| 摘要 | 第5-6页 |
| ABSTRACT | 第6页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第9-16页 |
| 1.1 Definition of Lies | 第9-10页 |
| 1.2 Features of Lies | 第10页 |
| 1.3 Classification of Lies | 第10-13页 |
| 1.4 The TV Series Lie to Me | 第13-16页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第16-26页 |
| 2.1 Cooperative Principle | 第16-18页 |
| 2.2 Politeness Principle | 第18-19页 |
| 2.3 Relation between Cooperative Principle and Politeness Principle | 第19-20页 |
| 2.4 Studies of Lies and the TV Series Lie to Me | 第20-26页 |
| 2.4.1 Studies of Lies from Different Disciplines | 第20-23页 |
| 2.4.2 Studies of the TV Series Lie to Me from Different Aspects | 第23-26页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Purpose, Research Questions and Research Methods | 第26-27页 |
| Chapter 4 Analysis of Lies in the TV Series Lie to Me | 第27-41页 |
| 4.1 Cooperative Principle and Lies | 第27-33页 |
| 4.1.1 Lies Violating the Maxim of Quality Only | 第28-29页 |
| 4.1.2 Lies Violating the Maxim of Quantity and Quality | 第29-30页 |
| 4.1.3 Lies Violating the Maxim of Relevance and Quality | 第30-31页 |
| 4.1.4 Lies Violating the Maxim of Manner and Quality | 第31-32页 |
| 4.1.5 Lies Violating Three or More Maxims | 第32-33页 |
| 4.2 Politeness Principle and Lies | 第33-41页 |
| 4.2.1 Lies Observing the Tact Maxim | 第34-35页 |
| 4.2.2 Lies Observing the Generosity Maxim | 第35-36页 |
| 4.2.3 Lies Observing the Approbation Maxim | 第36-37页 |
| 4.2.4 Lies Observing the Modesty Maxim | 第37-38页 |
| 4.2.5 Lies Observing the Agreement Maxim | 第38-39页 |
| 4.2.6 Lies Observing the Sympathy Maxim | 第39-41页 |
| Chapter 5 Pragmatic Functions of Lies | 第41-48页 |
| 5.1 Interpersonal Function of Lies | 第41-44页 |
| 5.1.1 Maintaining Relationship | 第41-43页 |
| 5.1.2 Ending Relationship | 第43-44页 |
| 5.2 Emotional Function of Lies | 第44-48页 |
| 5.2.1 Melting Embarrassment | 第44页 |
| 5.2.2 Comforting | 第44-46页 |
| 5.2.3 Encouraging | 第46-48页 |
| Chapter 6 Findings and Conclusion | 第48-51页 |
| 6.1 Research Findings | 第48-49页 |
| 6.2 Limitations and Suggestions | 第49-51页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第51-52页 |
| References | 第52-54页 |
| Appendix Lies Violating Maxims in Cooperative Principle | 第54-68页 |
| Research Results Obtained During the Study for Master Degree | 第68-69页 |
