This biannual course is taught on years 2015-2016, 2017-2018, ....
Two years of Classical or Modern Standard Arabic ; knowledge of Arabic dialectology. It is highly recommended to combine this course with LGLOR2721/2 : Middle Arabic, Mixed Arabic and Sociolinguistics of the Arab World.
The target of this course is research on the grammar of Classical and spoken Arabic.
It addresses two categories of scholarly works:
- comparative studies in which Classical Arabic and various dialects are compared (and sometimes other Semitic languages) with regard to a particular morphological or morpho-syntactic phenomenon (such as W. Fischer's study on the interrogative pronoun or J. Retsö's study on the finite passive voice of the verb);
- dialectological studies, both descriptive and historical (such as the works of W. Marçais, J. Grand'Henry and J. Lentin, and the language atlases by P. Behnstadt and M. Woidich).
After a general introduction by the co-ordinating lecturer, sessions will consist of group discussions on one or more studies within the field. Occasionally, visiting lecturers will share practical aspects of their current research with the students.
At the end of the course, the student should have acquired:
- thorough familiarity with the morphology and syntax of Classical Arabic and Arabic dialects;
- knowledge of the main scholarly works on Arabic grammar and linguistics;
- the communication skills required to actively contribute to a discussion on a highly technical subject pertaining to Arabic linguistics.
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Continuous assessment, based on regular participation in group discussions; Individual paper on a relevant subject.
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The target of this course is research on the grammar of Classical and spoken Arabic, particularly morphology and syntax. Sessions include group discussions on one or several relevant studies. The course provides E-learning activities, with compulsory registration on the I-campus platform.
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Support: printed texts, photocopies, documents presented in digital format, sound recordings.
The course provides E-learning activities, with compulsory registration on the I-campus platform.
Please note: while French is the language of instruction, other contact languages (Arabic, English, German) may be used occasionally as well depending on the backgrounds of invited scholars.
