Middlebury

ARBC 0435

Arabic Diglossia

Arabic Diglossia: A Linguistic Approach
Diglossia is an intricate sociolinguistic situation in which two related varieties of the same language co-exist within the same speech community. In this course we will focus on the study of diglossia as manifested in Arabic-speaking communities, where Modern Standard Arabic is used side by side with Vernacular Arabic. In particular, we will discuss the linguistic differences between the two varieties, their distinct and overlapping functions, their status in society, and code-switching between them in various contexts of language use. Course materials will be drawn from a variety of sources, including articles and book chapters, print and non-print media, political and religious discourse, and literary texts. The language of instruction is exclusively Arabic. (ARBC 0302 or equivalent) 3 hrs. sem.
Subject:
Arabic
Department:
Arabic
Division:
Languages
Requirements Fulfilled:
AAL LNG MDE SOC
Equivalent Courses:
LNGT 0435

Sections in Fall 2014, School Abroad France (Paris)

Fall 2014

ARBC0435A-F14 Seminar (Soltan)