Abstract
摘要
Contents
1.Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Purpose and Significance
1.3 Organization of The Thesis
2.Literature Review
2.1 Previous Studies on the Conceptual Blending Theory
2.1.1 Studies Abroad on the Conceptual Blending Theory
2.1.2 Domestic Studies on the Conceptual Blending Theory
2.2 Previous Studies on Humor
2.2.1 Studies Abroad on Humor
2.2.2 Domestic Studies on Verbal Humor
2.3 Previous Studies on the Big Bang Theory
3.Theoretical Framework
3.1 The Origin and Development of Conceptual Blending Theory
3.2 Conceptual Blending Theory
3.2.1 Some Key Terms Involved in Conceptual Blending Theory
3.2.2 The Network Model
3.2.3 The Process of Conceptual Blending
3.2.4 Four Basic Network Models
3.2.5 Optimality Principles of Conceptual Blending
4.The Verbal Humor Study in Big Bang Theory
4.1 A Brief Overview of American Sitcom Big Bang Theory
4.2 Data Collection in Big Bang Theory
4.3 Analyses on Verbal Humor in Big Bang Theory
4.3.1 Classification of Verbal Humor in Big Bang Theory
4.3.2 Analysis of Situational Humor Based on Network Models
4.3.3 Analysis of Word Game Humor Based on Network Models
4.3.4 Arialy’sis of Cultural Humor Based on Network Models
4.4 Summary
5.Conclusion
5.1 Summary of the Study
5.2 Limitation of the Study
5.3 Suggestions for Further Study
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
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