Language in Action: SFL Theory Across Contexts

Language in Action: SFL Theory across Contexts brings together research in elementary and secondary education, higher education, and translation studies, focusing on developing students' reading, writing, and disciplinary literacy skills. The chapters present innovations in genre pedagogy, pedagogical and methodological uses of SFL metalanguage, and approaches to curriculum development and school-based research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 306 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd

Language in Action: SFL Theory across Contexts is a comprehensive collection of recent research that explores the application of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) in various educational contexts. The book brings together scholars from diverse international backgrounds, providing fresh insights into curriculum and instructional issues in subjects such as history, physical education, and mathematics. With a strong emphasis on developing students' reading, writing, and disciplinary literacy skills, the chapters offer valuable perspectives on teacher education and student learning in settings where Spanish, Danish, or English are the languages of instruction.

Furthermore, the book delves into the development of advanced academic writing in these languages, particularly in higher education. The translation studies section offers novel perspectives on translation from classical Chinese literature and Italian museum texts, shedding light on the complexities and challenges involved in translating across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Throughout the volume, the chapters present innovative approaches to genre pedagogy, pedagogical and methodological uses of SFL metalanguage, and curriculum development and school-based research. The authors employ a range of theoretical frameworks, including functional grammar, register theory, Appraisal, and Legitimation Code Theory, to offer new analytic approaches and insights into the study of language in action.

This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in exploring new avenues of systemic functional linguistics in action. It offers a wealth of work that can inspire and inform scholars and practitioners alike, contributing to the ongoing development of language education and applied linguistics.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 155 x 232 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800500044