声明
Contents
Abstract
摘要
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction
Chapter One Literature Review
1.1 Evidential Approach
1.2 Philosophical Approach
1.2.1 Intersubjectivity
1.2.2 Dialogism
1.2.3 Heterogiossia and Monoglossia
1.3 Pragmatics Approach
1.4 Corpus Approach
1.5 Summary
Chapter Two Theoretical Framework
2.1 Defining Appraisal Theory
2.1.1 Interpersonal meaning
2.1.2 Appraisal theory
2.2 Situating Appraisal Theory in SFL
2.3 Theoretical Framework of Engagement
2.3.1 Entertain
2.3.2 Attribution
2.3.3 Disclaim
2.3.4 Proclaim
2.4 Summary
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Purpose of Study
3.2 Study Questions
3.3 Instrument
3.4 Data Collection Proeedures
3.4.1 Classifying Object of Study
3.4.2 Administering the Instrument:creating a subcorpus
3.4.3 Making Concordances
3.4.4 Making Random Samples
3.4.5 Picking out Invalid Data
3.4.6 Analytical Method
Chapter 4 Syntactic Structures of Concession
4.1 Grammatical Parterns of Concession
4.2 Pattern Analysis
4.2.1 Analysis of Pattern 1:{although+Cα+Cβ}
4.2.2 Analysis of Pattern 2:{S+although+modifier+P}
4.2.3 Analysis of Pattern 3:{though+Cα+Cβ}
4.2.4 Analysis of Pattern 4:{S+though+modifier+P}
4.2.5 Analysis of Pattern 5:{Cβ+though}
4.2.6 Analysis of Pattern 6:{even though+Cα+Cβ}
4.2.7 Analysis of Pattern 7:{…if+modifier…}
4.2.8 Analysis of Pattern 8:{even if+Cα+Cβ}
4.2.9 Analysis of Pattern 9:{S+even if+modifier+P}
4.2.10 Analysis of Pattern 10:{No matter wh-Cα+Cβ}
4.2.11 Analysis of Pattern 11:{despite+nominal group+Cβ}
4.3 Engaging Readers/listeners with Concession
4.3.1 Engaging Readers with Concession
4.3.2 Engaging Listeners with Concession
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendix Ⅰ:Sample Concordances of although
Appendix Ⅱ:Sample Concordances of though
Appendix Ⅲ:Sample Concordances of even though
Appendix Ⅳ:Sample Concordances of if
Appendix Ⅴ:Sample Concordances of even if
Appendix Ⅵ:Sample Concordances of no matter wh-
Appendix Ⅶ:Sample Concordances of despite
Acknowledgments