摘要
Abstract
Contents
List of Tables
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Study baekground
1.2 Purposes of the study
1.3 Significance of the study
1.4 Brief introduction to the data of the study
1.5 Organization of the study
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Esphora
2.1.1 Definition
2.1.2 Related terms
2.2 Previous studies on discourse esphora abroad
2.2.1 Syntactic approach
2.2.2 Cognitive approach
2.2.3 Functional approach
2.3 Previous studies on discourse esphora in China
Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework
3.1 HaHiday’s metafunctions
3.1.1 Ideational function
3.1.2 Interpersonal function
3.1.3 Textual function
3.2 Cognitive theory
3.2.1 Accessibility theory
3.2.2 Frame theory
3.3 Presupposition
Chapter 4 Methodology
4.1 Research questions
4.2 Data collection
4.3 Data analysis
4.3.1 Methods of data analysis
4.3.2 Procedures of data analysis
Chapter 5 Results and Discussions
5.1 The quafitative analysis of the functions of esphora
5.1.1 Discourse function
5.1.2 Ideational function
5.1.3 Cognitive function
5.1.4 Stylistic function
5.1.5 Pseudo-presupposition function
5.1.6 The summary of the present study
5.2 The quantitative analysis of the situation of the use of the esphoric function
Chapter 6 Conclusion
6.1 Major fmdings
6.2 Implications
6.2.1 Theoretical implications
6.2.2 Applicable implications
6.3 Limitations of the study
6.4 Suggestions for further research
Appendix
References
Acknowledgments
声明