TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Statement of the Problem
1.2 Aims and Objectives
1.3 Scope of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Organization of the Research
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 A Review of Prior Studies Related to the Research
2.2 Theoretical Background
2.3 Summary
CHAPTER 3 METHODS AND PROCEDURES
3.1 Research Methods
3.2 Sampling
3.3 Data Collection and Analysis
3.4 Research Procedures
3.5 Reliability and Validity
CHAPTER 4 FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Linguistic Features of English Speech Act Verbs
4.2 Linguistic Features of Vietnamese Speech Act Verbs
4.3 Similarities and Differences between ESAVs and VSAVs
CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Implications for Language Teaching and Learning as well as Language Use of Journalism Students
5.3 Suggestions for Further Researches
