Summary:
The Functional Analysis of English, 2Ed provides a basic introduction to systemic-functional linguistics in the context of English. It presents the principles of a Hallidayan approach to language studies and introduces, in an explanatory way, a set of techniques for the grammatical analysis of English.
The book includes an overview of the applications of functional grammar to show the practical importance of linguistic theory and analysis in relation to issues in education and society. It finishes by explaining the place of Halliday and his school in the history of linguistics. It can be used either as a stand-alone text or in combination with Halliday's An Introduction to Functional Grammar. Linguistic terms are clearly explained and illustrated with authentic examples from a wide variety of sources including scientific and technical texts. The Functional Analysis of English, 2Ed will be suitable for anyone approaching Hallidayan linguistics for the first time, particularly English language teachers.
- Incorporates recent developments in grammar and its application
- New sections on certain aspects of grammar which were omitted in the 1st edition
- Thorough updating of references and further reading sections
- Improved explanations and writing style
- Better placement of exercises and keys
- Improved pedagogy throughout
About the Author(s):
Tom Bloor, Fellow of the School of Languages and Social Sciences at Aston University, UK
Meriel Bloor, Fellow of the Centre for English Language Teaching at the University of Warwick, UK
Readership:
Students of linguistics and applied linguistics. Advanced English language students.
Reviews:
Provides readers with useful and succinct notes...suggestions for further study and reading...particularly useful not only for students, but also teachers.
Japanese Association of English Teachers
Very clear introduction to difficult concepts - great exercises
Dr Sheena Gardner, University of Warwick, UK
'The best for this level.'
P. Livesey, University of Central Lancashire
Each chapter has a summary, suggestions for further study and a number of exercises. And the time-challenged lecturer will welcome to answers at the back of the book. The glossary is generous, and where appropriate capital letters are used to follow the conventions of SFL.
Anne Sachtleben, TESOLANZ Journal
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