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PublisherYale University Press

ISBN-10030021989X

ISBN-139780300219890

eBay Product ID (ePID)4038273135

Product Key Features

Number of Pages704 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAhlan Wa Sahlan : Functional Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners: with Online Media

Publication Year2015

SubjectArabic

TypeLanguage Course

AuthorMahdi Alosh

Subject AreaForeign Language Study

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight59.3 Oz

Item Length1.1 in

Item Width0.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Reviews"It allows the best development of the cultural competence of the learner. Such a construction of the textbook allows the presentation of culture and realities elements of the Al-Watan al-'Arabi in a coherent, clear and complex way."--Magdalena Lewicka, Anna Waszau, Universal Journal of Educational Research, Nicolas Copernicus University, Poland "The appealing presentation and the variety of approaches to learning are commendable. . . . I found this course package to be both rich and enriching."--Mohammad Al-Masri, The Modern Language Journal " Ahlan wa Sahlan, in its newly enhanced form, will continue to be what it has already been: an excellent syllabus with which Arabic-language programs and individual courses can introduce learners to the language, creating a user-friendly environment within which both teacher and learner can operate with comfort and profit."--Roger Allen, University of Pennsylvania, "The appealing presentation and the variety of approaches to learning are commendable. . . . I found this course package to be both rich and enriching."-Mohammad Al-Masri, The University of Oklahoma, The Modern Language Journal "Ahlan wa Sahlan, in its newly enhanced form, will continue to be what it has already been: an excellent syllabus with which Arabic-language programs and individual courses can introduce learners to the language, creating a user-friendly environment within which both teacher and learner can operate with comfort and profit."--Roger Allen, University of Pennsylvania, "It allows the best development of the cultural competence of the learner. Such a construction of the textbook allows the presentation of culture and realities elements of the Al-Watan al-'Arabi in a coherent, clear and complex way."--Magdalena Lewicka, Anna Waszau, Universal Journal of Educational Research?, Nicolas Copernicus University, Poland "The appealing presentation and the variety of approaches to learning are commendable. . . . I found this course package to be both rich and enriching."--Mohammad Al-Masri, The Modern Language Journal " Ahlan wa Sahlan, in its newly enhanced form, will continue to be what it has already been: an excellent syllabus with which Arabic-language programs and individual courses can introduce learners to the language, creating a user-friendly environment within which both teacher and learner can operate with comfort and profit."--Roger Allen, University of Pennsylvania, "It allows the best development of the cultural competence of the learner. Such a construction of the textbook allows the presentation of culture and realities elements of the Al-Watan al-'Arabi in a coherent, clear and complex way."--Magdalena Lewicka, Anna Waszau, Universal Journal of Educational Research?, Nicolas Copernicus University, Poland "The appealing presentation and the variety of approaches to learning are commendable. . . . I found this course package to be both rich and enriching."--Mohammad Al-Masri, The Modern Language Journal " Ahlan wa Sahlan, in its newly enhanced form, will continue to be what it has already been: an excellent syllabus with which Arabic-language programs and individual courses can introduce learners to the language, creating a user-friendly environment within which both teacher and learner can operate with comfort and profit."--Roger Allen, University of Pennsylvania

IllustratedYes

SynopsisThe second edition of this widely used text covers the first year of instruction in Modern Standard Arabic. It will teach students to read, speak, and write Arabic, while presenting an engaging story that involves Adnan, a Syrian student studying in the United States, and Michael, an American student studying in Cairo. In diaries, letters, and postcards, the two students describe their thoughts and activities, revealing how a non-American views American culture and how the Arabic culture is experienced by an American student. Features of this Edition: video, filmed in Syria expanded communicative activities updated audio program material designed according to proficiency principles Components of the Second Edition include: A full-color Student Textbook with included online audio and video access Annotated Instructor's Edition (ISBN 978-0-300-14047-7) Sound and Script Workbook, The second edition of this widely used text covers the first year of instruction in Modern Standard Arabic. It will teach students to read, speak, and write Arabic, while presenting an engaging story that involves Adnan, a Syrian student studying in the United States, and Michael, an American student studying in Cairo. In diaries, letters, and postcards, the two students describe their thoughts and activities, revealing how a non-American views American culture and how the Arabic culture is experienced by an American student. This edition features online video, filmed in Syria; expanded communicative activities; an updated audio program; and material designed according to proficiency principles. Features of this Edition include: video, filmed in Syria expanded communicative activities updated audio program material designed according to proficiency principles Components of the Second Edition include: A full-color Student Textbook with included online audio and video access Annotated Instructor's Edition (ISBN 978-0-300-14047-7) Sound and Script Workbook Online, interactive exercises