研究生学位论文致谢写作研究——基于体裁对比分析理论和中西文化差异

A Study on Writing Acknowledgements of Thesis and Dissertation——Based on Genre-Based Contrastive Approach and Cultural Differences

致谢在研究生学位论文中起着非常重要的作用,是学术语篇中作者向给予过帮助的人们和机构表达谢意的唯一渠道。运用体裁对比分析法以140篇中西方研究生撰写的致谢为语料,探究致谢的体裁结构和交际功能,研究文化因素对致谢语篇的影响。试图丰富体裁分析理论和拓宽体裁研究的领域,为学术英语写作和专门用途英语教学提供启示,帮助学生撰写符合国际规范的硕博论文致谢,促进学术交流。

Acknowledgements play an important part in graduates＇ thesis and dissertation since they provide writers with a precious opportunity not only to convey thanks to those who helped the writers in the process of research,but also to build a harmonious relationship with public.Following theory of genre-based contrastive approach,this research attempts to explore the generic structure of acknowledgements in thesis and dissertation and also to discuss differences between cultures based on a corpus of 140 acknowledgements.It is hoped that the current research can enrich genre theory and provide pedagogical insights into academic writing and ESP teaching,helping English as a foreign language learners increase their knowledge of this academic genre and ultimately write effective acknowledgements.