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Synopsis
Another "classic" reference grammar, with online audio. It teaches phonology, morphology, and syntax (same general outline as the Erwin reference grammar). It includes an appendix of texts (bits of cultural material) in urban Moroccan Arabic gathered by a French scholar. It is designed to serve as a reference for the student who has already had an introductory course in Moroccan. The dialect is that of educated urban speakers of the northwestern part of Morocco, espcecially Fez, Rabat, and Casablanca. The audio demonstrates the pronounciation of the Arabic transcribed in the book and is keyed to the text.
Synopsis
Conceived to be a practical reference grammar for those who may have basic skills in Moroccan Arabic, this classic volume teaches the phonology, morphology, and syntax of the dialect. Originally published in 1962, A Short Reference Grammar of Moroccan Arabic features the spoken language of the urban speakers of the northwestern part of Morocco, especially Fez, Rabat, and Casablanca. The Arabic has been transcribed for the English-speaking student.
The accompanying audio files, keyed to the text, demonstrate the pronunciation of the Arabic transcribed in the book. These mp3 files are available for free online at www.press.georgetown.edu.