The Phenomenon Of Reference In The Arab Functional Approach: An Approach In Light Of Functional Grammar Theory

Abstract

Functional grammar, being a pragmatically founded grammar, incorporates reference as a pragmatic concept within the aspects of cohesion or contextual properties. This inclusion is based on the principles of functional grammar theory, which posits that structural properties (such as the network of referential and deictic links) are merely reflections of broader contextual properties, particularly those manifested in referential and deictic elements. Consequently, this paper aims to shed light on reference within the Arab functional approach as conceptualized by functional grammar theory.