16.1773, Books: Applied Ling, Arabic: Alosh

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Subject: 16.1773, Books: Applied Ling, Arabic: Alosh

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Date: 14-Feb-2005
From: Joyce Reid < jreid at cup.org >
Subject: Using Arabic : Alosh 

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Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 10:11:00
From: Joyce Reid < jreid at cup.org >
Subject: Using Arabic : Alosh 

Title: Using Arabic 
Subtitle: A Guide to Contemporary Usage 
Publication Year: 2005 
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
	   http://us.cambridge.org

Book URL: http://www.cambridge.org/9780521648325 

Author: Mahdi Alosh

Paperback: ISBN: 0521648327 Pages: 354 Price: U.S. $ 25.99
Paperback: ISBN: 0521648327 Pages: 354 Price: U.K. £ 15.99

Abstract:

Using Arabic is a guide to Arabic usage for students who have already
acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge.
Focusing mainly on Modern Standard Arabic, it is divided into three clear
sections on varieties of Arabic, grammar, and vocabulary. 'Varieties of
Arabic' describes the linguistic situation in the Arab world, showing
students variations in register through the use of authentic texts. The
vocabulary section is designed not only to expand students' knowledge of
Arabic words, but also to show them which words are most current, and which
are appropriate to different registers. The final chapter provides an
overview of Arabic grammar, giving many modern-day examples, and
highlighting common errors. Clear, readable and easy to consult, Using
Arabic will prove an invaluable reference for students seeking to improve
their fluency and confidence in Arabic. 

Part I. Varieties of Arabic: 
1. What is Arabic?
2. Arabic diglossia
3. Diglossia versus bilingualism
4. Register
5. Representative texts
Part II. Vocabulary: 
1. Vocabulary study
2. Word information
3. Conceptual organization of words
4. Semantic processing of words
Part III. Grammar: 
1. What is grammar?
2. An outline of Arabic grammar
3. Grammatical categories
4. The nominal sentence
5. The verbal sentence
6. Prepositions
7. Negation
8. Demonstratives
9. Relative pronouns
10. Interrogatives
11. Conditionals
12. Transition words
13. Numbers
14. Partitives
15. Nominal forms with a verbal force
16. The diminutive
17. The vocative
18. Relative adjectives
19. Words of emphasis
20. The permutative
21. Conjunctions
22. Exception
23. The Construct
24. Comparative/superlative adjectives
25. Defective nouns
26. Common errors 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                     Language Description

Subject Language(s): Arabic, Standard (ABV)

Written In: English  (ENG)

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