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PART ONE DIPLOMACY AND DIPLOMATIC LANGUAGE - A STYLISTIC STUDY OF DIPLOMATIC ENGLISH 1. Diplomacy and Diplomatic Language 1.1 Linguistic Guide to the Study ofDiplomatic Language 1. 2 Definition of 'Diplomacy' and the Important RoleLanguage Plays in Diplomacy l. 3 The Origin and Evolution of Modern Diplomacy and Its Cuitural Background and the Evolution of Diplomatic Language 1. 3.1 The Origin of Diplomacy 1. 3. 2 The Cultural Background of Modern Diplomacy l. 3. 3 The Evolution of Diplomacy and Diplomatic Language 1 4 Diplomatic Activities 1 4.1 Functions of Diplomatic Activities 1 4. 2 Diplomatic Rules and Procedures 1. 5 Questions The Past and the Present of Diplomatic Language Diplomatic Language Guarded Understatement Technical Terms in Diplomacy The Actual Language Used in Diplomacy Latin French English Questions Main Features of Diplomatic Activities and Diplomatic Language Main Features of Diplomatic Activities Conservativeness Formalism Rigid Hierarchy and Precedence Causes of the Above-mentioned Features Linguistic Analysis of Diplomatic Language Users of Diplomatic Language (dialect) Uses of Diplomatic Language (register) Field of Discourse of Diplomatic Language Tenor of Discourse of Diplomatic Language Mode of Discourse (medium) of Diplomatic Language General Features of Diplomatic Language Trend of Diplomatic Language Questions 4 Varieties of Diplomatic Language and Their Respective Linguistic Features 4.1 Functions of Language 4.2 Classification of Diplomatic Language in Terms of Function 4.3 Varieties of Diplomatic Language and Their Respective Linguistic Features 4.3.1 Conversation on Social Occasions (phatic function) 4.3.2 Speeches or Talks on Diplomatic Occasions (conative, emotive and poetic functions) 4.3.3 Diplomatic Documents concerning Protocol Matters (phatic and emotive functions) 4.3.4 Diplomatic Documents for Publicity (conati-ve function) 4.3.5 Diplomatic Documents for Communication (referential function) 4.3.6 Diplomatic Documents for Identification (referential function) 4.3.7 Legal Diplomatic Documents (referential and metalinguistic functions) 4.4 Questions 5 Conclusion PART TWO SELECTED READINGS IN DIPLOMATIC ENGLISH (CLASSIFIED IN TERMS OF FUNCTION) 1. CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL OCCASIONS (phatic function, omitted) 2. SPEECHES OR TALKS ON DIPLOMATIC OCCASIONS (conative, emotive and poetic functions) 2.1 Discussion on the Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina at Security Council (Dec. 18, 1997) 2.2 Qian Qichen Talks about International Issues and China's Foreign Policies (March 12,1997) 2.3 Towards a China-US Relationship for the 21st Century (April 29,1997) 2.4 Speech by President Jiang Zemin at the White House State Dinner (October 29, 1997) 2.5 Remarks of President Clinton at Arrival Ceremony (October 29, 1997) 2.6 President Nixon's Toast at the Banquet Given by Premier Zhou Enlai (Feb. 21, 1972) 2.7 President Nixon's Toast for Reciprocal Banquet (Feb. 25, 1972) 2.8 Questions DIPLOMATIC DOCUMENTS CONCERNING MATTERS OF PROTOCOL (phatic and emotive functions) Speech on Presentation of Credentials by Chinese Ambassador to India (Translation) Chinese Leader's Condolences on the Passing Away of Ohira (June 12, 1980) To Express Sympathy over an Assassination Attempt (October 8 1959) Telegram of Thanks to President Clinton by President Jiang Zemin (November 3 1997) Questions DIPLOMATIC DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLICITY (conative function) Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Complete prohibition and Thorough Destruction of Nuclear Weapons (Translation) (July 31, 1963) Joint China-US Statement (October 29, 1997) Joint Sino-French Declaration on the Establishment of a Comprehensive Partnership (May 16, 1997) Announcement on President Nixon's Visit to China (January 15, 1971) Joint Communique between the People's Republic of China and the United States of America (Issued in Shanghai, February 28, 1972) Joint Communique on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People's Republic of China and the United States of America (January 1, 1979) Foreign Ministry News Briefings (November 10 12, 1998) Questions DIPLOMATIC DOCUMENTS FOR COMMUNICATION (referential function) Formal Note to Notify the Arrival of a Charge d'affaires a i. (to dean of the diplomatic corps) (Translation) Verbal Note to Inform Another Embassy of the Establishment of an Embassy and the Designation of its Charge d'affaires a. i (Translation) Formal Diplomatic Letter to Invite a Leader for a Visit (Translation) Informal Diplomatic Letter to Request Assistance in Providing Facilities for Covering a Visit Personal Message from Prime Minister Nehru to Premier Zhou Enlai (September 14, 1956) Letter from Premier Zhou Enlai to Prime Minister Nehru (October 19, 1956) Memorandum Concerning a Protocol Retorm (Translation) Telegram to Notify Decision to Establish Diplomatic Relations Questions DIPLOMATIC DOCUMENTS FOR IDENTIFICATION (referential function) Sample of a Standard Passport of the United States of America Letter of Credence for Ambassador of Ceylon Accredited to China Full Powers A Chinese Example (translation) A British Example An American Example Letter of Introduction (Translation) Letter of Appointment of a Consul-General Exequatur Questions LEGAL DIPLOMATIC DOCUMENTS Treaty on European Union (Extracted) (Maastricht, February 1992) Sino-American Trade Agreement (July 7, 1979) Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Austria and the Government of the People's Republic of China Concerning Cooperation in Matters of Health (May 13, 1998) Protocol on Economic Cooperation between China and Australia (September 22 1981) 7. 5 Charter of the United Nations (Abridged) (July 26. 1945) 7. 6 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (April 18 1961) 7. 7 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (adopted and proclaimed by UN General Assembly resolution 217 A(III) of December 10, 1948) 7. 8 Notes Exchanges between China and Japan on Japanese Loans to China (September 4 1997) 7. 9 Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Construction of the New Airport in Hong Kong and Related Questions (September 3, 1991) 7. 10 Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities (September 8, 1986) 7.11 Notice to Military Attaches of Foreign Embassies in the People's Republic of China (August 1, 1988) 7. 12 Power of Attorney, Certificate and Samples of Authentication 7.13 Questions