Radi, Faculty of Applied Science, Alaqsa University, Gaza,
Palestine
Dr. Yousef Abu Zer, Al-Quds Open University, West Bank, Palestine
Eng. Ehab Mortaja, Faculty of IT, Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine

Technical Support:

Dr. Raed Salha
Mr. Ramzi Abed
Mr. Ghasan Jabr
Mr. Mohmed Wlekawy

Correspondence:

Direct all correspondence to:

Dr. Rebhi Baraka, Faculty of Information Technology, Islamic University of
Gaza
Tel. 00970 82860700 ext 2950
Fax. 00970 82860800
Email: rbaraka at iugaza.edu.ps

Additional Information:

Visit the PICICT 2013 official website at:

http://fit.iugaza.edu.ps/picict/

Important Dates:

Abstract submission by September 15, 2012
Notification of acceptance by October 1, 2012
Paper submission (full paper) by December 15, 2012
Notification of acceptance by January 15, 2013
Final paper submission by February 1, 2013
Participants' registration by February 15, 2013
Conference dates: April 15-16, 2013

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:35 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Michigan Job
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Leea Allerding lgunder at umich.edu
Subject:U of Michigan Job


The University of Michigan
Department of Near Eastern Studies
Arabic Tenure-Track Position

The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Michigan
is seeking to fill a position in Arabic studies at the rank of
tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor beginning
September 2013.  This is a university-year (nine-month) appointment.
Candidates must have a PhD, and those whose scholarship and teaching
focus on one or more of the areas of Arabic language, literature,
sociolinguistics, and culture, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates are also expected to have native or near-native proficiency
in both Arabic and English. It is expected that they will be familiar
with the latest approaches to language instruction, will have
experience in Arabic curriculum development, and will be committed to
maintaining and enhancing the long-standing excellence of Arabic
studies at the University. Candidates must produce evidence of
substantial, innovative research in their fields of specialization.
The successful candidate will become the Academic Director of the
Arabic Language Flagship program at the University of Michigan, and
will teach advanced content-based courses in Arabic. Salary will be
commensurate with the candidate?s training and experience.  Please
send a cover letter with a statement of teaching philosophy and
experience, a statement of current and future research plans, evidence
of teaching excellence, samples of syllabi and publications, and a
curriculum vitae to: Arabic Language Search Chair, Department of Near
Eastern Studies, The University of Michigan, 4111 Thayer Building, 202
South Thayer, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1608.  Candidates at the assistant
level should send three letters of recommendation; those at the
associate level should send a list of references. Letters may be
forwarded to the above address or to lsa-nes-search at umich.edu. The
University of Michigan is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to
apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career
couples.  Review of applications will begin on October 29 and will
continue until the position is filled.

If you need more information or have any questions, please let me know.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:55 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:CFP:Game and Play Activity in Technology-Mediated L2
 Teaching and Learning
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Language Learning Technology Social Media Editor <lltmedia at hawaii.edu>
Subject:CFP:Game and Play Activity in Technology-Mediated L2 Teaching
and Learning

Call for Papers for Special Issue of LLT

Theme: Game and Play Activity in Technology-Mediated L2 Teaching and Learning

Special Issue Editors: Jonathon Reinhardt & Julie Sykes

This special issue of Language Learning & Technology will focus on the
research and practice of game
and play activity in technology-mediated second/foreign language
teaching and learning (L2TL)
environments. The globalization of the digital gaming industry, the
diversification of games into new and
culturally hybrid genres, a global increase in access to broadband,
and increasing numbers of non-
traditional game players, have precipitated a notable expansion of
digital game and play activity into new
contexts and applications. Game and play dynamics are being
increasingly applied in domains
traditionally not associated with games, like art, music, literature,
science, commerce, and education.
Designers and players are finding new modalities like location-based
games (e.g. geocaching, urban
gaming, and flash mobs), and integrating a variety of technologies
into new games like online, video,
tablet, mobile, and social networking applications. In other words,
digital gaming is no longer only
computer and video gaming, but playful, rule-bound, cooperative or
competitive, chance-filled, imitative,
and/or immersive activity, that is in some way technology-mediated.

These developments warrant consideration by L2TL practitioners and
researchers for the potentials that
digital game and play activity hold to inform technology-enhanced
L2TL. This issue responds by bringing
together empirical research that uses a variety of theoretical and
methodological approaches from applied
linguistics, game studies, educational gaming, sociology,
communication studies, and other related fields,
and by supporting a broad interpretation of the notions of digital
game and play activity.

All submissions should present either systematic empirical findings on
language learning outcomes or
processes or an original conceptual framework that systematically
integrates theory, practice, and
research.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
Adaptation of vernacular, off-the-shelf digital games
Analysis of game-mediated discourse, including game-embedded,
game-emergent, and game-
attendant discourses
Comparisons of particular game genres, types, platforms, or player
configurations
Design and use of game-based and simulated immersion environments
(i.e., game applications
designed specifically for L2 learning)
Game and play activity and L2 learner identity
Game and play activity in distance, blended, or telecollaborative environments
Game and play activity in virtual worlds, simulations, or social networking
Game theory, competition, and cooperation
Game-mediated assessment and feedback
Games as art, rhetoric, or as cultural artefacts
Gamification and the application of game dynamics in L2 curricula and pedagogy
Gaming literacies and gaming as literacy practice
Location-based games
Mobile and tablet-based games
Multiplayer and massively multiplayer online gaming
Technology-mediated language play

Please consult the LLT Website for general guidelines on submission
(http://llt.msu.edu/contrib.html) and
research (http://llt.msu.edu/resguide.html).
Please send a title and 250-word abstract by October 1, 2012 to
llted at hawaii.edu.
Publication timeline:
?   October 1, 2012: Submission deadline for abstracts
?   October 15, 2012: Invitation to authors to submit a manuscript
?   March 1, 2013: Submission deadline for manuscripts
?   June 2, 2014: Publication of special issue

