Arabic Linguistics Studies in the Maghreb in the 20th Century - Tunisia Example

Esma Kaya; Mehmet Şirin Çınar

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Arabic Linguistics Studies in the Maghreb in the 20th Century - Tunisia Example

Yazarlar:

Esma Kaya | Mehmet Şirin Çınar

Yayıncı:

Kütahya Dumlupinar University

Ana Başlıklar:

Arap Dili ve Belagatı

Dergi:

İslam Medeniyeti Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.241-259

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001323040

pISSN:

2149-0872

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 It is possible to assert that linguistics initiated by Ferdinand de Saussure has significantly influenced Arabic language studies. Although there has been a longstanding tradition of linguistic studies in the Arab world, various approaches have been adopted regarding how to engage with Ferdinand de Saussures structural linguistic method. Linguistic studies in the Arab world can be roughly categorized into those conducted in the Mashriq and those in the Maghreb. The linguistic studies in the Mashriq, initially paralleled the comparative linguistics conducted at the German University in Cairo, and later evolved to embrace the linguistic perspective of the London School, led by Firth. Furthermore, with the delayed translation of Ferdinand de Saussures Course in General Linguistics, linguists in the Mashriq East region were tardy in directly engaging with Saussurean linguistics. This situation resulted in conflicting language studies and numerous associated problems in the region. In the Maghreb region, language studies began later due to being under French colonial rule. After gaining independence from French rule, countries in this region started linguistic studies based on Western linguistics. The establishment of universities during this period facilitated linguistic research, and the widespread knowledge of French enabled linguists to engage with Saussurean linguistics directly. Consequently, although linguistic studies in the Maghreb started later than in the Mashriq, they directly embraced Saussures linguistics. This contributed to the establishment of a stable linguistic research environment in the Maghreb, in contrast to the uncertainties in the Mashriq. This article will first discuss linguistic activities in the Arab world, focusing on Mashriq and Maghreb. Then the focus will be on linguistic research in the Maghreb region and the main features of linguistic research in this region will be presented. In addition, since Tunisia has an essential place in Arabic linguistic studies, the linguistic studies carried out in Tunisia and the views of important linguists working there will also be included. Thus, a perspective on modern language studies in Tunisia, which is the main purpose of the article, will be tried to be presented.

 It is possible to assert that linguistics initiated by Ferdinand de Saussure has significantly influenced Arabic language studies. Although there has been a longstanding tradition of linguistic studies in the Arab world, various approaches have been adopted regarding how to engage with Ferdinand de Saussures structural linguistic method. Linguistic studies in the Arab world can be roughly categorized into those conducted in the Mashriq and those in the Maghreb. The linguistic studies in the Mashriq, initially paralleled the comparative linguistics conducted at the German University in Cairo, and later evolved to embrace the linguistic perspective of the London School, led by Firth. Furthermore, with the delayed translation of Ferdinand de Saussures Course in General Linguistics, linguists in the Mashriq East region were tardy in directly engaging with Saussurean linguistics. This situation resulted in conflicting language studies and numerous associated problems in the region. In the Maghreb region, language studies began later due to being under French colonial rule. After gaining independence from French rule, countries in this region started linguistic studies based on Western linguistics. The establishment of universities during this period facilitated linguistic research, and the widespread knowledge of French enabled linguists to engage with Saussurean linguistics directly. Consequently, although linguistic studies in the Maghreb started later than in the Mashriq, they directly embraced Saussures linguistics. This contributed to the establishment of a stable linguistic research environment in the Maghreb, in contrast to the uncertainties in the Mashriq. This article will first discuss linguistic activities in the Arab world, focusing on Mashriq and Maghreb. Then the focus will be on linguistic research in the Maghreb region and the main features of linguistic research in this region will be presented. In addition, since Tunisia has an essential place in Arabic linguistic studies, the linguistic studies carried out in Tunisia and the views of important linguists working there will also be included. Thus, a perspective on modern language studies in Tunisia, which is the main purpose of the article, will be tried to be presented.

 It is possible to assert that linguistics initiated by Ferdinand de Saussure has significantly influenced Arabic language studies. Although there has been a longstanding tradition of linguistic studies in the Arab world, various approaches have been adopted regarding how to engage with Ferdinand de Saussures structural linguistic method. Linguistic studies in the Arab world can be roughly categorized into those conducted in the Mashriq and those in the Maghreb. The linguistic studies in the Mashriq, initially paralleled the comparative linguistics conducted at the German University in Cairo, and later evolved to embrace the linguistic perspective of the London School, led by Firth. Furthermore, with the delayed translation of Ferdinand de Saussures Course in General Linguistics, linguists in the Mashriq East region were tardy in directly engaging with Saussurean linguistics. This situation resulted in conflicting language studies and numerous associated problems in the region. In the Maghreb region, language studies began later due to being under French colonial rule. After gaining independence from French rule, countries in this region started linguistic studies based on Western linguistics. The establishment of universities during this period facilitated linguistic research, and the widespread knowledge of French enabled linguists to engage with Saussurean linguistics directly. Consequently, although linguistic studies in the Maghreb started later than in the Mashriq, they directly embraced Saussures linguistics. This contributed to the establishment of a stable linguistic research environment in the Maghreb, in contrast to the uncertainties in the Mashriq. This article will first discuss linguistic activities in the Arab world, focusing on Mashriq and Maghreb. Then the focus will be on linguistic research in the Maghreb region and the main features of linguistic research in this region will be presented. In addition, since Tunisia has an essential place in Arabic linguistic studies, the linguistic studies carried out in Tunisia and the views of important linguists working there will also be included. Thus, a perspective on modern language studies in Tunisia, which is the main purpose of the article, will be tried to be presented.

