声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Significance of the Research
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Methodology
1.5 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Previous Studies on Song Lyrics
2.1.1 Non-linguistic Perspective
2.1.2 Linguistic Perspective
2.2 Previous Studies on the Application of Appraisal Theory
2.2.1 Application of Appraisal Theory Aboard
2.2.2 Application of Appraisal Theory at Home
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Attitude
3.1.1 Affect
3.1.2 Judgment
3.1.3 Appreciation
3.2 Engagement
3.2.1 Dialogic Contraction
3.2.2 Dialogic Expansion
3.3 Graduation
3.3.1 Force
3.3.2 Focus
Chapter Four Appraisal Study of Rap Song Lyrics Discourse
4.1 Attitude Analysis in American Rap Song Lyrics
4.1.1 Attitude Analysis in Gangsta Rap Song Lyrics
4.1.2 Attitude Analysis in Motivational Rap Song Lyrics
4.1.3 Summary of Attitude Analysis in American Rap Song Lyrics
4.2 Engagement Analysis in American Rap Song Lyrics
4.2.1 Engagement Analysis in Gangsta Rap Song Lyrics
4.2.2 Engagement Analysis in Motivational Rap Song Lyrics
4.2.3 Summary of Engagement Analysis in American Rap Song Lyrics
4.3 Graduation Analysis in American Rap Song Lyrics
4.3.1 Graduation Analysis in Gangsta Rap Song Lyrics
4.3.2 Graduation Analysis in Motivational Rap Song Lyrics
4.3.3 Summary of Graduation Analysis in American Rap Song Lyrics
4.4 Summary of Appraisal Study of Rap Song Lyrics Discourse
4.4.1 Attitude Analysis in Rap Song Lyrics
4.4.2 Engagement Analysis in Rap Song Lyrics
4.4.3 Graduation Analysis in Rap Song Lyrics
4.4.4 Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Limitations
5.3 Suggestions for Further Research
Bibliography
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Acknowledgements
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