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This study investigates the functions of Theme in Arabic by applying the Systemic Functional Linguistics framework associated with Downing (1991) to written discourse examples from Modern Standard Arabic. 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The main aim of this study is to explore the functions of Theme in Arabic, applying the Systemic Functional Linguistics framework adopted by Downing (1991). Methodologically, several related real examples have been selected from the written discourse of Modern Standard Arabic and then analyzed contextually. The empirical analysis has revealed that (i) Theme can provide different functions, such as Individual, Circumstantial and Subjective and Logical Frameworks for the interpretation ofthe Rheme, and (ii) Theme can interact dynamically with different grammatical functions (e.g. Subject, Object, etc.) and have different pragmatic functions (e.g. Topic, Given and New information) . Therefore, the view that makes a necessary link between Theme on the |\n| Funding: This research is funded by the one hand and Noun Phrase, Topic or Given information on the other hand is proven incorrect Deanship of Scientific of Research at and empirically invalid. Similar results have been obtained in the context of English (Downing\u003Cbr>Islamic University of Madinah 1991) but not yet for Arabic? This strengthens not only the universality of the concept of Theme\u003Cbr>  but also its functions.\u003Cbr>Key words:\u003Cbr>Theme-rheme, Arabic,\u003Cbr>Functional Linguistics, Context, Communicative Purpose |  |\n\nINTRODUCTION  \nAcross the field of linguistics, the concept of Theme has been a major concern, especially for those interested in functional linguistics1 (Halliday 1967:218; Firbas 1992:71; Dik 1997, 2:289; Thompson 2004:142) . The existence of Theme has been found in many languages in one form or another (Butler 2003, 2:147) . It is also hypothesised that in every language there is a way to mark the core message of the clause (Fries 1995:15; Forey and Sampson 2017:132) . The main conceptual aspect of Theme is that it “plays a fundamental part in the way the discourse is organized” (Gomez-Gonzalez 2001:98) . Furthermore, this linguistic element is considered as a core and foundation-laying component for any message conveyed, since it performs certain functional tasks, such as introducing the discourse topic and creating a textual bond (Dik 1997 2:389; Ping 2004:29; Fontaine 2013:139) .  \nThis paper is concerned with Theme in the Arabic language. The main goal of this study is to show how thematic constructions function in real Modern Standard Arabic texts. This study aims to examine the applicability of the conceptual framework of Theme adopted in Downing (1991), which is based on Systemic Functional Linguistics (henceforth SFL), to Arabic. This study also aims investigates how Theme in  \nModern Arabic text interacts with other grammatical functions (e.g., verb, subject and object) and informational functions (e.g., Given, New) . The motivation for this study is two-fold:(i) SFL theory is seen to have provided more detailed accounts of the concept of Theme than other theories (Butler 1985:179; Thompson 2007:671); and,(ii) although there are a number of earlier studies that dealt with Theme in Arabic, there is still a need for deeper investigation in this area of Arabic linguistics. Existing studies are either unsatisfactory in their analyses of Theme in Arabic, or are limited as will be shown in Section 2.  \nThis paper is organised as follows: Section 2 briefly presents how the co","cbCaigjdJnJKPaJy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigjdJnJKPaJy","pdf",271596,15,"English","# Introduction\n## The Concept of Theme: An Overview\n# Theoretical Framework (SFL)\n# Methodology and Data\n# Empirical Analysis of Theme in Arabic\n# Conclusion","[{\"question\":\"What is the main objective of the study on Theme in Arabic?\",\"answer\":\"The study aims to explore how Theme functions in real Modern Standard Arabic texts and to examine the applicability of Downing’s (1991) framework based on Systemic Functional Linguistics.\"},{\"question\":\"Which framework guides the analysis of Theme in this research?\",\"answer\":\"The research applies the Systemic Functional Linguistics framework adopted by Downing (1991) to contextual examples from Modern Standard Arabic.\"},{\"question\":\"What findings does the empirical analysis report about Theme functions?\",\"answer\":\"The analysis shows that Theme can provide multiple functions (individual, circumstantial, subjective, and logical frameworks) and interact with grammatical functions and pragmatic information roles such as topic, given, and new.\"}]","A Systemic Functional Analysis of Theme in Modern Standard Arabic Texts - read online free | PDF",1792068729,38]