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:27 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Delaware Study Abroad Winter in Tunisia
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Ikram Masmoudi <masmoudi at UDel.Edu>
Subject:U of Delaware Study Abroad Winter in Tunisia

The Arabic program and the Institute for Global Studies at the University
of Delaware are proud to announce the Winter Study Abroad Program in
Tunisia. An intensive culture and language immersion session, the program
runs from January 1 until January 31. It is hosted in the traditional town
of Sidi Bou Said in Tunis. The program is open to undergraduates regardless
of major or academic affiliation and knowledge of Arabic is not a
requirement to participate. In addition to the Arabic language course (3
credits), the program offers a unique opportunity to study Roman and
Islamic architectures, Mosaic and Art (3 credits) and a course on
Contemporary North Africa (3 credits). The program will comprise numerous
excursions inside and outside the city of Tunis, including a several day
trip to the desert. Students will be housed with Tunisian families.
For more information please contact the Faculty Director professor Khalil
Masmoudi:  Khalilm at udel.edu
Or visit http://www.udel.edu/global/studyabroad/

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:56:00 +0300
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Virginia Vassar <vassar.virginia at gmail.com>
Subject:Needs engaging film of Christians in Arab World

I am a high school Arabic teacher looking for resources on Christians in
the Arab world. Does anyone know of engaging novels or films that may
interest high schoolers?
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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:55:00 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:URL error in Qatar fellowship post
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1) Subject:URL error in Qatar fellowship post

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From: "Civantos, Christina" <ccivantos at miami.edu>
Subject:URL error in Qatar fellowship post

The
 URL has an error.  My students are wondering where they can find more
information.  Any ideas?
---------------------------------------------------------
Christina Civantos, PhD
Associate Professor
Director of Arabic Studies
Director of Undergraduate Studies in Spanish

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Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:54:44 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker responses
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1) Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response
2) Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response
3) Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response
4) Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:Jonathan Lange <jonathanlange at yahoo.com>
Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response

I had this same problem a few years ago for both Gulf Arabic and then
Tunisian Arabic.  There don't seem to be many resources for learning
dialects geared to those that already know Fusha.  I was directed to, via
Arabic-L, a series by Margaret Nydell called "From MSA to X Dialect" and
there is one for Moroccan, including audio.  They have proved to be a good
resource for me so far.  They are not generally published however and you
have to contact DLS Press (Diplomatic Language Services) in Arlington, VA
for a custom copy (which is not cheap).  I hope this helps.

-Jonathan Lange
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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:"Thad Suits" <suits at initco.net>
Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response

Margaret K. Nydell has a course for Moroccan and Algerian dialects that is
aimed at MSA speakers. It is called "From Modern Standard Arabic to the
Maghrebi Dialects", and it is available (or at least it was as of a few
years ago) from DLS press in Arlington, Virginia.

The book optionally comes with tapes, and the sample sentences and
vocabulary are written in both Arabic and Roman script, with translations.

Thad Suits

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From: "NIMAR Jan Hoogland" <j.hoogland at nimar.ru.nl>
Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response

Dear Abu Sammy, dear Paul,

It has been ages since we last met. The days of ITISALAT seem so far
behind, which they are indeed.

My (Dutch) textbook of Moroccan Arabic is being translated into English,
however it was written for all learners, i.e. without any prior knowledge
of any variety of Arabic.
It will take at least another 6 months to finish the translation I expect.

However, I can send you some samples to give you an impression.

Best wishes from Rabat, al mamlaka al maghribiyya

Jan (Abu Samir ;-)

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Date: 15 Sep 2012
From:aziz abbassi <abbassiaziz at gmail.com>
Subject:Moroccan Dialect Text for MSA speaker response


Paul,
There are numerous sources for Moroccan Arabic teaching/learning. If you
are looking for recent publications, here is one that came out last year
from Georgetown U. Press, authored by Abdellah Chekayri (Al-Akhawayn
University in Morocco). .

http://press.georgetown.edu/book/languages/introduction-moroccan-arabic-and-culture

Other sources ( for ex.. Peace Corps textbook) can be found within the
link-website below:

http://friendsofmorocco.org/learnarabic.htm

Aziz
Abdelaziz Abbassi PhD
International Education Consultant
308 Wild Oats Court
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
abbassiaziz at gmail.com

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:18 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs Dr. Hussein Haichour contact info
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1) Subject:Needs Dr. Hussein Haichour contact info

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Paul Roochnik <proochnik at gmail.com>
Subject:Needs Dr. Hussein Haichour contact info

Dear Friends,

Does anybody know where Dr. Hussein Haichour might be found?  He was a
classmate of mine at Georgetown University in the late 1980s, early
1990s.  The last I heard of him, he was a member of the faculty at the
University of Agadir in Morocco... or maybe he is a dean.  Anyway, if
you have his contact info, I'd appreciate it.

Cheers,
Abu Sammy

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sat Sep 22 07:09:25 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:25 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Needs Comprehensive List of Arabic Geographical names
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1) Subject:Needs Comprehensive List of Arabic Geographical names

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Maxim Romanov <romanov.maxim at gmail.com>
Subject:Needs Comprehensive List of Arabic Geographical names

Greetings,

I will deeply appreciate any help with the following issue. I am looking
for a comprehensive list of geographical names in Arabic. Ideally, I need
both pre-modern and modern toponyms within the Arab world and beyond it.
Any electronic resource will be very helpful; ideally with both Arabic and
Latin spellings.

(At the moment I have the list of about 14,000 toponyms from Mu'jam
al-buldan; but it is not very helpful for the period after Yaqut's death.)

