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The Language Resource Center has its own production studios where instructors, in conjuction with our professional staff, produce audio and video material to accompany their textbooks. We do not supply textbooks. Please direct product inquiries and questions to flacs@umich.edu

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Shipping and Delivery
Return Policy

 

Contact Us

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Language Resource Center
2018 Modern Language Building
812 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1275

Telephone: (734) 764-0424
Fax: (734) 764-3521

email: flacs@umich.edu

 

Placing an Order

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  1. Contact us with the name of the product that you wish to order.
  2. Pay for order (in US dollars)
    • check or money order payable to The University of Michigan
    • credit card VISA or Master Card
    • businesses and institutions in good standing may purchase material with a purchase order number
    • Michigan residents must include 6% state sales tax.
  3. Once payment is received, the order is processed and packed for shipping

 

Shipping and Delivery

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For all orders within the 48 continental states, please use the chart below to determine applicable shipping costs. Please note our preferred shipping service is UPS Ground. We are unable to ship to Post Office Boxes.

On request, we are able to ship UPS 2nd Day Air and Express. Please contact our department for other delivery methods and international orders.

Product Weight Shipping Charges
1
$6.00
2
$7.00
3
$8.00
4
$9.00
5
$10.00
6
$11.00
7
$12.00
8
$13.00
9
$14.00
10
$15.00

 

Return Policy

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Returns will be accepted only for defects or damage incurred BEFORE shipment, and will be replaced by another tape of the same program. If you return a defective tape or set of tapes, it is required that a description of the defect be included.

No exchanges or refunds. All sales are final.

 

Duplication and Digitization Rights

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The right to duplicate audio-materials for students (and sell them at cost) may be purchased for a 50% premium of the base price.

The right to digitize audio-materials for use by students in a password protected environment is also available for a 50% premium of the base price.

This service is reserved for recognized educational institutions (colleges and universities). Contact our department for more details.

 

Product List

 

Arabic

 

Title: Arabic Sounds and Letters  
Level: Elementary

Textbook Information:

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Rammuny, Arabic Sounds and Letters: A Programmed Course Text. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2003.

Available Formats and Prices:

Audio Cassette (2)
1 lb
$52.00

Audio CD (2)
1 lb
$57.00

Description:

"Arabic Sounds and Letters consists of twenty lessons which introduce the reader to letters, pronunciation, reading, writing, and letters and signs. The accompanying audio material should be used by students and teachers to reinforce correct pronunciation of the new sounds and words in each lesson" (Rammuny).

 

Title: Business Arabic  
Level: Intermediate

Textbook Information:

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Rammuny, Business Arabic: Intermediate Level. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2000.

Available Formats and Prices:

Audio Cassette (1)
1 lb
$47.00

Audio CD (1)
$50.00
1 lb

VHS Video (1)
$50.00
1 lb

Note: VHS is in NTSC format. Please add $5.00 for standards conversion.

Description:

"The book contains 21 lessons in addition to a general introduction including useful information on Arab countries. The lessons are arranged by situational topics pertinent to travel, social and business interactions. Each lesson is supported by video and audio cassettes of about two to five minutes each.

The video segments give a view of Arab culture, and the accompanying Arabic audio and written texts of each video provide the necessary pattern practice and prepare the learner to communicate effectively and act out situations appropriately in the drill and application sections" (Rammuny).

 

Title: Advanced Standard Arabic  
Level: Advanced

Textbook Information:

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Rammuny, Advanced Standard Arabic Through Authetic Texts and Audiovisual Materials: Part Two, Audiovisual Materials. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1994.

Available Formats and Prices:

VHS Video (6)
$182.00
3 lbs

Note: VHS is in NTSC format. Please add $30.00 for standards conversion.

Description:

"Advanced Standard Arabic, Part Two, Audiovisual Materials contains fourteen units that are based on authentic audiovisual materials including tape recordings of live speeches and lectures; television series, including short stories based on Arabic proverbs; videotaped speeches and lectures; and short films" (Rammuny).

The series consists of six videocassettes tapes with Parts I - IV. Approximate run time of 445:16

 

Title: Elementary Modern Standard Arabic  
Level: Elementary

Textbook Information:

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Elementary Modern Standard Arabic: Volumes 1 and 2 . USA: Cambridge University Press, 1983.

