Abstract

The essay has discussed discourse analysis from the perspective of semantics. The paper has given a brief introduction on the definition of cross-cultural communication and the meaning and function of discourse analysis. Then it has tried to offer some common examples of discourse analysis to research the influence of different understanding of discourse analysis from the perspective of intercultural communication. From a cultural point of view, it has analyzed the speech act, speech event, and speech situation in cross-cultural discourse analysis; so we can better understand the cross-cultural discourse.

Key words: cross-cultural communication, discourse analysis, influence

CONTENTS

中文摘要

Abstract

1.Introduction 1

2. The Connection between Discourse Analysis and Cross-Cultural Communication1

1.1What is Cross-Cultural Communication1

1.2The Meaning and Function of Discourse Analysis.2

1.3The Influence of Discourse Analysis on Cross-Cultural Communication.3

3. Influential Factors in Cross-Cultural Communication3

3.1 Cultural Factor3

3.1.1The cognitive level.3

3.1.2The behavior level.4

3.2 Psychological Factor 4

3.2.1 Communication anxiety.5

3.2.2 Motivation.5

3.2.3 National supremacy5

3.2.4 Prejudice6

3.2.5 Cultural stereotype6

4. Case of Discourse Analysis7

4.1 Case of Discourse Analysis in Table Culture.7

4.2 Case of Discourse Analysis in Formula8

4.3 Case of Discourse Analysis in Greetings9

4.4 Case of Discourse Analysis in Time.`10

5. Conclusion . 10

Works Cited . .11