中国大学英语教学环境中以内容为依托的外语教学模式研究.pdf

Table of Contents PART I INTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1 Introduction 2 1.1 Purpose of the Study 2 1.2 Needs for the Present Study 3 1.2.1 Searching for an Effective Way to Improve English Learning in the Chinese College English Context 3 1.2.2 Understanding the Language Learning Process and Learner Factors Affecting Language Achievements under CBI 5 1.2.3 Providing Empirical Evidence Concerning CBI in EFL Settings 6 1.3 Significance of the Study 7 1.3.1 Theoretical Significance 7 1.3.2 Methodological Significance 8 1.3.3 Pedagogical Significance 8 1.4 Basic Concepts and Constructs in This Study 9 1.4.1 Conceptualization of Content-based Instruction (CBI) 9 1.4.2 Conceptualization of the Chinese College English Context 13 1.4.3 Conceptualization of Learner Factors 15 1.5 Overview of the Dissertation 20 PART II BACKGROUND 22 Chapter 2 Theoretical Background for Content-based Instruction 23 2.1 Introduction 23 2.2 General Educational Theories 23 2.3 Theoretical Assumptions about Language 28 2.4 Theories of Language Learning 29 2.4.1 The Input Hypothesis 29 2.4.2 The Affective Filter Hypothesis 30 2.4.3 The Interactive Hypothesis 32 2.4.4 The Output Hypothesis 33 2.4.5 Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency 34 2.4.6 The Knowledge Framework in CBI 34 2.4.7 The Task-based Approach in Content-based Instruction 36 2.4.8 The Six-T’s Approach to Content-based Instruction 37 2.4.9 Cognitive Learning Theory 38 2.5 Summary 39 Chapter 3 Research on Content-based Instruction 41 3.1 Introduction 41 3.2 Evolution of Content-based Instruction 41