Rif Berber

Wenixsenadawarennbnadem
the one whowanting (that)helearnwords/languagesof man
adyasLayden
(that) hecomestoLeiden
'He who wants to learn languages comes to Leiden.'

*To see the translation in a closely related language, have a look at Tashelhiyt.


Click here to listen to the example


Language name: Rif BerberTarifit
Language family: Afro-Asiatic, Berber.
Region: North Morocco and Algeria. Click here for a map of the area.


Department: Arabic, Persian and Turkish languages and cultures. Section Berber and South Semitic.
URL Department: http://www.tcmo.leidenuniv.nl
Lecturers: M. Kossmann, H.J. Stroomer


Course description: Rif Berber is the native language of about 150.000 Moroccans in the Netherlands, and, hence, is one of the largest minority languages there. The course introduces the grammar with the help of a book. We will also read texts that will increase in difficulty as the course progresses. It is possible to extend this course with 8,6 ECTS once. For more information, click here.
Total duration: 2 semesters, extension to 4 possible.
Course frequency: The course is taught every year (when enough students register for it).


Reading Year may vary
Credit (in ECTS): 8,6
Course hours per week: 2
Highest course level: B3


Class types: Tutorial.
Examination types: Written.
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