On subject and theme a discourse functional perspective
Title:
On subject and theme a discourse functional perspective
Author:
Hasan, Ruqaiya.
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins, c1995.
Physical Description:
xlv, 414 p.
Series:
Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory ; v. 118
Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series IV, Current issues in linguistic theory ; v. 118.
Contents:
Approaching the French clause as a move in dialogue / Mood and the ecosocial dynamics of semiotic exchange / The English "tag question" / "Nothing" makes sense in Weri / Subjectlessness and honorifics in Japanese / A dynamic perspective implications for metafunctional interaction and an understanding of theme / Subject and theme in Chines / A systemic-functional approach to the thematic structure of the Old English clause / Themes, methods of development, and texts / Defining and relating text segments
