On the interaction between register variation and regional varieties in English

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-144
Author(s):  
Stella Neumann
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Regional Variation ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Language Theory ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Language System ◽  
Register Variation ◽  
Exploratory Multivariate Analysis

Abstract This paper examines the extent to which regional varieties of English influence register variation. Register is a key concept in systemic functional linguistics (SFL), whereas regional variation is rarely studied in this framework. However, languages like Chinese, Spanish and English are used in more than one region and such more complex language situations raise the question of whether registers are used consistently throughout. In this study, texts from three varieties represented in the International Corpus of English are analysed for frequencies of 41 lexico-grammatical features and subjected to exploratory multivariate analysis. The analysis shows that, while there are clear indications of register patterns irrespective of varieties, variety appears to override register in some cases. Variety therefore needs to be accounted for in language theory in addition to the language system and registers as subsystems.

scholarly journals Discourse Intonation and Systemic Functional Phonology

2011 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Miriam P. Germani ◽  
Lucia Rivas
Keyword(s):  
Meaning Making ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Preliminary Results ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Language System ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Discourse Intonation ◽  
University Level ◽  
Natural Result ◽  
The Way

This paper is a reflection on praxis which addresses the phonological stratum as an integral part of the language system. As EFL teachertrainers, we often find that students isolate the different meaning-creating components of language as a natural result of the way courses areorganized at university level. It is in the spirit of helping students integrate the various aspects of language and context that we have set outto compare David Brazil, Malcolm Coulthard and Catherine Johns’s Discourse Intonation model –which we have been working with for morethan ten years– with the intonation approach in Systemic Functional Linguistics, by M.A.K. Halliday and William Greaves. We observe thetheoretical similarities between the two approaches in order to see how they may supplement one another. Then, we analyse a conversationtaken from a film following both theoretical approaches, and draw conclusions in the light of the comparison. Our preliminary results show thatthe two approaches explain the meanings conveyed with reference to different meaning-making resources. Brazil et al. explain the meaningsat risk in the interaction according to the phonological systems they describe (prominence, tone, key and termination). Halliday and Greavesdo so by referring to the phonological and lexico-grammatical strata in combination.

Interlingual re-instantiation – a new systemic functional perspective on translation

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (4-5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ladjane Maria Farias de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Translation Studies ◽  
Language Theory ◽  
New Model ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Functional Perspective ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Primary Focus

AbstractFrom a systemic functional perspective, translation has been dealt with mostly by means of the hierarchy of realization and has been modeled against parameters of difference between language systems – equivalence and shift. Such a concern with equivalence between language systems reflects the primary focus of research on the supporting language theory itself. As recent developments in systemic functional linguistics have shifted focus from system to uses and users, proposing three complementary hierarchies – realization, instantiation, and individuation – a more comprehensive perspective on translation has been enabled, which includes the systems, uses, and users involved. In tune with recent developments in translation studies, it views translation as a negotiation of meanings (including the notion of “equivalence”) between users via a specific use – the translated text. This article introduces this new model, its foundations, proposed concepts, and suggested methodology, as well as a glimpse of the model at work.

Register in Systemic Functional Linguistics*

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian M. I. M. Matthiessen
Keyword(s):  
Language Use ◽  
Language Evolution ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Indelible Mark ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Register Variation ◽  
International Language ◽  
Active Researcher ◽  
Register Studies ◽  
Descriptive Models

Abstract Christian M. I. M. Matthiessen elaborates on the Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) approach to register in this contribution to the inaugural issue of Register Studies. He is Chair Professor of the Department of English at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he pursues a scholarly agenda that includes developing the theory of Systemic Functional Linguistics and applying it to text and discourse analysis, functional grammar, issues related to language evolution and typology, and comprehensive descriptive models of register. Throughout his career, Matthiessen has made major contributions to SFL theories and methods. Among his major works is Lexicogrammatical Cartography: English Systems (1995, International Language Sciences Publishers). More than any other scholar, Matthiessen has expounded on Halliday’s early ideas on register and applied SFL theory to describing models of register variation. He remains an active researcher in the area of register studies which includes his registerial cartography – the comprehensive and systematic description of the registers in a language. Matthiessen’s work has left an indelible mark on the theory and systematic study of patterns of register in language use.

