声明
Acknowledgements
Contents
Abstract
摘要
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Rationale of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Layout of This Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Previous Studies on Metaphors
2.1.1 The Traditional Approach to Metaphor
2.1.2 The Pragmatic Approach to Metaphor
2.1.3 The Cognitive Approach to Metaphor
2.2 Reviews of Gender Metaphors
2.2.1 The Definition of Gender Metaphor
2.2.2 Previous Literature on Gender Metaphors
2.2.3 Previous Studies on Gender Metaphors in Advertising
2.3 Critical Metaphor Analysis
2.3.1 Introduction to Critical Metaphor Analysis
2.3.2 Problems with Critical Metaphor Analysis
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Critical Discourse Analysis
3.1.1 Introduction to Critical Discourse Analysis
3.1.2 Ideology and Power in Language
3.2 Relevant Theories on Cognitive Metaphors
3.2.1 Conceptual Metaphor Theory
3.2.2 Conceptual Blending Theory
3.2.3 The Relationship between Conceptual Blending Theory and Conceptual Metaphor Theory
3.3 The Framework of Critical Metaphor Analysis
3.3.1 Redefining Critical Metaphor Analysis
3.3.2 Analytical Procedures of the Study
Chapter Four Critical Metaphor Analysis of Gender Metaphors in Advertising
4.1 Universal Gender Metaphors in Advertising Discourse
4.2 Cultural Gender Metaphors in Advertising Discourse
4.3 Metaphorical Gender in Advertising Discourse
4.4 Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.2 Implications of the Study
5.3 Limitations and Prospects for Further Study
References