《英语专业--美国俚语--美国社会与文化的镜子》-毕业设计（论文）.docVIP

PAGE PAGE 1 美国俚语 美国社会与文化的镜子 American Slang A Mirror of American Society and Culture 作者： Author: Wang Ting 专业：英语 Major: English 班级：200505 Class: 200505 指导老师： 副教授 Supervisor: Assistant Prof. Li Junwen 完稿日期：2009年2月 Date of Completion: February, 2009 Contents Abstract 摘要 Introduction Chapter One The Features of American Slang 1.1 Definition of Slang 1.2 Being Highly colloquial 1.3 Brevity 1.4 Novelty 1.5 Instability Chapter Two American Slang and American Subculture Groups 2.1 Language and Culture 2.2 Characters of Americans 2.3 Origin of American Slang 2.4 American Subculture Groups 2.4.1 Drug Culture and Its Slang 2.4.2 Gay Culture and Its Slang 2.4.3 College Students Culture and Its Slang 2.4.4 Army Culture and Its Slang Chapter Three Status Quo of American Slang 3.1 Attitude to American Slang 3.2 The Future of American Slang Conclusion Bibliography Acknowledgements Abstract American slang is one of the language varieties in English language. It used to be considered as low, vulgar language, which ought not to be admitted as legitimate language. But there is a strong relationship between language and culture, and even the society. One language could just come into being in a very society and culture. American slang words manifest American culture and characters of American people. With the development of globalization, economy and social system, American slang gets more and more influential. This thesis puts American slang under the discussion of language and culture, and can help us achieve better understanding of American culture and society. The first part of this thesis talks about the basic perspective and features of slang, which gives us a brief introduction to American slang. The second part of this thesis is the keystone. In this part, we will analyze the relationship of language and culture and the sub-culture groups in America. Along with the discussion, we will get clearer understanding of the origin of American slang, and get further knowledge of