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The relationship between syntax and semantic in the case of Ma`ani Nahwi in Arabic and the idea of Modistae in Latin

Yaacob, Solehah@Nik Najah Fadilah (2010) The relationship between syntax and semantic in the case of Ma`ani Nahwi in Arabic and the idea of Modistae in Latin. Sino-US English Teaching, 7 (2). pp. 45-60. ISSN 1539-8072

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Abstract

The research emphasizes on the relation of the Arabic concept of “ma`ani nahwi” and the Latin “modistae”. In order to establish this relation, the researcher illustrates the role of Aristotle’s categories in influencing the concept of the Medieval Latin “modistae”. This is followed by a reevaluation of the influence of Arabic philosophers, such as al-Farabi (c.870-c.950 CE), Avicenna (980-1037 CE) and Averoes (c.1126-c.1198 CE) on Latin philosophy and linguistics, especially Jurjani’s (d.1078 CE) role in introducing his concept of “nazm” towards “ma`ani nahwi”. The research contributes to the understanding of the relationship between syntax and semantics which has not been effectively clarified within the framework of traditional Arabic grammatical theory.

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 2297/13126
Uncontrolled Keywords: connection; Ma`ani Nahw; Arabic grammatical concept; the style of Modistae thinking; Jurjani and Averroes
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) > B720 Medieval
D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D111 Medieval History
P Language and Literature > PJ Semitic > PJ6001 Arabic
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Arabic Language and Literature
Depositing User: Dr. Solehah Yaacob
Date Deposited: 01 Feb 2012 11:41
Last Modified: 23 Feb 2012 12:08
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/13126

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