5 credits
15.0 h
Q2
This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2017-2018
Teacher(s)
den Heijer Johannes;
Language
French
Prerequisites
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.
Main themes
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.
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.
Aims
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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”.
Content
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.
Teaching methods
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Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment, based on regular participation in group discussions; Individual paper on a relevant subject.
Other information
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.
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.
Bibliography
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Faculty or entity
GLOR
