[外语类论文精品] 从文化和语言视角探讨美国俚语 毕业论文.doc

毕业论文 Study on American Slang from the Cultural and Linguistic Perspectives 从文化和语言视角探讨美国俚语 学 院： 外语学院 专 业： 姓 名： 指导老师： 英语 学 号： 职 称： 教授 二○一○年五月 毕业论文诚信承诺书 本人承诺呈交的毕业论文《Study on American Slang from the Cultural and Linguistic Perspectives从文化和语言视角探讨美国俚语》是在指导教师的指导下，独立开展研究取得的成果，文中引用他人的观点和材料，均在文后按顺序列出其参考文献，论文使用的数据真实可靠。 本人签名： 日期： 年 月 日 Study on American Slang from the Cultural and Linguistic Perspectives ABSTRACT American slang is a special linguistic form, and is an indispensable part of American language. American slang reflects that the internal function of linguistic has been influenced by culture and endowed with unique character that other words does not possess or does not completely possess. American slang is a kind of words that has rich cultural meaning and special carrier of American culture. This thesis analyses features of American slang on cultural and linguistic perspective. By doing this, we may know much about American culture, and in turn get better understanding of slang by learning the cultural background behind them. Key Words：American slang American culturecharacteristics 从文化和语言视角探讨美国俚语 摘 要 摘要：美国俚语是一种特殊的语言形式，是美国语言不可缺少的重要组成部分，它反映了文化影响语言的内在作用，还具有其他词汇层所无或不全具备的独特风格，是一种极富文化涵义的词汇，是美国文化的特殊载体。要深入研究美国文化，俚语是重要的手段之一。对于美国俚语的研究可以帮助我们对美国英语及美国文化有更深的理解。该论文将从文化和语言学的角度对美国俚语进行探讨。通过美国俚语透视美国文化及形成该文化的社会土壤。 关键词：美国俚语 美国文化 语言特征 文化特点 Contents ABSTRACT I 摘 要 I 1. Introduction 1 1.1 The Definition of Slang 1 1.2 The Nature of Slang 1 1.3the Characteristics of American Slang 1 1.3.1 Brevity 1 1.3.2 Novelty 1 1.3.3 Instability 1 1.3.4 Plural Synonym 1 1.4 The Emergence of Slang in the United States 1 2. The Linguistic Features of American Slang 1 2.1. Rhetoric Features 1 2.1.1. Euphemism 1 2.1.2 Figure of Speech 1 2.1.3 Hyperbole 1 2.2 Semantic Features 1 2.2.1 Phonetic Humor 1 2.2.2 Lexical Humor 1 3. American Slang as a Mirror of American Culture 1 3.1 Two Characteristics of Amer