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If you feel like you've got the wrong tone of voice, don't
understand the ins-and-outs of grammar, or just don't feel
confident writing about yourself without sounding like an idiot,
read this book. Copywriter Tait Ischia is brief and to the point in
an interesting and engaging way. Which is exactly what you want the
words on your website/marketing stuff/professional bio to be too,
right? Feel confident in what you say and how you say it when you
put fingers to the keyboard. Waffling on should really be reserved
for weekend breakfast.
This book explores the construct of language in use, specifically
as operationalised through different item types in the Austrian
Matura (school-leaving exam). Empirical research on some of these
item types is scarce. The author reports on a mixed-methods study.
The theoretical frameworks employed are Purpura's (2004) model of
language ability and Weir's (2005) socio-cognitive framework. The
findings suggest that the tasks under investigation assess
grammatical form and meaning at the sub-sentential and sentential
level. Different item types were also found to target different
elements of lexicogrammatical competence. The study contributes to
understanding the nature of language in use and sheds light on the
application of the socio-cognitive framework to the validation of
language in use tasks.
A comprehensive introduction to the linguistic fundamentals of
modern Arabic, ideal for Arabic language learners as well as
speakers interested in developing a richer understanding of
language use and behavior Introduction to Arabic Linguistics
presents a clear and engaging overview of the core linguistic
aspects of modern Arabic, focusing on Modern Standard Arabic and
Levantine Arabic. Designed to be welcoming for undergraduates
without fluency in Arabic and for students with only limited
familiarity with linguistics, this textbook covers all fundamental
areas of Arabic linguistics. Detailed yet accessible chapters
include comprehension and analysis questions, critical thinking
exercises, application examples with authentic data, reading
assignments, and classroom and homework projects. This valuable
textbook is organized into three units which cover sounds and sound
systems, word structure and meaning, and phrases and phrase
structure. Author Youssef Haddad draws from both the Arabic
grammatical tradition and recent linguistic research to provide
students with a solid foundation in the linguistic features and
structures of Arabic sounds, words, and phrases. Topics include
phonological processes, derivational morphology, noun and verb
phrases, sentence structure, structural ambiguity, and more.
Discusses key topics in the formal study of Arabic linguistics,
suitable for Arabic speakers and language learners Encourages
students to investigate a dialect not covered in the book at
different levels of linguistic analysis Answers many of the most
common and relevant questions in the field of Arabic linguistics
Includes a typological and historical overview of the Arabic
language Offers an instructor's website with additional exercises,
practice questions, PowerPoint presentations, and answer keys
Introduction to Arabic Linguistics is the perfect textbook for
undergraduates in modern language and linguistic courses and a
valuable resource for graduate students in Arabic studies or
linguistics programs.
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