{"product_id":"9798399380803","title":"First steps towards a Tarifit grammar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFirst steps towards a Tarifit grammar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers an essential introduction to the grammar and lexicology of the Kelaia dialect, in the province of Nador, corresponding to the Tarifit variety of Tamazight. The book addresses the most relevant grammatical aspects of this language, which is threatened by the influence of Arabic, French, and Spanish. Its main objective is to provide a clear and accessible resource for linguists and scholars interested in the documentation and preservation of Berber languages, contributing to making the linguistic richness of North Africa more visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on describing the fundamental elements of Tarifit grammar, specifically the variant spoken in the Kelaia region (Nador). Throughout its pages, the author breaks down key aspects of the morphology, syntax, and lexicology of this language, offering a systematic analysis that allows for an understanding of its internal structure. The work is not only a descriptive manual but also a call to action for linguists around the world to participate in the documentation and revitalization of Tamazight varieties, especially Tarifit, which faces an increasing risk of linguistic displacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrammar and morphology of the Tarifit language (Kelaia variety).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSyntactic structure and lexicology of the Nador dialect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation and preservation of threatened North African languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of dominant languages (Arabic, French, Spanish) on Tamazight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptive linguistics applied to a Berber variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for linguists, philologists, researchers, and students of Afroasiatic or Berber languages, as well as anyone interested in linguistic diversity and the preservation of minoritized languages. It is also useful for Tarifit speakers who wish to deepen their formal knowledge of their own language, and for academics seeking reference materials on Tamazight grammar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA first systematic approach to the grammar of a poorly documented linguistic variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools for understanding the morphosyntactic structure of Tarifit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical resource for initiating research on endangered Berber languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA contribution to the visibility and revaluation of the linguistic heritage of northern Morocco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jelouli, Amar El Arbaoui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e GRAMMAR, SYNTAX AND MORPHOLOGY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PUNTO ROJO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a necessary reference work for those dedicated to the study of Berber languages, especially the Tarifit variety. Its descriptive approach and its clear intention to document a threatened language give it relevant academic and cultural value. Although it is aimed at a specialized audience, its didactic structure makes it accessible for beginners in the grammatical knowledge of this linguistic variant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406843666779,"sku":"9798399380803","price":20.19,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979839938080.jpg?v=1781842229","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9798399380803","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}