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