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ABSTRACT
China English is the product of the combination of the Standard English and unique Chinese culture. This thesis takes The Woman Warrior and The Joy Luck Club as examples, aiming to analyse the use and function of China English in Chinese American literature. This paper attempts to analyse the cultural elements conveyed in China English, and its influence in English speaking countries, hoping to help readers understand the purpose of writing China English in Chinese American literature.
Keywords: China English; Chinese American literature; The Woman Warrior; The Joy Luck Club
CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRACT
摘要
Chapter One INTRODUCITION-1
1.1 Research Background-1
1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study-1
1.3 The Structure of the Dissertation-2
Chapter Two LITERATURE REVIEW-3
2.1 Research about China English-3
2.2 Research about Chinese American Literature-4
Chapter Three A CASE STUDY OF CHINA ENGLISH IN CHINESE American NOVELS-7
3.1 A Brief Introduction toThe Woman Warrior and The Joy Luck Club-7
3.2 Analysis of China English in the Two Novels-8
3.2.1 Words connected with Chinese Culture-8
3.2.2 Expressions connected with Chinese tradition-9
3.2.3 Sentences connected with Chinese way of thinking-10
Chapter Four Function of China English in Chinese American Literature-11
4.1 To introduce Chinese culture to Westerners-11
4.2 To construct unique identity for Chinese Americans-12
Chapter Five CONCLUSION-13
REFERENCES-14