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Beyond Surfaces and Depths: An SFL Analysis of Fine Gradations of Meaning in Undergraduates' Writing about Literature
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Ruth Li – Written Communication, 2025
Students are expected to interpret the complexities and nuances of literary texts yet might struggle with interpreting texts in ways that are valued in literary studies. Examining students' language choices can support instructors and students with developing concrete, explicit understandings of the ways language creates meanings in discourse.…
Descriptors: Linguistics, Writing (Composition), Literature Appreciation, Metalinguistics