Abstract

With the rapid development of international trade, Business English Letters have become the indispensable part of foreign trade. The purpose of Business English Letters is to realize the cooperation and mutual benefit between the two sides. Observing Cooperative Principle is conducive to the realization of this purpose. Firstly, this thesis introduces the definition and classification of Business English Letters. And the definition and features of Cooperative Principle is also involved. Then, this thesis mainly discusses application of Cooperative Principle in different kinds of Business English Letters. Finally, the thesis concludes that the proper use of Cooperative Principle in Business English Letters can effectively promote the establishment of trade relations, mutual trust and mutual benefit.

Keywords: Business English Letters; Cooperative Principle; application

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-1

3. Business English Letters-2

3.1 Definition of Business English Letters-2

3.2 Classifications of Business English Letters-3

4. Cooperative Principle-3

4.1 Definition of Cooperative Principle-3

4.2 Features of Cooperative Principle-3

5. Application of Cooperative Principle in Business English Letters-4

5.1 Application of the maxim of quality-4

5.2 Application of the maxim of quantity-6

5.3 Application of the maxim of manner-8

5.4 Application of the maxim of relation-10

6. Conclusion-12

Works Cited-13