Available Formats and Prices:

Volume 1 Audio Cassette (15)
$124.00
3 lbs

Volume 1 Audio CD (16)
$152.00
2 lbs

Volume 2 Audio Cassette (6)
$77.00
1 lb

Volume 2 Audio CD (5)
$80.00
1 lb

Volume 1 and 2 Audio Cassette (purchased together) (21)
$156.00
4 lbs

Volume 1 and 2 Audio CD (purchased together) (21)
$185.00
3 lbs

Description:

"Volume One of this book contains a ten-lesson introduction to the pronunciation and writing system of Modern Standard Arabic and Lessons 1-30. Volume Two completes the course with Lesson 31-45. In addition to the book there are tapes which contain recordings of the pronunciation, reading and dictation drills of the ten-lesson introduction of Volume One, and of the Basic Texts and drills that are designated as being ‘on tape’ or ‘also on tape’ in Lessons 1-45” (Abboud and McCarus).

Note: All orders include the Recorded Drill Booklet.

 

Title: Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic (Revised Edition)  
Level: Intermediate

Textbook Information:

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Abboud, Attieh, McCarus and Rammuny. Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic . Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2002.

Available Formats, Shipping Weight and Prices:

Audio Cassette (2)
1 lb.
$52.00

Audio CD (2)
1 lb.
$57.00

Description:

"The goal of Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic is to take intermediate students to an Advanced or Advanced High proficiency level on the ACTFL scale in the four language skills, but from a functional/communicative approach using the top-to-bottom model, with increased emphasis on authenticity of language and on Arab culture" (Abboud, Attieh, McCarus and Rammuny).

Currently, Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic includes audio material for Lessons 1-15 only. For this revised edition, Lessons 15-20 have not been recorded at this time

Title: Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic  
Level: Intermediate

Textbook Information:

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Abboud, Attieh, McCarus and Rammuny. Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic . Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2002.

Available Formats, Shipping Weight and Prices:

Audio Cassette (2)
3 lbs.
$128.00

Audio CD (2)
2 lbs.
$158.00

Description:

"The goal of Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic is to take intermediate students to an Advanced or Advanced High proficiency level on the ACTFL scale in the four language skills, but from a functional/communicative approach using the top-to-bottom model, with increased emphasis on authenticity of language and on Arab culture" (Abboud, Attieh, McCarus and Rammuny).

Currently, Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic includes audio material for Lessons 1-15 only. For this revised edition, Lessons 15-20 have not been recorded at this time

Audio Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic
Abboud/Abdel-Massih/Altoma/Erwin/McCarus/Rammuny, 1983
How to Order
  Note: Lessons 19 and 22 not recorded
4 Cassettes
$65.00
4 CDs
$73.00
  Textbook source: Out of Print

 

Title: Programmed Course in Modern Literary Arabic

 

 

Level: Elementary

Textbook Information:

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McCarus and Rammuny. Programmed Course in Modern Literary Arabic: Phonology and Script . Michigan: International Book Centre, 1996.

Available Formats, Shipping Weight and Prices:

Audio Cassette (6)
1 lbs.
$71.00

Audio CD (6)
1 lbs.
$84.00

Description:

"This course is designed to teach the non-Arab to read Arabic script with acceptable pronunciation. Specifically, its goals are the ability to read printed Arabic, to write Arabic with a pleasing hand, to distinguish accurately, the phonological contrasts of Modern Literary Arabic (MLA), and to pronounce it in a manner easily comprehensible to Arabs. This course may well serve, however, as an introduction to or be used concurrently with a basic course" (McCarus and Rammuny).

Title: Advanced Arabic Composition

 

 

Level: Advanced

Textbook Information:

Textbook out of Print

Abdel-Massih. Advanced Arabic Composition.

Available Formats, Shipping Weight and Prices:

Audio Cassette (2)
1 lbs.
$52.00

Audio CD (2)
1 lbs.
$57.00

Description:

Advanced Arabic Composition is readings of articles on a variety of topics: fasting, communication and poetry. Need a better description!!!

Title: Contemporary Arabic Readers  
Level: Elementary

Textbook Information:

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Contemporary Arabic Readers I - V . USA: Cambridge University Press, 1983.

