Contents

Acknowledgments

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 Background of This Study-1

1.2 Significance of This Study-1

1.3 The Structure of This Thesis-2

Chapter Three Previous Studies on Pragmatic Functions of Sentences' Subjects in Business English Correpsondence-3

2.1 From Aspect of You-Attitude-3

2.2 From Aspect of Interpersonal Function-4

2.3 From Aspect of Emotional Function-4

Chapter Three Choice and Pragmatic Functions of Sentence Subjects in Business English Correspondence-6

3.1 The Importance of Sentences’ subjects in Business English Correspondence-7

3.2 Choices of Subjects and Analysis of Its Functions-7

  3.2.1 Function of Highlighting Information-7

  3.2.2 Function of Transforming Attitude-7

  3.2.3 Function of Showing Courtesy and Cooperation-8

  3.4 Function of Seeking Benefit and Avoiding Disadvantage-9

Chapter Four Conclusion -11

  4.1 Findings-11

  4.2 Limitations-11

Refernences-12

Abstract

The choice of subjects in business English correspondence plays a vital role of transferring messages and realizing the goals of speakers. The study shows that subject choices of business English correspondence and its pragmatic functions from the perspective of cognitive and pragmatic. As research shows, different subjects can highlight main messages, express subjective attitudes, transform attitude, logo courtesy and cooperation, even avoid disadvantages according to the specific situation. This thesis is aimed at exploring how to choose subjects according to different need in business communication. In this way, messages can be transmitted preferably, the image and profit of business organizations can be maintained effectively and business activities can be promoted. Thus communicative efficiency of business English correspondence can be achieved.

Keywords: business English correspondence  sentence subject   choice  pragmatic functions