Essentials of Functional Grammar
Essentials of Functional Grammar

Author: George M. Horn

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2011-06-01

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 3110857529

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TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.

Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar
Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar

Author: M.A.K. Halliday

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-11

Total Pages: 1060

ISBN-13: 1135983488

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Fully updated and revised, this fourth edition of Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar explains the principles of systemic functional grammar, enabling the reader to understand and apply them in any context. Halliday's innovative approach of engaging with grammar through discourse has become a worldwide phenomenon in linguistics. Updates to the new edition include: Recent uses of systemic functional linguistics to provide further guidance for students, scholars and researchers More on the ecology of grammar, illustrating how each major system serves to realise a semantic system A systematic indexing and classification of examples More from corpora, thus allowing for easy access to data Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar, Fourth Edition, is the standard reference text for systemic functional linguistics and an ideal introduction for students and scholars interested in the relation between grammar, meaning and discourse.

Introducing Functional Grammar
Introducing Functional Grammar

Author: Geoff Thompson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-07-18

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1135983208

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Introducing Functional Grammar, third edition, provides a user-friendly overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of the systemic functional grammar (SFG) model. No prior knowledge of formal linguistics is required as the book provides: An opening chapter on the purpose of linguistic analysis, which outlines the differences between the two major approaches to grammar - functional and formal. An overview of the SFG model - what it is and how it works. Advice and practice on identifying elements of language structure such as clauses and clause constituents. Numerous examples of text analysis using the categories introduced, and discussion about what the analysis shows. Exercises to test comprehension, along with answers for guidance. The third edition is updated throughout, and is based closely on the fourth edition of Halliday and Matthiessen's Introduction to Functional Grammar. A glossary of terms, more exercises and an additional chapter are available on the product page at: https://www.routledge.com/9781444152678. Introducing Functional Grammar remains the essential entry guide to Hallidayan functional grammar, for undergraduate and postgraduate students of language and linguistics.

Working with Functional Grammar
Working with Functional Grammar

Author: J. R. Martin

Publisher: Hodder Arnold

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9780340652503

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Working with Functional Grammar is a workbook designed to teach and practice a wide range of grammatical analyses provided by Halliday in his Introduction to Functional Grammar. A special feature is a troubleshooting section in each chapter.

The Essentials of Grammar Instruction
The Essentials of Grammar Instruction

Author: Phyllis C. Hutson

Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing

Published: 2006-09

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 1598582240

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A method for teaching English grammar, based on the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Teaches the parts of speech, sentence structure, and diagramming. "While The essentials of grammar instruction was written for the teacher of the dyslexic student ... it would be appropriate for use in the regular classroom ... and with adults"--Introduction

Using Functional Grammar
Using Functional Grammar

Author: David et al Butt

Publisher: Macmillan Education AU

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1420229575

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Using Functional Grammar is essential reading for language educators and students of English as a first, second or foreign language who want to explore language from a functional perspective, practising and trainee EFL/ESL and literacy teachers.It illuminates the terminology, dispels some myths and demonstrates the usefulness of functional grammar.Features:provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to understanding and using functional grammarstarts by introducing the general notio

A Functional Discourse Grammar for English
A Functional Discourse Grammar for English

Author: Evelien Keizer

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 0199571872

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This is the first textbook on Functional Discourse Grammar, a recently developed theory of language structure which analyses utterances at the pragmatic, semantic, morphosyntactic and phonological level. It focuses principally on English and provides extensive exercises for students to use and evaluate the theory.

Functional English Grammar
Functional English Grammar

Author: Graham Lock

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1995-11-24

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780521453059

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This text explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages. The hardback edition provides second language teachers with a functional description of English grammar, in which grammar is viewed not as a set of rules but as a communicative resource. It explores ways in which English grammar enables speakers and writers to represent their experience of the world, to interact with one another, and to create coherent messages. Each chapter includes a focus on areas of difficulty for second language learners, numerous authentic examples, tasks that allow the reader to apply the concepts introduced, and discussion questions. A final chapter covers issues in the learning and teaching of grammar, and reviews methodological options for the second or foreign language classroom. Assuming no previous study of linguistics or English grammar, Functional English Grammar is suitable for self-study or as a textbook in teacher education programs.

Essentials of English Grammar
Essentials of English Grammar

Author: Otto Jespersen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-05-24

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1135662118

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This book was first published in 1933, Essentials of English Grammar is a valuable contribution to the field of English Language and Linguistics.

A Systemic Functional Grammar of Chinese
A Systemic Functional Grammar of Chinese

Author: Eden Sum-hung Li

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2007-02-20

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1441127496

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This book presents an analysis of Chinese grammar from a systemic functional perspective. Its main focus is the clausal grammar of Chinese, and Dr Li provides a thorough analysis of Chinese clauses according to their constituent parts. However, uniquely, the second half of the book extends this examination into an analysis of Chinese discourse and text analysis. Professor Halliday's foreword praises Eden Li's thorough analysis, and shows its relevance to the field of systemic functional linguistics in general. Systemic Functional Grammar of Chinese provides the reader with a general theoretical framework of grammar and discourse analysis from a systemic functional perspective.