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Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:10 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:More food for thought
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1) Subject:More food for thought

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Connie Bobroff <connieb at gmail.com>
Subject:More food for thought

Thanks Uri. Don't forget this oldie but goodie, somewhat in the same vein:
http://www.rosenblumtv.com/2008/08/my-first-job-in-tv/

Connie Bobroff

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:14 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response
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2) Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response
3) Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Nader Morkus <morkus at gmail.com>
Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response

Hi there is a series of documentaries by ??????? ????????? under the title:
????????? ??????? and many of these films deal with Christians in the
Middle East. Some of the films are available on Youtube.com

Here are some examples:

???????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp5iq-fG0j0

????????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2mhXxrkb0

???????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmdTlBXAKRU

Thanks and good luck,

Nader Morkus
Indiana University

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Adel AbdelMoneim <adelabdelmoneim at gmail.com>
Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response

For films, there is ???? ?????? (I love cinema). and for novels try ?????
????? ???? by: ??? ?????
Adel Oraby

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:f_almutawakel at yahoo.com
Subject:Engaging film of Christians in Arab World response

Try "Now, where do we go to" by Nadine Labakeh.

Fatima

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:43 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:LDC MADCAT
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1) Subject:LDC MADCAT

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Linguistic Data Consortium ldc at ldc.upenn.edu
Subject:LDC MADCAT

 MADCAT Phase 1 Training Set contains all training data created by LDC
to support Phase 1 of the DARPA MADCAT Program. The data in this
release consists of handwritten Arabic documents scanned at high
resolution and annotated for the physical coordinates of each line and
token. Digital transcripts and English translations of each document
are also provided, with the various content and annotation layers
integrated in a single MADCAT XML output.
The goal of the MADCAT program is to automatically convert foreign
text images into English transcripts. MADCAT Phase 1 data was
collected by LDC from Arabic source documents in three genres:
newswire, weblog and newsgroup text. Arabic speaking "scribes" copied
documents by hand, following specific instructions on writing style
(fast, normal, careful), writing implement (pen, pencil) and paper
(lined, unlined). Prior to assignment, source documents were processed
to optimize their appearance for the handwriting task, which resulted
in some original source documents being broken into multiple "pages"
for handwriting. Each resulting handwritten page was assigned to up to
five independent scribes, using different writing conditions.
The handwritten, transcribed documents were  checked for quality and
completeness, then each page was scanned at a high resolution (600
dpi, greyscale) to create a digital version of the handwritten
document. The scanned images were then annotated to indicate the
physical coordinates of each line and token. Explicit reading order
was also labeled, along with any errors produced by the scribes when
copying the text.
The final step was to produce a unified data format that takes
multiple data streams and generates a single xml output file which
contains all required information. The resulting xml file  has these
distinct components: a text layer that consists of the source text,
tokenization and sentence segmentation; an image layer that consist of
bounding boxes; a scribe demographic layer that consists of scribe ID
and partition (train/test); and a document metadata layer. This
release includes 9693 annotation files in MADCAT XML format
(.madcat.xml) along with their corresponding scanned image files in
TIFF format.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:36 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Miami Job
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1) Subject:U of Miami Job

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:"Civantos, Christina" <ccivantos at miami.edu>
Subject:U of Miami Job

Assistant Professor of Arabic

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures,
invites applications for a tenure-track position in Arabic, beginning in
August 2013 at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate
will have native or near-native competence in Arabic and a solid knowledge
of English. Field of specialization open, but sociolinguistics or cultural
studies strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have the ability
to teach undergraduate courses at all levels, be willing to participate in
the development of an undergraduate curriculum in Arabic studies, and be
available to work with graduate students in related fields. The candidate
will also be expected to contribute to the interdisciplinary minor in
Arabic Studies, which will entail collaboration with colleagues in fields
such as Arabic literary and cultural studies, Francophone Maghrebian
studies, Middle Eastern political science, international studies, history,
and archaeology, Islamic art, and Islamic studies. A strong commitment to
excellence in undergraduate teaching at a private multicultural
non-sectarian institution should accompany solid scholarly potential.
 Prior teaching experience is required and a record of academic
publications is highly desirable.  Ph.D. must be completed by July 2013.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.  Preference will be given to candidates whose materials
are received by October 1, 2012. Interested candidates may apply
electronically to Elizabeth Dezarov, Office Manager, Department of Modern
Languages and Literatures - edezarov at miami.edu - or mail the application to
Dr. Christina Civantos, Chair of the Search Committee, whose address is
below. In either case, the application should consist of a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.


Dr. Christina Civantos, Chair of Search Committee
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248093
Coral Gables, FL 33124-2074

The University of Miami is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
University that values diversity and has progressive work-life policies.
Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented
groups are encouraged to apply.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:40 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Jennifer Kloes <kloes at bard.edu>
Subject:Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad

Dear Colleagues:

May we ask for your help in sharing information on the Al-Quds Bard Study
Abroad Program (www.alqudsbard.org/abroad) with students who may be
interested?  Our application deadline for the Spring 2013 semester is
November 1, 2012.  We thank you in advance for your assistance.  Please find
a brief program description below.

Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program
Abu Dis & Ramallah, West Bank

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

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

November 1st    Spring 2013 Deadline
April 1st             Fall 2013 Semester

For more information:  http://www.alqudsbard.org/abroad
<http://www.alqudsbard.org/abroad>

Best wishes,

Jennifer Kloes
Director of Recruitment / International Program Manager
Institute for International Liberal Education
Bard College
Tel:  (845) 758-7081
E-mail:  kloes at bard.edu <mailto:kloes at bard.edu>

Website:  www.alqudsbard.org/abroad <http://www.alqudsbard.org/abroad>
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/alqudsbardabroad
<https://www.facebook.com/alqudsbardabroad>

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sat Sep 22 07:09:47 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:47 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Allegheny College Job
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:  "Barbara D. Riess, Chairperson" <arabic at ALLEGHENY.EDU>
Subject:Allegheny College Job

Assistant Professor of Arabic
Allegheny College seeks applications for a tenure-track position in
Arabic at the assistant professor level to begin August 2013. Native
or near-native command in Modern Standard Arabic required; knowledge
of one or more dialects desirable. Candidates will contribute to
Allegheny?s newly developed Middle East and North Africa Studies
Program. Field of specialization open. A typical year?s teaching load
will include four courses in Arabic and two courses in English in area
of specialization; all faculty at Allegheny are expected to
participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars
that emphasize writing and speaking. A complete application will be
comprised of: 1) a cover letter discussing the applicant?s research
and scholarship interests, teaching philosophy, and prior teaching
experience, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) three letters of recommendation,
and 4) an official transcript. PhD in relevant field preferred; ABDs
are welcome to apply. Application materials should be sent by dossier
to Dr. Barbara Riess, Chair of Department of Modern and Classical
Languages, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main St., Box 94, Meadville, PA
16335-3903 or electronically to arabic at allegheny.edu. Review of
applications will begin October 15, 2012 and continue until the
position has been filled.

