Introducing Systemic Functional Linguistics

Introducing Systemic Functional Linguistics, 1st Edition, provides a direct introduction to functional language analysis for beginners. Edited by Hui Yu, Chenguang Chang, Bo Wang, and Yuanyi Ma, this textbook outlines how language operates as a system for making meaning across varied communicative settings.

The main theoretical sections guide readers through the essential levels of functional grammar. The text covers lexicogrammatical and semantic systems in detail, showing how linguistic structures realize social functions, and examines the conceptual mechanisms of grammatical metaphor.

To support student learning, chapters feature key terms and suggested readings for further study. The textbook requires no prior knowledge of SFL, making it an accessible resource for students new to Systemic Functional Linguistics.