Acknowledgements
Abstract
摘要
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Purpose of the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Layout of the Study
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definition of Key Terms
2.1.1 Lexical Chunks
2.1.2 Working Memory Capacity
2.1.3 Incidental Acquisition of Lexical Chunks
2.2 Related Theoretical Issues
2.2.1 Input Hypothesis
2.2.2 Working Memory
2.2.3 Cognitive Load Theory
2.3 Relevant Studies
2.3.1 Relevant Studies on Working Memory
2.3.2 Relevant Studies on Input Modes
2.3.3 Relevant Studies on Incidental Lexical Chunk Acquisition
2.4 Research Gap
Chapter Three Research Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Participants
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 Reading Material and Target Lexieal Chunks
3.3.2 Reading Span Test
3.3.3 Vocabulary Levels Test
3.3.4 Lexical Chunk Acquisition Test
3.4 Procedures
3.5 Data Analysis
3.6 Summary
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1.1 Effects of Working Memory Capacity in the Immediate Posttest
4.1.2 Effects of Working Memory Capacity in the Delayed Posttest
4.1.3 Discussion
4.2 Effects of Input Modes on Incidental Lexical Chunk Acquisition
4.2.1 Effects of Input Modes in the Immediate Posttest
4.2.2 Effects of Input Modes in the Delayed Posttest
4.2.3 Discussion
4.3 Interactive Effects between Working Memory Capacity and Input Modes on Incidental Lexical Chunk Acquisition
4.3.1 Interactive Effects in the Immediate Posttest
4.3.2 Interactive Effects in the Delayed Posttest
4.3.3 Discussion
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations of the Present Study and Suggestions for Future Research
References
Appendix
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