Academy of the Arabic Language in Israel
Israeli linguistic institution
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The Academy of the Arabic Language [a] is an institute for the study and research of the Arabic language in Israel.
Formed2007
HeadquartersHaifa, Israel
Agency executive
- Mahmoud Ghanayem, President
Websitewww.arabicac.com
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Haifa, Israel |
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| Website | www |
History
The Academy of the Arabic Language, headquartered in Haifa, was established in December 2007. Among the founders is Sasson Somekh.[1] Its activities are governed by a Knesset Law approved in March 2007 and are largely parallel those of the Hebrew Language Academy. The president of the academy is Mahmoud Ghanayem.
The academy works to promote:
- Study of the history of Arabic language
- Study of the Arabic language: structure, terminology, grammar, lexicon, pronunciation, spelling, reading, writing and orthography including innovations in the language and adaptations stemming from technological developments and advanced computing
- Editing dictionaries
- Study of Arab culture and literature
- Contact and cooperation with the Hebrew Language Academy and Hebrew and Arabic research institutes in Israel and abroad
- Cooperation with the Ministry of Education and higher education institutions and consultant services
- Publication of texts and organization of conferences
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