声明
Acknowledgments
Abstract
摘要
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.1.1 Current Situation of English Language Teaching in Middle Schools in China
1.1.2 Major Factors Restricting TBLT Implementation in Middle Schools
1.2 Significance of This Study
1.3 Purpose of This Study
1.4 The Framework of the Study
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Task and TBLT
2.1.1 Notions and Types of the “Task”
2.1.2 Teaching Principles of TBLT
2.2 The Development of TBLT Research Abroad and at Home
2.2.1 The Development of TBLT Research Abroad
2.2.2 The Development of TBLT Research at Home
2.3 Theoretical Bases of TBLT
2.3.1 Language Acquisition Theory
2.3.2 Speech Act Theory
2.3.3 Curriculum Theory
2.3.4 Pedagogic Theory
Chapter 3 The Application of TBLT Models in Rural Middle School English Teaching
3.1 Nunan’s Task Components and Willis’TBLT Framework
3.2 The Application of TBLT Models in Rural Middle School English Teaching
3.2.1 TBLT Applied to Listening and Speaking
3.2.2 TBLT Applied to Writing
3.2.3 TBLT Applied to Reading
Chapter 4 Design of the Research
4.1 Introduction of the Experiment
4.1.1 The Subjects
4.1.2 Experimental Materials
4.1.3 Procedures
4.2 The Implement of Experiment
4.2.1 The Pre-test
4.2.2 Teaching Approaches Used in the CC and EC
4.2.3 The Post-test
4.3 Data Collection and Analysis
4.3.1 Data Analysis of Language Tests
4.3.2 Data Analysis of Questionnaire Tests
Chapter 5 Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings of the Study
5.2 Limitations of the Present Study
5.3 Suggestions for Further Research
Bibliography
Appendix A:攻读学位期间所发表的学术论文
Appendix B:Examination paper on pre-test
Appendix C:Examination paper on post-test
Appendix D:Questionnaire of students’ interest and self-confidence in studying English