The functional analysis of English : a Hallidayan approach

By:

Bloor, Thomas

Contributor(s):

Bloor, Meriel

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Arnold ; New York : Distributed in the USA by Oxford University Press, 2004.Edition: 2nd EditionDescription: xi, 315 p. : illustrationsISBN:

034080680X
9780340806807

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DDC classification:

420 BLO

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Contents:

1. A meaningful approach -- 2. Labels -- 3. Structure of the clause -- 4. Information structure and thematic structure -- 5. Grammar and text -- 6. Process and participant -- 7. Structure of the nominal group -- 8. Embedded clauses -- 9. Clause complexes : expansion -- 10. Clause complexes : projection -- 11. Applications of functional analysis -- 12. Historical perspectives.

Summary: "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."--Jacket.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Reference Books	Main Library Reference	Reference	420 BLO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		010142

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Included Index.

1. A meaningful approach --
2. Labels --
3. Structure of the clause --
4. Information structure and thematic structure --
5. Grammar and text --
6. Process and participant --
7. Structure of the nominal group --
8. Embedded clauses --
9. Clause complexes : expansion --
10. Clause complexes : projection --
11. Applications of functional analysis --
12. Historical perspectives.

"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."--Jacket.

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