| Abstract(in English) | 第6-8页 |
| Abstract(in Chinese) | 第9-11页 |
| Introduction | 第11-13页 |
| Chapter One Literature Review | 第13-23页 |
| 1.1 Definitions of Humor | 第13-14页 |
| 1.2 Humor and Related Concepts | 第14-15页 |
| 1.3 Three Classical Theories of Humor | 第15-18页 |
| 1.4 Linguistic Theories of Humor | 第18-19页 |
| 1.4.1 The Semantic Script Theory of Humor(SSTH) | 第18-19页 |
| 1.4.2 General Theory of Verbal Humor(GTVH) | 第19页 |
| 1.5 The Pragmatic Studies of Humor and Their Problems | 第19-21页 |
| 1.6 Reasons for the Integration of the Two Theories with Social-Cultural Reference | 第21-23页 |
| Chapter Two Relevance Theory and Humor | 第23-40页 |
| 2.1 Communication in Relevance Theory | 第23-27页 |
| 2.2 Relevance and Communication | 第27-31页 |
| 2.2.1 Definition of Relevance | 第27-29页 |
| 2.2.2 Principles of Relevance | 第29-31页 |
| 2.3 Relevance Theory and Humor | 第31-37页 |
| 2.3.1 Gap between Optimal Relevance and Maximal Relevance:Source of Humor | 第31-33页 |
| 2.3.2 Cognitive Environment and Humor | 第33-34页 |
| 2.3.3 The Analysis of Humor in RT from the Perspective of the Interpretation of Intention | 第34-37页 |
| 2.4 Defects of Relevance Theory | 第37-40页 |
| Chapter Three The Conceptual Integration Theory(CIT)and Humor | 第40-53页 |
| 3.1 A Brief Review of the Conceptual Integration Theory | 第40-46页 |
| 3.1.1 A Description of Some Key Notions | 第41页 |
| 3.1.2 The Network Model of Conceptual Blending | 第41-43页 |
| 3.1.3 Blending Process | 第43-44页 |
| 3.1.4 Optimality Principles | 第44-45页 |
| 3.1.5 A Case Study | 第45-46页 |
| 3.2 The Conceptual Integration Theory and Humor | 第46-48页 |
| 3.3 A Critical View on the Conceptual Integration Theory | 第48-53页 |
| 3.3.1 Supplements to Relevance Theory | 第49-50页 |
| 3.3.2 Defects of the CIT and the Supplements of RT | 第50-53页 |
| Chapter Four Integration of Humor with Social-Cultural References | 第53-70页 |
| 4.1 Contexts and Humor | 第53-58页 |
| 4.1.1 Linguistic Context | 第54页 |
| 4.1.2 Non-linguistic Context | 第54-58页 |
| 4.1.2.1 Situational Context | 第55-57页 |
| 4.1.2.2 Culture Context | 第57-58页 |
| 4.2 Laughter-Eliciting Devices of Humor in Linguistics | 第58-64页 |
| 4.2.1 Linguistic Devices | 第59-60页 |
| 4.2.2 Non-linguistic Devices | 第60-64页 |
| 4.2.2.1 Rhetorical Devices | 第60-62页 |
| 4.2.2.2 Other Illustrations | 第62-64页 |
| 4.3 Motivations and Effects of Humor | 第64-67页 |
| 4.3.1 Intended and Unintended Humor | 第64-66页 |
| 4.3.2 Failure or Success:the Effects of the Intended Humor | 第66-67页 |
| 4.4 A Tentative Model for Humor Production and Appreciation | 第67-70页 |
| Chapter Five Pedagogical Application of Humor | 第70-81页 |
| 5.1 Teaching with Humor | 第70-73页 |
| 5.1.1 The Significance of the Use of Humor in Teaching | 第70-72页 |
| 5.1.2 Suggestions for Teaching with Humor | 第72-73页 |
| 5.2 Incorporating Humor into English Pedagogy | 第73-81页 |
| 5.2.1 Increase the Phonetic Ability of English | 第74-75页 |
| 5.2.2 Enhance Lexical and Grammatical Power | 第75-76页 |
| 5.2.3 Assist the Understanding and Using of Rhetoric Devices | 第76页 |
| 5.2.4 Cultivate Culture Awareness by Means of Humor | 第76-81页 |
| Conclusion | 第81-84页 |
| Bibliography | 第84-88页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第88-89页 |
| 学位论文评阅及答辩情况表 | 第89页 |
