声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Lists of Tables and Figures
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Rationale for the Present Research
1.2 Research Questions
1.3 Data Collection and Research Procedures
1.4 Outline of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 The Definition of Business English Correspondence of Claim
2.2 The Function of Business English Correspondence of Claim
2.3 Previous Studies of Business English Correspondence of Claim
Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework
3.1 The Origin of Appraisal Theory
3.2 Appraisal Theory
3.3 Three Subsystems of Appraisal Theory
3.3.1 Attitude System
3.3.2 Engagement System
3.3.3 Graduation System
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Frequency and Distribution of Appraisal Resources
4.2 Attitudinal Analysis of Business English Correspondence of Claim
4.2.1 Affect Analysis of Business English Correspondence of Claim
4.2.2 Judgment Analysis of Business English Correspondence of Claim
4.2.3 Appreciation Analysis of Business English Correspondence of Claim
4.3 Engagement Analysis of Business English Correspondence of Claim
4.3.1 Analysis of Monogloss and Heterogloss
4.3.2 Analysis of Dialogic Contraction and Dialogic Expansion
4.4 Graduation Analysis of Business English Correspondence of Claim
4.4.1 Force Analysis of Business English Correspondence of Claim
4.4.2 Focus Analysis of Business English Correspondence of Claim
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations and Suggestions
Acknowledgments
References
Appendixes