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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521648327
ISBN-139780521648325
eBay Product ID (ePID)30203090
Product Key Features
Number of Pages358 Pages
Publication NameUsing Arabic : a Guide to Contemporary Usage
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
SubjectArabic
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
AuthorMahdi Alosh
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight20.2 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2004-054631
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal492.7/82421
Table Of ContentPart I. Varieties of Arabic: 1. What is Arabic?; 2. Arabic diglossia; 3. Diglossia versus bilingualism; 4. Register; 5. Representative texts; Part II. Vocabulary: 6. Vocabulary study; 7. Word information; 8. Conceptual organization of words; 9. Semantic processing of words; Part III. Grammar: 10. What is grammar?; 11. An outline of Arabic grammar; 12. Grammatical categories; 13. The nominal sentence; 14. The verbal sentence; 15. Prepositions; 16. Negation; 17. Demonstratives; 18. Relative pronouns; 19. Interrogatives; 20. Conditionals; 21. Transition words; 22. Numbers; 23. Partitives; 24. Nominal forms with a verbal force; 25. The diminutive; 26. The vocative; 27. Relative adjectives; 28. Words of emphasis; 29. The permutative; 30. Conjunctions; 31. Exception; 32. The construct; 33. Comparative/superlative adjectives; 34. Defective nouns; 35. Common errors.
SynopsisUsing 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., Using Arabic is a guide to Arabic usage for intermediate-level students and above who wish to extend their knowledge of the language. Focusing on Modern Standard Arabic, it is divided into three clear sections on varieties of Arabic, grammar, and vocabulary. Clear and readable, this is an essential student reference., This guide to Arabic usage for intermediate-level students wishing to extend their knowledge of the language focuses on Modern Standard Arabic. A vocabulary chapter shows which words are current and appropriate to different registers, while a grammar chapter offers an overview of Arabic grammar with modern-day examples. A chapter on varieties of Arabic describes linguistic variation in the Arab world. This volume will be an essential reference for students seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Arabic.
LC Classification NumberPJ6307.A397 2004
