Choice in Language : Applications in Text Analysis

O'grady, Gerard (EDT); Bartlett, Tom (EDT); Fontaine, Lise (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1908049553 / ISBN 13: 9781908049551

Published by University of Toronto Press, 2013

Seller Inventory # 19206186-n

Synopsis:

The notion of Choice provides a constant underlying theme to work in Systemic Functional Linguistics, whether this is concerned with in-depth description of the system of lexicogrammatical options available within specific languages, or with the analysis of the semiotic and/or social implications of the choices taken within specific texts. Yet, to date, little has been published exploring the applicability of choice across various contexts. Choice in Language addresses this gap by presenting a selection of writings from internationally renowned authors that develop the analytical perspective of choice across wide-ranging contexts and, in some cases, in languages other than English. The book demonstrates the value of Systemic Functional Linguistics as an ‘applicable’ linguistics, which is a core tool in broader fields such as pedagogy, literary studies and critical discourse analysis.

About the Author: Gerard O'Grady is a Lecturer in Language and Communication, Tom Bartlett teaches SFL and Language, Genre and Ideology, and Lise Fontaine is a Lecturer in the Centre for Language and Communication Research, all at Cardiff University.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Choice in Language : Applications in Text ...
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New