The functional analysis of English : a Hallidayan approach

By: Bloor, ThomasContributor(s): Bloor, MerielMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: London : New York : Arnold ; Distributed in the USA by Oxford University Press, 2004Edition: 2nd EditionDescription: xi, 315 p. : illustrationsISBN: 034080680X; 9780340806807Subject(s): English language | Functionalism (Linguistics)DDC classification: 420 Online resources: Click here to access online | Click here to access online
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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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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