声明
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter one Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Thesis
1.3 Frame Construction of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Anxiety
2.1.1 Definition of Anxiety
2.1.2 Classification of Anxiety
2.2.Foreign Language Learning Anxiety
2.2.1 Definition of Foreign Language Learning Anxiety
2.2.2 Classification of Foreign Language Learning Anxiety
2.3 Theoretical Foundation
2.3.1 Affective Filter Hypothesis(AFH)
2.3.2 Humanistic Learning Theories
2.4 Relevant Researches on Foreign Language Learning Anxiety
2.4.1 Overseas Studies on Foreign Language Learning Anxiety
2.4.2 Studies on Foreign Language Learning Anxiety in China
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research purpose and Questions
3.2 Participants
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 Interview
3.4 Research Procedure
Chapter Four Findings and Discussion
4.1 Finding of Questionnaire
4.1.1 General Situation of English Learning Anxiety(ELA) of Senior One Students
4.1.2 Students’ ELA Levels
4.2 Finding of the Interviews
4.3 Causes Affecting Levels of ELA
4.3.1 Individual Differences
4.3.2 The New Environment
4.3.3 The Teachers
4.3.4 Other Reasons
Chapter Five Pedagogical Implication
5.1.More Attention to ELA in the Transition Period
5.2 Building Students’ Self-Confidence Toward English Learning
5.3 Formation of Learners’ Positive Attitude Toward English Learning
5.4 Modifying the Way of Evaluation in English Class
5.5 Noticing Individual Differences
Conclusion
Bibliography
Appendices
Acknowledgements