基于语域理论分析商务英语函电的语言特点_英语论文

An Analysis of Language Characteristics of Business English Correspondence Based on Register Theory

摘要

商务英语是商务文化中特有的一种语言，是现代英语的一种功能变体，强调在商务环境中语言技能和跨文化交际能力。商务英语的语域为商务英语函电撰写人提供了商务活动的社会条件。当他们恰当地选择和调整语域时，商务活动的目标更容易实现。因此，对在商务英语函电中语域理论应用的研究是很有必要，也是很有意义的。

本文从语域的三个社会变体具体地分析商务英语函电的语言特点。在商务英语函电语域中，商务英语有它独特的语场；就语旨而言，因为商务英语是严谨的，正式的，所以交易双方是一种相互尊重，平等和互利的关系；就语式而言，商务英语函电以书面为主。通过研究，我们将很容易发现，商务人员可以掌握更多实际技能来理解和书写商务英语函电以及创造更多的机会并挖掘更多成功的国际交易，也为我们提供了丰富语域理论的新方式，更为未来的研究人员提供了有用的参考。

关键词: 商务英语函电；语言特点；语域理论

Abstract

Business English, peculiar to the business culture, is a functional variant of modern English and emphasizes language skills and intercultural communication competence in business environment. The register in the Business English offers a social condition of business activities to writers of Business English Correspondence. When they choose and adjust the register suitably, it will be easier to reach the goal of business activities. As a result, it is necessary and meaningful to study the application of the Register Theory in Business English Correspondence. 

 This thesis focuses on the analysis of language characteristics of Business English Correspondence from the three social variables of Register Theory. In the register of Business English Correspondence, Business English has its unique field of discourse; in terms of tenor of discourse, Business English is strict and formal, which indicates a relationship of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit between the two dealing parties; in terms of mode of discourse, Business English Correspondence is mainly in written form. Through the study, it will be easily seen that businessmen can grasp more practical skills to interpret and write Business English Correspondence, create more opportunities and develop more successful international businesses. It will also show us a new way to enrich the Register Theory. In addition, it will help provide a useful reference for future researchers.

Key words: Business English Correspondence; language characteristics; Register Theory