Allegheny College is a highly selective private liberal arts college
with a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. An Equal Opportunity
Employer with a strong institutional commitment to develop a diverse
faculty and staff, Allegheny encourages women and members of other
under-represented groups to apply.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:32 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Sidi Bou Said Center classes
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1) Subject:Sidi Bou Said Center classes

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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Nicholas Noe <noe at MIDEASTWIRE.COM>
Subject:Sidi Bou Said Center classes

The Sidi Bou Said Center for Languages and The Exchange are pleased to
announce a new series of Arabic Language classes beginning October 29,
2012. All classes will take place in the 300 year-old Palazzo Cardoso
building located in the heart of the Medina, Tunis.

Please visit our Facebook Pages:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/342217845855326/
https://www.facebook.com/ArabicInTunis


Schedule:

The first program offerings will take place over the five week period
October 29-November 30. The following levels, timings and pricings are
available:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday/9am-12pm Beginner Modern Standard Arabic
(MSA)/540 dinars, 45 hours;
Monday, Wednesday and Friday/6pm-8pm Intermediate MSA/360 dinars for 30 hours;
Tuesday and Thursday/5pm-8pm Beginner Colloquial Tunisian Arabic/360
dinars for 30 hours;
Tuesday and Thursday/12pm-3pm Elementary MSA/360 dinars for 30 hours.
Signing Up:

To register for the inaugural term by completing an online or
in-person evaluation, or to inquire about the classes themselves,
email info at mideastwire.com or call +21627411584.

Please note that a 30% deposit is required upon registration and is
fully refundable up to three weeks before the beginning of classes.
Students are responsible for attending all classes that are scheduled.
Books and other materials related to the courses will be charged
outside of the tuition fees listed above.


Our Location:

The Palazzo Cardoso building which will serve as a satellite facility
for The Sidi Bou Said Center for Languages is located at 4 Rue Jemaa
Ez-Zitiouna facing the historic beginning of the Medina at the Bab
Bhar Archway, Port de France/Bourghiba Street.


About Us:

The Sidi Bou Said Center for Languages was founded in 2007 by one of
the leading Arabic Teachers in the Middle East: Abdul Wahhab Qadri,
who counts hundreds of US government officials as his former pupils,
as well as students from around the world. The Center was founded with
the strong belief that language teaching and cultural exchanges can
truly contribute to better societies. The Center has both a local and
internationally proven reputation and is a trusted contract language
training provider for members of the U.S. Department of State,
American Embassy and Defence Language Institute (DLI).  Every year the
Center also hosts a Study Abroad program for Arabic students enrolled
at Texas A&M University and its courses are credit bearing with
Jackson State University in the United States of America.  For more
about the Center, which will host its first satellite facility at the
Palazzo Cardoso, please visit: http://www.sidibousaidlanguages.com/en/

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:28 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:Jil Jadid 3 Conference CFP
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:"Al-Batal, Mahmoud M" <albatal at austin.utexas.edu>
Subject:Jil Jadid 3 Conference CFP

Call for Papers

 3rd Annual Jiil Jadiid Conference @ UT Austin

Dates: February 21-23, 2013

Location: The University of Texas at Austin

Abstract Deadline: November 15, 2012

Topic: Arabic Literature and Linguistics

Conference Website:
http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/mes/events/conferences/jiljadid2013/

Contact: Mike Turner ? jiljadidconf at gmail.com

Description:

The Department of and Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the
University of Texas at Austin are pleased to announce that they will
host the 3rd Annual Jiil Jadiid Conference in Arabic Literature and
Linguistics, a graduate student conference to be held at the
University of Texas at Austin, February 21-23, 2013.

Jiil Jadiid is a graduate student conference that aims to provide a
forum for young scholars spread across a variety of disciplines to
come together, share ideas and research, and discuss the future of
their respective fields as they move forward in their careers and come
to represent the eponymous ?new generation? of scholars doing work on
the Arabic-speaking world and its cultures.

Fostering fruitful, engaging, relevant and innovative dialogue remains
our topmost priority. The conference will feature keynote speeches in
both Arabic linguistics and literature, as well as a career
development workshop offered by faculty from UT?s Department of Middle
Eastern Studies. We will likewise be exploring panel arrangements that
encourage increased coordination between individual presenters and
breakout sessions where graduate students will have an explicit
opportunity to discuss their collective vision of their fields as they
hope to see them in the near future. More details will be announced as
the conference approaches.

The 2013 Jiil Jadiid Conference is sponsored by the University of
Texas at Austin?s Department of Middle Eastern Studies, Center for
Middle Eastern Studies, Department of Linguistics, Program in
Comparative Literature, and the Graduate School.

Topics:

All papers treating topics in Arabic literature (classical and modern)
and Arabic linguistics (including applied linguistics) will gladly be
considered, in either English or Arabic (we ask that an English
summary be prepared for any papers to be presented in Arabic). We
especially encourage state of the field papers that provide a focused
overview of a specific subfield of Arabic studies and suggest new
avenues for research in that area. We also encourage submissions on
the following topics:

?  Defining Linguistic Prestige: Case Studies from Literature and Linguistics
?  Uncharted Pedagogical Ground: Novel Approaches to Arabic Language Teaching
?  New Media, New Literary Genres
?  The Voices of Arab Youth: Linguistic and Literary Perspectives
?  Quantitative Approaches to Traditionally Qualitative Topics
?  Between the City and the Countryside: The Role of Geographic Identity
?  As It Was Said: Authentic Materials in the Arabic Classroom

Papers that are to be presented at other conferences, such as ALS and
ACLA, are welcome, as we hope to provide a forum for students to
further develop and refine their research.

