Tashelhiyt Berber

Ghwannairanaissniwaliwnnbnadm
the one whois wantingthathe knowslanguagesof peoples
aidduslmdintLaydn
thathe goestocityLeiden
'He who wants to know languages goes to Leiden.'

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


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Language name: TashelhiytTashelhiyt
Language family: Afro-Asiatic, Berber.
Region: Morocco. Click here for a map of the region.


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


Course description: Tashelhiyt Berber is spoken in the south of Morocco by about 8-9 million people, which makes it the world's largest Berber language. The course introduces the grammar of Tashelhiyt Berber 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 twice. For more information, click here.
Total duration: 2 semesters, extension to 6 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: B2


Class types: Tutorial.
Examination types: Written.
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