11.277, Qs: Typology/Noun Classifiers, Functional Grammar

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Subject: 11.277, Qs: Typology/Noun Classifiers, Functional Grammar

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Date:  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:05:33 -0700
From:  Lisa Johnson <lisa at utahconsulting.com>
Subject:  Typology of Noun Classifiers

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Date:  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 18:44:24 +0100
From:  futureway at ctv.es
Subject:  Functional Grammar vs. Formal Grammar

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Date:  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 17:05:33 -0700
From:  Lisa Johnson <lisa at utahconsulting.com>
Subject:  Typology of Noun Classifiers

Is anybody aware of research on the typology of noun classifier use?
I have seen some information on the use of noun classifiers with numerals,
but I'm particularly interested in other uses, such as in possessive
constructions, relative clauses, and demonstrative forms.
I'd appreciate information on these or any other uses.  I'll post a summary.

Thanks,
Lisa Johnson


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Date:  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 18:44:24 +0100
From:  futureway at ctv.es
Subject:  Functional Grammar vs. Formal Grammar


I'll be starting a Master's course in Functional grammar, so I
was hoping to get an overview of functional grammar; what are the main
principles or aspects of a functional grammar. I'm more familiar with a formal
grammar so what are the differences between formalism and functionalism.
Thank you in advance,
Michael Johnson


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