Unfortunately, this year we will not be able to accommodate virtual
presentations via video-chat. We will instead be providing a live
online stream of the conference proceedings that will allow those who
are not physically able to attend the conference to follow along and
contribute by leaving comments and feedback. It is our aim to
reinstate virtual presentations at future iterations of the Jiil
Jadiid conference.

Abstracts:

Applicants may submit abstracts of no more than 400 words, not
including references, in PDF format with fonts embedded. Abstracts can
be submitted via the following website:

http://linguistlist.org/confcustom/JilJadid2013

The deadline for abstracts is November 15, 2012. Abstracts should not
include identifying information; you must, however, indicate the
highest degree you have obtained and your current position (e.g.
?M.A., Graduate Student,? ?Ph.D., Assistant Professor,? etc.).

Funding:

Graduate students whose abstracts are accepted will be eligible to
apply for a limited number of partial travel grants to defray some of
the costs of attending the Jiil Jadiid conference. Lodging with local
graduate students will be available where possible.

Conference Fees:

There will be no fees required of presenters and/or attendees.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:51 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:ALS 27 2nd Call
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:Mushira Eid mushira.eid at utah.edu
Subject:ALS 27 2nd Call

*CALL FOR PAPERS*



27th Annual Symposium on Arabic Linguistics

Indiana University, Bloomington

February 28 ? March 2, 2013



The Arabic Linguistics Society and the Center for the Study of the Middle
East at Indiana University are pleased to announce the 27th Arabic
Linguistics Symposium to be held at Indiana University, Bloomington,
February 28 - March 2, 2013.



Papers are invited on topics that deal with theoretical and applied issues
of Arabic Linguistics. Research in the following areas of Arabic
linguistics is encouraged: linguistic analysis  (phonology, morphology,
syntax, semantics), sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, discourse
analysis, historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, computational
linguistics, etc.



*Keynote Speakers*

Elabbas Benmamoun, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Mona Diab, Columbia University, New York

Atiqa Hachimi, University of Toronto, Scarborough

Sam Hellmuth, University of York, United Kingdom



Persons interested in presenting papers are requested to submit a one-page
abstract giving the title of the paper, a brief statement of the topic, and
a summary clearly stating how the topic will be developed (the reasoning,
data, or experimental results to be presented). Authors are requested to be
as specific as possible in describing their topics and to adhere to the
one-page requirement.



To submit an abstract, please go to the following link, click Abstract
Submission then follow the instructions to upload a .pdf file of your
abstract. http://linguistlist.org/confcustom/ALS2013.

You will receive an e-mail afterwards indicating that your abstract has
been successfully submitted. Please note that, unlike in previous years,
submitting abstracts by e-mail will not be accepted. *Names are not to
appear on the abstracts.* You will be asked to provide this information
with your submission.  Should you face any problem submitting your abstract
via the above link, please contact ALS Organizers als.organizers at gmail.com.



?      *Deadline for Receipt of Abstracts: November 1, 2012*



?      Twenty minutes will be allowed for each presentation followed by 10
minutes for questions and discussion.

?      Fees:

o   Arabic Linguistics Society membership: $35 for students and $50 for
non-students.

o   Registration fees:

                  Through February 1, 2013:  $35 for students and $60 for
non-students

                  After February 1, 2013:       $45 for students and $70
for non-students

To register on line, please go to http://go.iu.edu/5TP



?      For further inquiries, please contact ALS Executive Director:
mushira.eid at utah.edu

?      Selected papers from the symposium may be considered for publication.


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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:09:21 +0300
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:One Semester Temple University Job
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Date: 22 Sep 2012
From:GORDON WITTY <gwitty at temple.edu>
Subject:One Semester Temple University Job


The Department of Critical Languages at Temple University,
Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for a one-semester, full-time,
non-tenure-track Arabic instructor position to start on January 22,
2013. Language instruction at all levels. Required qualifications:
M.A. or higher degree in Arabic or appropriate related field; evidence
of excellence in teaching Modern Standard Arabic at the college level.
Please send letter of application, CV, official transcripts, student
evaluations of teaching, and three letters of recommendation to: Louis
Mangione, Chair, Department of Critical Languages, Anderson Hall
022-38, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122. Review of
applications will begin in mid-October, but applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. Temple University is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

--
Gordon Witty, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Arabic
Department of Critical Languages
340 Anderson Hall

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:23 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:What does Near Native Proficiency Mean for MSA?
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1) Subject:What does Near Native Proficiency Mean for MSA?

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From: david.wilmsen at GMAIL.COM
Subject:What does Near Native Proficiency Mean for MSA?

We keep seeing this diction in job announcements in our field:  "native or
near-native command in Modern Standard Arabic required."

What would a native command of Modern Standard Arabic mean in the context
of a language with no native speakers? For that matter, what would
"near-native" proficiency mean?

Is this kind of boilerplate some sort of dodge for eluding the appearance
of discrimination by national origin?

It seems to me that I see it in announcements for jobs stateside only.


David Wilmsen
Associate Professor of Arabic
Department of Arabic and Near Eastern Languages
American University of Beirut
Bliss Street, Hamra
Beirut, Lebanon
1107 2020
tel:  +961-1-350000 ext. 3850/1

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:49:56 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:56 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:New Textbook:Writing Arabic Advanced
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:Oxford University Press oxfordpromotion at oup.com
Subject:New Textbook:Writing Arabic Advanced

Uktub al-'arabiya
Advanced Writing Skills in Modern Standard Arabic
Azza Hassanein, Dalal Abo El Seoud and Hala Yehia
ISBN: 9789774165412
Paperback, 2012, 196 pp.
List Price: $29.50
A Publication of The American University in Cairo Press

The authors of this new textbook aim to develop the writing skills of
students learning Modern Standard Arabic, enabling them to move from
forming correct words, phrases, sentences, and simple texts, to
writing simple paragraphs and ultimately producing texts with the
competency of a native speaker.

