Contents

Acknowledgements

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 Definition of English News Headlines-1

1.2 Reasons for and Significance of the Study-1

1.3 Structure of the Thesis-1

Chapter Two Literature Review-2

2.1 Stylistic Features of News Headlines-2

2.2 Functions of News Headlines-2

2.3 Translating Techniques of News Headlines-3

Chapter Three Theoretical Framework-4

3.1 Definition of Intertextuality-4

3.2 Classification of Intertextuality-4

3.2.1 Specific Intertextuality-5

3.2.2 Generic Intertextuality-5

3.2.3 Cultural Intertextuality-6

Chapter Four Intertextuality in English News Headlines-7

4.1 Specific Intertextuality-7

4.1.1 Citation-7

4.1.2 Allusion-8

4.1.3 Parody-9

4.2 Generic Intertextuality-9

4.3 Cultural Intertextuality-10

Chapter Five Conclusion-12

5.1 Major Findings-12

5.2 Limitations and further suggestions-12

References-13

Abstract

Previous studies on English news headlines mainly focused on features, functions and translating techniques, and study on English news headlines from the perspective of intertextuality is not too much. This thesis attempts to explore news headline from a perspective of intertextuality. This research shows that specific intertextuality, generic intertextuality and culture intertextuality are involved in English news headlines.

 The study on intertextuality in English news headlines can enrich the application of intertextuality and helps people to appreciate this kind of text. This thesis is also an attempt to  offer help for news editors to create news headlines and for readers to understand the meaning of the news headlines.

Keywords: English news headlines  Genric Intertextuality  Specific Intertextuality  Cultural intertextuality