Acknowledgements
摘要
Abstract
Contents
List of Abbreviations
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Motivation
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Research Significance
1.4 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 An Overview of the Studies on Theme Theory
2.1.1 Studies on Theme
2.1.2 Classification of the Theme
2.2 An Overview of the Studies on Thematic Progression
2.2.1 Studies on Thematic Progression Abroad
2.2.2 Studies on Thematic Progression at Home
2.3 An Overview of the Studies of RWGs and SUAs
2.3.1 Studies on RWGs
2.3.2 Studies on SUAs
2.3.3 Contrastive Studies on RWGs and SUAs
2.4 Evaluations on Previous Studies
2.5 Summary
Chapter Three Research Design
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Data Collection
3.3 TP Patterns Adopted in This Research
3.4 Research Procedure
3.5 Summary
Chapter Four Data Analysis and Discussion
4.1 Distribution of TP Patterns in Chinese and American Government Reports
4.1.1 Distribution of TP Patterns in Chinese Government Reports
4.1.2 Distribution of TP Patterns in American Government Reports
4.1.3 Distribution of TP Patterns in RWGs and SUAs
4.2 Similarities and Differences of TP Patterns in RWGs and SUAs
4.2.1 Similarities of TP Patterns in RWGs and SUAs
4.2.2 Differences of TP Patterns in RWGs and SUAs
4.3 Discussions on the Causes for Similarities and Differences
4.3.1 The Efiect of the Same Genre
4.3.2 Cultural Diversity
4.3.3 Language Features
4.4 Summary
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Summary of the Major Findings
5.2 Implications of the Research
5.2.1 Theoretical Implication
5.2.2 Practical Implication
5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Research
5.4 Summary
Bibliography
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