CONTENTS

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction1

2. Theories on Politeness1

2.1 Brown & Levinson’s Face Theory1

2.2 Leech’s Politeness Principle.3

2.3 Politeness Theories in China4

3. Analysis of Politeness Strategies in Barack Obama’s Public Speeches.6

3.1 Features of Polite Language.6

3.2 Speech Analysis7

3.2.1 Indirect Politeness.8

3.2.2 Positive Politeness.9

3.2.2.1 Inclusive Pronouns.9

3.2.2.2 Compliment10

3.2.3 Negative Politeness.11

4. Conclusion12

Bibliography.14

Acknowledgements15