The Application of Systemic-Functional Linguistics in Discourse Analysis

Systemic-functional linguistics considers function and semantics as the basis of human language and communicative activity. In recent years, Systemic-functional linguistics has been applied in such areas as natural language processing, early language learning, language education, stylistics, foreign language teaching, translation and stylistics. It sheds new light on the further application of this linguistic theory in other fields.

A Systemic Functional Linguistics Approach to Knowledge Structure in Educational Discourse

This paper makes a literature review of Bernstein＇s knowledge structure theory and its influence on systemic functional linguistics. Then it explores systemic functional linguists＇ research on knowledge building and discusses Martin＇s theory of field as a powerful tool to analyze the knowledge structure in educational discourse.

The Discourse Analysis of Ecology from the Perspective of Systemic Functional Linguistics

In recent decades, ecological problems are becoming more and more serious, which are focused worldwide. ＂Eco-[inguistics＂ （EL） also called ＂Ecology of Language＂ emerges in the situation that scholars try their best to solve the problems in linguistics. As an emerging interdisciplinary area of ecology and linguistics, eco-linguistics aims at analyzing the ecological phenomenon in language, exploring the relation between language and environment, and looking for the variety of internal patterns of language. At present, scholars at home have made a lot of achievements with the tendency from theoretical studies to practical studies. On the theoretical framework of eco-linguistics and the transitivity method of Systemic Functional Linguistics（SFL）, by analyzing two texts excerpted from BBC news reports which involve two kinds of animals, this article tries to explore the relation between human and animals and our attitudes toward different animals, analyze the ecological elements and hidden non-ecological features in the discourses, reveal the essential reasons for ecological disruption---inherent human ideology, interpret the influences on nature. We expect that people pay more attention to the issues of environment protection, change anthropocentrism to ecocentrism which builds the harmonious relation between human and nature.

The Analysis of Critical Discourse From the Perspective of Systemic Functional Linguistics

Critical discourse analysis, with its roots in the critical linguistics of East Anglia, is closely connected with systemic func- tional linguistics. This paper focuses on the relationship between systemic functional linguistics and critical discourse analysis, and illus-trates the future trend and significance of research on critical discourse analysis. Critical discourse analysis is increasingly becoming an a-cademic focus in linguistic field, its combination with other subjects contributes a lot to the social progress.

Systemic Functional Linguistics’ Influence on the Communicative Approach

As the founder of systemic functional linguistics,Halliday once said the driving force of producing his linguistictheories is of education.Therefore,his theories have a great influ-ence on foreign language teaching and inspire the creation ofsome new teaching theories and methods.And this paper focuseson the influence produced by systemic functional linguistics up-on the communicative approach.

Systemic-Functional Linguistics and Foreign Language Teaching

Systemic-functional linguistics is one of the most influential linguistics schools in the recent 20 years.Though M.A.K.Halliday,the founder of Systemic-functional Linguistics,has not taken up any language teaching research by himself,he has been putting great emphasis on language teaching and language learning.With the increasing influence of Systemic-functional Linguistics,more and more applied linguists and foreign language teachers are trying to use his theories to solve the problems in language teaching and learning,and have achieved a lot.

Critical Discourse Analysis Based on Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics: Taking The Economist’s First Commentation on the End of China’s Zero-COVID Policy as an Example

Based on Halliday’s systemic functional grammar,especially the ideational function,this research aims at disclosing the hidden ideologies and values of the seemingly objective news reports on China’s COVID-19 policies in The Economist.Transitivity,voice,and nominalization are the major analytical subjects.After China lifted the zero-COVID policy,western media began criticizing China’s lack of data sharing,with some misinformation and misleading reports.The denouncement of inertness and reluctance to fight against the pandemic disclaim the Chinese government’s efforts and depreciate China’s image.China is portrayed as the villain and destroyer of people’s health worldwide.Meanwhile,they also hold a hesitant attitude toward China’s diplomacy.The re-engaging with foreign countries and travel restrictions have been described as imprudent and rushed actions.They also consider China as the fuse of contradiction in the United Nations.What is overt is their view of breaking up China.

An Exploration of the English Reading Instruction Model with a Systemic Functional Linguistic Perspective

Reading is an important channel for students to acquire knowledge and information.Therefore,exploring an effective reading instructional model to improve students’reading ability is one of the main goals of today’s university English teaching.The model of English reading instruction based on the theory of systemic functional linguistics is designed to study how teachers can apply this theory to the teaching of reading in order to improve students’reading comprehension.

解读韩礼德的Appliable Linguistics

2006年3月26日韩礼德教授在香港城市大学的"韩礼德语言研究智能应用中心"成立大会上,做了题为"研究意义:建立一个适用语言学"的主旨报告。本文就适用语言学与应用语言学和可用语言学的意义差异进行了对比。在此基础上,论述适用语言学的长期目标是为了建立语言的意义发生系统,其工作机制是以社会理据来解释和描写语义发生,当前的工作重点是研究智能应用。此外,还谈及适用语言学与马克思主义语言学的关系。

A Great Work on the Leap-Forward Development of Linguistics——A Book Review on Contrastive Linguistics

Contrastive Linguistics is a book on linguistics by Professor Ke Ping.It defined the discipline property of contrastive linguistics.The categories and the theory system of contrastive linguistics get deepened,for Professor Ke brings forward the term tertium contrast and divide the inferiority into extra-linguistic subsystem and intra-linguistic subsystem.The research methods of contrastive linguistics get enriched through putting forward three kinds of positive quantitative contrastive research methods.In addition,it cites various authorities and develops the new through critical assimilation of the old.And the theory mentioned in this book is tightly integrated with practice.So the book is rather valuable and Suitable for a variety of readers with different purposes.

