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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Objective of the Study
1.2 Research Questions
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Previous studies on Hedges
2.1.1 Definitions of Hedges
2.1.2 Definitions of Hedges Related to Interpersonal Meaning
2.1.3 Classifications of Hedges
2.2 Grice's Cooperative Principle and Verschueren's Theory of Linguistic Adaptation
2.2.1 Grice's Cooperative Principle
2.2.2 Theory of Adaptation
2.3 Previous Studies on Corporate Public Relations Statements
2.3.1 Corporate Public Relation Statements
2.3.2 Features of Corporate PR Statement Language
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Data Collection
3.2 Instrument and Calculation Method
3.3 Method of Data Analysis
Chapter 4 Results and Discussions
4.1 Linguistic Realization Forms of Hedges in CPRSs
4.1.1 Modal auxiliary verbs
4.1.2 Lexical verbs
4.1.3 Adjectives, Adverbs and Nouns
4.2 Study on Hedges in CPRSs Based on CP and Theory of Adaptation
4.2.1 Study on Hedges in CPRSs based on CP
4.2.2 Study on Hedges in CPRSs Based on the Theory of Adaptation
4.2.3 Practical Functions of Hedges in CPRSs
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Study
References
Appendices
Acknowledgements
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