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LARC develops and supports the teaching and learning of foreign languages in the United States through research, technology, and publications. Particular attention is paid to less commonly taught languages, cross-cultural issues, language skills assessment, and teacher training.


The following is a list of currently available publications. Discounts are available to bookstores, colleges, universities and faculty members.


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Arabic language through dialogue 1

By Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure, Lina Hariri, Shereen Hijazi, Ghassan Zakaria, Younis ElCheddadi and Lina Kholaki

This textbook is for total beginners in Arabic (high school and college level) who are interested in learning Arabic in a communicative, task-based way. The textbook quickly Arahelps the students to acquire knowledge of the Arabic letters and sounds and moves into using words and phrases that can be useful to them in everyday life situations from greetings, to introducing themselves, to explaining cultural nuances, to talking about their backgrounds and families. The textbook integrates all four language strands: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Many ideas and exercises are suggested for the teachers’ use. The textbook is in full color.


Suggested retail $72.99

ISBN: 978-0-7442-0708-8

Page Count: 394
Published: 2011

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Arabic Language Through Dialogue 2
with MP3 Files
for Intermediate Level Arabic


2nd Edition

By Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure and
Younis ElCheddadi


This book represents an attempt to build the Arabic learner’s communicative skills sequentially, in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and functional skills. It introduces the student to basic topics that are easily accessible and frequently used in everyday conversation, providing in each lesson a dialogue; speaking, reading, and writing exercises; cultural information; and selections from Arabic magazines and websites. The book focuses on developing spoken MSA skills as a way to enable the beginning student to communicate with speakers across a variety of dialects.

 Arabic Language Through Dialogue 2
Suggested retail $87.99
ISBN: 978-0-7442-9741-8

Page Count: 200
Published: 2010
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Suggested retail $74.49
ISBN: 978-0-7442-9133-9

Page Count: 278
Published: 2009

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Arabic language through dialogue 3

By Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure and Younis ElCheddadi

This textbook is for those students who have taken about 4 semesters of Arabic or who are at the Intermediate Mid level (ACTFL).  Learning at this level remains communicative and rich in dialogues and exercises that are all related to the dialogue learned.  Dialects are introduced again through songs from various parts of the Arab world.  In addition, authentic stories from the Arab old tradition are introduced and learned.  The textbook integrates all four language strands: speaking, listening, reading and writing.  Many ideas and exercises are suggested for the teachers’ use.  The textbook is in full color.
 



Suggested retail $14.99
ISBN: 978-0-7442-0769-9

Page Count: 118
Published: 2011

Scribbles of an Arab Woman I (Arabic/English version)

By Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure

"The scribbles of an Arab Woman" is a collection original poems that are ideas, reflections and impressions of love, foreigness and life's detours written by Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure.

To listen to some of scribbles by Dr. Hanada Taha - Thomure voice, Please go to the following link

http://www.arabexpertise.com/kharbashat/
 



Suggested retail $21.99
ISBN: 978-0-7442-1388-1

Page Count: 168
Published: 2012

Scribbles of an Arab Woman II (Arabic/English version)

By Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure

"The scribbles of an Arab Woman" is a collection original poems that are ideas, reflections and impressions of love, foreigness and life's detours written by Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure.

To listen to some of scribbles by Dr. Hanada Taha - Thomure voice, Please go to the following link

http://www.arabexpertise.com/kharbashat/
 

Iraqi dialect through dialogue - Advanced
with MP3 Files

By Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure and
Dr. Shak Hanish


This book consists of fifty-five Iraqi (Baghdadi) dialect dialogue cut. The dialogues are divided into four classes according to the subject of the dialogue. Each dialogue cut starts with a very short introduction in English, explaining the content of each dialogue to prepare the reader for the dialogue. Then, the dialogue starts, followed by the Iraqi vocabulary and their meanings in English. The dialogue cut concludes with discussion questions in English to measure the understanding of the dialogue and to stimulate students to absorb and digest the article.

All dialogues are recorded in MP3 format and posted on the following URL: http://larcmaterials.sdsu.edu/arabic

Iraqi Dialect Through Dialogue - Advanced
Suggested retail $74.49
ISBN: 978-0-7442-9846-8

Page Count: 196
Published: 2010
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