ClAra 2024

Classifiers are a characteristic feature of many Arawakan languages. These morphemes categorize referents based primarily on their physical properties such as shape or consistency. Numerous Arawakan languages exhibit a complex system of multi-loci and multifunctional classifiers. The talks during the workshop will explore these classifier systems from various perspectives, covering both the language family as a whole and specific Arawakan languages.

The one-day workshop is designed to bring together researchers who are presently working on classifier systems in the Arawakan language family and to encourage open discussions about the topic.