scholarly journals Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) Approach and Sports Texts of the Postgraduate Students at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahmatullah Katawazai ◽  
Wali Khan Monib ◽  
Mohammad Sharif Hassanzoy ◽  
Ziauddin Quvanch ◽  
Noor Abidah Mohd Omar
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Syntactic Structure ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Text Type ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistic ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Dominant Process ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Linguistic Approach

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the scripts entitled ‘‘Sports’’ in terms of processes used and text type based on (Halliday, 1994) Systemic Functional Linguistic approach. Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) is looking into the syntactic structure of a clause based on six processes including material, mental and relational process (major category) and verbal, behavioral, and existential processes (minor category). Forty (40) students of the subject ‘Dynamics of Leadership’ at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia were assigned to write essays about ‘Sports’ in between 300—400 words within thirty (30) minutes and sixteen (16) essays were selected for the analysis. Researchers used mixed-method in order to analyze both quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (descriptive) data. All the collected essays were analyzed and then the percentage of all the six processes has been shown in descriptive statistics and interpreted in tabulations and bar graphs. The findings indicate that the dominant process used in all the scripts was material—doing and happening— and subsequently relational. Focusing more on nominalization, the analyzed manuscripts were found to be wordy.

scholarly journals The Use Of Experiential Meanings in the Drink Labels

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dias Andris Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Dominant Process ◽  
Material Process ◽  
Experiential Meaning

This research is aimed at describing the English sentences used on the experiential meaning in the drink labels. Butt, et al. (1996:44) introducing us to the notion that language simultaneously performs three functions (experiential, interpersonal and textual) and one of the functions which is focused on the process is that experiential meanings. The objectives of this research are to investigate clauses and their constituents realized in the English sentences on the drink labels and to map out the experiential meanings realized in the clauses in the drink labels. The writer used qualitative descriptive analysis to find out the characteristics of English sentences used in the drink labels. The object of the study is the sentences used in the drink labels. The unit analysis is a clause used in the drink labels. The data were collected by the use of documents. To analyze the data, Method of data analysis, the writer took some steps; there are identification of 19 products of the drink labels, identification of the labels, identification of the sentences used in the drink labels, and identification of the experiential meaning. The result shows that, the 19 drink labels have 79 clauses and each clause has different constituents there are two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten constituents. The dominant constituent is nine constituents. Discussion on Experiential meaning, there are participant, process, and circumstance. The dominant process is material process. It has 50 clauses. Then the relational process is lees dominant, it has 29 clauses. In addition, the last process is projecting. It has no clauses. It is suggested that labels are good media for teaching English, especially systemic functional linguistics. By understanding the meaning of the labels, students and or readers are able to get the knowledge about the meanings of the clauses in the drink labels. They also can get the benefit of consuming the drinks. The other researchers would be able to continue analyzing for the next steps using different point of views.

scholarly journals Material Processes in English Clause of Life Insurance: A Systemic Functional Linguistic Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Ponia Mega Septiana ◽  
Eva Tuckyta Sari Sujatna ◽  
Rosaria Mita Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Life Insurance ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistic ◽  
Material Process ◽  
Linguistic Approach ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

The research is about the material processes that apply in English clause of Life Insurance. The data are taken from the brochure of Life Insurance in five different companies. They are analyzed based on the theories of systemic functional linguistics focusing on the material process. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method. The conclusions of the research are the lexical verbs describe the type of material processes in Life Insurance brochures there are offer, receive, protect, provide, customize, request, access, earn, allow, decrease, increase, lock, change, add, choose, take, pay, buy, build, work, help, and give. Then the role of the participant involved that are actor, goal, and recipient.

BAAL/CUP Seminars 2010

2011 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-133
Author(s):  
James Donohue
Keyword(s):  
Academic Writing ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Open University ◽  
Academic Literacies ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Milton Keynes

The Open University, Milton Keynes, 21 April 2010This seminar, organised by Caroline Coffin and Jim Donohue (both from the Open University, UK), took the form of a day of dialogue between invited experts and other interested parties, including academic writing practitioners, researchers and postgraduate students. The invited speakers were asked to form panels representing either Academic Literacies or Systemic Functional Linguistics.

scholarly journals Thai persuasive discourse: a systemic functional approach to an analysis of amulet advertisements

2009 ◽  
pp. 195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pattama Patpong
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Functional Approach ◽  
Text Type ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Printed Media ◽  
Persuasive Strategies ◽  
Persuasive Discourse ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Contextual Values

