Watson, J (2011) Arabic dialects (general article). In: Weninger, S, Khan, G, Streck, M and Watson, JCE, (eds.) The Semitic Languages: An international handbook. Handbücher zur Sprach- und Kommunikationswissenschaft / Handbooks of Linguistics and Communication Science (HSK) . Walter de Gruyter , Berlin , pp. 851-896. ISBN 978-3-11-025158-6
Abstract
This article sketches the historical documentation of Arabic dialects within the different regions. It considers the relationship between ancient and modern Arabic and examinesfeatures of modern Arabic dialects as universal tendencies and as the outcome of grammaticalisation. From the evidence it argues for a polygenetic explanation of the development of modern Arabic dialects. The article then considers different classifications of Arabic dialects and finally presents the linguistic typology of Arabic dialects in terms of phonological, morphological and syntactic features.
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Keywords: | Arabic; Dialectology; Semitic languages |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Languages Cultures & Societies (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 18 Sep 2013 09:47 |
Last Modified: | 16 Jul 2019 12:53 |
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Publisher: | Walter de Gruyter |
Series Name: | Handbücher zur Sprach- und Kommunikationswissenschaft / Handbooks of Linguistics and Communication Science (HSK) |
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