Theorizing and Applying Systemic Functional Linguistics: Developments by Christian M.I.M. Matthiessen (Routledge Studies in Linguistics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032610980 ISBN 13: 9781032610986

Publisher: Routledge, 2025

Synopsis

This collection reflects on developments in the field of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as embodied in the work of Christian M.I.M. Matthiessen, highlighting his diverse contributions to the field from theoretical and applied perspectives.

The book surveys Matthiessen’s academic career and illustrates the myriad ways in which his work has reverberated through to current innovations in SFL research. The book also exhibits his theoretical contributions to major linguistic topics and his influence on the development of SFL. Written by some of the world’s foremost scholars in the field, chapters cover such topics as theories of SFL and its applications in different domains as well as the developmental trajectories of SFL in major geographic areas.

Addressing the key issues in SFL through the lens of Matthiessen’s career, this book is an accessible resource for students and scholars in systemic functional linguistics, as well as those interested in the systemic functional approach in related areas within linguistics.

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About the Author

Bo Wang is Research Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau.

Yuanyi Ma is the co-author of several books on Systemic Functional Linguistics, such as Translating Tagore’s Stray Birds into Chinese, Systemic Functional Translation Studies, Systemic Functional Insights on Language and Linguistics, and Introducing M.A.K. Halliday.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032610980
• ISBN 13: 9781032610986
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Wang Bo, Ma Yuanyi