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Arabic Dialectology Original

This course introduces students to Arabic dialectology, exploring the nuances and variations within Arabic dialects across historical and modern contexts. It examines the perspectives of both classical and contemporary scholars on Arabic dialects and the origins of the Arabic language. Students will learn to differentiate between dialects and languages, understand the factors contributing to language disintegration, and appreciate the significance of dialectology in syntax and morphology studies. The course also covers the influence of foreign languages and vocabulary construction.

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35h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Arabic DialectologyArabic DialectsLinguistic VariationLanguage OriginsHistorical Linguistics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Definition of Language and Dialect

2

Characteristics of Arabic Dialects

3

Views of Classical Scholars on Dialects

4

Views of Modern Linguists on Dialects

5

Factors Leading to Dialectal Variation

6

The Hijazi Dialect

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Interpreter

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Language Teacher

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Lexicographer

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: اللهجات العربية في العصر القديم

1.5h

Unit 1: اللغة واللهجة

1.5 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the connection between language and dialects.
  • •Define 'language' and 'dialect' based on the provided definitions.
  • •Identify the differences between language and dialect.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises to test your understanding.
Week
2

Module 1: اللهجات العربية في العصر القديم

2h

Unit 2: ألقاب اللهجات العربية وخصائصها (1)

2 study hours
  • •Study the characteristics of Arabic dialects: Al-Istanata, Al-Takhallus min al-hamz, Al-Tamtamiyya, and Al-'Ajrafiyya.
  • •Identify the tribes associated with each dialect characteristic.
  • •Understand the linguistic features of each dialect.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
3

Module 1: اللهجات العربية في العصر القديم

2h

Unit 3: ألقاب اللهجات العربية وخصائصها (2)

2 study hours
  • •Continue studying the characteristics of Arabic dialects: Al-Tadajju', Al-Taltala, Al-'Aj'aja, Al-'An'ana, and Al-Ghamghama.
  • •Identify the tribes associated with each dialect characteristic.
  • •Understand the linguistic features of each dialect.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
4

Module 1: اللهجات العربية في العصر القديم

2h

Unit 4: ألقاب اللهجات العربية وخصائصها (3)

2 study hours
  • •Study the characteristics of Arabic dialects: Al-Dartiyya, Al-Shinshina, Al-Fahfaha, Al-Furatiyya, and Al-Qat'a.
  • •Identify the tribes associated with each dialect characteristic.
  • •Understand the linguistic features of each dialect.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
5

Module 1: اللهجات العربية في العصر القديم

2h

Unit 5: ألقاب اللهجات العربية وخصائصها (4)

2 study hours
  • •Study the characteristics of Arabic dialects: Al-Kaskasa, Al-Kushkusha, Al-Khalkhaniyya, Al-Watham, Al-Wakma, and Al-Wahm.
  • •Identify the tribes associated with each dialect characteristic.
  • •Understand the linguistic features of each dialect.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
6

Module 2: اللهجات العربية في العصر الحديث

1.5h

Unit 6: مفهوم اللهجة عند المحدثين

1.5 study hours
  • •Define the concept of dialect from the perspective of modern linguists.
  • •Distinguish between a language and a dialect.
  • •Explain when a dialect can evolve into a separate language.
  • •Identify the characteristics that differentiate one dialect from another.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
7

Module 2: اللهجات العربية في العصر الحديث

2h

Unit 7: نظرة القدامى إلى اللهجات العربية

2 study hours
  • •Explore the views of classical scholars on Arabic dialects.
  • •Understand the historical context of these views.
  • •Analyze the methodologies used by classical linguists in studying dialects.
  • •Discuss the impact of these methodologies on the classification of Arabic dialects.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
8

Module 2: اللهجات العربية في العصر الحديث

2h

Unit 8: نشأة اللغة العربية المشتركة (الفصحى)

2 study hours
  • •Examine the emergence of the shared Arabic language (Al-Fusha).
  • •Understand the factors that contributed to linguistic unification.
  • •Identify the distinctive features of the shared Arabic language.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
9

Module 2: اللهجات العربية في العصر الحديث

2h

Unit 9: اختلف آراء علماء العربية (قدامى و محدثين) في نظرتهم إلى العربية المشتركة ولهجاتها

2 study hours
  • •Compare and contrast the views of classical and modern scholars on the shared Arabic language and its dialects.
  • •Analyze the reasons for their differing perspectives.
  • •Discuss the implications of these views on the study of Arabic dialectology.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
10

Module 3: عوامل تفرع اللغة إلى لهجات

1.5h

Unit 10: الجوانب التي يجب توفرها في اللهجة

1.5 study hours
  • •Identify the essential aspects that must be present in a dialect.
  • •Understand the relationship between a dialect and the broader language it belongs to.
  • •Analyze the factors that contribute to the differentiation of dialects.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
11

Module 3: عوامل تفرع اللغة إلى لهجات

2h

Unit 11: عوامل تفرع اللغة إلى لهجات

2 study hours
  • •Examine the political factors that lead to the divergence of a language into dialects.
  • •Understand how political fragmentation influences linguistic variation.
  • •Analyze the social factors that contribute to the divergence of a language into dialects.
  • •Explore the role of social structures and cultural norms in shaping linguistic differences.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
12

Module 3: عوامل تفرع اللغة إلى لهجات

2h

Unit 12: عامل التصثر بلغات أجنبية

2 study hours
  • •Explore the impact of linguistic contact on the formation of dialects.
  • •Understand how languages influence each other through borrowing and adaptation.
  • •Analyze the role of foreign elements in shaping the characteristics of Arabic dialects.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.
Week
13

Module 3: عوامل تفرع اللغة إلى لهجات

2h

Unit 13: اللهجة الحجازية

2 study hours
  • •Study the linguistic factors that contribute to the divergence of a language into dialects.
  • •Understand how variations in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary lead to dialectal differences.
  • •Analyze the specific linguistic features of the Hijazi dialect.
  • •Complete self-assessment exercises.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed notes summarizing the key features of each dialect discussed in Modules 1 and 2.

2

Develop flashcards with vocabulary and phonetic differences between dialects.

3

Compare and contrast the methodologies of classical and modern linguists, focusing on their strengths and weaknesses.

4

Practice analyzing sample texts from different dialects to identify their unique characteristics.

5

Focus on understanding the factors that contribute to dialectal variation, such as political, social, and geographical influences (Modules 3).

6

Review all self-assessment questions and tutor-marked assignments to identify areas needing further study.

7

Create a timeline of key events and figures in the history of Arabic dialectology.

8

Practice translating sentences from standard Arabic into different dialects and vice versa.

9

Prepare a presentation summarizing the main points of the course and highlighting your key insights.

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