English Text Grammar: Basic Notions on Systemic-Functional Grammar

Ferreyra Editor; Universidad Nacional de Córdoba

Lugar: Córdoba; Año: 2015 p. 104

978-987-1742-73-8

The main purpose of the book is to introduce second language university students of English Grammar into the world of Systemic-Functional Grammar (SFG). We aim at offering them a new perspective on grammar: one which not only describes and explains sentence structure but also relates grammatical items and structures to the texts they realize. Following this functional approach to the study of language, this book aims at promoting a reflection on language as a meaning-making resource and on the relevance of appropriate lexicogrammatical choices in the production of effective texts. We have tried to summarize some of the principal areas of study of SFG with simple explanations and texts that illustrate the topics discussed. we have also included tasks and activities whose objective is to empower students to see and analyze texts from this new perspective on grammar.