Advertisements, as a distinct register or text type, are characterized by particular patterns of language with underlying meaning of purchasing a promoted product (Toolan, 1988). Thus advertisement is a good example of the creative use of persuasive strategies which can be illustrated through language. This study aims to explore amulet advertisements as examples of persuasive discourse widely found in Thailand. In the Thai context, the advertising of amulets and Buddha images seem prevalent in a wide range of printed media – leaflets, newspapers, magazines, and books. Data for this paper are drawn from three amulet advertisements (collected from March 2005 to March 2007). All of them are taken from Thailand’s best selling printed newspaper – Thairath. The linguistic framework used in this study is Systemic Functional Linguistics, initially developed by Michael A. K. Halliday. Two key aspects of SFL are analysed – context and lexicogrammar strata. Based on the Thai context, three contextual values – field, tenor, and mode are discussed. In terms of lexicogrammatical analysis, the study will focus on an exploration of three metafunctions – textual, interpersonal, and experiential.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Alan Paton’s Cry, The Beloved Country as a Discourse of Hope through Cleft Sentences

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 70-83
Author(s):  
Maria Martinez Lirola
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Syntactic Structure ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Clear Link ◽  
Textual Organization ◽  
Linguistic Framework

This paper is intended to demonstrate that the recurrent use of the marked syntactic structure called a cleft sentence in the novel Cry, the Beloved Country (1948) has certain communicative implications because it is a structure appropriate to express feelings and to highlight information in climactic situations within this novel.The analysis of cleft sentences in context will point out that they allow the writer to be conscious that he is assuring or denying something in a firm way and that they are also important structures for the textual organization of discourse.The linguistic framework of this paper is Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), a linguistic school that establishes a clear link between lexico-grammatical choices in the text and the relevant contextual factors surrounding it. Systemic linguistics explores how linguistic choices are related to the meanings that are being expressed.

scholarly journals Publikasi Bentuk Fungsi dan Kategori SintaksisTuturan Masyarakat Manduro sebagai Pendukung Perkembangan Bahasa Anak Usia Dini

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Diana Mayasari ◽  
Nanda Riski Ardhana
Keyword(s):  
Language Development ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Syntactic Structure ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Data Validity ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
Descriptive Method

Researchers assume that with the publication of the speech is expected to be useful especially for teachers and employees in Manduro Elementary in language development through language transmission. The purpose of this research is to describe the syntactic structure of Manduro public utterance in Manduro Village, Kabuh Subdistrict, Jombang Regency, covering syntactic functions and categories. Qualitative descriptive method used in this research. With the subject of research is the device of Manduro Village. Samples were taken by purposive sampling with the aim of taking the device of each hamlet contained in Manduro Village. The researcher is the main instrument assisted by the Swadesh Morris questionnaire. Triangulation is used as a test of data validity. The researchers used inductive analysis techniques. The results obtained in this study are syntactic functions consisting of subjects, predicates, objects, descriptions and appendices that categorized nouns, verbs, and adjectives and adverbs. Based on the results of the research, the syntactic structure of public utterance of Manduro has a universality with the syntactic structure of Indonesian and Javanese, only the structures used are not structural. This is because the sentence is a nonformal speech. The results of this study are expected to be used as a supporter of early childhood language development in Manduro Elementary School through the role of teachers in language learning by using examples and communication with students outside the lesson with the manduro language. Thus language learning occurs in a natural context so that the language of the community is not increasingly experiencing shifts and extinctions as well as in the teaching of syntax and as a ruler of language rules in Indonesia.

scholarly journals INTERPERSONAL METAPHOR IN “INDONESIA NOW” ENGLISH NEWS TV PROGRAM

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desi Kristina Purba ◽  
Siti Aisyah Ginting ◽  
Anni Holila Pulungan
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Written Text ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistic ◽  
Tv Program ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Context Of Situation

ABSTRACTThis study investigates interpersonal metaphor in “Indonesia Now” English news TV program based on Systemic Functional Linguistics approach. The objective of the study are to identify what types of interpersonal metaphors in “Indonesia Now”, to describe how those interpersonal metaphors are used, and to explain in what context those interpersonal metaphor are used. A qualitative descriptive research design was used in this study. The data were taken from one weekly broadcast Indonesia Now in January to June 2017. The data were collected by recording the “Indonesia Now” program on Metro TV, then transcribing the program broadcasts into written text, classifying the data into types of interpersonal metaphors and then drawing conclusion from the data. The findings of the study show that there are five types of interpersonal metaphor used in “Indonesia Now”, namely metaphor of mood, modality, epithet, euphemism, and connotation. The use of interpersonal metaphor in “Indonesia Now” is realized by use of incongruent types of expressing meaning in interaction. In addition, the use of interpersonal metaphor, it is also found that expressing emotion as the new findings of this study which not in line with the previous theories. The speaker use interpersonal metaphor to accurately reflect their point of view and express the emotion and this purpose can be achieved with the reference to social context which named context of situation. Keywords: Interpersonal Metaphor, Systemic Functional Linguistic, Indonesia Now

