A theory of syntax for systemic functional linguistics / Robin P. Fawcett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fawcett, Robin P.

Series:

Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Current issues in linguistic theory ; Series IV, v. 206.

Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory, 0304-0763 ; v. 206

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grammar, Comparative and general--Syntax.

Grammar, Comparative and general.

Functionalism (Linguistics).

Systemic grammar.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (388 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Pub. Co., c2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 Gr

Contents:

pt. 1. Prolegomenon to the theory

pt. 2. The new theory.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-31221-2

9786613312211

90-272-7550-5

OCLC:

759101618