Description
| Product ID: | 9781138821521 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | History and Development of the Arabic Language |
| Authors: | Author: Muhammad al-Sharkawi |
| Page Count: | 274 |
| Subjects: | Language: reference and general, Language: reference & general, Historical and comparative linguistics, Grammar, syntax and morphology, Language teaching and learning, Literature: history and criticism, Historical & comparative linguistics, Grammar, syntax & morphology, Language teaching & learning (other than ELT), Literature: history & criticism |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating History and Development of the Arabic Language is a general introduction for students to the history of the Arabic language. It is divided into two parts; the pre-Islamic language up to the emergence of the first well-known works of Classical Arabic. Secondly, the transition from the pre-Islamic situation to the complex Arabic language forms after the emergence of Islam and the Arab conquests, both in Arabia and in the diaspora. The book focuses on the pre-Islamic linguistic situation, where the linguistic geography and relevant demographic aspects of pre-Islamic Arabia will be introduced. In addition, the book will also discuss the communicative contexts and varieties of Modern Arabic. History and Development of the Arabic Language is a general introduction for students to the history of the Arabic language. It is divided into two parts; the pre-Islamic language up to the emergence of the first well-known works of Classical Arabic. Secondly, the transition from the pre-Islamic situation to the complex Arabic language forms after the emergence of Islam and the Arab conquests, both in Arabia and in the diaspora. The book focuses on the pre-Islamic linguistic situation, where the linguistic geography and relevant demographic aspects of pre-Islamic Arabia will be introduced. In addition, the book will also discuss the communicative contexts and varieties of Modern Arabic. The book includes readings, discussion questions and data sets to provide a complete textbook and resource for teachers and students of the history of Arabic. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-12-08 |