The Application of Systemic Functional Grammar to the Analysis of Features of American Spokesman’s Language

The spokesman's language is official,flexible and public-oriented,to study how it makes sense through varied linguis-tic function is of great importance.Under the framework of systemic-functional grammar,this thesis focuses on the linguistic fea-tures of American spokesman's language from perspectives of ideational,interpersonal and textual functions.This thesis includes three parts.Part One introduces background and layout of the study.Part Two is a analysis of America spokesperson's language by SF grammar.Part Three ends with the conclusion.

A Fuzzy Neural Network Model of Linguistic Dynamic Systems Based on Computing with Words

Linguistic dynamic systems(LDS)are dynamic processes involving computing with words(CW)for modeling and analysis of complex systems.In this paper,a fuzzy neural network(FNN)structure of LDS was proposed.In addition,an improved nonlinear particle swarm optimization was employed for training FNN.The experiment results on logistics formulation demonstrates the feasibility and the efficiency of this FNN model.

Philosophical Ideas in Saussure's Theory of Language and Halliday' s Systemic Functional Grammar

How Halliday's systemic functional grammar was affected by Saussure's theory of language and what the great significance of their philosophical ideas is.The paper explains those two problems from the clue of the philosophical ideas of language.

A Bayesian Network Approach for Offshore Risk Analysis Through Linguistic Variables

This paper presents a new approach for offshore risk analysis that is capable of dealing with linguistic probabilities in Bayesian networks （ BNs）. In this paper, linguistic probabilities are used to describe occurrence likelihood of hazardous events that may cause possible accidents in offshore operations. In order to use fuzzy information, an f-weighted valuation function is proposed to transform linguistic judgements into crisp probability distributions which can be easily put into a BN to model causal relationships among risk factors. The use of linguistic variables makes it easier for human experts to express their knowledge, and the transformation of linguistic judgements into crisp probabilities can significantly save the cost of computation, modifying and maintaining a BN model. The flexibility of the method allows for multiple forms of information to be used to quantify model relationships, including formally assessed expert opinion when quantitative data are lacking, or when only qualitative or vague statements can be made. The model is a modular representation of uncertain knowledge caused due to randomness, vagueness and ignorance. This makes the risk analysis of offshore engineering systems more functional and easier in many assessment contexts. Specifically, the proposed f-weighted valuation function takes into account not only the dominating values, but also the a-level values that are ignored by conventional valuation methods. A case study of the collision risk between a Floating Production, Storage and Off-loading （FPSO） unit and the anthorised vessels due to human elements during operation is used to illustrate the application of the proposed model.

Linguistic Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Psychological Health State Using Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Sets

The study of psychological health state is helpful to build appropriate models and take effective intervention strategies, and the results benefit the intervened released from psychological distress within the shortest possible time. In this paper, interval type-2 fuzzy sets and fuzzy comprehension evaluation are applied in the analysis of mental health status and crisis intervention. A closed-loop linguistic dynamic intervention model for psychological health state is built. Linguistic dynamic systems based on interval type-2 fuzzy sets are used to describe and analyze the evolutionary process of psychological health status. © 2014 Chinese Association of Automation.

Constructing a Harmonious World——Linguistic Studies on the Analects of Confucius

Following Halliday’s view that "if a text is to be described at all,then it should be described properly;and this means by the theories and methods developed in linguistics"(Halliday,2002),we use the theoretical framework and methods developed in Systemic-Functional linguistics to explore "the socio-historical and ideological environment" for the "engendering" (ibid.) of the Analects,the particular contextual features of this great work,the hierarchical structure of Confucius’ main teachings,and also the ways of realizing his ideas in this book by the lexico-grammatical choices.We also discuss the implication and relevance of Confucianism to China and the present world.

It's Time for a Change in Linguistics—a Brief Review of the 18th International Systemic Congress

About the CongressThe 18th International Systemic Congress was convened in Tokyo,Japanfrom 29th July to 2nd August 1991.It took place on the ever-green garden-like campus of the International Christian University,with more than onehundred participants from about twenty countries and regions.Among

系统功能语言学与医疗交流研究:回顾与展望

系统功能语言学作为适用语言学,其理论基础和描述资源适用于研究、干预和改进医疗语境中的交流和沟通。通过回顾系统功能语言学在医疗语境的应用,介绍其在医疗交流领域的研究成果,指出目前系统功能语言学医疗交流研究存在的局限性,并展望其未来研究方向。系统功能语言学医疗交流研究聚焦于医院急症室和其它临床环境,收集和分析医疗交流语料,调查研究医疗交流中的人际意义、经验意义、语篇意义等内容。研究显示医疗交流在医疗实践中起重要作用,对患者的医疗体验、安全性和治疗效果产生影响。文章提出了多项改进医疗交流的建议,包括加强医疗工作者和患者之间的情感共鸣、建立个性化和人性化的关系,以及提供医疗交流培训。系统功能语言学医疗交流研究强调以患者为中心交流模式的重要性,为改善医疗交流实践、提升患者的就医体验和治疗效果提供了参考,并为医疗工作者的交流实践和培训提供了理论基础和实践指导。

关于中国语言学话语体系建设之思考

中国语言学话语体系是中国对外话语体系的重要分支。目前的现代汉语语法学是在印欧语语法学基础上建立起来的,但又存在很多差异,而且存在一定的问题。建设中国语言学话语体系,必须正视和面对汉语事实和存在的问题,绘制蓝图,按蓝图逐步建设。