| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| 1. Introduction | 第11-14页 |
| 1.1 Research background | 第11-12页 |
| 1.2 Significance and objectives of the research | 第12-13页 |
| 1.3 The layout of the thesis | 第13-14页 |
| 2. Literature Review& Theoretical Framework | 第14-32页 |
| 2.1 The definitions of conflict talk | 第14-15页 |
| 2.2 Previous studies on conflict talk | 第15-25页 |
| 2.2.1 Previous studies on conflict talk abroad | 第15-19页 |
| 2.2.2 Previous studies on conflict talk at home | 第19-22页 |
| 2.2.3 Previous studies on conflict talk between the MIL and the DIL | 第22-25页 |
| 2.3 Theoretical Framework | 第25-32页 |
| 2.3.1 The definitions of impoliteness | 第25-27页 |
| 2.3.2 Different impoliteness models | 第27-32页 |
| 3. Research Methodology | 第32-34页 |
| 3.1 Research questions | 第32页 |
| 3.2 Research methods and procedures | 第32页 |
| 3.3 Data description and collection | 第32-34页 |
| 4. Findings and Discussion | 第34-52页 |
| 4.1 Impolite strategies identified in conflict talk between MIL and DIL in Mother-in-law is Coming | 第34-49页 |
| 4.1.1 Bold on record impoliteness | 第34-35页 |
| 4.1.2 Positive impoliteness | 第35-46页 |
| 4.1.3 Negative impoliteness | 第46-48页 |
| 4.1.4 Sarcasm | 第48-49页 |
| 4.2 Differences between the MIL and the DIL in the frequencies ofimpoliteness strategies and related social factors | 第49-52页 |
| 5. Solutions to conflict talk between MIL and DIL | 第52-60页 |
| 5.1 A sound understanding of the role of each other | 第52-54页 |
| 5.2 Equality and democracy in the interaction | 第54-55页 |
| 5.3 Mutual respect between each other | 第55-56页 |
| 5.4 Disagreement prefaced by agreement | 第56-57页 |
| 5.5 Management of emotion | 第57-58页 |
| 5.6 Shift of the topic | 第58-60页 |
| 6. Conclusion | 第60-63页 |
| 6.1 Summary of major findings | 第60-61页 |
| 6.2 Contributions of the present study | 第61页 |
| 6.3 Limitations and suggestions for future research | 第61-63页 |
| Bibliography | 第63-65页 |
