LESSON 4 Flashcards
There are seven functions of Languages According to?? He also proposes the language serves different functions
Halliday 1973, 1975
7 functions of Language The Roles that speaker’s play
- Instrumental
- Regulatory
- Interactional
- Personal
- Heuristic
- Imaginative
- Representational/Informative
To express his desires or needs, also known as “I want” Function
Instrumental
serves to direct the behavior of others, also known as “Do as I tell you” Function
Regulatory
used to connect with others and establish social relationship with them, also known as “Me and You” Function
Interactional
Individual uses language to express his/her feelings, opinions and assert his identity, also known as “Her I come” Function
Personal
used to gain knowledge about thay world, also known as “Tell me Why” Function
Heuristic
create an imaginary environment or to play with words, also known as “ Let us Pretend” Function
Imaginative
convey facts and information, also known as “I’ve got to tell you” Function
Representational/Imaginative