Introduction to Functional Grammar, 2Ed - Couverture souple

Halliday, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340574917 ISBN 13 : 9780340574911

Editeur : Hodder Arnold, 1994

Synopsis

Presenting an outline of the grammar of modern English in the framework of systemic-functional linguistic theory, this book serves as an introduction to functional theory in general, which can be used for describing any language in its own terms. The description of English presented here has been widely used in a number of applied linguistic contexts, particularly in artificial intelligence and language education, both second-language and mother-tongue, but also in literary stylistics and other fields requiring a rich interpretation of the text.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

...an invaluable presentation of, and rationale for, the central descriptive apparatus of Halliday's systemic-functional grammar of English...essential reading for all students of English textual structure, teeming with insights. (Michael Toolan, University of Birmingham, UK)

Anyone who claims any interest in practical grammar and its relationship to theoretical grammar should certainly familiarise themselves with it. (Studies in Second Language Acquisition)

This is a must if one is to study functional linguistics. (Dr E Ventola, University of Salzburg 2004-12-17)

'Very complete - best textbook for functional grammar.' (Prof C Sionis, La Rochell University 2004-12-17)

This book does what it sets out to do - it presents a (very detailed) introduction to (systemic) functional grammar ... The book is well signposted, with clear chapter headings and section subheadings. There is also extensive cross-referencing between sections throughout ... I recommend this book to readers who want to understand what systemic-functional grammar offers to text analysis.

(Elaine W. Vine, NZSAL 2004-12-17)

Présentation de l'éditeur

This third edition of An Introduction to Functional Grammar has been extensively revised. While retaining the organization and coverage of the earlier editions, it incorporates a considerable amount of new material. This includes strengthening the grammar through the use of data from a large-scale corpus, upgrading the description throughout, and giving greater emphasis to the systemic perspective, in which grammaticalization is understood in the context of an overall model of language.

The approach taken in the book overcomes the distinction between theoretical and applied linguistics. The description of grammar is grounded in a comprehensive theory, but it is a theory which evolves in the process of being applied.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Arnold
• Date d'édition: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0340574917
• ISBN 13: 9780340574911
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible