| Acknowledgements | 第1-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-9页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-13页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第13-18页 |
| ·Background of the Study | 第13-15页 |
| ·Significance of the Study | 第15-16页 |
| ·Overall Structure of the Study | 第16-18页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第18-27页 |
| ·Interpersonal Meaning | 第18-22页 |
| ·Definition of Interpersonal Meaning | 第18-19页 |
| ·Relevant Studies on Interpersonal Meaning at Home and Abroad | 第19-22页 |
| ·English Political Speech | 第22-27页 |
| ·Definition of English Political Speech | 第22-23页 |
| ·Features of English Political Speech | 第23-24页 |
| ·Different Approaches to Political Speeches | 第24-27页 |
| Chapter 3 Theoretical Framework and Research Methodology | 第27-40页 |
| ·Development of Appraisal Theory | 第27-29页 |
| ·Framework of Martin’s Appraisal Theory | 第29-38页 |
| ·Attitude System | 第29-33页 |
| ·Engagement System | 第33-36页 |
| ·Graduation System | 第36-38页 |
| ·Research Methodology | 第38-40页 |
| ·Research Questions | 第38-39页 |
| ·Data Collection and Processing | 第39-40页 |
| Chapter 4 Realization of Interpersonal Meaning in Obama’s Political Speeches | 第40-67页 |
| ·Realization of Interpersonal Meaning in Attitude System | 第40-52页 |
| ·Analysis from the Perspective of Affect | 第42-45页 |
| ·Analysis from the Perspective of Judgment | 第45-49页 |
| ·Analysis from the Perspective of Appreciation | 第49-52页 |
| ·Realization of Interpersonal Meaning in Engagement System | 第52-59页 |
| ·Analysis from the Perspective of Dialogical Contraction | 第53-57页 |
| ·Analysis from the Perspective of Dialogical Expansion | 第57-59页 |
| ·Realization of Interpersonal Meaning in Graduation System | 第59-67页 |
| ·Analysis from the Perspective of Force | 第60-66页 |
| ·Analysis from the Perspective of Focus | 第66-67页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第67-69页 |
| ·Major Findings of the Research | 第67-68页 |
| ·Limitations and Suggestions for Further Study | 第68-69页 |
| References | 第69-71页 |
