A Theory of Syntax for Systemic Functional Linguistics (Current Issues in Linguistic Theory) - Softcover

Fawcett, Robin P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9027248303 ISBN 13: 9789027248305

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2000

Synopsis

This book describes and evaluates alternative approaches within Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) to representing the structure of language at the level of form. It assumes no prior knowledge of SFL, and can therefore be read as an introduction to current issues within the theory. It will interest any linguist who takes a functional approach to understanding language.Part 1 summarizes the major developments in the forty years of SFL s history, including alternative approaches within Halliday s own writings and the emergence of the Cardiff Grammar as an alternative to the Sydney Grammar . It questions the theoretical status of the multiple structure representations in Halliday s influential Introduction to Functional Grammar (1994), demonstrating that Halliday s model additionally needs an integrating syntax such as that described in Part 2.Part 2 specifies and discusses the set of categories and

Edition details

• Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9027248303
• ISBN 13: 9789027248305
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 388