Textbooks

Dari: An Elementary Textbook
Rahman Arman 
Dari is the most used language in Afghanistan; all official documents are written in it. This textbook, designed to cover one year of instruction, offers beginning learners a communicative approach to the Dari language that develops the four language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—through culturally relevant activities. The book is accompanied by a CD-ROM with extensive authentic materials, including audio and videos recorded in Afghanistan, to help learners perform tasks and functions in both colloquial and standard forms. Grammar and vocabulary in each thematic lesson are chosen carefully to help learners perform these tasks and functions at an elementary level and beyond.
Dari: An Elementary Textbook prepares learners to perform at level 1+ or 2 on the ILR scale and at the novice high/intermediate low level on the ACTFL scale. Special notes are included for people with experience in Persian to help them learn Dari more efficiently. It is the fifth elementary level textbook published in partnership with the Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region (CeLCAR), following Pashto, Tajiki, Uzbek, and Uyghur.

640 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN: 9781626161092 (1626161097)

Kurmanji: An Elementary Textbook
Mustafa Durmaz
Kurmanji is the most widely-spoken Kurdish language, with approximately
15-20 million speakers worldwide. The largest population of Kur manji
speakers can be found in eastern and southeastern Turkey. It is a major
language in the Middle East and beyond (Kurdish diasporas in Eu rope/USA).
Kurmanji Kurdish is a member of the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-
European language family, Kurmanji shares many structural features with
other Indo-Iranian languages, such as verb-final word order and split
ergativity.

430 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
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Kyrgyz: An Elementary Textbook
Dinara Abakirova
Our goal in the development of Kyrgyz: An Elementary Textbook at the Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region (CeLCAR) at Indiana University was to create instructional materials that would make a difference in the classroom and provide the instructors with a wide array of activities to make their classes interactive. Kyrgyz: An Elementary Textbook offers a thematically organized and integrative approach to Kyrgyz language and Kyrgyz culture combined with current innovations in foreign language teaching. Some of these innovations include a functional approach to grammar; an emphasis on integrated skills development; and extensive use of various authentic materials, especially videos that reflect different aspects of Kyrgyz life. We believe that the large number of
activities provided in the textbook and the supplementary materials, such as the audio-video and multimedia CDs, will help students to develop strong speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

550 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
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Tajiki Reference Grammar for Beginners
Nasrullo Khojayori and Mikael Thompson
Tajiki Reference Grammar for Beginners features straightforward explanations of Tajiki grammar and pronunciation along with examples of the concept.

This handy reference grammar is designed for beginning-level language students and—although keyed to both volumes of Tajiki: An Elementary Textbook and a natural resource for students using those textbooks—it is also useful to scholars and students of Central Asian languages and linguistics who wish to learn more about Tajiki.

172 pp., 6 x 9
Paperback
ISBN: 9781589012691 (1589012690)

Tajiki: An Elementary Textbook (Volume 1)
Nasrullo Khojayori
Tajiki, a variety of modern Persian spoken in Central Asia, is the official language of Tajikistan; most speakers of Tajiki live in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Volume 1 of Tajiki: An Elementary Textbook is designed to cover the first semester of beginning-level language instruction; together, Volumes 1 and 2 of Tajiki cover one year of instruction. Each volume of Tajiki: An Elementary Textbook uses the latest pedagogical thinking to teach basic communication skills and linguistic forms in their cultural context. Tested in the classroom, Tajiki enhances students' exposure to the language by providing the only authentic video and audio available in Tajiki. Each volume contains a CD-ROM that includes authentic audio and video materials to accompany the text and extra exercises, all in Flash format and all of which are keyed to the textbook. Each book also includes an extensive glossary, maps of the world labeled in Tajiki, and four-color illustrations and photographs throughout.

360 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN: 9781589012639 (1589012631)

Tajiki: An Elementary Textbook (Volume 2)
Nasrullo Khojayori
Tajiki, a variety of modern Persian spoken in Central Asia, is the official language of Tajikistan; most speakers of Tajiki live in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Volume 1 of Tajiki: An Elementary Textbook is designed to cover the first semester of beginning-level language instruction; together, Volumes 1 and 2 of Tajiki cover one year of instruction. Each volume of Tajiki: An Elementary Textbook uses the latest pedagogical thinking to teach basic communication skills and linguistic forms in their cultural context. Tested in the classroom, Tajiki enhances students' exposure to the language by providing the only authentic video and audio available in Tajiki. Each volume contains a CD-ROM that includes authentic audio and video materials to accompany the text and extra exercises, all in Flash format and all of which are keyed to the textbook. Each book also includes an extensive glossary, maps of the world labeled in Tajiki, and four-color illustrations and photographs throughout.

328 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN: 9781589012646 (158901264x)

Pashto: An Elementary Textbook (Volume 1)
Rahmon Inomkhojayev
Pashto, designated a critical language by the US Department of Defense, is one of two official languages of Afghanistan and is also spoken in parts of Pakistan. Volume 1 of Pashto: An Elementary Textbook is designed to cover one semester of beginning-level language instruction; together, Volumes 1 and 2 of Pashto cover one year of instruction. The textbook provides learners and instructors with a wide selection of task-oriented, communicative language materials to facilitate the development of language learning. It features a functional approach to grammar, an emphasis on integrated skills development, and the use of authentic materials.

390 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN: 9781589017733 (1589017730)

Pashto: An Elementary Textbook (Volume 2)
Rahmon Inomkhojayev
Pashto, designated a critical language by the US Department of Defense, is one of two official languages of Afghanistan and is also spoken in parts of Pakistan. Volume 1 of Pashto: An Elementary Textbook is designed to cover one semester of beginning-level language instruction; together, Volumes 1 and 2 of Pashto cover one year of instruction. The textbook provides learners and instructors with a wide selection of task-oriented, communicative language materials to facilitate the development of language learning. It features a functional approach to grammar, an emphasis on integrated skills development, and the use of authentic materials.

336 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN: 9781589017740 (1589017749)

Sorani: An Elementary Textbook
Haidar Khezri
This textbook is developed specifically for classroom use. Its purpose is
to provide learners and instructors with a wide selection of materials and
task-oriented, communicative activities that facilitate in a balanced way the development of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). The textbook introduces learners to colloquial Sorani Kurdish in Eastern/Iranian Kurdistan and Southern/Iraqi Kurdistan via the audio recording and to modern standard Sorani Kurdish via the text.

The course is designed for beginners, and thus it does not presume any
previous knowledge of written or spoken Sorani Kurdish. The focus is on
enabling learners to participate successfully in simple, everyday situations that require both spoken and written skills. The topics discussed in the book are of importance to language learners as well as to business people and government officials. Learners with previous knowledge of spoken Sorani Kurdish might find the book beneficial to improve their writing skills. Special notes are included for people with experience in Persian and Arabic to help them learn Sorani Kurdish more efficiently.

636 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
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Uyghur: An Elementary Textbook
Gulnisa Nazarova and Kurban Niyaz
The Uyghurs are one of the oldest Turkic-speaking peoples of Central Asia. Their language is closely related to Uzbek, with which it shares a common ancestor. Modern Uyghur is spoken by about 11 million people in Xinjiang and 2 million people in Central Asia and elsewhere. This textbook offers beginning students a thematically organized and integrative approach to the Uyghur language that emphasizes communicative activities, step-by-step development of linguistic skills, and elements of Uyghur culture. A multimedia DVD includes audio that helps develop listening and speaking skills and videos filmed in different regions of Xinjiang, China.

560 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN: 9781589016842 (158901684x)

Uzbek: An Elementary Textbook
Nigora Azimova
Designed to cover beginning college levels of language instruction, Uzbek: An Elementary Textbook provides learners and instructors with a wide selection of materials and task-oriented activities to facilitate the development of language learning. It offers a thematically organized and integrative approach to the Uzbek language and its culture, including a functional approach to grammar, an emphasis on integrated skills development, and the use of authentic materials such as videos filmed in various regions of Uzbekistan.

Uzbek: An Elementary Textbook contains one CD-ROM that includes authentic audio and video materials to accompany the text and integrated, interactive exercises and games, all in Flash format and all of which are keyed to the textbook. It includes a supplementary Cyrillic reader, an extensive glossary, and four-color illustrations and photographs throughout.

520 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN: 9781589017061 (1589017064)

Dari: An Intermediate Textbook
Rahman Arman
Suitable for students and professionals alike, Dari: An Intermediate Textbook offers a thematically-organized approach to learning the Dari language with task-oriented, communicative activities that develop the four primary language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Incorporating the latest innovations in foreign language teaching and pedagogy, this textbook enhances learners' ability to communicate successfully with Dari speakers and more fully engage with a rich and vibrant culture.

Dari: An Intermediate Textbook prepares learners to perform at level 2 or 2+ on the ILR scale and at the Intermediate High to Advanced Low levels on the ACTFL scale.

574 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN:9781626162235 (1626162239)

Pashto: An Intermediate Textbook
Rahmon Inomkhojayev

Designated a critical language by the US Department of Defense, Pashto is one of the two official languages of Afghanistan and is commonly spoken in parts of Pakistan. This intermediate-level textbook, which follows Pashto: An Elementary Textbook, Volumes 1 and 2, is designed to bring students from high-introductory to intermediate proficiency. It offers students with basic knowledge of Pashto a thematically organized approach that develops strong speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the language used in everyday life and in official communications, the mass media, and the educational system of Afghanistan.

