ChapterOne Introduction
1.1 Trigger ofthe Present Study
1.2 Purpose ofthe Present Study
1.3 Methodology and Scope ofthe Present Study
1.4 Originality of the Present Study
1.5 Organization ofthe Book
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Historical Background of Modern Argumentation Theory
2.2 Studies in Argumentation Theory Abroad
2.3 Studies in Argumentation Theory in China
2.4 Summary
Chapter Three Argumentation: Definition & Related Disciplines
3.1 Definition ofArgumentation
3.2 Logos, Ethos and Pathos
3.3 Basic Concepts ofArgumentation
3.4 Related Disciplines
3.5 Summary
Chapter Four Argumentation RhetoricaIProof-Enthymeme
4.1 The Importance of Enthymeme
4.2 The Definition ofEnthymeme
4.3 The Characteristics ofEnthymeme
4.4 Case Study-David Duke's Enthymeme
4.5 Summary
Chapter Five Argumentation Scheme
5.1 The Traditional Theories ofArgumentation Schemes
5.2 The Modern Theories ofArgumentation Schemes
5.3 The Present Study's Topics
5.4 Case study l-Rhetorical Argumentation in Obama's Inaugural Address
5.5 Case Study 2-RhetoricaIArgumentation in Obama's Shanghai Speech
5.6 Summary
Chapter Six Audience Perspective ofArgumentation
6.1 Perelman's Argumentation Theory
6.2 Analysis of Perelman's Argumentation Theory
6.3 Construction ofAim- and Situation-Oriented Audience of Argument
6.4 Summary
ChapterSeven Conclusion
7.1 Major Research Contributions
7.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Research
Appendix 1 Barack Obama's InauguraIAddress
Appendix 2 Barack Obama-s Shanghai Speech
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