基于评价理论的话语分析——以中国神舟十号飞船升空报道为例

Discourse Analysis Based on Appraisal System——a case study of the launching of Chinese Shenzhou 10 spacecraft

以西方主流媒体对中国神舟十号载人飞船的新闻报道为例,从评价理论的角度进行话语分析。分别从评价理论的三大子系统——态度、介入和极差系统探讨了西方媒体报道中的人际意义。结果显示,西方媒体对中国神舟十号飞船成功发射的消息主要持肯定与赞赏的态度,但其中也不乏否定和贬低之意。通过对新闻报道的评价系统分析,读者可以挖掘出其中所隐含的人际意义,提高话语(语篇)的鉴赏能力。

the paper analyzes several news reports about Chinese Shenzhou 10's launching published by western mainstream media from the perspective of appraisal system.It discusses the interpersonal meanings of these reports from three domains of appraisal system---attitude,engagement and graduation.The research results show that these reports mainly hold a positive and complimentary attitude but negative and derogatory attitudes are also revealed.Through the analysis of appraisal system,readers can understand the hidden interpersonal meanings of news reports and improve the ability to appreciate discourse/texts.