声明
Acknowledgements
摘要
Abstract
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research Background
1.2 The Purpose and Significance of the Study
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Communication Strategies
2.1.1 Definitions of CSs
2.1.2 Types of CSs
2.1.3 Two main approaches to the definition of CSs
2.2 Studies of CSs
2.2.1 CS studies at home
2.2.2 CS studies abroad
2.3 Communicative Competence
2.4 Language Proficiency and Communicative Competence
2.5 Summary
Chapter Three Methodology
3.1 Research Hypothesis
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Research Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaire
3.3.2 The oral tasks
3.3.3 Video recording
3.3.4 Self-assessment form
3.4 Procedures
3.4.1 Oral instruction process
3.4.2 Data collection
3.5 Reliability of the Instruments
Chapter Four Main Findings and Discussion
4.1.Data Analysis
4.1.1 The distribution of types of CSs
4.1.2 The relationship between students’ CS use and their oral test score
4.2 Discussion
4.2.1 Perceived strategy use in the task
4.2.2 Correlation between language proficiency and the use of OCSs
4.2.3 The effect of strategy training on speaking proficiency
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Implications of the Research
5.2 Limitations and Suggestions for Further Research
Bibliography
Appendices
Appendix Ⅰ OCS Guide Sheet
Appendix Ⅱ Questionnaire
Appendix Ⅲ The Oral Tasks
Appendix Ⅳ Self-assessment Form
Appendix Ⅴ Oral Test Scores