A Reference Grammar of Syrian Arabic

by Mark W. Cowell, Ernest N. McCarus (Foreword by)

Overview

This important reissue, enhanced with free downloadable MP3 files to supplement the first chapter of the text (sounds), 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.

Accompanying MP3 files are available for download from the book's webpage at press.georgetown.edu.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626163652
Publisher:	Georgetown University Press
Publication date:	02/29/2016
Pages:	616
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.40(d)
Language:	Arabic
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Part I: Phonology

Chapter 1: SoundsSound CombinationsGeneral Sound Changes

Introduction to Parts II and III

Chapter 2: Morphological Principles

Part IIA: Base Forms

Chapter 3: Verb Patterns Chapter 4: Adjective Patterns Chapter 5: Noun Patterns

Part IIB: Inflectional Forms

Chapter 6: Verb InflectionChapter 7: Adjective InflectionChapter 8: Noun Inflection

Part IIIA: Derivational Categories

Chapter 9: Verb Derivation Chapter 10: Adjective DerivationChapter 11: Noun Derivation

Part IIIB: Inflectional Categories

Chapter 12: Tense Chapter 13: ModeChapter 14: Person, Number, and Gender

Part IV: Syntax

Chapter 15: Syntactical Principles and ConstructionsChapter 16: Predication and ExtrapositionChapter 17: Complementation Chapter 18: Annexion and PrepositionsChapter 19: AttributionChapter 20: SupplementationChapter 21: Substitution

Index