| Acknowledgements | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-15页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第15-20页 |
| 1.1 Rational for the Research | 第15-16页 |
| 1.2 Originality of the Research | 第16页 |
| 1.3 Research Questions | 第16-17页 |
| 1.4 Data and Methodology | 第17-19页 |
| 1.4.1 Data Collection Criteria | 第17-18页 |
| 1.4.2 Research Methodology | 第18-19页 |
| 1.5 Structure of the Thesis | 第19-20页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第20-29页 |
| 2.1 Previous Studies on Interpersonal Meaning | 第20-26页 |
| 2.1.1 Studies on Different Approaches to Interpersonal Meaning | 第20-22页 |
| 2.1.2 Studies on Interpersonal Meaning from Systemic Functional Perspective | 第22-26页 |
| 2.2 Previous Studies on Political News Discourse | 第26-28页 |
| 2.2.1 Definition of Political News | 第26页 |
| 2.2.2 Previous Studies on Political News Discourse from Different Perspectives | 第26-27页 |
| 2.2.3 Previous Studies on Interpersonal Meaning in Political News Discourse | 第27-28页 |
| 2.3 Summary | 第28-29页 |
| Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework | 第29-42页 |
| 3.1 Halliday's Model of Interpersonal Meaning | 第29-34页 |
| 3.1.1 Mood System | 第29-32页 |
| 3.1.2 Modality System | 第32-34页 |
| 3.2. Martin's Appraisal Theory | 第34-40页 |
| 3.2.1 Attitude System | 第35-37页 |
| 3.2.2 Engagement System | 第37-39页 |
| 3.2.3 Graduation System | 第39-40页 |
| 3.3 Summary | 第40-42页 |
| Chapter 4 Contrastive Analysis and Discussion | 第42-75页 |
| 4.1 Contrastive Analysis of Mood System | 第42-44页 |
| 4.1.1 Contrastive Analysis of Types of Mood | 第42-44页 |
| 4.2 Contrastive Analysis of Modality System | 第44-55页 |
| 4.2.1 Contrastive Analysis of Modal Operators | 第44-50页 |
| 4.2.2 Contrastive Analysis of Modal Adjuncts | 第50-55页 |
| 4.3 Contrastive Analysis of Appraisal System | 第55-73页 |
| 4.3.1 Contrastive Analysis of Attitude System | 第56-64页 |
| 4.3.2 Contrastive Analysis of Engagement System | 第64-70页 |
| 4.3.3 Contrastive Analysis of Graduation System | 第70-73页 |
| 4.4 Cause Analysis for the Differences | 第73-75页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第75-79页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第75-76页 |
| 5.2 Implications of the Study | 第76-77页 |
| 5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Studies | 第77-79页 |
| References | 第79-83页 |
| APPENDIX | 第83-110页 |
