Publication

2005-03-30 - Georgetown University Press

Language

English

Word Count

146,750 words, Guess

Page Count

587 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2004054085
  • Goodreads1092695
  • LibraryThing374005

Classifications

  • LCCPJ6813.C65 2005
  • DDC492.77
  • LCCPJ6813 .C6

Description

"This important reissue, enhanced with an audio CD to supplement the text, is another addition to Georgetown's world-renowned Arabic language-learning materials, and is considered to be one of the most outstanding descriptions of any Arabic dialect written for the English-speaking world. It is comprehensive in its coverage - ranging from phonology (how sounds are organized and used) to morphology (sound, syllable, and word structure), with an analysis that is insightful and original. It contains hints on how to master nuances in dialectical pronunciation, as well as the differences of meaning in their various forms." "Based on the dialect of Damascus, the language covered here is part of what has variously been called "Syrian Arabic," "Eastern Arabic," and "Levantine Arabic," encompassing the dialects of Beirut, Amman, and Jerusalem - as well as Damascus - with references made to regional variants. In a world drawn ever closer to events in the Middle East, this comprehensive grammar reference is yet another extraordinary addition to the growing library of Arabic language-learning materials published by Georgetown University Press."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • A Reference Grammar Of Syrian ArabicPaperbackGeorgetown University Press2005-03-30

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