| Acknowlegements | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-13页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第13-17页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Study | 第14-15页 |
| 1.2 Significance of the Study | 第15页 |
| 1.3 Structure of the Thesis | 第15-17页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第17-40页 |
| 2.1 General Studies on Conflict Talk | 第17-22页 |
| 2.1.1 Definitions of Conflict Talk | 第17-18页 |
| 2.1.2 Classifications of Conflict Talk | 第18-19页 |
| 2.1.3 Negativity of Conflict Talk | 第19-20页 |
| 2.1.4 Positivity of Conflict Talk | 第20-21页 |
| 2.1.5 Different Approaches to Conflict Talk | 第21-22页 |
| 2.2 Related Theories on Impoliteness | 第22-31页 |
| 2.2.1 Culpeper’s Impoliteness Theory | 第22-25页 |
| 2.2.2 Bousfield’s Impoliteness Theory | 第25-31页 |
| 2.3 Previous Studies on Conflict Talk | 第31-40页 |
| 2.3.1 Studies on Conflict Talk Abroad | 第31-33页 |
| 2.3.2 Studies on Conflict Talk at Home | 第33-40页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Methodology | 第40-44页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第40-41页 |
| 3.2 Data Collection | 第41-42页 |
| 3.3 Data Presentation | 第42-44页 |
| Chapter 4 Detailed Analysis of Conflict Talk Based on Impoliteness Theory | 第44-73页 |
| 4.1 Impolite Output Strategies of Conflict Talk between Friends | 第44-63页 |
| 4.1.1 Basic Impolite Output Strategies | 第44-57页 |
| 4.1.2 Complementary Impolite Output Strategies | 第57-63页 |
| 4.2 Response Patterns of Conflict Talk between Friends | 第63-70页 |
| 4.2.1 Offensive-Offensive Pairing | 第64-65页 |
| 4.2.2 Offensive-Defensive Pairing | 第65-70页 |
| 4.3 Pragmatic Features of Conflict Talk between Friends from the Perspective of impoliteness | 第70-73页 |
| 4.3.1 Confrontation | 第70-71页 |
| 4.3.2 Intentionality | 第71页 |
| 4.3.3 Destructivity | 第71-73页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第73-76页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings of the Study | 第73-74页 |
| 5.2 Limitations of the Study | 第74-75页 |
| 5.3 Suggestions for Further Study | 第75-76页 |
| References | 第76-78页 |
