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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 The Problem
1.1.1 Misconception of FLT
1.1.2 Imbalance between Language Knowledge and the Use of Language
1.1.3 Pragmatic Failure Causes the Breakdown of Communication
1.2 Research Question and Objectives
1.2.1 Research Question
1.2.2 Objectives
1.3 Type of Research and Hypotheses
1.3.1 Type of This research
1.3.2 Hypotheses of This research
Chapter 2 Theoretical Framework and Related Literature
2.1 Theoretical Framework
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.2 Speech Act Theory
2.1.3 Principles of Conversation
2.1.4 Politeness Principle
2.2 Related Literature
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Current Research of Pragmatic Difference and Failure Abroad
2.2.3 Current Research of Pragmatic Difference and Failure at Home
Chapter 3 Method
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Questions
3.3 Participants
3.4 Materials
3.5 Procedure
3.6 Data Analysis
Chapter 4 Results
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Pragmatic Differences and Failures at Speech Act Level
4.2.1 Greeting
4.2.2 Apologizing
4.2.3 Introducing
4.2.4 Leave-taking
4.2.5 Requesting
4.3 Pragmatic Differences and Failures at the Lexical Level
4.4 Pragmatic Differences and Failures at the Syntax Level
4.5 Pragmatic Differences and Failures at the Discourse Level
4.5.1 Pragmatic Failures at the Partial Discourse Level
4.5.2 Pragmatic Failures at the Whole Discourse Level
Chapter 5 Discussion
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Sources for Pragmatic Failure
5.2.1 Cultural Source
5.2.2 Improper Teaching in the Classroom
5.2.3 Psychological Source
5.2.4 Ethnocentrism
5.3 Strategies for Avoiding Pragmatic Failure
5.3.1 Integrating Culture into Language Class
5.3.2 Avoiding Negative Stereotyping
5.3.3 Strengthening Intercultural Awareness
Chapter 6 Conclusion
6.1 Summary
6.2 Validity and Reliability
6.3 Limitations and Further Research
References
Appendix
Published Paper
Acknowledgements