| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-10页 |
| Chapter I Introduction | 第10-15页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第10-12页 |
| 1.2 Research Questions | 第12-13页 |
| 1.3 Research Significance | 第13-14页 |
| 1.4 Thesis Structure | 第14-15页 |
| Chapter II Literature Review | 第15-34页 |
| 2.1 Definition of Discourse Markers | 第15-18页 |
| 2.2 Studies on Discourse Markers | 第18-24页 |
| 2.2.1 Studies on Discourse Markers Abroad | 第18-22页 |
| 2.2.2 Studies on Discourse Markers at Home | 第22-24页 |
| 2.3 Definition of Metapragmatic Awareness | 第24-25页 |
| 2.4 Studies on Metapragmatic Awareness | 第25-29页 |
| 2.4.1 Studies on Metapragmatic Awareness Abroad | 第25-26页 |
| 2.4.2 Studies on Metapragmatic Awareness at Home | 第26-29页 |
| 2.5 Classifications of Discourse Markers | 第29-34页 |
| 2.5.1 Classifications of DMs by Foreign Researchers | 第29-30页 |
| 2.5.2 Classifications of DMs by Domestic Researchers | 第30-34页 |
| Chapter III Theoretical Foundation | 第34-39页 |
| 3.1 The Theory of Metapragmatic Awareness | 第34-36页 |
| 3.2 The Expressions of Metapragmatic Awareness | 第36-37页 |
| 3.3 The Functions of Metapragmatic Awareness | 第37-38页 |
| 3.4 The Application of the Theory in Chinese EFL Learners Written English | 第38-39页 |
| Chapter IV The Metapragmatic Functions of Discourse Markers | 第39-44页 |
| 4.1 Building and Organizing of Discourses | 第39-40页 |
| 4.2 Expressing of Emotions and Intentions in Written English | 第40-42页 |
| 4.3 Shortening of the Psychological Distance in Written English | 第42-44页 |
| Chapter V The Metapragmatic Awareness of Discourse Markers | 第44-50页 |
| 5.1 Organization of Discourses | 第45-47页 |
| 5.2 Communications of Discourse Information | 第47-48页 |
| 5.3 Adjustment of Discourse Tone | 第48-50页 |
| Chapter VI Conclusion | 第50-54页 |
| 6.1 Major Findings | 第50-51页 |
| 6.2 Implications of the Research | 第51-52页 |
| 6.3 Limitations and Suggestions | 第52-54页 |
| References | 第54-58页 |
| Acknowledgement | 第58页 |
