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Chapter One INTRODUCTION
1.1 Need for the Study
1.2 Aim of Study
1.3 Structure of Thesis
Chapter Two LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Previous Studies on Media Discourse and Commentaries
2.2 Appraisal Theory and It’s Application
2.2.1 Appraisal Theory
2.2.2 Application of Appraisal Theory
2.3 Theoretical Framework of Thesis-Engagement System
2.3.1 Description of Engagement System
2.3.2 Some Basic Concepts in Engagement Theory
2.3.3 Taxonomy of Engagement Resources
2.3.4 Distinctions of Four Kinds of Engagement Resources
2.4 Summary
Chapter Three RESEARCH DESIGN
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Data Collection
3.3 Research Methods
3.3.1 Quantitative Research
3.3.2 Qualitative Study
3.4 Summary
Chapter Four ANALYSES OF ENGAGEMENTRESOURCES IN POLITICAL COMMENTARIES
4.1 Distribution Feature of Heteroglossic Engagement Resources
4.2 Explanation for the Feature of Distribution of Engagement Resources
4.3 Functions of Engagement Resources in Political Commentaries on OATJC
4.3.1 Functions of Entertain Resource in Political Commentaries on OATJC
4.3.2 Functions of Attribution Resource in Political Commentaries on OATJC
4.3.3 Functions of Proclaim Resource in Political Commentaries on OATJC
4.3.4 Functions of Disclaim Resource in Political Commentaries on OATJC
4.3.5 Sample Analysis of Engagement in Political Commentaries on OATJC
4.3.6 Summary of the Function of Engagement Resources
4.4 Detailed Analysis of Disclaim Resources in Political Commentaries on OATJC
4.4.1 Denial as Dialogic Resources
4.4.2 Analyses of the Dialogic Function of Denial Resource
4.4.3 Interaction of Denial with Other Engagement Resources
4.5 Summary
Chapter Five CONCLUSION
5.1 Summary of Major Findings
5.2 Significance of the Study
5.3 Limitations
5.4 Suggestions for Further Studies
REFERENCES
APPENDIX Ⅰ 13 Political Commentaries on OATJC
