Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 The object of the study 1
1.2 The rationale of the present research 7
1.3 Problems existing in the past studies 9
1.4 Objectives of the current research 11
1.5 Data of the research 13
1.6 Notes on methodology and terminology 19
1.7 The outline of the dissertation 21
Chapter 2 Literature Review 22
2.1 Introduction 22
2.2 Terminol ogical issues 22
2.3 Approaches to evaluation 24
2.4 Achievements and limitations in the past researches 45
2.5 Summary 47
Chapter 3 A Description of the Conceptual Framework 48
3.1 Introduction 48
3.2 The working definition of DE 48
3.3 Delimitation of DE 57
3.4 A sketch of the theoretical basis 63
3.5 The conceptual framework of the present research 75
3.6 Summary 83
Chapter 4 A Classification of DEs in Military Interviews 85
4.1 Introduction 85
4.2 Additive DE 86
4.3 Substitutive DE 98
4.4 Digressive DE 102
4.5 Interruptive DE 108
4.6 Competitive DE 113
4.7 Summary 119
Chapter 5 Adaptability of Deliberate Evaluation 121
5.1 Introduction 121
5.2 Self-oriented adaptation 122
5.3 Other-oriented adaptation 135
5.4 Group-oriented Adaptation 146
5.5 Summary 158
Chapter 6 Functions of Deliberate Evaluation 160
6.1 Introduction 160
6.2 DE，rapport management and identity construction 161
6.3 Communicative functions of DE in military interviews 163
6.4 Summary 206
Chapter 7 Conclusion 209
7.1 Introduction 209
7.2 Major findings 210
7.3 Implications 220
7.4 Limitations of the present study 222
7.5 Suggestions for future study 223
References 226
Acknowledgements 242
Appendix Transcription Conventions 244
后记 246