声明
Abstract
摘要
List of Abbreviations
List of Tables
List of figures
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Significance of the thesis
1.3 Outline of the thesis
Chapter 2 Literature review
2.1 Critical reading
2.1.1 Being critical
2.1.2 Critical reading
2.1.3 Comparison between critical reading and Hteral reading
2.1.4 Critical reading strategies
2.2 Theoretical basis
2.2.1 Constructivism Learning Theory and critical reading
2.2.2 Critical Discourse Analysis and critical reading
2.3 Related studies abroad and at home
2.3.1 Studies on critical reading abroad
2.3.2 Studies on critical reading in China
Chapter 3 Methodology
3.1 Research questions
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Tests
3.3.3 Interview
3.4 Teaching treatments
3.4.1 The traditional reading teaching method in controlled class
3.4.2 The critical reading training in experimental class
3.5 Procedure
3.6 Data analysis
Chapter 4 Results and Discussion
4.1 The effects of applying critical reading on students’ reading ability
4.2 The effects of applying critical reading on students’ frequency of using critical reading strategies
4.3 The effects of applying critical reading on students’ awareness of critical reading strategies
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations of the study and suggestions for further study
Bibliography
Appendix
Acknowledgements