Synopsis
Systemic-functional linguistics is becoming an increasingly popular approach to language, given the range and thoroughness of the analytical techniques it offers, and the variety of applications it has been demonstrated to have. This text draws on the seminal work of Halliday, Martin and others, to give students from a variety of backgrounds an accessible introduction to the theory and techniques of the systemic approach. This includes language as a semiotic system, levels of context (register and genre) discourse-semantics, and the analysis of cohesion, and the meaning of systemic choice. The volume arises from the author's extensive experience of lecturing on systemic linguistics at the introductory level to a variety of audiences. The materials currently available and used as set texts for such courses, include Halliday's "Introduction for Functional Grammar" or Martin's "English Text: System and Structure". However, these texts assume some familiarity either with the systemic approach, or with basic linguistic concepts, and prove extremely difficult for students to penetrate. "Language as Content" is an introduction for all students of systemic linguistics, English, linguistics and communications, at both undergraduate and masters level.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"This book is certainly a welcome and valuable addition to the current literature both on introduction to systemic functional linguistics and on text analysis. I would certainly recommend this as the main textbook and/or reference book on introduction to systemic functional linguistics and/or systemic functional text analysis." The Linguist list, May 2005--Sanford Lakoff
About the Author
Suzanne Eggins was Head of the School of English at the University of New South Wales, Australia, and now runs Textwork, where she is a professional writer and editor.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for An Introduction to Systemic Functional Linguistics
Stock Image
An Introduction to Systemic Functional Linguistics
Published by
Frances Pinter Publishers Ltd, 1994
ISBN 10: 185567209X
ISBN 13: 9781855672093
Used
Paperback
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An Introduction to Systemic Functional Linguistics This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781855672093
Stock Image
An Introduction to Systemic Functional Linguistics
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_408231881
Stock Image
An Introduction to Systemic Functional Linguistics
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781855672093
Stock Image
An Introduction to Systemic Functional Linguistics
Published by
Frances Pinter Publishers Ltd, 1994
ISBN 10: 185567209X
ISBN 13: 9781855672093
Used
Paperback
Seller: Fireside Bookshop, Stroud, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Type: Book N.B. Small plain label to inside front cover. Light rubbing to corners of covers and spine. Crease to bottom right corner of front cover. Seller Inventory # 054468
Stock Image
An Introduction to Systemic Functional Linguistics
Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA829185567209X3