声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Critical Discourse Analysis
1.2 The Political Inaugural Address
1.3 Purpose and Significance of the Research
1.4 Data Collection and Methodology
1.5 Organization of the Dissertation
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Critical Discourse Analysis
2.1.1 Previous Studies at Home
2.1.2 Previous Studies Abroad
2.2 Studies on American President Inaugural Address(APIA)
2.2.1 Studies at Home
2.2.2 Studies Abroad
Chapter Three Theoretical Foundation
3.1 Van Dijk’s Positive Self-Presentation and NegativeOther-Presentation
3.2 Rhetorical Devices
3.2.1 Identification
3.2.2 Victimization
Chapter Four Analysis of Obama’s 2009 and 2013 Inaugural Addresses
4.1 Background Knowledge
4.2 Key Concepts of his Speeches
4.3 Rhetoric in President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Addresses
4.3.1 Identification
4.3.2 Victimhood
4.3.3 Other Linguistic Devices
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications of the Study
5.3 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Further Research
References
Appendices
Acknowledgements