Grammar and Syntax
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An Introduction to Functional Grammar
3rd Edition
This third edition of An Introduction to Functional Grammar has been extensively revised. While retaining the organization and coverage of the earlier editions, it incorporates a considerable amount of new material. This includes strengthening the grammar through the use of data from a large-scale...
Published June 24th 2004 by Routledge
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Applying English Grammar.
Corpus and Functional Approaches
This edited collection is about the application of English grammar and specialises in 'functional' and'corpus' approaches, approaches which are increasingly recognised as providing significant insights into English language in action. It aims to stimulate interest and understanding of grammar as an...
Published June 24th 2004 by Routledge
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Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar
4th Edition
Halliday's Introduction to Functional Grammar, Fourth Edition, is the standard reference text for systemic functional linguistics and an ideal introduction for students and scholars interested in the relation between grammar, meaning and discourse. Halliday's innovative approach of engaging with...
To Be Published June 30th 2013 by Routledge
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Introducing English Grammar
2nd Edition
Answering key questions such as 'Why study grammar?' and 'What is standard English?', Introducing English Grammar guides readers through the practical analysis of the syntax of English sentences. With all special terms carefully explained as they are introduced, the book is written for readers with...
Published April 29th 2010 by Routledge
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Introducing Functional Grammar
3rd Edition
Introducing Functional Grammar, third edition, provides a user-friendly overview of the theoretical and 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...
To Be Published June 30th 2013 by Routledge
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Syntactic Theory
A Unified Approach, 2nd Edition
Syntactic theory is central to the study of language. This innovative book introduces the ideas which underlie most approaches to syntax and shows how they have been developed within two broad frameworks: principles and parameters theory and phrase structure grammar. While other texts either...
Published April 1st 1999 by Routledge
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Understanding Morphology
2nd Edition
Series: Understanding Language
This new edition of Understanding Morphology has been fully revised in line with the latest research. It now includes 'big picture' questions to highlight central themes in morphology, as well as research exercises for each chapter.Understanding Morphology presents an introduction to the study of...
Published September 23rd 2010 by Routledge
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Understanding Semantics, Second Edition
Series: Understanding Language
Understanding Semantics, Second Edition, provides an engaging and accessible introduction to linguistic semantics. The first part takes the reader through a step-by-step guide to the main phenomena and notions of semantics, covering levels and dimensions of meaning, ambiguity, meaning and context,...
To Be Published June 16th 2013 by Routledge
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Understanding Syntax
3rd Edition
Series: Understanding Language
Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, Understanding Syntax, Third Edition, explains and illustrates the major terms and concepts essential to the study of sentence structure in the world’s languages. Word classes such as ‘noun’, ‘verb’ and ‘preposition’ are introduced, and the properties of...
Published September 29th 2011 by Routledge