1. 研究目的与意义（文献综述）

culture is the phenomenon of human concerns in particular interests and atmospheres. football, as the world’s most popular sport activity, is undoubtedly a remarkable characteristic of british culture. british football has gradually became the symbol of british culture and society ever since the modern football clubs and matches were originated in england, and from that time on, it progressively expanded its influence to the whole europe continent. up to now, its top league - the premier league, is the most famous, passionate, and profitable league throughout the world.

regardless of age, gender or occupation, nearly every british supports a team, this might come from family tradition, friends’ influences, an unexpected chance of contact with football, or because of a particular favorite player. but all of these factors leads to a conclusion: the popular fandom environment effected them, or we can say, forced them to make their own choices supporting a team, and that kind of love, gradually turned into the unique identity of their life. people print their favorite team’s logo on wedding ceremony invitation letters, watch matches together in the stadium or at home, or even request to put the team’s logo on their headstones. moreover, it is quite commendable that different people from different classes join into this game and show their feverish passion altogether, even in the early years of prevailing hierarchy, this activity has the magical power to narrow distances between people. this special kind of identity impacted one’s life on a daily bases, just like we brushes our tooth everyday, british people are used to supporting their beloved teams, and it is such deep love from each individual that resulted in the prosperity of english football.

british regard the premier league as the glory of their society, no matter fans or players, the tenacity and team spirit in and out of the games formed their excellent qualities. england has the most developed football league system in the world, from the premier league down to the lowest division, it has attracted players from south america, africa and all over the world. nowadays, being no more limited domestically, british football culture can be regarded as a cultural blending and integration among different nationalities.

2. 研究的基本内容与方案

This thesis mainly focuses on a study about British football and culture by presenting its former origin, historical development, religious and vocational backgrounds, as well as its modern features. It analyses British football from a cultural perspective, especially focusing on the football fandom diversity in London, including Derby matches and fans distribution, which is an example of existing both cultural blending and conflicts. By taking this example, a precise observation is to be made in exploring the impact on football fandom according to different cultural and social backgrounds. Furthermore, by exemplifying British football, the analysis of the solid foundation, perfect match system and detailed commercial operation can provide a model for the current development of Chinese sport industry, that is how they manage to build up their league system, what measures could be taken to stimulate feverish fandom, how to develop its sport culture universal, respectively. The author intends to compare the cultural similarities and differences between the two countries, and aim to instruct the advantages and drawbacks of building our sport sector, to spread football culture extensively and to build faith for football fans and employees working in the field, to illustrate that our own sport industry is developing, and the foundation of a solid cultural background is at stake.

3. 研究计划与安排

before 26th, December settlement of the title
before 25th, February submission of the outline
before 25th, April submission of the first draft
before 24th, May revision of the draft
before 30th May submission of the final paper

4. 参考文献（12篇以上）

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