Using Functional Grammar : An Explorer's Guide - Softcover

Butt, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1864085509 ISBN 13: 9781864085501

Publisher: NCELTR Publications (National Centre for English L, 2021

Synopsis

Are you grappling with grammar? Confused about Circumstances? Puzzled about Processes and Participants? The revival of grammar teaching in schools has led to an increased interest in the functional approach. Using functional grammar: An explorer's guide illuminates the terminolgy, dispels some myths and demonstrates the usefulness of functional grammar. After introducing the general notion of language in context and of text types, the book progresses step-by-step through the three metafunctions of language: experience, interpersonal exchange and text organisation. This new edition also incorporates the needs of language educators. New features include links between the contents of each chapter and language education, and a new chapter focused specifically on language education. Using functional grammar: An explorer's guide (2nd edition) is an invaluable resource for students and teachers of English as a first, second or foreign language, as well as for those interested in exploring the role of language in social and educational contexts.

Teachers working with syllabus and curriculum documents based on the use of whole texts in context will also find this book a helpful guide to understanding the ideas underpinning these documents. Using functional grammar: An explorer's guide (2nd edition) is the set text for distance teaching units jointly developed for the Master of Applied Linguistics (Macquarie University, Sydney) and the TESOL module of the Master of Education (The Open University, UK).

Edition details

• Publisher: NCELTR Publications (National Centre for English L
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1864085509
• ISBN 13: 9781864085501
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 360