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Chapter ONE INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Purpose of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Definitions of Terms
1.5 Overview of Chapters
Chapter TWO LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Definition of Attention
2.2 Characteristics of Attention
2.3 Functions of Attention
2.3.1 Selecting
2.3.2 Sustaining
2.3.3 Adjusting and monitoring
2.3.4 Integrating and processing information
2.4 Division of Attention
2.4.1 Involuntary attention
2.4.2 Voluntary attention
2.4.3 Post voluntary attention
2.5 Quality of Attention
2.6 Factors Affecting Attention
2.6.1 Factors raising involuntary attention
2.6.2 Factors raising voluntary attention
2.6.3 Factors affecting attention span
2.6.4 Factors affecting attention stability
2.6.5 Factors affecting attention distribution
2.6.6 Factors affecting attention transfer
2.7 Implications of Attention for Teaching
2.7.1 Implications of involuntary attention for teaching
2.7.2 Implications of voluntary attention for teaching
2.7.3 Alternant implications of involuntary and voluntary attention for teaching
2.8 Related Studies
2.8.1 Input enhancement
2.8.2 Consciousness-raising tasks
2.8.3 Individual differences in attention
2.8.4 Studies in China
2.9 Limitations of Previous Studies
Chapter THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 English Learning Attention Questionnaire (ELAQ)
3.3.2 Oxford's Style Analysis Survey (SAS)
3.3.3 Oxford's Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL)
3.3.4 Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)
3.4 Data Collection
3.5 Data Analysis
Chapter FOUR RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Results
4.1.1 External factors associated with attention in English classes
4.1.2 Individual differences in attention
4.2 Discussion
4.2.1 Attention and external factors
4.2.2 Attention and learning style
4.2.3 Attention and learning strategy
4.2.4 Attention and personality
4.2.5 Attention and gender
4.2.6 Attention and discipline
Chapter FIVE CONCLUSION
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications of the Present Study
5.3 Limitations of the Present Study
5.4 Suggestions for Future Study
REFERENCES
Appendixes
Acknowledgements