Mastering Arabic through Literature: The Short Story: al-Rubaa Volume 1
A new learning approach that brings together language study and literary appreciation, for classroom and home use 

In an innovative concept in the teaching of Modern Standard Arabic, this new content-based book aims to bolster study for advanced students in both linguistic skills and literary appreciation through the reading of short stories in the original Arabic by four great but very different writers: Mahmoud Taher Lashin, Naguib Mahfouz, Yusuf Idris, and Tayeb Salih. Creative reading tasks and exercises focus on the writing and literary styles of the four writers, while grammar is reinforced through text analysis and writing assignments, with an emphasis on building vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, as well as developing a deeper understanding of cultural issues. With an integrated skills approach, al-Rubaa contains not only reading but also writing, listening, and speaking activities. 

The stories included in the book are: 
• by Mahmoud Taher Lashin: “From the Diaries of Noah,” “That’s Right” 
• by Naguib Mahfouz: Stories 26 and 29 from Tales of Our Alley, Dream 6 from Dreams of Convalescence 
• by Yusuf Idris: “House of Flesh,” “In Passing” 
• by Tayeb Salih: “A Song of Love,” “A Step Forward,” “Yours until Death”
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Mastering Arabic through Literature: The Short Story: al-Rubaa Volume 1
A new learning approach that brings together language study and literary appreciation, for classroom and home use 

In an innovative concept in the teaching of Modern Standard Arabic, this new content-based book aims to bolster study for advanced students in both linguistic skills and literary appreciation through the reading of short stories in the original Arabic by four great but very different writers: Mahmoud Taher Lashin, Naguib Mahfouz, Yusuf Idris, and Tayeb Salih. Creative reading tasks and exercises focus on the writing and literary styles of the four writers, while grammar is reinforced through text analysis and writing assignments, with an emphasis on building vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, as well as developing a deeper understanding of cultural issues. With an integrated skills approach, al-Rubaa contains not only reading but also writing, listening, and speaking activities. 

The stories included in the book are: 
• by Mahmoud Taher Lashin: “From the Diaries of Noah,” “That’s Right” 
• by Naguib Mahfouz: Stories 26 and 29 from Tales of Our Alley, Dream 6 from Dreams of Convalescence 
• by Yusuf Idris: “House of Flesh,” “In Passing” 
• by Tayeb Salih: “A Song of Love,” “A Step Forward,” “Yours until Death”
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Mastering Arabic through Literature: The Short Story: al-Rubaa Volume 1

Mastering Arabic through Literature: The Short Story: al-Rubaa Volume 1

Mastering Arabic through Literature: The Short Story: al-Rubaa Volume 1

Mastering Arabic through Literature: The Short Story: al-Rubaa Volume 1

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A new learning approach that brings together language study and literary appreciation, for classroom and home use 

In an innovative concept in the teaching of Modern Standard Arabic, this new content-based book aims to bolster study for advanced students in both linguistic skills and literary appreciation through the reading of short stories in the original Arabic by four great but very different writers: Mahmoud Taher Lashin, Naguib Mahfouz, Yusuf Idris, and Tayeb Salih. Creative reading tasks and exercises focus on the writing and literary styles of the four writers, while grammar is reinforced through text analysis and writing assignments, with an emphasis on building vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, as well as developing a deeper understanding of cultural issues. With an integrated skills approach, al-Rubaa contains not only reading but also writing, listening, and speaking activities. 

The stories included in the book are: 
• by Mahmoud Taher Lashin: “From the Diaries of Noah,” “That’s Right” 
• by Naguib Mahfouz: Stories 26 and 29 from Tales of Our Alley, Dream 6 from Dreams of Convalescence 
• by Yusuf Idris: “House of Flesh,” “In Passing” 
• by Tayeb Salih: “A Song of Love,” “A Step Forward,” “Yours until Death”

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9789774165986
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press, The
Publication date: 04/25/2014
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)
Language: Arabic

About the Author

Iman A. Soliman is the executive director of CASA (the Center for Arabic Study Abroad) at the American Universityin Cairo, and an instructor in the university's Arabic Language Institute. 

Saeed Alwakeel is an associate professor of modern literature and literary criticism at Ain Shams University, Cairo, and an instructor in the Arabic Language Institute of the American Universityin Cairo.

Table of Contents

Preface

The History and Origins of Arab Theater

Unit 1: Tawfiq al-Hakim
Biography of the Author
“The Council of Justice”
Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Listening, and Critical Appreciation Activities

Unit 2: Salah Abdul Sabur
Biography of the Author
“A Night Traveler”
Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Listening, and Critical Appreciation Activities

Unit 3: Saadallah Wannus
Biography of the Author
“The Elephant, O King of The Age”
Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Listening, and Critical Appreciation Activities

Unit 4: Abdel Karim Berrechid
Biography of the Author
“Imru' al-Qays in Paris"
Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Listening, and Critical Appreciation Activities
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