CONTENTS
Abstract
中文摘要
Chapter 1 Introdution-1
1.1 Research Background-1
1.2 Significance of This Study-1
1.3 Structure of the Thesis-2
Chapter 2 Literature Review-3
2.1 Theories on Politeness-3
2.1.1 Definition of Politeness-3
2.1.2 Theories on Politeness Aboard-4
2.1.3 Theories of Politeness at Home-4
2.2 Leech’s Politeness Prinples-5
2.3 Sporadic Studies of President Barack Obama’ Speeches-5
Chapter 3 Research Methodology-7
3.1 Research Question-7
3.2 Sample Collection-7
3.3 Method Analysis-7
Chapter 4 Analysis of Politeness Principle in Barack Obama’s Speech-9
4.1 Analysis on the basis of Politeness Principle-9
4.1.1 Analysis on the Basis of Generosity Maxim-9
4.1.2 Analysis on the Basis of Approbation Maxim-9
4.1.3 Analysis on the Basis of Modesty Maxim-10
4.1.4 Analysis on the Basis of Agreement Maxim-11
4.1.5 Analysis on the Basis of Sympathy Maxim-11
4.1.6 Analysis on the Basis of Tact Maxim-12
Chapter 5 Conculsion-13
5.1Conclusion-13
5.2 Limitaions-13
References-15
Achowledgements-17
