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The Foundations of Grammar
The Arabic grammatical tradition is one of the great traditions in the history of linguistics, yet it is also one that is comparatively unknown to modern western linguistics. The purpose of the present book is to provide an introduction to this grammatical tradition not merely by summarizing it, but by putting it into a perspective that will make it accessible to any linguist trained in the western tradition. The reader should not by put off by the word 'medieval': Arabic grammatical theory shares a number of fundamental similarities with modern linguistic theory. Indeed, one might argue that one reason Arabic theory has gone unappreciated for so long is that nothing like it existed in the West at the time of its 'discovery' by Europeans in the 19th century, when the European orientalist tradition was formed, and that it it only with the development of a Saussurean and Bloomfieldian structural tradition that a better perspective has become possible.
Avant-garde to New Wave
The cultural liberalization of communist Czechoslovakia in the 1960s produced many artistic accomplishments, not least the celebrated films of the Czech New Wave. This movement saw filmmakers use their new freedom to engage with traditions of the avant-garde, especially Surrealism. This book explores the avant-garde's influence over the New Wave and considers the political implications of that influence. The close analysis of selected films, ranging from the Oscar-winning Closely Observed Trains to the aesthetically challenging Daisies, is contextualized by an account of the Czech avant-garde and a discussion of the films' immediate cultural and political background.
Jonathan Owens
*From a small-town dreamer to a professional football powerhouse, Jonathan Owens's journey is nothing short of inspiring.* In *Jonathan Owens: Safety First - From College Standout to Professional Gridder, * discover the remarkable story of a young athlete who defied the odds to carve out a successful career in the NFL. This biography delves deep into Owens's life, from his early days in college, where he first made his mark as a standout safety, to his ascent into the professional ranks where he became a respected and formidable presence on the gridiron. This book takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the challenges and triumphs that shaped Owens's career. Learn how his relentless wo...
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Arabic and contact-induced change
This volume offers a synthesis of current expertise on contact-induced change in Arabic and its neighbours, with thirty chapters written by many of the leading experts on this topic. Its purpose is to showcase the current state of knowledge regarding the diverse outcomes of contacts between Arabic and other languages, in a format that is both accessible and useful to Arabists, historical linguists, and students of language contact.
Jonathan Owens
Discover the inspiring story of Jonathan Owens, a talented NFL safety who has overcome adversity to make his mark in professional football. This engaging biography traces Owens' journey from small-town Missouri to the bright lights of the NFL, highlighting his determination and resilience along the way. Breaking Barriers in the NFL offers readers an in-depth look at Owens' career, including: - His early years in St. Louis and development as a multisport athlete - His college career at Missouri Western State University - His journey as an undrafted free agent in the NFL - His perseverance through practice squad stints and injuries - His breakthrough performances with the Houston Texans and Gr...
Teaching and Learning Arabic Grammar
Foundational and comprehensive, this volume provides a theoretical and practical overview of the current issues that dominate the field of teaching and learning Arabic grammar. Bringing together authorities on Arabic grammar from around the world, the book covers both historical contexts and current practices, and provides principles, strategies, and examples of current Arabic grammar instruction across educational settings. Chapter authors offer a range of perspectives on teaching approaches, implementing research findings in the classroom, and future challenges. A much-needed volume to help students, teachers, and teacher educators develop their knowledge and skills, it addresses the most salient and controversial issues in the field, including: what grammar to teach, how much grammar to teach, how to address grammar in content-based or communication-based classroom, and how to teach variation in grammar. This resource is ideal for preservice Arabic language teachers as well as Arabic language professors and researchers.
A Linguistic History of Arabic
A Linguistic History of Arabic presents a reconstruction of proto-Arabic by the methods of historical-comparative linguistics. It challenges the traditional conceptualization of an old, Classical language evolving into the contemporary Neo-Arabic dialects. Professor Owens combines established comparative linguistic methodology with a careful reading of the classical Arabic sources, such as the grammatical and exegetical traditions. He arrives at a richer and more complex picture of early Arabic language history than is current today and in doing so establishes the basis for a comprehensive, linguistically-based understanding of the history of Arabic. The arguments are set out in a concise, case by case basis, making it accessible to students and scholars of Arabic and Islamic culture, as well as to those studying Arabic and historical linguists.