These books, with the beginner and intermediate level volumes
forthcoming, can accompany any other Arabic textbooks.

The Advanced level volume includes more sophisticated key words,
collocations, expressions, and idioms, helping students reinforce
linguistic accuracy and training them to use handwriting script.

Developed and piloted in the classrooms of the Arabic Language
Institute at the American University in Cairo, this series has
benefited from the expertise and knowledge of leading teachers of
Arabic.


About the Authors:
Azza Hassanein holds a BA from Mansoura University and an MA in
Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language from the American University in
Cairo, where she has taught Arabic since 1994.

Dalal Abo El Seoud, with a PhD from Ain Shams University, is an Arabic
language instructor at the Arabic Language Insititute of the American
University in Cairo.

Hala Yehia is an instructor in the Arabic Language Institute at the
American University in Cairo.

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:50:05 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Arabic in Beirut with Links to Musalsilaat
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1) Subject:Arabic in Beirut with Links to Musalsilaat

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:tim.buckwalter at GMAIL.COM
Subject:Arabic in Beirut with Links to Musalsilaat

Interesting article on using Arabic in Beirut, with links to some useful
 ??????? .
http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=439994
--Tim

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:49:52 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:52 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Needs Intermediate writing textbook
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:j.hoogland at NIMAR.RU.NL
Subject:Needs Intermediate writing textbook

Dear all,

Can you recommend to us a specific text book to teach writing/composition in
MSA, for intermediate students (4th semester of Arabic)?

Thanks for your cooperation,
Jan


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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:50:01 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:50:01 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Startalk Online Proposal System Now Open
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:startalk <startalk at NFLC.ORG>
Subject:Startalk Online Proposal System Now Open

2013 Online Proposal System Now Open

The STARTALK 2013 Online Proposal System is now open. Applicants may
create new accounts or access their current accounts to create
proposals for STARTALK 2013 program funding. All proposals must be
submitted online by 11:59PM on Wednesday October 31, 2012 to be
considered. http://startalk.umd.edu/proposals

Webinars for 2013 STARTALK Program Applicants

STARTALK will hold two webinars to provide STARTALK 2013 program
applicants the opportunity to ask questions and get clarification
about the proposal process. The webinars will allow applicants to ask
questions about the narrative questions, the budget, and the other
proposal requirements. Space is limited to 100 attendees per webinar.

Register for the webinars here:

October 10, 2012 at 3:00PM EDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/843418041<https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/843418041>

October 24, 2012 at 3:00PM EDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/340699144<https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/340699144>

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:49:36 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:36 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:GEN:Engaging Films on Christian Arabs
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1) Subject:Engaging Films on Christian Arabs

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From: shilmi at NVCC.EDU
Subject:Engaging Films on Christian Arabs

Hello,

try "West Beirut"

"The Nun" ???????

take care,

Sana

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From: saharhramadan at GMAIL.COM
Subject:Engaging Films on Christian Arabs

There is also a new novel by Yousef Zidan "Azazel" and there is a
translated edition for it. However the novel is set in the fifth century AD
in Upper Egypt, Alexandria and northern Syria.
Salam,
Sahar

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:49:44 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:44 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:LING:New Article:Arabic Identity
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:reposted from LINGUIST
Subject:New Article:Arabic Identity

Journal Title:  Language in Society
Volume Number:  41
Issue Number:  4
Issue Date:  2012

Arabic, self and identity: A study in conflict and displacement. Oxford: Oxford
University Press, 2011.
Reem Bassiouney

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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:49 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Webinar on Reading Assessment
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:CALPER Penn State gxa9 at psu.edu
Subject:Webinar on Reading Assessment

The Language Acquisition Resource Center (LARC) at San Diego State
University and the Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education
and Research (CALPER) at Penn State are pleased to announce the next
webinar on assessment.

LARC/CALPER 7th Webinar on Assessment
"Diagnosing Strengths and Weaknesses of Foreign/Second Language Readers"

Dr. Cindy Brantmeier
Washington University, St. Louis

Foreign/Second language (FL) reading is an outward manifestation of an
inward process that cannot be observed, and it is also an ability that
some language programs take for granted. This presentation will begin
with a brief review of models that treat FL reading, and it will
highlight the research that determines specific cognitive, linguistic,
and affective contributions to FL reading capabilities. With this
foundation, the presentation will move to a discussion about the
assessment of FL reading. To date, research has not revealed the
perfect test to measure reading comprehension, and consequently a
variety of assessment tasks (recall, sentence completion, multiple
choice, etc.) are utilized in order to capture a true depiction of the
reading process. An explanation of the research on the merits and
shortcomings of different assessment tests frequently used to measure
reading skills and comprehension will be offered with corresponding
suggestions for instructional practice. The presentation will conclude
with findings and practical implications of two different studies that
utilize self-assessment inventories and metacognitive questionnaires
to diagnose strengths and weaknesses of individual readers.
Date and Time

Tuesday --- October 16, 2012
2:00pm Eastern

PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIME ZONES!
Registration

This webinar is free for educators. Go to the Webinar Information Page
at LARC to register. Once registered you will receive login
information and relevant updates.

Support for this webinar is provided in part by a grant to CALPER and
LARC from the U.S. Department of Education.
Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education and Research
CALPER
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
814-863-1212	
Center for Advanced Language Proficiency Education and Research
Language Acquisition Resource Center

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:50:11 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:50:11 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Arabic Flagship Proposals Due in One Month
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:McDermott, Edward, CIV, WSO-DLNSEO edward.mcdermott at wso.whs.mil
Subject:Arabic Flagship Proposals Due in One Month

Dear Potential Applicants and Language Field Leaders:

This is a reminder for all potential Arabic Language Flagship
applicants that Arabic Flagship proposals will need to be submitted in
one month.

