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Thesis statement:With the help of Appraisal Theory, the present study can explore varieties of evaluative meanings in the documentary and draw a clear national image of China; further we can provide a new theoretical perspective to the interpretation of documentaries and improve the application of documentaries in the field of English teaching and learning. 1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the thesis 1.2 Significance of the thesis 1.3 Organization of the thesis 2. Literature Review

2.1 The discussion of the key terms in this study 2.1.1 2.1.2

Appraisal Theory National image

2.2 Theoretical framework: Appraisal Theory

2.2.1

2.2.2 2.2.3

Attitude system

Engagement system Graduation system

2.3 Previous Studies at home and abroad 2.3.1 2.3.2

Previous studies on Appraisal Theory at home and abroad Previous studies on documentary at home and abroad

3. Methodology 3.1 Research objective 3.2 Research questions 3.3 Research design 3.3.1 Subject 3.3.2 Instruments 3.3.3 Procedures

4. Results and Discussion

4.1 China’s national image construction achieved by attitude resources 4.1.1 Proportions and frequencies of attitude resources 4.1.2 Analysis of attitude resources

4.2 China’s national image construction achieved by engagement resources 4.2.1 Proportions and frequencies of engagement resources 4.2.2 Analysis of engagement resources

4.3 China’s national image construction achieved by graduation resources 4.3.1 Proportions and frequencies of graduation resources 4.3.2 Analysis of graduation resources 5. Conclusion 5.1 Major findings

5.2 Pedagogical implications 5.3 Limitation and suggestions