Utilizing current innovations in foreign language teaching, Pashto: An Intermediate Textbook is an invaluable resource for professionals and students wishing to improve their proficiency in this critical language.

Features of Pashto: An Intermediate Textbook:
• A CD-ROM featuring more than a hundred audio files. Vocabulary lists allow readers to hover over a written word or phrase and hear it in both eastern and western dialects.
• Carefully selected themes, including practical situations in survival and rich descriptions of the Pashtun code of honor and wedding customs, in order to help students learn the language within its cultural context.
• Grammar points that help students quickly master the essential function of the structural elements used in the texts.
• Pashto-English and English-Pashto glossaries that provide information regarding the gender and number of nouns, adjectives, and various forms of verbs.
• Attractive four-color, user-friendly design with integrated audio and written exercises and cultural notes to provide students with necessary background.

Rahmon Inomkhojayev is a professor at the Tashkent State Institute of Oriental Studies, where he teaches Pashto and Afghan studies. He is from Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Reviews
"Dr. Rahmon Inomkhojayev must be commended for writing the first textbook of the Pashto language which has become a language of strategic importance for the US and NATO. Pashto: An Intermediate Textbook is an easy to follow content-based language book that focuses on building proficiency in all language skills in a variety of cultural scenarios of life in Afghanistan."—Farooq Babrakzai, Academic Specialist, Defense Language Institute

496 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN:9781626162242 (1626162247)

Uyghur: An Intermediate Textbook
Gulnisa Nazarova and Kurban Niyaz

Uyghur: An Intermediate Textbook offers students, professionals, and travelers alike the preeminent tool for expanding their knowledge of the Uyghur language and culture. Combining innovative language learning methodology with authentic audio and video materials, this textbook develops the four primary language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—by integrating them into a clear, balanced whole.

Uyghur: An Intermediate Textbook prepares learners to perform at level 1+/2 or 2+ on the ILR scale and at the Intermediate High to Advanced Mid/High levels on the ACTFL scale.

Features include:
* A multimedia CD that contains videos filmed on location as well as both authentic and scripted audio segments, all highlighting key elements of Uyghur culture
* Authentic original and modified reading passages ranging from short stories to news articles to menus
* Abundant cultural notes to reinforce reading, grammar, and vocabulary skills
* Easy-to-understand examples and exercises on points of Uyghur grammar
* Chapter themes that facilitate immersion in daily Uyghur life and culture

Designed for both classroom and on-the-ground learners, and developed in accordance with the latest ideas in performance-based principles and methodology, Uyghur: An Intermediate Textbook guides readers on a journey to the heart of a fascinating culture.

Gulnisa Nazarova is a senior lecturer at the Department of Central Eurasian and a Uyghur language material developer at the Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region (CeLCAR) at Indiana University.

Kurban Niyaz is a Uyghur language material developer at the Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region (CeLCAR) at Indiana University.

Reviews
"Uyghur: An Intermediate Textbook by Gulnisa Nazarova and Kurban Niyaz perfectly builds on the skills developed in Uyghur: An Elementary Textbook. Once again the authors have compiled an engaging set of practical exercises and interactive activities to motivate students in their continued study of the language and culture of Uyghurs. The beautiful images throughout the text provide a cultural context to complement the language study."—Rebecca Clothey, Associate Professor, School of Education, Drexel University

600 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN:9781626163645 (1626163642)

Uzbek: An Intermediate Textbook
Nigora Azimova

Designed to help adult professional and higher education learners deepen their understanding of the Uzbek language, culture, and its people, Uzbek: An Intermediate Textbook uses a wide selection of materials and task-oriented activities drawn from realistic situations and contexts to develop the four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing). With special attention to grammatical accuracy, a variety of texts, audio clips, videos, and activities it encourages learners to explore Uzbek culture and to compare and contrast it with their own.

Uzbek: An Intermediate Textbook prepares learners to perform at level 1+ or 2 on the ILR scale and at the Intermediate High or Advanced Low level on the ACTFL scale.

Features of Uzbek: An Intermediate Textbook
• Topics covered include work, study, personal interests, and travel.
• An accompanying CD-ROM provides audio and video files that complement activities in the book.
• The book uses the Cyrillic alphabet—the alphabet used in current government reports and the mass media as well as in archival material from the Soviet era.
• A useful appendix compares the Cyrillic alphabet with the Latin alphabet.
• Uzbek-English and English-Uzbek glossaries facilitate vocabulary acquisition.

Nigora Azimova is a native of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. She has served as a language specialist at the Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region (CeLCAR) at Indiana University and is a teaching and learning consultant for the Arts and Sciences Support for Education through Technology (ASSETT) program at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

420 pp., 8.5 x 11
Paperback (1 CD-ROM)
ISBN:9781626163164 (1626163162)