声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter Ⅰ Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Significance of the study
1.3 Research questions
1.4 Methodology
Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review
2.1 Western studies of humor
2.1.1 A general review
2.1.2 Traditional theories of humor
2.1.3 Modern linguistic theories of humor
2.1.2 Pragmatic approaches to the study of humor
2.2 Studies of humor in China
2.2.1 Origin and development of humor in China
2.2.2 Pragmatic studies of humor in China
2.3 Studies of humor strategies
Chapter Ⅲ Similarities of humor strategies adopted in Chinese and English stand-up comedies
3.1 A brief introduction to stand-up comedy
3.2 Shared English and Chinese humor strategies
3.2.1 Macro strategies—humor in violation of the CP maxims
3.2.2 Micro strategies—humor achieved at the linguistic level
Chapter Ⅳ Analysis on barriers of humor appreciation
4.1 Distinctions between English and Chinese humor strategies
4.1.1 Favored topic choices of English and Chinese stand-up comedies
4.1.2 Joking targets of English and Chinese stand-up comedies
4.1.3 Different patterns of expression between English and Chinesest and-up comedies
4.2 Reasons behind the barriers
4.2.1 Different social structures:high-power-distance vs.low-power-distance
4.2.2 Different cultural values:collectivism vs.individualism
4.2.3 Different world views:religion and belief
Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion
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