Advanced Media Arabic
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lahlali, El Mustapha, PUBLISHER: Georgetown University Press, Advanced Media Arabic systematically introduces authentic texts and audio files from a wide variety of media sources. This textbook helps students develop analytical and translation skills in Arabic and expand their reading, writing, listening, and speaking capabilities. The book emphasizes the semantic and stylistic aspects of media Arabic rather than its grammar and aims to equip students with the ability to listen to and converse about current events. Organized by theme, each of the ten chapters covers current issues like: Diplomacy, Elections, Trade & Industry, Violence & Disorder, Law and Order, Economy, War & Military Action, Natural Disasters, Terrorism, Arabic television talk shows Each chapter provides important vocabulary; examples of language in context; exercises for reading and listening comprehension, writing, and translation; and a section for discussion and debate. Listening material is available for free online at www.press.georgetown.edu.