Overview
What is the Arabic term for ""suicide bombing""? What phrase would be used to describe ""peacekeeping forces"" in the Arab media? Or ""economic sanctions""? The Middle East is a key region for politics and business and it is essential that scholars, journalists, government workers, military personnel, businesspeople, and diplomats familiarize themselves quickly with Arabic/English translations for many key words and phrases used in the media. Media Arabic-the language of printed or broadcast news items-emphasizes contemporary terms like ""multiculturalism"" or ""globalization"" that are not covered by most Arabic dictionaries. This practical vocabulary reference provides concise and accessible lists of the most relevant vocabulary, providing key terms for translating from and into Arabic. The Arabic terms are organized by topic and the book now includes an index of English terms to help readers more easily find what they need. These word lists furnish readers with an invaluable knowledge of basic vocabulary used in the media to comprehend, translate, and write Arabic. NEW! Allow the reader to hear the words, check pronunciation, and test themselves! Audio MP3 files of all vocabulary words in English and Arabic-available as a free download. Simply click on the links below the cover image and download the .zip files. Topics include: * General (reports, statements, sources, common media idioms)* Politics & Government* Elections* Military* Economics* Trade & Industry* Law & Order* Disaster & Aid
Full Product Details
Author: Elisabeth Kendall
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Imprint: Georgetown University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.122kg
ISBN: 9781589019126
ISBN 10: 1589019121
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 15 July 2012
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Language: Arabic
Reviews
An extremely useful and immediately applicable collection of contemporary vocabulary. --Roger Allen, professor of Arabic, University of Pennsylvania This checklist of Arabic media vocabulary covers all important fields and should prove very useful to the learner. --Clive Holes, professor for the study of the contemporary Arab world, Oriental Institute, University of Oxford
This checklist of Arabic media vocabulary covers all important fields and should prove very useful to the learner. -- Clive Holes, professor for the study of the contemporary Arab world, Oriental Institute, University of Oxford An extremely useful and immediately applicable collection of contemporary vocabulary. -- Roger Allen, professor of Arabic, University of Pennsylvania
Author Information
Elisabeth Kendall is a senior research fellow in Arabic at Pembroke College, University of Oxford.