Available Formats, Shipping Weight and Prices:

Volume I Audio Cassette (12)
2 lbs.
$103.00

Volume I Audio CD (12)
2 lbs.
$120.00

Volume II Audio Cassette (6)
2 lbs.
$79.00

Volume II Audio CD (5)
2 lbs.
$83.00

Volume IV Audio Cassette (15)
3 lbs.
$128.00

Volume IV Audio CD (16)
2 lbs.
$158.00

Volume V Audio Cassette (6)
2 lbs.
$79.00

Volume V Audio CD (5)
2 lbs.
$83.00

Volumes I - V Audio Cassette (purchased together) (21)
4 lbs.
$162.00

Volumes I - V Audio CD (purchased together) (21)
3 lbs.
$190.00

Description:

"Contemporary Arabic Readers consist of five volumes introductin the student to various genres of Contemporary or modern literary Arabic. They form a progression from less to greater

Audio Contemporary Arabic Readers How to Order
 

Volume I: Newspaper Arabic
McCarus/Yocoub, 1962

12 Cassettes
$103.00
12 CDs
$120.00
 

Volume II: Essays
McCarus/Bashshur/Yocoub, 1962

3 Cassettes
$57.00
3 CDs
$63.00
 

Volume IV: Short Stories and Plays
Bellamy/McCarus/Yocoub, 1963

7 Cassettes
$76.00
7 CDs
88.00
 

Volume V: Poetry
Bellamy/McCarus/Yocoub, 1962

6 Cassettes
$71.00
6 CDs
$82.00
 

Complete Set (Volumes I, II, IV and V)

27 Cassettes
$188.00
27 CDs
$226.00
 


Textbook source: International Book Centre

Audio Programmed Arabic Islamic Reader How to Order
 

Volume 1
Rammuny

6 Cassettes
$71.00
6 CDs
$82.00
 

Volume 2
Rammuny

10 Cassettes
$91.00
10 CDs
$108.00
 

Complete (Volumes I and II)

16 Cassettes
$125.00
16 CDs
$147.00
  Textbook source: International Book Centre

 

Audio Introduction to Egyptian Arabic
Abdel-Massih, revised 1981 How to Order
 
12 Cassettes
$103.00
12 Audio CDs
$120.00
  Textbook source: Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies

 

Audio Comprehensive Study of Egyptian Arabic
Abdel-Massih/Badawi/Abdel-Malek/McCarus, 1979
How to Order
 
9 Cassettes
$87.00
6 Audio CDs
$82.00
  Textbook source: Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies

 

Audio Moroccan Arabic
Abdel-Massih, Revised 1982 How to Order
  Introduction
3 Cassettes
$57.00
3 CDs
$63.00
  Advanced
4 Cassettes
$61.00
4 CDs
$69.00
  Complete - Introduction and Advanced Levels
7 Cassettes
$78.00
7 CDs
$90.00
  Textbook source: Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies

 

Audio Levantine Arabic
McCarus/Qafisheh/Rammuny, 1978 How to Order
  10 Cassettes
$91.00
7 CDs
$88.00
 
Textbook source: International Book Centre

Chinese

Video

Chinese Pronunciation Video
Tao. 1998 How to Order

 

1 Cassette, Approximately 180 Minutes

$52.00 1 lbs.

 

Note: These videos are in NTSC Format. Videos are available in other formats for a small charge for conversion. Please call for more details.

** Duplication Rights are NOT available for video materials **

 

Software Chinese Listening Comprehension Test in Foreign Trade (CLCTFT)
Qinghai Chen, et. al. University of Michigan 1998 How to Order
  1 lbs $45.00
This includes the CD-ROM and instruction packet.
  Description
CLCTFT is a 100-item, computer-based listening comprehension test for students of Business Chinese. The exam incorporates the dialogues of native speakers, and includes multiple choice responses. CLCTFT is an evaluation tool for courses in Business Chinese, and can be used to assess the linguistic competence of non-native speakers of Chinese in international trade.
  Requirements
The minimum system requirements are:
  • Windows 3.1, 95, or NT
  • IBM compatible, Pentium class processor
  • Sound blaster compatible sound card
  • 16 MB RAM
  • 4X CD-ROM drive
  • Speakers or headphones
  • A formatted 1.44 MB 3.5" diskette is needed for data gathering purposes.
  Notes
Due to its extensive sound files, this CD-ROM is NOT network ready. The recommendation is that each computer have its own CD-ROM if intended for multi-person/classroom use.
** Duplication Rights are NOT available for CD-ROM materials **

Hebrew

Audio Lessons in Modern Hebrew
Coffin, 1977 & 1978 How to Order
  Level I
9 Cassttes
$87.00
10 CDs
$108.00
  Level II
15 Cassettes
$117.00
15 CDs
$140.00
  Complete (Volume I and II)
24 Cassettes
$164.00
25 CDs
$205.00
  Textbook source: University of Michigan Press

Hindi

Audio Spoken and Written Hindi How to Order
 
24 Cassettes
$164.00
24 CDs
$194.00
 
Textbook out of print.

