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Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2Purpose and Significance of the Study
1.3 The Frame of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definitions of Motivation
2.2 The Classification of Motivation
2.2.1 Integrative Motivation and Instrumental Motivation
2.2.2 Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Motivation
2.2.3 State and Trait Motivation
2.2.4 Wen Qiufang's Deep/Surface Motivation
2.2.5 Gao Yihong's Classification
2.3 Historical Review on Psychological Approaches to Motivation
2.3.1 Behavioral Approach
2.3.2 Cognitive Approach
2.3.3 Social Constructivist Approach
2.4 Theories of Motivation Significant to SLA
2.4.1 Gardner's Social-educational Model
2.4.2 Dornyei's three-level Framework
2.4.3 Goal Theory
2.4.4 Expectancy-value Theory
2.4.5 Need Theory
2.5 An Overview of Motivation Studies in L2 Learning
2.5.1 Studies concerning Relationship between Motivation and Achievement
2.5.2 Studies of L2 Learning Motivation in China
Chapter Three Research Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 CET-4
3.3.2 Questionnaire
3.4 Procedures for Data-collection and Data Analysis
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 Reliability of Questionnaire
4.2 Descriptive Statistics of the Type of Motivation
4.3 Correlation between Motivation and Learners' English Achievement
4.4 Difference in Motivation Type between High Score and Low Score Groups
4.5 The Relationship between Motivation and Gender
Chapter Five Conclusions and Implications
5.1 Summary of the Study
5.2 Pedagogical Implications of the Study
5.2.1Forstering Students' Cultural Motivation
5.2.2 Creating Favorable Learning Environments
5.2.3 Adopting Flexible Teaching Methods
5.2.4 Improving the Comprehensive Qualities of Teachers
5.3 Limitations of the Study
5.4 Suggestions for Future Research
Bibliography
Appendix
Acknowledgements
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