title: A preliminary investigation of the impact of stuttering on language use.
abstract: This paper reflects on the application of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) to the field of stuttering. It is argued that the SFL theory may offer insight into the impact that stuttering has on language use. Two case studies are presented to illustrate the application of SFL theory. The two SFL analyses found to be of most use in this pilot study were the analysis of how language is modulated in response to interpersonal aspects of communication (modality) and the analysis of how information is foregrounded (theme). The implications of applying the SFL model to consideration of the utilisation of language resources in people who stutter are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Australian Stuttering Research Centre, The University of Sydney, PO Box 170, Lidcombe NSW 1825, Australia. Elizabeth.Spencer@newcastle.edu.au
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Spencer
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Packman
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Onslow
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ferguson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008037:Linguistics / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013342:Stuttering / Q000523:psychology*; D014705:Verbal Behavior