摘要

本论文以韩礼德的人际功能理论为研究框架，分析英国首相约翰逊就职演讲中所体现的人际意义通过语气系统、情态系统和人称系统三个不同的研究角度来探究演讲者如何在政治语篇中维系与听众的关系，以及如何传递其政治主张。

研究结果显示：约翰逊更倾向使用语气平和近人的陈述句，喜欢使用中值情态动词来表达政治观点。对于人称代词的使用，约翰逊更擅长运用第一人称来实现自己的政治意图。本文研究既可帮助读者加深对韩礼德人际功能系统的理解，又可为日后研究政治演讲的意义和作用提供参考。

关键词：人际功能  约翰逊就职演讲  语气  情态  人称

Contents

Abstract I

摘  要 II

Chapter One  Introduction 1

1.1  Research Background 1

1.2  Objectives and Methodology 2

1.3  Structure of the Thesis 3

Chapter Two  Literature Review 4

2.1  Previous Studies on Function Theory 4

2.2  Previous Studies on Political Address 7

Chapter Three  Theoretical Framework 9

3.1  Interpersonal Function 9

3.2  Three Systems of Interpersonal Function 10

3.2.1 Mood System 10

3.2.2 Modality System 11

3.2.3 Personal Pronouns System 12

Chapter Four  Analyzing Johnson`s Inaugural Address Based on the Interpersonal Function 14

4.1  The Interpersonal Function Analysis Based on Mood System 15

4.1.1 The Interpersonal Function of Declarative Clause 16

4.1.2 The Interpersonal Function of Imperative Clause 17

4.1.3 Summary 18

4.2  The Interpersonal Function Realized by Modality 18

4.2.1 Median-Value Modal Verb and its Interpersonal Function 19

4.2.2 Low-Value Modal Verb and its Interpersonal Function 20

4.2.3 High-Value Modal Verb and its Interpersonal Function 20

4.2.4 Summary 21

4.3  The Interpersonal Function Achieved by Personal Pronouns 21

4.3.1 “We” and its Interpersonal Function 22

4.3.2 “You” and its Interpersonal Function 23

4.3.3 “They” and its Interpersonal Function 23

4.3.4 Summary 24

Chapter Five  Conclusion 25

5.1  Major Findings 25

5.2  limitations and Suggestions for Future Study 26

Bibliography 27

Acknowledgments 28