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Key Terms in Systemic Functional Linguistics

Series: Key Terms
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Key Terms in Systemic Functional Linguistics offers an accessible and comprehensive guide to the field of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), a social semiotic approach to language developed by M. A. K. Halliday. Authored by leading experts including Professor Christian Matthiessen, Dr Marvin Lam, and Professor Kazuhiro Teruya, the book explains essential terms, thinkers, and texts in clear language. It emphasises understanding each concept within the broader theoretical framework, supported by visual aids and cross-references that illuminate the systemic nature of language as a network of interlocking choices.
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Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying linguistics and language studies who seek a clear and thorough introduction to Systemic Functional Linguistics. Also valuable for academics and researchers looking to deepen their understanding of SFL concepts and theory.

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The field of systemic functional linguistics is a social semiotic approach to language pioneered by M A K Halliday, which has assumed a central importance in linguistics, anchored by a growing body of work. This book details the key terms, the key thinkers and the key texts in this field.

Details the key terms, thinkers and texts in systemic functional linguistics.

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The field of Systemic Functional Linguistics is a social semiotic approach to language pioneered by M. A. K. Halliday, which has assumed a central importance in linguistics in recent years, anchored by a growing body of work.

Key Terms in Systemic Functional Linguistics details the key terms, the key thinkers, and the key texts in this field in an approachable, easy to understand, and accessible manner. It is authored by leading names in the field and is aimed at undergraduates and postgraduates studying linguistics and language studies.

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Praised as a rich resource, this volume goes beyond a dictionary-style listing by situating terms within the overall architecture of SFL theory. The thoughtful use of visual representations and interconnected entries helps readers navigate the complexity of language description inherent in the field. Reviewers highlight its success in clarifying the theory's systemic approach while acknowledging the complexity of both language and its theoretical accounts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847064400

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

Illustration: 73

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 392g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Christian M.I.M. Matthiessen is Chair Professor and Head in the Department of English at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. Marvin Lam is Teaching Fellow in the Department of English at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. Kazuhiro Teruya is Assistant Professor in the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

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