声明
摘要
Abstract
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 The Significance of the Research
1.3 The Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Intergenerational Relationships
2.2 Intergenerational Conflicts in Immigrant Families
2.3 Intergenerational Conflicts in Immigrant Families in Literature
2.4 Studies of The Bonesetter’s Daughter
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 The Scollons’ Discourse Analysis Approach in Intercultural Communication
3.1.1 Culture and Discourse Systems
3.1.2 Generational Discourse Systems
3.1.3 Discourse Analysis in Intercultural Communication Studies
3.2 Related Intercultural Communication Theory
3.2.1 Hofstede’s Value Dimensions
3.2.2 Hall’s High-Context and Low-Context Orientations
Chapter Four Conflicts Between Generational Discourse Systems in The Bonesetter’s Daughter
4.1 Intergenerational Conflicts on Ideology
4.2 Intergenerational Conflicts on Socialization
4.3 Intergenerational Conflicts on Forms of Discourse
4.4 Intergenerational Conflicts on Face Systems
Chapter Five Cultural Factors behind Intergenerational Conflicts and the Suggested Intercultural Communication Approaches
5.1 Differences in Cultural Values
5.1.1 Collectivism versus Individualism
5.1.2 High Uncertainty-Avoidance versus Low Uncertainty-Avoidance
5.1.3 High Power Distance versus Low Power Distance
5.1.4 High-Context Orientation versus Low-Context Orientation
5.2 Differences in Religions
5.3 Differences in Acculturation
5.4 The Suggested Intercultural Communication Approaches
Chapter Six Conclusion
References
Papers Published in the Period of Master Education
Acknowledgements