声明
Abstract
摘要
Contents
List of Abbreviations
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Purpose of the study
1.3 Organization of the thesis
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Studies on critical reading abroad
2.1.1 Definitions of critical reading
2.1.2 Critical reading strategies
2.1.3 Comparison of critical reading and literal reading
2.1.4 Significance of critical reading
2.1.5 Application of critical reading to instruction
2.2 Theoretical foundation
2.2.1 Constructivism in learning
2.2.2 Critical Discourse Analysis Theory
2.3 Studies on critical reading in China
2.4 Summary
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Research questions
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaires
3.3.2 Reading test papers
3.4 Research procedure
3.4.1 The teaching of reading in CG
3.4.2 The teaching of reading in EG
3.5 A sample lesson plan of CRT
3.6 Data collection
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Students’ frequency of using critical reading strategies enhanced
4.2 Students’ English reading ability improved
4.3 Students’ in EG showing positive attitudes towards CRT
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major findings
5.2 Pedagogical implications
5.2.1 Implications for EFL teachers
5.2.2 Implications for EFL learners
5.3 Limitations and suggestions for further study
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgements
Publications during MA study