The Syntax of Spoken Arabic: A Comparative Study of Moroccan, Egyptian, Syrian and Kuwaiti Dialects
The Syntax of Spoken Arabic: A Comparative Study of Moroccan, Egyptian, Syrian and Kuwaiti Dialects
Publisher: Georgetown Univ Pr | 2000 | ISBN-10: 0878407898 | ISBN-13: 978 0878407897 | English/Arabic | PDF | 462 pages | 12.62 Mb
Publisher: Georgetown Univ Pr | 2000 | ISBN-10: 0878407898 | ISBN-13: 978 0878407897 | English/Arabic | PDF | 462 pages | 12.62 Mb
The first comparative study of the syntax of Arabic dialects, chosen for their distinction. Based upon natural language data recorded in Morocco, Egypt, Syria and Kuwait, this study takes an analytical approach, combining insights from discourse analysis, language typology and pragmatics.
Review
"Thoroughly backed up by numerous solid references in the dialectological literature…an important publication advancing the field of comparative Arabic dialectology." – Journal of the American Oriental Society "A welcome addition to Arabic linguistics. It is well written, with lucid explanations and transparent terminology. It breaks new ground in Arabic dialectology… Recommended reading for anyone who is interested in the Arabic language or Arabic linguistics, including teachers and professors, native and non-native alike. It is readable, clearly laid out, and written in an engaging style." – Modern Language Journal
The Syntax of Spoken Arabic: A Comparative Study of Moroccan, Egyptian, Syrian and Kuwaiti Dialects
