ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRACT
摘要
CONTENTS
1.Introduction
1.1 Study Background
1.2 Significance and Purpose of the Current Study
1.3 Layout of the Dissertation
2.Literature Review
2.1 Constructivist Theory
2.2 Constructivist learning Intervention
2.2.1 The Nature of the learner
2.2.2 the Role of Instructor
2.2.3 the Nature of Learning Process
2.2.4 Collaboration among Learners
2.3 The General Review of BE
2.3.1 Definition and Characteristies of BE
2.3.2 Roles of BE Practitioners in BE Teaching
2.3.3 Roles of BE Learners in BE Class
2.3.4 Methods of BE Teaching
2.4 Related Research
3.Methodology
3.1 General Research Cases
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Instrument
3.4 Data Collection
4.Results and Discussion
4.1 Analysis of Case One
4.1.1 Attitudes and Motivations for Learning BE
4.1.2 Language Skills Preference and Business Knowledge Preference
4.1.3 Students’ Attitude to BE Teaching
4.1.4 Business English Teaching Materials
4.1.5 Preferred Teaching Methods and Class Activities
4.2 Analysis of Case Two
4.2.1 Difficulties in Real-life Business Communication with Foreigners
4.2.2 Professional Communicative Skill Preference and Knowledge
4.2.3 Business Professionals’ Suggestions on BE Teaching
4.3 Analysis of Questionnaire
4.3.1 data analysis
4.3.2 Teachers’ Quality and Teaching Methods Adopted in BE Teaching
4.3.3 Challenges in BE Teaching
4.4 Discussion
4.4.1 Needs of Chinese BE Learners and Business Professionals
4.4.2 Reasons for the Dissatisfaction toward BE Teaching
4.4.3 Significance and Importance of Applying Constructivism Theory in BE Teaching
5.Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Practical Implication
5.3 Limitations and Recommendations for Future Studies
REFERENCES
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