If you have any questions about developing, preparing or submitting
your proposal, please feel free to contact me at 703.696.5671 or by
responding to this e-mail.

For language leaders, I ask that you share this information with
colleagues who may be interested in this opportunity

Thank you all and have a wonderful weekend.

ED

------

ED McDERMOTT

1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1210

Arlington, VA 22209

703.696.5671

703.696.5667


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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:49:41 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:41 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:AATA 50th Anniversary CFP
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1) Subject:ATA 50th Anniversary CFP

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:"Elizabeth M. Bergman, Executive Director" <admin at aataweb.org>
Subject:ATA 50th Anniversary CFP


Dear Colleague:

On behalf of the 50th Anniversary Program Committee of the American
Association of Teachers of Arabic, I would like to extend the
following invitation to you:

The American Association of Teachers of Arabic (AATA) invites members
and other professionals in the field of Arabic language teaching,
linguistics and literature to submit proposals for poster
presentations as part of the celebration of AATA's 50th anniversary,
which will take place in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the
Middle East Studies Association (MESA) on 17 November 2012 in Denver.
For more details, see:
http://www.mesa.arizona.edu/annual-meeting/meetings.html
Presentations should 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 (MSA, Spoken Arabic, or mixed varieties)
Teaching and assessing Arabic literature (broadly defined)
Teaching and assessing Arabic cultural literacy
Acquisition of Arabic as a second, foreign, or heritage language

Please send your proposal to Kirk Belnap <belnap at byu.edu> by October
5.  Your proposal should include a description of your findings in 250
words or less. Notification of acceptance will be sent by October 10.

With best wishes,
Elizabeth M. Bergman, Ph.D.


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From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:49:31 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:Mideastwire exchange program
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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From:contact at sidibousaidlanguages.com
Subject:

The Exchange is an effort by Mideastwire.com and its partners to
promote understanding and academic enrichment through a variety of
city-focused conferences in and around the Middle East.

During their stay, typically lasting from one to two weeks, students
and professionals from around the world engage directly with some of
the leading intellectuals, academics and political leaders in the
country - representing all sides.

The First Exchange was launched in June 2008 in Beirut, Lebanon. Now,
several years on, over 270 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 Tenth Beirut Exchange will be held November 17-24, 2012;
The Second Tunis Exchange will be held January 3-13, 2013;
The Second Turkey Exchange will be held January 14-24, 2013.

For Arabic classes offered in the Tunis Medina starting October 29,
2012, please visit our Facebook Pages:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342217845855326/
https://www.facebook.com/ArabicInTunis


*********
To view previous Exchange programs in Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Tunis
and the Gulf, as well as media coverage of our efforts,
visithttp://www.thebeirutexchange.com

Beirut Exchange Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/10975175535/

Tunis Exchange Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342217845855326/

The Turkey Exchange & Exchange Fanpage on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Exchange/154390001366216

REQUEST AN APPLICATION for any Exchange via info at mideastwire.com

Note that tuition discounts, beyond standard financial aid allocations
for those applicants with demonstrated need, are available for alumni
of previous Exchange programs as well as students who wish to attend
more than one Exchange. For more information, please email
info at mideastwire.com

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
THE TENTH BEIRUT EXCHANGE
November 17-24, 2012/Application deadline October 20, 2012
Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance

The Beirut Exchange program rests on two 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.

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):
Ahmad Asssir, Bilal Bin Rabbah Mosque of Sidon
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://www.thebeirutexchange.com

*********
Costs:

Tuition - $1,250; Partial financial aid is available for those
students and individuals that can demonstrate need.

Accommodation - Recommended accommodation is at the Cavalier Hotel in
Hamra, Beirut. Room rates vary depending on arrangements, but
generally fall within the range of $300-$400 for the duration of the
program (including breakfast). Alternative accommodation is available
upon request, although most lectures will be held in the conference
room of the Cavalier Hotel and across the street at our partner
organization Altcity.me

Airfare - $600, approximate from the European Union.

Tuition is 50% refundable up to two weeks 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

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
THE SECOND TUNIS EXCHANGE
January 3-13, 2013/Application deadline November 15, 2012
Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance

Mideastwire.com is pleased to announce the Second Tunis Exchange in
partnership with CEMAT, the overseas research center of the American
Institute for Maghrib Studies based in Tunis, Institut Tunis Dauphine
and Tunisia Live. Like our other Exchanges, the ten-day program
January 3-13, 2013 will engage students from around the world in a
multifaceted discussion of some of the key issues facing Tunisia and
the wider region.

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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 Tunisia
and 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 Format - The Tunis Exchange will be held over ten days in
total. Students are expected to stay at the hotel Le Majestic, unless
permission for offsite stay at alternative hotels or accommodations is
requested, since most meetings will take place in the conference room
at Le Majestic. 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 Gafsa.

*********
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 Tunisian Journalists
The Central Bank of Tunisia
Ministry of Women's Affairs
Ministry of Human Rights
Manouba University
Tunis University
Association of Democratic Women
Tunisian Network for Social Economy
Tunisian Observatory for a Democratic Transition
Tunisian League of Human Rights
Tunisian-American Chamber of Commerce
Tunisian Association of Young Entrepreneurs
Committee to Protect Journalists
Attounsia Newspaper

To view a previous program for the Tunis Exchange visit
http://www.thebeirutexchange.com

*********
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 Hotel Le
Majestic 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 $450-$500 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/
For more about Institut Tunis Dauphine, visit http://www.tunisdauphine.tn/
For more about Tunisia Live, visit http://www.tunisia-live.net

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
THE SECOND TURKEY EXCHANGE
January 14-24, 2013/Application deadline November 15, 2012
Limited spaces available/Rolling acceptance

**********
Mideastwire.com and politicsinthefield.com are pleased to announce the
Second Turkey Exchange. The ten-day program January 14-24 will be held
over eight days in Istanbul and two days in Ankara, immersing students
and professionals from around the world in some of the key issues
facing Turkey and the surrounding region.

