声明
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Significance of the Study
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Research Methodology
1.5 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Conflict talks
2.2 The Classification of Conflict Talks
2.3 Previous Studies of Conflict talks
2.3.1 Studies of Conflict Talks Abroad
2.3.2 Studies of Conflict talks at Home
2.4 Evaluation of Previous Studies
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Language Use as a Process of Making Linguistic Choices
3.2 Three Properties of Languages Use
3.3 Four Angles of Adaptation
3.3.1 Contextual Correlates of Adaptability
3.3.2 Structural Objects of Adaptability
3.3.3 Dynamics of Adaptability
3.3.4 Salience of the Adaptation Process
Chapter Four An Analysis of Conflict Talks in Desperate Housewives With Linguistic Adaptation Theory
4.1 The Causes of Conflict Talks
4.1.1 Failure to Adapt to the Physical World
4.1.2 Failure to Adapt to the Social World
4.1.3 Failure to Adapt to the Mental World
4.2 Tactics for Constructive Management of Conflict Talks
4.2.1 Avoidance Tactics
4.2.2 Competitive Tactics
4.2.3 Compromise Tactics
4.2.4 Accommodation Tactics
4.2.5 Collaboration Tactics
4.2.6 Silence
4.2.7 Euphemistic Expression
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Studies
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致谢
