ABSTRACT
摘要
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Rationale of the Present Study
1.3 Problems in the Existing Studies
1.4 Objectives of the Present Study
1.5 Methodology and Data Collection
1.6 Outline of the Thesis
CHAPTER TWO A REVIEW OF THE RELEVANT LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Development of Strategy
2.2.1 Strategy in second language acquisition
2.2.2 Strategy in rhetoric
2.3 Perspectives of Studying Pragmatic Strategy
2.3.1 The origin of pragmatic strategy
2.3.2 Study with speech act theory
2.3.3 Pragmatic strategy study with cooperation principle
2.4 Achievements and Problems in the Existing Studies
2.5 The Perspective of the Present Research
2.6 Summary
CHAPTER THREE A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Delimitation of Pragmatic Strategy
3.2.1 Pragmatic strategy in brief
3.2.2 The working of definition of pragmatic strategy
3.3 A discussion of the Theoretical Foundation
3.3.1 Elements of game theory
3.3.2 Strategic choices in communication in light of game theory
3.3.3 Nash equilibrium and three typical game models
3.4 The Features of the Present Framework
3.4.1 Pragmatic strategy:a meaningful combination of game theory with pragmatic analysis
3.4.2 Pragmatic strategy:an effective way to realize communicative intention and optimality
3.5 Summary
CHAPTER FOUR ANALYSIS OF PRAGMATIC STRATEGIES IN LIGHT OF GAME THEORY
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Elements Influencing Pragmatic Strategy
4.2.1 Information
4.2.2 Intention
4.2.3 Utility
4.2.4 Signal that players receive
4.3 Direct Pragmatic Strategies in Communication in Light of Game Theory
4.3.1 Direct refusing
4.3.2 Direct interrupting
4.4.The Indirect Pragmatic Strategy in Communication in Light of Game Theory
4.4.1 Ambiguity
4.4.2 Deliberate misinterpretation
4.4.3 Evasion
4.4.4 Self-mockery
4.4.5 Vagueness
4.4.6 Transferring the topics
4.4.7 Figures of speech
4.5 Summary
CHAPTER FIVE FUNCTIONS OF PRAGMATIC STRATEGY IN LIGHT OF GAME THEORY
5.1 Introduction
5.2 General Functions of Pragmatic Strategy in Light of Game Theory
5.2.1 Enhancing the utility of utterance
5.2.2 Achieving the optimality smoothly
5.2.3 Creating special pragmatic effects
5.3 Specific Functions of Pragmatic Strategy
5.3.1 Politeness
5.3.2 Creating a humorous atmosphere
5.3.3 Saving face
5.3.4 Avoiding embarrassments
5.4 Modeling the Verbal Communication
5.5 Summary
CHAPTER SIX CONCLUSION
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Major Findings
6.3 Implications
6.4 Limitations and Suggestions for Future Study
6.5 Summary
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