声明
摘要
ABSTRACT
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Literature Review
1.1 Anxiety
1.1.1 Definitions of anxiety
1.1.2 Classifications of anxiety
1.2 Foreign Language Anxiety
1.2.1 Definitions of foreign language anxiety
1.2.2 Effects of foreign language anxiety
1.3 Foreign Language Writing Anxiety
1.3.1 Studies on foreign language writing anxiety abroad
1.3.2 Studies on foreign language writing anxiety at home
1.4 Theoretical Foundation
1.4.1 Affective filter hypothesis
1.4.2 Tobias’s theory
Chapter 2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Questions
2.2 Subjects
2.3 Instruments
2.3.1 Questionnaire
2.3.2 Interview
2.3.3 Composition
2.4 Data Collection and Analysis
Chapter 3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Results of the Quantitative Study
3.1.1 Validity of SLWAI
3.1.2 Reliability of SLWAI
3.1.3 Students’ levels of writing anxiety
3.1.4 Significant difference in writing scores
3.1.5 Relationship between writing anxiety and writing scores
3.1.6 Effects of background factors on writing anxiety
3.2 Results of the Qualitative Study
3.2.1 Frequency of writing English essays
3.2.2 Self-perceptions of English writing
3.2.3 Factors eliciting writing anxiety
3.3 Discussion
3.3.1 Students’ levels of overall writing anxiety
3.3.2 Students’ avoidance behavior and lack of confidence
3.3.3 Significant difference in writing scores
3.3.4 Correlation between students’ writing anxiety and writing scores
3.3.5 Effects of background variables on writing anxiety
3.3.6 Potential factors eliciting writing anxiety
Chapter 4 Pedagogical Implications
4.1 Implications for Teachers
4.1.1 Treating writing anxiety positively
4.1.2 Creating a cheerful environment
4.1.3 Training writing strategies
4.1.4 Enlarging background knowledge
4.1.5 Establishing self-confidence
4.2 Implications for Learners
4.2.1 Adjusting mentality
4.2.2 Strengthening ability of using learning strategies
4.2.3 Establishing independent learning
4.2.4 Improving linguistic knowledge
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Main Work Achievement of the Author during Working on Master Paper
AppendixⅠ Questionnaire
AppendixⅡ Interview Questions
AppendixⅢ Composition