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英文文摘
List of Tables
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the Topic
1.2 The Purpose of Research
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 General Organization of the Thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Stereotypes
2.2 Popular Culture and Cultural Imperialism
Chapter 3 Stereotypes Analysis of American Film on Different Cultural Groups
3.1 Research Methodology-film analysis
3.1.1 The Value of Film Analysis
3.1.2 The Uniqueness of Film
3.1.3 The Challenges of Film Analysis
3.1.4 Ideal Film types for Film Analysis
3.2 Stereotypes Categorized by Race
3.2.1 Distribution of American Race
3.2.2 American White Stereotypes
3.2.3 Hispanics Stereotypes
3.2.4 African American/Black Stereotypes
3.2.5 Asian Stereotypes
3.3 Stereotypes Categorized by Age
3.3.1 Teenager Stereotypes
3.3.2 Old People Stereotypes
3.4 Stereotypes Categorized by Economic Status
3.4.1 Rich Stereotypes
3.4.2 Poor Stereotypes
Chapter 4 Discussion
4.1 Facts beyond Stereotypes in American Films
4.1.1 Race
4.1.2 Gender
4.1.3 Working-class and Poverty
4.1.4 Cultural Imperialism
4.1.5 Cultural Ethnocentrism
4.2 Halo Effect and Stereotypes
4.3 Cross-ethnic Marriage Styles and Stereotypes
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Stereotypes and Film Appreciation Class
5.1.1 Advantages of Film Appreciation Class
5.1.2 Characters of Teachers in Film Appreciation Class
5.1.3 Standards of Choosing Films for Students
5.2 Effect of Stereotypes on Development of Intercultural Competence
5.2.1 Tolerant Attitude of Teacher
5.2.2 Instructional Attitude of Teacher
5.3 Suggestions for Teachers and Students to Reduce Stereotyping
5.4 Limitations of the Thesis
References
Appendix
Acknowledgements