Analisis Tata Ungkap Dalam Dan Luar Pada Film Animasi Pendek Death Of The Firstborn Egyptians

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 31-42
Author(s):  
Citra Kemala Putri
Keyword(s):  
Technological Progress ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Visual Language ◽  
Language Theory ◽  
Still Images ◽  
Language System ◽  
Visual Study ◽  
Moving Images ◽  
Animated Films

Visual Language is a knowledge that can be used to interpret various images those presented without text. Primadi Tabrani divides this Visual Language into 2 systems, the visual language system called NPM (Naturalist-Perspective-Momenopname) and another visual language system is STP (Space-Time-Plane). At this time which the technological progress has been developing very rapidly, we met many types of images, not just still images, but also moving images such as animated films, one of them is Death Of The Firstborn Egyptians directed by Nina Paley. This research uses qualitative method and uses the Visual Language Theory in analyzing the various visual towards the visuals of this film. The results of a visual study of this film revealed that there was a slice between Modern ‘Tata Ungkap Dalam’ and Traditional ‘Tata Ungkap Dalam’. Meanwhile,  the researh found that Modern ‘Tata Ungkap Luar’ is dominantly use on the film. Thus it can be concluded that the RWD visual language system is not used to produce traditional images only, but also can be combined with NPM visual language system, those could enrich the result of finishing visual.

Verbal Group Complexes Application In Palang Tamak Text Systemic Functional Linguistics Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
I Ketut Suardana ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Narrative Texts ◽  
Moral Value ◽  
Real Condition ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Verbal Process ◽  
The World ◽  
Verbal Group

Pan Balang Tamak text is one of Balinese narrative texts developing in Balinese communities. This text contains very deep moral value that is very useful for communities to achieve happiness in the world. The moral values embed in the clauses constructing the text in metaphorical meaning. Many clauses constructing the text contain verbal group complexes in which describe kinds of actions done by the participants. This paper analyzes the application of verbal group complexes in Pan Balang Tamak text written by Suptra (2014). The theory used to analyze the verbal group complexes is the theory of group complex from Systemic Functional Linguistics from Halliday (2014). The paper used qualitative research, namely by the theory approach, the technique used is based on syntagmatic and paradigmatic based on field, tenor, mode. The result of the research suggested that both verbal group complexes in paratactic and in hypotactic were found in the text. Paratactic can be found in the way of the communities respect their bad behavior and the real condition happening to all animal living in the forest. The hypotactic were found the clauses which contain the effort to trap Pan Balang Tamak and the advantages obtained by Pan Balang Tamak from the efforts which be trap Pan Balang Tamak. Projection verb can be found in verbal process in which mean proposal, namely, the willing to trap Pan Balang Tamak

L2 Theme development in Discursive and Experimental undergraduate student writing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Chen ◽  
Sheena Gardner
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Writing Development ◽  
Experimental Writing ◽  
Student Writing ◽  
Report Writing ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Successful Student ◽  
Lexical Density

Abstract To complement earlier studies of writing development in the BAWE corpus of successful student writing (Nesi & Gardner 2012; Staples et al. 2016), we examine the Systemic Functional Linguistics notion of Theme as used by L2 writers across first- and third-year and in two distinctive discourse types: persuasive/argumentative Discursive writing of assignments in the soft disciplines and Experimental report writing of assignments in the hard sciences. Theme analysis reveals more substantial differences across the two discourse types than between first- and third-year L2 undergraduate writing. Textual Themes are consistently more frequent than interpersonal Themes, and some variance is found within subcategories of each. Significant differences in lexical density occur across third-year discourse types and between first- and third-year Experimental writing where a predominance of N+N topical Themes is also found. These findings are important as previous research has tended to focus on L1 Discursive writing.

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