Introducing Functional Grammar third edition provides a user-friendly overview of the theoretical & practical aspects of the systemic functional grammar (SFG) model No prior knowledge of formal linguistics is required as the book provides An opening chapter on the purpose of linguistic analysis which outlines the differences between the two major approaches to grammar
- functional & formal An overview of the SFG model
- what it is & how it works Advice & practice on identifying elements of language structure such as clauses & clause constituents Numerous examples of text analysis using the categories introduced & discussion about what the analysis shows Exercises to test comprehension along with answers for guidance The third edition is updated throughout & is based closely on the fourth edition of Halliday & Matthiessen's Introduction to Functional Grammar A glossary of terms more exercises & an additional chapter are available on the product page at httpswwwroutledgecom 9781444152678 Introducing Functional Grammar remains the essential entry guide to Hallidayan functional grammar for undergraduate & postgraduate students of language & linguistics