封面
声明
英文摘要
中文摘要
目录
Chapter 1 introduction
1.1 research background
1.2 Purpose and Research Questions of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 The Layout of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Definition of refusal
2.2Previous Studies on Refusal Abroad
2.3Previous Studies on Refusal at Home
2.4 Comments on Previous Refusal Studies
Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework
3.1 Speech Act Theory
3.2 The Cooperative Principle
3.3Brown&Levinson’s Face Theory
3.4 Leech’s Politeness Principle
3.5 Gu Yueguo’s Politeness Principle
Chapter 4 Research Methodology
4.1 A brief explanation of data source.
4.2 Research questions
4.3 Subjects
4.4 Research Instruments
4.5 Data Collection Procedures
Chapter 5 Results and Discussion
5.1 Classification of Refusal Strategies
5.2 Data Analysis
5.3 Analysis of Possible Causes of Gender Differences in Using Refusal Strategies
Chapter 6 Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Limitations and Suggestions
参考文献
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