**********
The Turkey Exchange rests on two tracks:

Academic - Participants will attend a series of seminars led by
leading Turkish academics, journalists, businesspeople and public
intellectuals. Topics will include: Turkey and the Syrian Revolution;
The future of Turkey-EU and Turkey-US relations; Turkey's role in the
Middle East Peace process; Economic reform challenges now and on the
horizon; Pipeline politics and Turkey's energy role; The AKP party in
domestic and regional relations; The Kurdish question; Terrorism and
the PKK; Turkey's constitution and justice system; Women in Turkey;
Hydro-politics and Turkish foreign policy, among other topics.

Dialogue with Leaders - Participants will have the opportunity to meet
and engage social, political and economic leaders from across the
spectrum in Turkey.

**********

Invited Participants & Institutions (partial list only):
AK Party
CHP - Republican People's Party
MHP - Nationalist Movement Party
BDP - Peace and Democracy Party
Prime Ministry of Turkey
Foreign Ministry of Turkey
Ministry for European Union Affairs of Turkey
Religious Affairs Ministry of Turkey
Jewish Community of Turkey
Armenian Community of Turkey
Istanbul Municipality
US Consulate, Istanbul
Istanbul Stock Exchange
Radikal Newspaper
Taraf Newspaper
International Crisis Group Turkey
Istanbul Policy Center
Syrian National Council
SETA
MUSIAD
TUSIAD
HABERTURK TV
Skyturk TV
Prof. Deniz ?lke Aran
Prof. Remzi Sanver
Prof. lter Turan
Prof. Volkan Ediger
Prof. Mehmet Altan
Prof. Michalengelo Guida
Soli ?zel
Mustafa Akyol
Abdurrahman Dilipak
Hasan Cemal
Ceyda Karan

To view a previous program for the First Istanbul-Ankara Exchange held
in July 2010 visit http://www.thebeirutexchange.com

*********
Program Format:

The first six days as well as the final two days of the Exchange will
take place at the Madison Hotel in downtown Istanbul, although there
will be several bus trips to meetings arranged outside the conference
center. Two days of the Exchange will be spent in the capital, Ankara,
where a series of meetings with political and diplomatic leaders will
be convened.

Costs:

Tuition - $1,500. Partial financial aid is available for those
students and professionals that can demonstrate need, including being
a current recipient of financial aid.

Hotel - $120 for Ankara (shared double room, 2 nights) @ the Ickale
Hotel http://www.hotelickale.com/tr/. $480 for Istanbul (shared double
room, eight nights) @ the Madison Hotel http://www.madison.com.tr/

Airfare - $400 approximately from the EU.

Apply before November 15, 2012:

To request a downloadable application and/or financial aid
information, please email  info at mideastwire.com.

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About the Organizations:

Mideastwire.com is a Beirut-based media monitoring company that
translates the Arabic and Persian language media into English.

For more about PIF, visit politicsinthefield.com

Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/10975175535/

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From dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM  Sun Sep 30 04:50:15 2012
From: dilworthparkinson at GMAIL.COM (Dilworth Parkinson)
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 06:50:15 +0200
Subject: Arabic-L:PEDA:CLASSRoad Initiative in Arabic Pedagogical Resources
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1) Subject:CLASSRoad Initiative in Arabic Pedagogical Resources

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Date: 29 Sep 2012
From: munir at HADI.ORG
Subject:CLASSRoad Initiative in Arabic Pedagogical Resources

We need your help as an Arabic language professional!

Please join us in a groundbreaking project to identify the best resources
for teaching and learning Arabic. These resources will be part of a new
website being developed to support your work and promote Arabic studies!

CLASSRoad, an initiative of HADI (Human Assistance and Development
International) in collaboration with the LanguageAcquisition Resource
Center at San Diego State University, is the recipient of a grant from
Qatar Foundation International (QFI) to develop this comprehensive Arabic
resource website. This "one-stop-shop" for teachers, program
administrators, curriculum specialists and others involved in Arabic
studies will house information about instructional resources and
professional opportunities. The site will enable users to access the best
curated content, rate and review resources, engage in conversations and add
new material to keep the website relevant and robust.

You can do your part in ensuring that the Arabic Resources website, when
launched next year, contains excellent content that serves your
professional needs.

Please take a few moments to reflect on existing online resources and
information sources that you utilize in course preparation, student
assignments/activities, professional development, and so on. These websites
might be about teacher workshops, university Arabic programs, textbooks and
other materials, professional associations, literature or other teaching
content, software and mobile apps, discussion forums, or anything else
pertaining to Arabic that you use frequently.

Please click on the link below and you will be taken to a webpage where you
can paste in the URL of a website, and then type in any comments that you
feel may be helpful in determining the value of the recommended item. Once
you submit the first entry, you will have the option of repeating the
process for additional entries. We welcome as many entries as you would
like to contribute, and all who recommend five or more unique resources
(not already entered by someone else) will be credited on the website's
acknowledgements page.

Note that it is critical to provide us the specific URL of a given
resource, not the top-level domain URL or URL of the section of a site
where the resource may be located.

We would appreciate receiving your recommendations by Friday, October 5 (We
want to incorporate this information during the current stage of the
project, and are working within a tight timeline).

CLICK HERE: http://www.classroad.com/ARS/Resources.php

We thank you in advance for your participation in this landmark effort.
During the development of the website, there may be additional
opportunities for you to contribute and be recognized for your expertise
and assistance. For example, you may qualify to serve as a resource
evaluator and prepare a formal, rubric-based review of selected resources,
for which you would be compensated and credited more prominently on the
website when it is launched.

We look forward to your participation as a stakeholder in the success of
this effort.

Best regards,

Munir Shaikh
Project Director
CLASSRoad

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