 

Korean

Audio

Intermediate College Korean
You and Cho, 2002 How to Order

 
9 Cassettes
$89.00
9 CDs
$102.00
  Textbook Source: The University of California Press

 

 

Kurdish

Audio Kurdish Basic Course
Abdulla/McCarus, 1967 How to Order
 
7 Cassettes
$77.00
7 CDs
$88.00
  Textbook source: Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Latin

Audio Latin: A Structural Approach
Sweet/Craig/Seligson, 1966 How to Order
 
6 Cassettes
$71.00
6 CDs
$82.00
  Textbook out of print.

Tamazight

Audio A Course in Spoken Tamazight
Abdel-Massih, 1971 How to Order
 
7 Cassettes
$76.00
7 CDs
$87.00
  Textbook source: Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies

Turkish

Audio Turkish for Foreigners
Sebuktekin, 1969 How to Order
 
17 Cassettes
$133.00
17 CDs
$153.00
  Textbook out of print

Thai

Audio Foundations of Thai How to Order
 
27 Cassettes
$178.00
27 CDs
$215.00
  Textbook out of print.

 

Persian

Audio Modern Persian How to Order
 

Elementary
Windfurh/Teranisa, 1979

8 Cassettes
$80.00
8 CDs
$96.00
  Textbook source: International Book Centre
 

Intermediate Level I
Windfuhr/Bostanbakh, 1980

3 Cassettes
$59.00
3 CDs
$63.00
  Textbook source: International Book Centre
 

Intermediate Level II
Windfuhr, 1982

7 Cassettes
$76.00
7 CDs
$88.00
  Textbook source: International Book Centre
 

Complete Set - Elementary and Intermediate Levels

18 Cassettes
$135.00
18 CDs
$161.00

 

Armenian

Audio Modern Western Armenian
Bardakjian. 1989 How to Order
 
12 Cassettes
$104.00
12 CDs
$120.00
  Textbook Source: Limited availability. Please contact our department for more information on where to order.

 

Ukrainian

Audio Modern Ukrainian
Humesky How to Order
 
12 Cassettes
$104.00
12 CDs
$120.00
  Textbook source: Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Press

 

Ojibwa

Audio Elementary Ojibwa How to Order
 
3 Cassettes
$56.00

6 CDs
$63.00

  No textbook source

Tamil

Audio Tamil Teaching Material
Karunakaran. 1998 How to Order
 
4 Cassettes
$61.00
4 CDs
$69

 

  No textbook source.

Textbooks

The Language Resource Center does NOT supply textbooks to accompany the tapes. Textbooks can be purchased directly from the following list of publishers:

University of Michigan Press
www.press.umich.edu

University of Michigan Press
c/o Chicago Distribution Center
11030 South Langley Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628
Tel (800) 621-2736 (USA customers)
Fax (800) 621-8476 (USA customers)
Tel (888) 630-9347(Int'l customers)
Fax (773) 702-7212 (Int'l customers)

Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies (CMENAS)
University of Michigan
1080 S. University Ave, Suite 4640
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Email: cmenas@umich.edu
Web Site: http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/cmenas/
Telephone: (734) 764-0350
Fax: (734) 764-8523

International Book Centre
2391 Auburn Rd
Shelby Township, MI 48317
http://www.ibcbooks.com
Telephone: (586) 254-7230
Fax: (248) 879-8436


Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies Press
450 Althabasca Hall
University of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E8
Telephone: (780) 492-2973
Fax: (780) 492-4967
http://www.utoronoto.ca/cius/

Cambridge University Press
United States
110 Midland Avenue
Portchester, NY 10573
Phone 914-937-9600
http://www.cup.org
England
The Edinburgh Building
Cambridge CB2 2RU
England
Phone 011-44-1233-312393
http://uk.cambridge.org

University of California Press
California-Princeton Fulfillment Services
1445 Lower Ferry Road
Ewing, NJ 08618
Toll-Free: 1-800-UC-BOOKS or 1-800-777-4726
Toll-Free Fax: 1-800-999-1958
http://www.ucpress.edu