This book applies the techniques of systemic functional grammar to
the description of the Old English historical dialect, 650-1150 CE.
Systemic functional grammar is an approach to the description of
language which distinguishes three separate functions in
communication: language as representation, language as attitude,
and language as the construction of text. Most applications of
systemic functional theory have concentrated on modern English.
This book is the first comprehensive description of the Old English
dialect on systemic functional principles. The book begins with an
outline of systemic functional grammatical theory. It then
describes the Old English clause with a separate grammar for each
of the three general functions it serves, the representational, the
attitudinal, and the text-formative. Other areas covered include
structures and functions within nominal, verbal and adverbial
groups; relationships among clauses; embedding; and cohesion. The
book is thus designed to suit the needs of systemic functional
grammarians who are interested in the historical development of the
English language. It is also designed for students of Old English
who are looking for ways of explaining the grammatical system of
Old English on terms other than those of traditional grammar.
General
Imprint: |
Equinox Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Functional Linguistics |
Release date: |
May 2010 |
First published: |
May 2010 |
Authors: |
Michael Cummings
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
256 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-84553-364-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-84553-364-X |
Barcode: |
9781845533649 |
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