Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 The Significance of This Study
1.2 The Objectives of This Study
1.3 The Organization of the Book

Chapter 2 SmaIl TaI k Research and Language and Gender Studies：A Review
2.1 Small Talk
2.2 Traditional Approaches to Language and Gender Studies
2.3 Theoretical Development after the Three Models
2.4 Methodologies in LGS
2.5 Persistent Issues in LGS
2.6 Summary

Chapter 3 TheoreticaI Framework
3.1 Theoretical Framework of the Study
3.2 A Synthesized Approach to Gender

Chapter 4 Chinese Views on SmaII TaIk among Friends
4.1 Interviews
4.2 Survey
4.3A Comparison Between Lu(1997)and Our Survey
4.4 Summary

Chapter 5 Small TaIk among ChInese Friends
5.1 Data Collection
5.2 Conversation.analytic Approach to Small Talk among Friendsl
5.3 Topics and Genres of Small Talk
5.4 Implications for Chinese Communication Patterns
5.5 Summary

Chapter 6 Constructlon of MascuI inity in Small Talk
6.1 Hegemonic Masculinity
6.2 Hegemonic Masculinity in Chinese Context
6.3Construction of Masculinity——Richard'S Example
6.4Construction of a Traditional Masculine Image——Sunny'S Example
6.5 Heterosexuality
6.6 Discussion

Chapter 7 ConcIUSion
7.1 Findings and Contributions
7.2 Limitations of the Study
7.3 Suggestions for Future Research
Appendix 1 The Interview of Larry
Appendix 2 The Interview of Lucy
Appendix 3 Questionnaire
Appendix 4 Sample Data 1
Appendix 5 Sample Data 2
Appendix 6 Sample Data 3
Appendix 7 Sample Data 4
Appendix 8 Sample Data 5
Appendix 9 Sample Data 6
Bibliography
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