scholarly journals ANALISIS SIRKUMSTAN PADA BUKU CERITA ANAK THE 7 HABBITS OF HAPPY KIDS KARYA SEAN COVEY DAN TERJEMAHANNYA (Kajian Terjemahan dengan Pendekatan Systemic Functional Linguistics)

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Husna Imro’athush Sholihah ◽  
Riyadi Santosa ◽  
Djatmika Djatmika
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Prepositional Phrases ◽  
Translation Quality ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistic ◽  
Translation Techniques ◽  
Linguistic Approach ◽  
The Impact

 This research investigated the form and types of circumstances,  translation techniques, translation quality of circumstances, and the impact of translation techniques towards the form, types and translation quality of circumstances in bilingual kids story book. This qualitative research used systemic functional linguistic approach. The data obtained was analyzed using analysis technique of Spradley. The results show that circumstances were expressed in the form of words, group of words, and prepositional phrases, having 7 types: circumstances of location, circumstances of manner, circumstances of extent, circumstances of causes, circumstances of accompaniment, circumstances of role, and circumstances of matter. The translation techniques include: single variant, couplet, triplet and quartet. Children stories vary in types and forms of circumstances, depending on the focus and plot of the stories. The translation techniques lead to either cause translation shift or translation qualities of the circumstances are of good quality in terms of accuracy, acceptability and high readability. 

scholarly journals Textual Analysis through Systemic Functional Linguistics

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy Randy Y. Briones
Keyword(s):  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
News Article ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Relational Processes ◽  
Star Wars ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistic ◽  
Movie Star ◽  
Similarities And Differences

This paper primarily attempts to provide readers with a means of analyzing texts by using an approach that is considered important by applied linguists, that of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). This work identified the similarities and differences between two texts, a movie review and a news article, that dealt with the same topic, namely, the movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. In identifying the texts’ similarities and differences, the Systemic Functional Linguistic principles of Tenor/Interpersonal Metafunction and Field/Experiential Metafunction were applied. From the interpersonal metafunction analysis, it can be concluded that both texts share similar moods and modalities.  However, a closer inspection would reveal that Text 1 appears to negotiate a positive review of the film through an extensive demonstration of declarative statements that talk about the merits of the film and that of the director’s while Text 2 is more of a reportage of relevant information and interviews from the film.  In terms of the Experiential metafunction, Text 1 delves on material and relational processes that advance the film, the director, and the characters, whereas Text 2 differs as it focuses more on advancing the film while putting little emphasis on the director and the movie characters.

Narrative Appraisal as a Linguistic Approach to Evaluation in Text: The Case of Pronouns

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Conway
Keyword(s):  
Old Testament ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Appraisal Theory ◽  
Narrative Texts ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Relevant Role ◽  
Evaluative Language ◽  
Political Speeches ◽  
Linguistic Approach

Unlike modern narrative, which often goes into great detail in order to develop characters and themes, the narrator in the Old Testament is reticent, and the narrative is typically terse. There are many ambiguous passages involving actions of dubious propriety, resulting in readers being uncertain how to assess characters and draw ideological conclusions from their actions. It is too easy for modern readers to filter interpretive decisions through their presuppositions and values. Appraisal theory, an area of systemic functional linguistics, acts not to eliminate but to constrain the subjectivity of the interpreter and increase the transparency of the process by looking for specific linguistic signals in the text that can be presented as evidence. These instantiations are drawn mainly from the interpersonal metafunction, but also involve the textual and ideational metafunctions. J.R. Martin and P.R.R. White developed a system network through which text is processed in order to identify evaluative language; however, their work is based primarily on contemporary English texts of a rhetorical nature, such as political speeches and reviews. This article presents a modified system network, the “Narrative Appraisal Method,” adapted for Hebrew narrative texts. It operates not only at the level of the clause but also at higher levels of discourse. It takes into consideration the characteristics of narrative and the point of view of the evaluator. The article provides specific examples of the results the methodology yields from the book of Judges, focusing on situations in which pronominal forms play a relevant role.

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