ARAB 4001 - Intro to Arabic Linguistics

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Arabic

Description:

This course will focus on the study of Arabic as a language system in terms of modern linguistic analysis. Students will study the language's sound system (phonology), word structure (morphology, particularly roots and patterns), phrase and sentence structure (syntax), and meaning at the word and sentential level (semantics). The history of Arabic and the issue of diglossia in Arabic-speaking countries will be discussed. The linguistic features of both Standard Arabic and the modern Arabic dialects of today will also be covered.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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