声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One Literature Review
1.1 Language and Culture
1.1.1 Definition of Language
1.1.2 Definition of Culture
1.1.3 Relationships Between Language and Culture
1.2 Cross-Cultural Communication
1.2.1 Definition of Cross-Cultural Communication
1.2.2 Types of Cross-Cultural Communication
1.3 Studies of Politeness Principles at Home and Abroad
1.3.1 Studies of Politeness Principle Abroad
1.3.2 Studies of Politeness Principle at Home
Chapter Two English and Chinese Polite Expressions
2.1 Definitions of Polite Expressions
2.2 Origins of Polite Expressions
2.3 Classifications of Polite Expressions
2.3.1 Classification From Expressing Manners
2.3.2 Classification From Nature of Polite Expressions
2.3.3 Classification From Functions of Polite Expressions
2.4 Language Features of English and Chinese Polite Expressions
2.4.1 Language Features of English Polite Expressions
2.4.2 Language Features of Chinese Polite Expressions
2.5 Functions of Polite Expressions
2.5.1 Showing Specific Emotions
2.5.2 Reflecting Social Structures and Social Status
2.5.3 Rhetoric Function
2.5.4 Compliment Function
Chapter Three Politeness Principles in English and Chinese Polite Expressions
3.1 Reflection of Leech’s Politeness Principle in English Polite Expressions
3.2 Reflection of Gu’s Politeness Principle in Chinese Polite Expressions
3.3 Similarities and Differences of English and Chinese Politeness Principles
3.3.1 Similarities
3.3.2 Differences
Chapter Four Cultural Connotations and Causes of Cultural Differences in English and Chinese Polite Expressions
4.1 Cultural Connotations of English and Chinese Polite Expressions
4.1.1 Cultural Connotations of English Polite Expressions
4.1.2 Cultural Connotations of Chinese Polite Expressions
4.2 Causes of Different Cultural Connotations of English and Chinese Polite Expressions
4.2.1 Different Values
4.2.2 Different Thinking Patterns
4.2.3 Different National Traditions and Morals
Chapter Five Significance of Contrastive Study
5.1 Removing Misunderstandings in Cross-Cultural Communication
5.2 Guidance in Cross-Cultural Communication
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Bibliography
Academic Achievements