声明
摘要
ABSTRACT
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Research
1.2 Reasons for Selecting this Topic
1.3 Research Questions and Significance of the Study
1.4 Layout of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 A Review of Previous Studies on Appraisal Theory
2.2 A Review of Previous Studies on Positive Discourse Analysis
2.3 A Review of Previous Studies on Public Speech
Chapter 3Theoretical Framework for Present Study
3.1 An Overview of Appraisal Theory
3.2 An Overview of Positive Discourse Analysis
3.3.Summary
Chapter 4 Research Methodology and Data Collection
4.1 Data Collection
4.2 Methodology
Chapter 5 Case Study of I Have a Dream
5.1 Attitudinal resource in I Have a Dream
5.2 Engagement resource in I Have a Dream
5.3 Graduation resource in I Have a Dream
Chapter 6 Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Limitations
6.3 Suggestions for Future Study
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
Main Achievements of the Author during Master Study