ABSTRACT
摘要
Contents
List of Abbreviations
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Definition and Classification of Lexical Chunks
2.2 Structural and Functional Classifications of Chunks
2.3 Relevant Studies on L2 Chunks
2.3.1 Representative Studies Abroad
2.3.2 Representative Studies at Home
Chapter Three Research Methodology
3.1 Research Questions
3.2 Identification of Lexical Chunks
3.2.1 The Operational Definition of Lexical Chunks
3.2.2 Chunks Identification and Retrieval
3.3 Research Design
3.3.1 The Corpus Involved
3.3.2 The Software Used
3.3.3 Data Analysis
Chapter Four Results and Discussion
4.1 The Distribution of Lexical Chunks
4.1.1 Descriptive Statistics of Lexical Chunks
4.1.2 General Comparison of Lexical Chunks in SECCL and WECCL Corpora
4.2 The Functional Distribution of Chunks in SECCL
4.2.1 Highly Recurrent Lexical Chunks in SECCL
4.2.2 Highly Recurrent Lexical Chunks in WECCL
4.2.3 The features of the Identified Lexical Chunks in SWECCL
4.3 Factors Accounting for the Differences between SECCL and WECCL
4.3.1 Internal Factors
4.3.2 External Factors
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Findings of the this Study
5.2 Pedagogical Implications
5.2.1 Raising Awareness of Lexical Chunks
5.2.2 Combining Lexical Chunks with Grammar and Lexis in Language Teaching
5.2.3 Incorporating Lexical Chunks Instruction into Syllabus
5.3 Limitations of the Present Study
5.4 Suggestions for Further Research
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgements
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