Hassaniya is a dialect of Arabic derived from the Arabic spoken by the Beni Hassan tribe, who extended their authority over most of the MauritanianSahara between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries. Though clearly a western dialect, Hassaniya is relatively distant from other North African variants of Arabic; its geographical isolation exposed it to influence from Zenaga and Wolof, and insulated it from the influence of northern Berber languages and Romance languages. The primary differences among the numerous dialects of Hassaniya are phonetic.
Educated in French language and customs, many of these recent arrivals became clerks, soldiers, and administrators in the new state.
Conflict between white Moor, fl Moor, and non-Moor ethnic groups (Haal Pulaars, Soninkes, Wolofs and Bambaras), centering on language, land tenure, and other issues, continues to be the dominant challenge to national unity.
Ozier Y, Schlumberger S. Pharmacological approaches to reducing blood loss and transfusions in the surgical patient: [Approches pharmacologiques de reduction des pertes sanguines et des transfusions en chirurgie].
Feeds |
Contact