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Scopus Author ID: 7004471048
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Qualifications/Experiences
MA in Linguistics (University Paris 3/France)
PhD in Linguistics (La Trobe University/Australia)
Habilitation/Post-Doc in Linguistics (University of Mainz/Germany)
MA, PhD in Mathematics (University Paris 7/France)
MA in Theology (Faculte Evangelique de Vaux-sur-Seine/France)
Biography
Matthias Gerner studied and researched at several institutions in Paris (France), Beijing (China), Melbourne (Australia), Mainz (Germany). He has published three books and numerous research articles on linguistic as well as on mathematical topics in a wide range of journals. His current research interests focus mainly on describing extreme properties of isolating languages from the perspective of general theories in syntax and semantics. Research Interests Descriptive and Areal Linguistics of SW Chinese minority languages Syntax and Semantics Pragmatics, Grammaticalization and Lexicalization Typology Teaching Interests Semantics Pragmatics Syntax Typology
Research Interests/Areas
- Descriptive and Areal Linguistics of SW Chinese minority languages Syntax and Semantics
- Pragmatics
- Grammaticalization
- Lexicalization Typology
Teaching
- Semantics
- Pragmatics
- Syntax
- Typology
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Research output
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Towards diachronic word classes universals
Gerner, M., Sept 2019, Historical Linguistics 2015. Cennamo, M. & Fabrizio, C. (eds.). John Benjamins Publishing Company, p. 501-517 (Current issues in linguistic theory; vol. 348).Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
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Why Worldwide Bible Translation Grows Exponentially
GERNER, M., Jun 2018, In: Journal of Religious History. 42, 2, p. 145-180Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Specific classifiers versus unspecific bare nouns
Gerner, M., 1 Mar 2017, In: Lingua. 188, p. 19-31Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Binding and blocking in Nuosu
GERNER, M., 2016, In: The Linguistic Review. 33, 2, p. 277-307Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Differential subject marking in Azhee
GERNER, M., May 2016, In: Folia Linguistica. 50, 1, p. 137-173Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review