声明
Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Contents
A List of Tables and Figures
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Purposes of the Study
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Research Questions
1.3.2 Research Methods and Procedures
1.3.3 Data Collection
1.4 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Previous Studies on Interpersonal Meaning
2.1.1 The Definition of Interpersonal Meaning
2.1.2 Relevant Studies on Interpersonal Meaning Both at Home and Abroad
2.2 Previous Studies on Political Speeches
2.2.1 The Definition of Political Speech
2.2.2 Previous studies on Political Speech at Home and Abroad
2.3 Summary
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Systemic Functional Linguistics
3.2 The Mood System
3.3 The Modality System
3.4 The Person System
Chapter Four Analysis of Interpersonal Meanings in Secretary Kerry’s Speeches
4.1 The Realization of Interpersonal Meaning in Mood
4.1.1 Declaratives
4.1.2 Interrogatives
4.1.3 Imperatives
4.1.4 Summary
4.2 The Realization of Interpersonal Meaning in Modality
4.2.1 Probability
4.2.2 Usuality
4.2.3 Obligation
4.2.4 Inclination
4.2.5 Summary
4.3 The Realization of Interpersonal Meaning in Person System
4.3.1 First Personal Pronoun
4.3.2 Second Personal Pronoun
4.3.3 Third Personal Pronoun
4.3.4 Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.2 Implications of the Study
5.3 Limitations and Suggestions of the Study
References
Appendices
Publications