Introducing M.A.K. Halliday

M.A.K. Halliday (1925–2018) was the founder of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), which approaches language as social semiotic and organizes it as a network of interrelated choices of meaning. This book introduces Halliday's life and work, expounds his theoretical conceptions, illustrates their applications, and offers additional readings for researchers and students in linguistics and applied linguistics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

M.A.K. Halliday, a renowned linguist who passed away in 2018, is widely recognized as the founder of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). Undoubtedly, he holds a prominent position among the most influential linguists of his era, credited with revolutionizing the teaching of language and linguistics. SFL, as an applied theory that perceives language as a social semiotic system, delves into the intricate relationship between language and its functions within social contexts. Moreover, SFL conceptualizes language as a valuable resource for constructing meaning and organizes it systematically as a vast network of interconnected choices of meaning.

This book serves as an introductory guide to the life and groundbreaking contributions of Halliday. Designed to appeal to scholars from both the SFL and non-SFL communities, it presents Halliday's life and work in a straightforward and accessible manner, expounds his theoretical conceptions, showcases how his theories have been applied across various branches of linguistics, and provides additional readings for researchers seeking to delve deeper into this field.

The book is organized into six sections, each covering different aspects of Halliday's connections, theory and architecture of language, Hallidayan conceptions of language, systems and the modes of meaning, and applications of SFL. This structured approach ensures that readers can easily navigate through the material and gain a comprehensive understanding of Halliday's ideas.

Whether you are a researcher or a student interested in linguistics or applied linguistics, this accessible introduction is a valuable resource. It provides a solid foundation for understanding Halliday's contributions to the field and serves as a gateway to further exploration of SFL and its applications.

Weight: 520g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367763725