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 provides an introduction to Halliday's life and work, expounding his theoretical conceptions, illustrating their applications, and offering additional readings for researchers and students in linguistics and applied linguistics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 06 May 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, organizing 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, expounding his theoretical conceptions, showcasing their practical applications in various branches of linguistics, and providing additional readings for researchers seeking to delve deeper into this field.

The book is structured into six sections, each dedicated to exploring different aspects of Halliday's connections, theoretical framework, conceptions of language, systems of meaning, and applications of SFL. This well-organized introduction serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students engaged in the fields of linguistics and applied linguistics, providing a comprehensive and accessible entry point into the world of Halliday's linguistic insights.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367763770