Contents
Abstract
摘要
Chapter One Introduction-1
1.1 Background of This Thesis-1
1.2 Significance of This Thesis-1
1.3 Organization of This Thesis-1
Chapter Two Literature Review-3
2.1 Definition of Apology-3
2.2 Previous Studies on Apology Strategies-3
2.3 A Brief Introduction of High-Context and Low-Context Communication-5
2.3.1 The Definition of Context-5
2.3.2 High-Context and Low-Context Communication-5
Chapter Three Apology Strategies from the Perspective of High-Context and Low-Context Communication-7
3.1 The Features of High-Context and Low-Context Communication-7
3.2 Individualism and Apology Strategies-8
3.3 Collectivism and Apology Strategies-9
3.4 Large Power Distance and Apology Strategies-9
3.5 Small Power Distance and Apology Strategies-11
Chapter Four Conclusion-12
References-13
