Proceedings of the - British Association for Applied Linguistics
Proceedings of the - British Association for Applied Linguistics
Proceedings of the - British Association for Applied Linguistics
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Enterprise culture as Projected in Mission Statements <strong>of</strong> Educational Institutions: A Functional Perspective<br />
Hala T. S. Maklad<br />
1. Carrier + Relational Process + Quality Attribute + Material Process<br />
(perfective or imperfective aspect) + Goal + Circumstances<br />
The university is committed to teaching and research, and <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
exceptional liberal arts and pr<strong>of</strong>essional education in a crosscultural<br />
environment.<br />
2. Carrier + Relational: Attributive: Intensive + Attribute<br />
The University is a premier English-language institution <strong>of</strong> higher<br />
learning.<br />
3. Nominal Group [Epi<strong>the</strong>t + Thing(Noun)] : a leading institution;<br />
outstanding products; highly qualified graduates; exceptional<br />
liberal arts and pr<strong>of</strong>essional education; Non-traditional study<br />
programs; pragmatic and innovative solutions; World class<br />
graduates<br />
4. Thing (Noun) + Prepositional phrase [Post-Modifier/Qualifier]: a<br />
taste <strong>of</strong> quality; superiority/excellence in teaching; ticket to a bright<br />
future; research <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> highest caliber.<br />
5. Nominal Group [Epi<strong>the</strong>t + Thing(Noun)] + Prepositional phrase<br />
[Post-Modifier/Qualifier]: A <strong>British</strong>-style education <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> highest<br />
quality<br />
6. Non-Finite Verbal Group: to move <strong>for</strong>ward; maximizing;<br />
7. Paratactic Verbal Group Complexes: to sustain and provide;<br />
recruit, develop and retain.<br />
The role <strong>of</strong> university in instilling enterprising qualities in students and<br />
community is recognized through several structural patterns, where <strong>the</strong><br />
university acts as an Actor/Initiator:<br />
1. Material Process (enabling) + Beneficiary/Client + Material Process<br />
+ Goal<br />
enables students to develop advanced knowledge and skills, provide<br />
leadership and service <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir communities, and improve <strong>the</strong><br />
productivity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir organizations.<br />
2. Material Process + Beneficiary/Client + Goal<br />
to instill in <strong>the</strong>m (students) critical thinking<br />
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