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This paper explores the use of multimodal tools in the undergraduate classroom to learn Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG). SFG helps students understand how language creates meaning, fostering their ability to analyse different types of texts. However, SFG’s complex concepts often present teaching challenges. This case study proposes a multimodal approach integrating resources such as conceptual maps, songs, and memes, to make SFG concepts more accessible. It draws from an undergraduate course at a university in Spain, which uses a practical learning approach to help students actively engage with multimodal artefacts, reinforcing their understanding of SFG concepts. The paper illustrates how multimodal resources can support students’ comprehension of the appliability of SFG as a theory of language, with a sumer approach.

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