Essays about: "systemic functional linguistics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words systemic functional linguistics.

  1. 1. The “Magic Gathering” of Comprehension Devices : A diachronic systemic functional linguistics analysis of MTG game card texts

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Isabella Schiller; [2024]
    Keywords : Systemic Functional Linguistics; Magic: The Gathering; keywords; card text; action; process; mood; transitivity; comprehension;

    Abstract : This study investigates the diachronic shift of revised card texts in the tabletop collectible card game ‘Magic: The Gathering’.  The lexicogrammatical patterns found are compared to theories on comprehension and learning, and to the development of the game. READ MORE

  3. 2. Responsibility and the Media : A critical discourse analysis of climate change representations in the U.S and Nigerian news outlets

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Sofia Fujiwara; [2022]
    Keywords : Systemic functional linguistics; critical discourse analysis; frame analysis; transitivity analysis; news discourse; climate change; responsibility; media; power; linguistics.;

    Abstract : Scientists have reached a consensus that human activities have contributed to global climate change, yet its outcomes affect societies disproportionately. Often the least responsible countries are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. READ MORE

  4. 3. Representation of Psychopathic Characteristics in Fiction : A Transitivity Analysis of the Protagonist’s External and Internal Dialogue in the TV-series You

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Madeleine Olsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Discourse Analysis; Transitivity Analysis; Systemic Functional Linguistics; Fictional Psychopaths and Language;

    Abstract : The series You (2018) challenges the traditional characteristics of a protagonist and introducesthe audience to a psychopathic protagonist with traits which are typically recognised in thetraditional villain. This study investigates the portrayal of the fictional character JoeGoldberg’s psychopathic characteristics by analysing the language used in his external andinternal dialogues. READ MORE

  5. 4. “All Can Achieve Beauty” : A Diachronic Multimodal Text Analysis of Skin Care Advertisements 1920-2013

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Linn Wibom; [2019]
    Keywords : Multimodality; systemic functional linguistics; visual grammar; advertisements; beauty; skin care.;

    Abstract : Advertisements are multimodal texts created to get attention from potential customers in order to sell products. Previous research has shown how advertisements’ visual and verbal features make up ideological codes that are used to affect readers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Teaching Academic English to English Learners : A literature Review on Classroom Practice

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Engelska

    Author : Anneli Mattsson Kershaw; [2017]
    Keywords : Academic English; BICS; English language learners; English as a second language; systemic learning theory; teaching practices; cognitive theory; teachers’ training; scaffolding.;

    Abstract : The level of fluency in the genre specific language of schooling, also known as Academic English (AE), determines students’ success in school. Government agencies that legislate school policies therefore give teachers the directive to conduct education in ways that promote communicative abilities in academic English across all curricula. READ MORE