声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Part 1 Introduction
1.1 The Problem
1.2 Research Questions and Objectives
1.2.1 Research questions
1.2.2 Research objectives
1.3 Type of Research
Part 2 Theoretical Framework and Related Literature
2.1 Theoretical Framework
2.1.1 Vygotsky’s theory
2.1.2 Lantolf’s theory
2.1.3 McNeil’s theory
2.2 Related Literature
2.2.1 Introduction to sociocultural theory
2.2.2 Sociocultural theory and second language learning
2.2.3 Nonverbal communication
2.2.4 Gesticulation
Part 3 Method
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Materials
3.3 Research Design
3.3.1 Experiment
3.3.2 Obiectives
3.3.3 Subjects
3.3.4 Instruments
3.4 Analysis and Procedure
Part 4 Results
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Result of the Experiment
4.2.1 Analysis of the two groups of subjects
4.2.2 Analysis of the gender difierence
4.3 Summary
Part 5 Discussion
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Findings
5.2.1 The advantages of body language
5.2.2 The functions of body language in second language learning
5.2.3 Application of sociocultural theory in classroom teaching
5.3 Implications
5.3.1 The effects of nonverbal communication in language learning
5.3.2 The effects of mediation in foreign language learning
5.3.3 The significance of improving nonverbal awareness
Conclusion
Bibliography
Published Paper
Appendices
Acknowledgements