Mazyan Bizaf Show | Morocco, Moroccan Arabic, and

In this episode, Chad interviews Dr. Craig Kaplan, Associate Professor in the Computer Graphics Lab, School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo. Editor of the Journal of Mathematics and the Arts. Organizer of The Bridges Organization – Bridges 2017 @cs_kaplan YouTube Video Images coming soon! Taprats program In browser Download  App version ?? ??? ???? Seal of Solomon ???? ?????? Moroccan pattern [image] Moroccan fountain [image] Afghan wooden screen [image] Traditional manufacturing Moroccan homes inside and outside Cutting zelige tiles with an ax Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry Fudge it = “Near miss” Alhambra [images] Image of Dr. Kaplan explaining that Moroccan zellige patterns are hard for computers to generate (2015).   Interlacing ???? ? ????? [image] Nail dots, dimpling [image] Art of Islamic Pattern Eid al-Adha Feral Cats Haggling Moroccan Medinas = The World’s Biggest Couch Fort Tomb of Moulay Ismail Muqarnas ceiling [image] Fountain [image] Carved door [image] Moulay Ismail had many children

In this episode, Chad describes the rule that Darija tends to drop an initial alit, which obscures the origin of several French words. Automobile – automobile – ??????? Bus – autobus – ????? Apartment – appartement – ????? Hospital – hôpital – ?????? This rule was previously discussed in Episode 3: Basic Darija Phonetics. 

Eid Mubarak everyone! This episode was recorded In this episode, Addie tells Abdessamad about her experience living with her Moroccan host family. List for details on culture shock, hospitality, religion, and great learning opportunities. Also, learn that Darija is real Arabic and you should try it!

In this episode Chad interviews guest Sarah Schwartz on her Fulbright research. Learn about the social role of rap and slam poetry in Morocco, and their their distinct phonetic features. ???? ???? – next (temporal and spatial)

Season 4 is back, for real! In this episode, guest Addie tells Abdessamad her favorite Darija expression and discusses her experience as a student who has done multiple study abroad programs in Morocco. “??? ??? ????? ????” ? = G ?? ??? ??????  

In this episode, Chad and Abdessamad discuss ‘Awashir (the ten days before Ramadan) and the start of Ramadan in Morocco. Please forgive the terrible sound quality as we continue to figure out our solution to the VoIP issue. If you have suggestions or requests for future topics, please let us know via Facebook or Twitter, or by commenting on the website.

In this episode: We explain the term “???????” literally “I don’t hate…” Matt and I discuss his research on the role of Sufi orders in organizing Hajj caravans, which maintained the link between Maghreb and Mashriq.  

Chad explains the meaning of “??????,” which seems to be lost on the Moroccan telecom companies.  

Matt and Dallas Schumann of the Armchair Arabist join Mazyan Bizaf Show. Check out some of their other work here.

Shownotes at: http://www.mazyanbizaf.com/mbs017/ Transcript and additional notes coming later this week! “The Case of Moulay Ismael – Fact or Fancy?” by Elisabeth Oberzaucher and Karl Grammer The 2015 Ig Nobel Prize Winners (see: Mathematics) Figure 2. The potential reproductive outcome is related to the harem size. Oberzaucher E, Grammer K (2014) The Case of Moulay Ismael - Fact or Fancy? PLoS ONE 9(2): e85292. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0085292  

MBS016 In this episode, we make some announcements about Season 3 and introduce the Darija term “???? ????,” which roughly means “way back when” or “…???? ???? ??” meaning “I haven’t … in a forever” or “It’s been a long time since I’ve…” And it’s been a long time since we’ve given you an episode, so thanks to all our listeners for sticking with us.

MBS015 Our live episode was recorded at the University of Maryland.  Chad Ratashak and Mourad Benboussetta discuss the similarities and differences between Moroccan and Algerian Darija. Topics mentioned in the course of discussion: Rials in the souq Question words Greetings in Darija Using greetings to get people to talk to you in Darija, instead of French Our first episode on “juzafan/bil-juzaf” Useful sound patterns in Darija The “Safi” song Here’s an article about the event. Original Announcement: Special Event Announcement: Mazyan Bizaf Show Live Taping and Q&A December 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM University of Maryland, College Park Jimenez Hall Room 220 Hosted by the Arabic Flagship Program This event is open to all students. Chad Ratashak, creator of the Mazyan Bizaf Show podcast, will be live taping an episode on campus with special guest Mourad Benboussetta, an Arabic Flagship Program language partner. Topics include the dialectical and cultural differences and similarities between Morocco and Algeria with examples from everyday life, music, and more. There will also be a Q&A portion when you can ask any questions you might have about Morocco, Algeria, linguistics, culture, podcasting, or anything else you can think of!

MBS014 In this episode, we discuss the meaning and usage of the terms “Kif Kif – ??? ???” and “Bhal bhal – ???? ????” These terms both me “same thing,” or “it’s the same to me.” You can use them to politely express no preference between two or more options, like: -“Coffee or tea?” -“Kif kif” -“Do you like apples or bananas” -“Bhal bhal” We also announce our schedule for the rest of the calendar year and the addition of Matt and Dallas to our Mazyan Bizaf Show team. We will have one more regular episode, one episode introducing Matt and Dallas, and one episode recorded at the University of Maryland.

MBS013 Eid al-Adha (“the Feast of Sacrifice”), also known as Eid el-Kebir (“the Big Holiday”) in Morocco, is an important celebration in the Muslim world. Today, Chad and Abdessamad are back in the same episode to discuss some important traditions for celebrating Eid. In this episode: -Livestock markets -Charities related to Eid -Abraham -Sheep poop -Supermarket livestock layaway -Grilled sheep livers -Khlie (the delicious Moroccan meat-and-eggs breakfast) -Sheep brain couscous

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MBS011 In this (late) episode (sorry about that), we discuss the origins and usage of the term/name “Simo.”

  MBS010 In this episode, we discuss the rial and it’s role in traditional markets and chaabi accounting of money. We are starting a series on the souq in Moroccan society.  

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MBS008 Chad and Abdessamed talk in Darija about their summer and some of their plans for the new season. Stay tuned for a lot of new content during Season 2 in our podcast and on our website. We have big plans!

MBS007 Darija terms for various greetings. We discuss body language, multiple meanings of “la bas,” and tricks to help you fake it ’til you make it. Using proper greetings can help you get out of the French sand trap and start learning Darija. This episode was recorded during Season 1. It is the companion episode for Episode 6 (in which we described the cultural importance of greetings in Morocco).