ABSTRACT
There are numerous ways to analyse language. We have only chosen to look at three: Systemic Functional Linguistics, Positioning Theory and Interpersonal Behaviour Theory. Chapter 1 summaries these theories to give you a flavour of each, which you will find in more detail in Chapters 3, 4 and 5. The three theory snapshots in the following chapters are intended to be useful if you are looking at agency, language or a combination of both. Just like the other chapters in this book, Chapter 1 includes provocation exercises and provides URLs and references to increase understanding.
