Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Significance of the study
1.3 Methods of the thesis
1.4 Organization of the thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Studies abroad
2.1.1 Studies on hedges
2.1.2 Studies on diplomatic parlance
2.2 Studies in China
2.2.1 Studies on hedges
2.2.2 Studies on diplomatic parlance
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Critical discourse analysis
3.1.1 Theoretical basis
3.1.2 Principles and methods
3.1.3 Main concerns
3.2 Hedges
3.2.1 Definition
3.2.2 Classification
Chapter Four Hedges in Chinese and American Diplomatic Parlance
4.1 Shields
4.1.1 Plausibility shields
4.1.2Attribution shields
4.2Approximators
4.2.1Adaptors
4.2.2 Rounders
Chapter Five Comparison of Hedges in Chinese and American Diplomatic Parlance
5.1 Similarities and differences
5.1.1 Similarities
5.1.2 Differences
5.2 Implications for China’s diplomatic practices
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major findings
6.2 Limitations of the study
6.3 Suggestions for future research
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致谢
声明
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