The functional analysis of English
a Hallidayan approach
2nd ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Bloor, Meriel, 1934- - Contributor
Publication
2004 - Arnold, London, England
Language
English
Word Count
78,750 words, Guess
Page Count
315 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL3322211M
- ISBN-10034080680X
- OCLC Control Number56653948
- OCLC Control Number47355453
- OCLC Control Numberfunctionalanalys00bloo_174
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2004276006
- Goodreads1540638
- LibraryThing597522
Classifications
- DDC425
- LCCPE1106 .B56 2004
Description
This book provides a basic introduction to systemic functional linguistics in the context of English: it presents the principles of Hallidayan approach to language study and introduces, in an explanatory way, a set of techniques for the grammatical analysis of English. It includes an overview of applications of functional grammar to show the practical importance of linguistic theory and analysis in relation to issues in education and society, and explains the place Halliday and his school have in the history of linguistics. Linguistic terms are clearly explained and illustrated with authentic examples of English from a wide variety of sources, including scientific and technical texts. Used either in combination with Halliday's An Introduction to Functional Grammar or as a stand-alone text, The Functional Analysis of English will be suitable for anyone appraching Hallidayan linguistics for the first time.
Description
"This new edition of The Functional Analysis of English provides a basic introduction to systemic-functional linguistics in the context of English. It presents the principles of a Hallidayan approach to language studies and introduces, in an explanatory way, a set of techniques for the grammatical analysis of English." "This book can be used either as a stand-alone introduction to Halliday's theory, or in conjunction with the latest edition of Halliday's An Introduction to Functional Grammar, which informs the updated text throughout. Linguistics terms are clearly explained and illustrated with authentic examples from a wide variety of sources, including scientific and technical texts. The Functional Analysis of English remains the most accessible and comprehensive introduction to Hallidayan linguistics and is ideal for anyone approaching the subject for the first time, particularly English language teachers."--BOOK JACKET.
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