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Riḥla ilā Bilād al-‘Arab رحلة إلى بلاد العرب

A Comprehensive Introductory Course for Arabic Heritage Speakers
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Riḥla ilā Bilād al-‘Arab begins with the Arabic alphabet and methodically develops reading, writing, and mastery of Fuṣḥā grammar. Alongside linguistic skills, readers explore Arab history, society, and culture. Unique to the book is the diary of Amal, an American student of Arab heritage, who journeys through Jordan and Palestine, adding personal and cultural insight.

Featuring maps, illustrations, photographs, and supported by audio resources available on the companion website, this textbook offers a comprehensive learning experience.
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This book is ideal for Arabic heritage students who speak an Arabic dialect but lack familiarity with Modern Standard Arabic (Fuṣḥā), seeking a contextual and culturally rich way to master reading and grammar.

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Rihla ilā Bilād al-‘Arab starts with the Arabic alphabet and gradually and systematically builds the reading and writing skills and mastery of Fuṣḥā grammar. As they develop their reading, writing and grammar skills, students will be learning about Arab history, society, and culture.

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Riḥla ilā Bilād al-‘Arab starts with the Arabic alphabet and gradually and systematically builds the reading and writing skills and mastery of Fuṣḥā grammar. As students develop their reading, writing, and grammar skills, they will be learning about Arab history, society, and culture. This book contextualizes Arabic grammar teaching with sufficient and relevant drills and exercises.

Added personal and cultural interest is given by the diary of Amal, an American student of Arab descent, who travels to Jordan and Palestine.

This textbook includes maps, illustrations, and photographs and is accompanied by audio on the companion website that can be viewed here: www.routledge.com/cw/younes.

The book is designed for Arabic heritage students—students who can understand and speak an Arabic dialect (Egyptian, Iraqi, Moroccan, etc.) but are unfamiliar with Modern Standard Arabic, known as Fuṣḥā.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367896737

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 211 Tables, black and white; 83 Halftones, color; 83 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 653g

Pages: 242

About the Author

Munther Younes is Reis Senior Lecturer of Arabic Language and Linguistics and Director of the Arabic Program at Cornell University, USA. He is the co-author of the ‘Arabiyyat al-Naas textbook series and the author of the following books: The Routledge Introduction to Qur’anic Arabic, Kalila wa Dimna for Students of Arabic, The Integrated Approach to Arabic Instruction, and Charging Steeds or Maidens Doing Good Deeds: In search of the Original Qur’an, all published by Routledge.

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