Systemic Functional
Linguistics (SFL)
(Linguistik Fungsional Sistemik )
Michael Halliday
Prepared by Chuah Kee Man
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Systemic
Functional
Linguistics
(SFL) A text analyzed in four ways in SFL
context semantics
Lexico-
grammar
phonology
SFL focuses on the clausal
level and rooted in
structural grammar.
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Contexts
in SFL
Halliday categorized the
context of language in two
parts i.e. the context of
culture and context of the
situation.
The situation type cover:
Field: The status/domain of
the situation emerges.
Tenor: The role of language
in socio-semiotic (meaning
making).
Mode: The role of language
in the situation (can be
verbal/non-verbal).
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Metafunctions
of Language
Ideational functions serve for
construing patterns of social
activity – field
Interpersonal functions enact
patterns of social relations –
tenor.
Textual functions present
ideation and interpersonal
functions - mode.
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Lexicogrammar
– Ideation
Function
•Lexicogrammar term is used for
describing of continuity between
the lexis and grammar.
• A clause comprises of phrases by
comprising of all three metafunctions
of language. Clause as the exchange is
‘Transitivity’
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Sample of Analysis: Participants
(1)
They (Actor) elect the right candidate (Goal) for the position of
governor (Circ. purpose).
(2)
The people of Jakarta (Actor) have waited long enough (Cir. of time) to
see if these are going to be put into action (Cir. purpose).
Qualitative Findings
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Sample of Analysis
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Sample of Analysis: Processes
(1)
Every year (Cir. of time), the city government (Verbal - sayer) promises to
make various efforts to prevent major floods from inundating the capital
city (Verbiage).
(2)
Jakarta, for some (Senser), is considered as a source of economic
opportunities, a stepping stone to living the “Indonesian dream”
(Phenomenon)
Qualitative Findings
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