4. Outline

Contents

Acknowledgements Abstract 摘要

Chapter One Introduction

1.3 Background

1.4 Research rationale and objective

Chapter Two Literature review 2.1 Studies on Euphemism

2.2 Studies on Euphemism in Journalism English Chapter Three Introduction to Euphemism 3.1 Origin of Euphemism

3.2 Definition of Euphemism

3.3 Function of Euphemism in English

3.3.1 Function of Politeness 3.3.2 Function of Concealment 3.3.3 Function of Humor

3.3.4 Function of Taboo………

Chapter Four Euphemism in Journalism English 4.1 Use of Euphemism in Journalism English

4.2 Classification of Euphemism in Journalism English 4.2.1 Altruism

4.2.1 Encompassing Euphemism

4.2.3 Self-interest

4.3 Reasons for Euphemism in Journalism English

4.3.1Religious Faith 4.3.2 Social Psychology 4.3.3 Behavioral Criterion 4.3.4Political Life

4.3.5 Commercial Activity Chapter Five Conclusion Bibliography

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5. Research schedule

Nov.1st—Nov.21st: collect available date referring to relevant information and analyze all the materials.

Dec, 6th---Dec, 12th: hand in the research proposal Dec, 13th---Dec.19th: thesis defense for research Dec, 20th—the end of winter holiday: write the first draft 2010—second term of 2011

Feb.21st—Mar, 6th: hand in the first draft Mar, 28th—Apr, 3rd: hand in the second draft Apr, 18th—May, 24th: hand in the third draft Apr, 25th---May, 1st hand in the final research May, 16th—May, 22nd: thesis defense

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