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The Arabic Language by Kees Versteegh (2014, Trade Paperback, Revised edition,New Edition)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherEdinburgh Tea & Coffee Company University Press
ISBN-100748645276
ISBN-139780748645275
eBay Product ID (ePID)176350431
Product Key Features
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameArabic Language
Publication Year2014
SubjectArabic, Islam / General, Linguistics / General
FeaturesRevised Edition,New Edition
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Religion, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorKees Versteegh
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight22.8 Oz
Item Length6.1 in
Item Width9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal492.7
Table Of ContentPreface List of Figures and Maps Note on Transcription and Glossing 1. The Study of Arabic in the West 2. Arabic as a Semitic Language 3. The Earliest Stages of Arabic 4. Arabic in the Pre-Islamic Period 5. The Development of Classical Arabic 6. The Structure of Arabic 7. The Arabic Linguistic Tradition 8. The Emergence of New Arabic 9. Middle Arabic 10. The Study of the Arabic Dialects 11. The Dialects of Arabic 12. The Emergence of Modern Standard Arabic 13. Diglossia 14. Bilingualism 15. Arabic as a Minority Language 16. Arabic Pidgins and Creoles 17. Arabic as a World Language Bibliography List of Abbreviations Index
SynopsisCovering all aspects of the history of Arabic, the Arabic linguistic tradition, Arabic dialects, sociolinguistics and Arabic as a world language, this introductory guide is perfect for students of Arabic, Arabic historical linguistics and Arabic sociolinguistics. Concentrating on the difference between the two types of Arabic - the classical standard language and the dialects - Kees Versteegh charts the history and development of the Arabic language from its earliest beginnings to modern times. Students will gain a solid grounding in the structure of the language, its historical context and its use in various literary and non-literary genres, as well as an understanding of the role of Arabic as a cultural, religious and political world language. New for this edition: additional chapters on the structure of Arabic, Bilingualism and Arabic pidgins and creoles; a full explanation of the use of conventional Arabic transcription and IPA characters; an updated bibliography and all chapters have been revised and updated in light of recent research., An introductory guide for students of Arabic language, Arabic historical linguistics and Arabic sociolinguistics., Concentrating on the difference between the two types of Arabic--the classical standard language and the dialects--Kees Versteegh charts the history and development of the Arabic language from its earliest beginnings to modern times. The reader is given a solid grounding in the structure of the language, its historical context and its use in various literary and non-literary genres, as well as an understanding of the role of Arabic as a cultural, religious and political world language.
LC Classification NumberPJ6075.V46 2014
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