文摘
英文文摘
Introduction
Chapter One Literature Review
1.1 Overview of Discourse and Discourse Coherence
1.2 Cohesion and Coherence
1.3 Previous Studies on Discourse Coherence
1.3.1 Pragmatic Study
1.3.2 Functional Study
1.3.3 Cultural Study
1.4 Limitations of Previous Studies on Discourse Coherence
Chapter TwoTheoretical Foundation
2.1 Introduction to ICM
2.2 ICM Theory
2.2.1 CM and ICM
2.2.2 Important Features Concerning ICM
2.2.3 Four Types of ICM
2.3 Summary
Chapter Three ICM and Discourse Coherence
3.1 Interpretation of Discourse Coherence by Using ICM
3.1.1 Interpretation of Filling Default Values
3.1.2 Interpretation of Grammatical Coherence
3.1.3 Interpretation of Language Choice
3.2 Analysis of Discourse Coherence by ICM
Chapter Four Implications of College English Reading Teaching by Using ICM
4.1 Improvement of Students'Understanding
4.2 Improvement of Students'Interest and Enthusiasm in College English Reading
4.3 Encouragement of Students to Broaden Their Knowledge
4.4 Improvement of Students'Communicative Skills
Conclusion
Bibliography
Acknowledgements