 Ferdinand de Saussure ile başlayan dilbilimin Arap dil çalışmalarını önemli bir ölçüde etkisi altına aldığını söylemek mümkündür. Arap dünyasında dil çalışmaları eskiye dayanan bir gelenek olsa da Saussureün yapısalcı dilbilim metoduna yönelik ne yapacağı konusunda çeşitli yaklaşımlar benimsenmiştir. Arap dünyasında yapılan dil çalışmalarını kabaca Maşrik ve Mağribde yapılan çalışmalar olarak ikiye ayırmak mümkündür. Maşrikte önceleri Kahirede bulunan Alman Üniversitesindeki dil çalışmalarına paralel bir şekilde karşılaştırmalı dilbilim çalışmalarıyla başlayıp ilerleyen zamanlarda ise Londra ekolünden olan Firthin bakış açısıyla dilbilim çalışmaları yapılmıştır. Ayrıca Saussureün Genel Dilbilim Dersleri kitabının geç tercüme edilmesiyle beraber Maşrikteki dilciler Saussure dilbilimini doğrudan ele almada gecikmişlerdir. Bu durum Maşrikte birbiriyle çelişkili dil çalışmaları yapılmasıyla beraber pek çok soruna yol açmıştır. Mağrib bölgesinin Fransız sömürgesi altında olması nedeniyle buradaki dil çalışmaları Maşrik bölgesine göre daha geç bir dönemde başlamıştır. Bu bölgedeki ülkeler Fransız sömürgesinden kurtulduktan sonra Batıdaki dilbilime dayalı çalışmalar yapmaya başlamışlardır. Bu dönemde kurulan üniversiteler, dilbilim çalışmalarına olanak tanımış ve Fransızcanın yaygın olarak bilinmesi, dilcilerin Saussure dilbilimini doğrudan ele almasına olanak sağlamıştır. Bu yüzden Mağribdeki dilbilim çalışmaları Maşrike göre daha geç bir dönemde yapılmış olsa da onlar Saussureün dilbilimini doğrudan ele almışlardır. Bu durum Maşrikte yaşanan belirsizliklerin aksine Mağribde istikrarlı bir dilbilim çalışması ortamının oluşmasına katkı sağlamıştır. Bu makalede ilk olarak Arap dünyasındaki dilbilim faaliyetleri Maşrik ve Mağrib merkezli olarak ele alınacaktır. Daha sonra özellikle Mağrib bölgesindeki dilbilim araştırmaları üzerinde durulacak ve bu bölgede oluşan dil çalışmalarının temel özelliklerine yer verilecektir. Ayrıca Arap dilbilim çalışmaları noktasında önemli bir yeri olması sebebiyle Tunusta yapılan dilbilim çalışmalarına ve orada faaliyet gösteren önemli dilbilimcilerin görüşlerine yer verilecektir. Böylece makalenin asıl amacı olan Tunustaki modern dil çalışmalarına dair belli bir perspektif sunulmaya çalışılacaktır.

Makale detayları

Arabic Linguistics Studies in the Maghreb in the 20th Century - Tunisia Example

Yazarlar:

Esma Kaya | Mehmet Şirin Çınar

Yayıncı:

Kütahya Dumlupinar University

Ana Başlıklar:

Arap Dili ve Belagatı

Dergi:

İslam Medeniyeti Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.241-259

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001323040

pISSN:

2149-0872

Arabic linguistics

Al-Nahda

Linguistics in the Mashriq

Linguistics in the Maghrib

Linguistics in TunisiaArap dilbilimi

en-Nahda

Maşrik’te dilbilim

Mağrib’de dilbilim

Tunus’ta dilbilim

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Esma Kaya | Mehmet Şirin Çınar

Yayıncı: Kütahya Dumlupinar University

Ana Başlıklar: Arap Dili ve Belagatı

Dergi: İslam Medeniyeti Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.241-259

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001323040

pISSN: 2149-0872

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Esma Kaya | Mehmet Şirin Çınar

Yayıncı:

Kütahya Dumlupinar University

Ana Başlıklar:

Arap Dili ve Belagatı

Dergi:

İslam Medeniyeti Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.241-259

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001323040

pISSN:

2149-0872