声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter One:Introduction
1.1 The Background of the Research
1.2 Significance of the Research
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 A Review of Researches on Appraisal Theory
2.1.1 A Review of Researches on Appraisal Theory Abroad
2.1.2 A Review of Researches on Appraisal Theory in China
2.2 Previous Studies on Movie Review and on The Shawshank Redemption
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Appraisal Theory
3.1.1 Engagement
3.1.2 Graduation
3.2 Attitude
3.2.1 Affect
3.2.2 Judgement
3.2.3 Appreciation
Chapter Four Methodology
4.1 Research Questions
4.2 Data Collection
4.3 Analytical Tool
4.4 Data Analysis Procedures
Chapter Five:Results and Discussion
5.1 An Overall Evaluation of Attitudinal Resources
5.1.1 Affect in Overall Evaluation
5.1.2 Appreciation in Overall Evaluation
5.2 Attitude in the Evaluation of the Specific Aspects of the Movie
5.2.1 Attitude in the Evaluation of the Plot and Scene
5.2.2 Attitude in the Evaluation of the Characters
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Implications of the Present Study
6.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Study
References
Appendix