声明
Acknowledgments
Abstract
摘要
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Contents
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 The Purpose and Significance of the Study
1.3 The Structure of the Thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 Culture and Language
2.2 Constructivism
2.2.1 The Origin and Development of Constructivism
2.2.2 Teaching Principles and Methods of Constructivism
2.3 Studies at Home and Abroad
2.4 Summary
Chapter Three Constructivism-based Culture Teaching Mode
3.1 Introduction to the Constructivism-based Culture Teaching Mode
3.2 Some Aspects for Consideration in Practicing This Mode
3.2.1 The Role of the Teacher
3.2.2 The Role of the Students
3.2.3 Lesson Planning
3.3 Summary
Chapter Four Methodology
4.1 Research Questions
4.2 Subject Selection
4.3 Instruments
4.3.1 Pre-test and Post-test
4.3.2 Questionnaire
4.3.3 Classroom Observation
4.4 Research Procedures
4.4.1 Pre-test
4.4.2 The Teaching Procedure
4.4.3 Post-test,Questionnaire and Classroom Observation
4.5 Data Collection and Analysis
4.6 Summary
Chapter Five Results and Discussion
5.1 Analysis of the Trans-cultural Knowledge Level Test
5.1.1 General Description of Trans-cultural Knowledge Level Test Resuits
5.1.2 Comparison for Trans-cultural Knowledge Level Test Results
5.2 Analysis of Higher Vocational Students’ Culture Learning Motivation Questionnaire
5.2.1 General Description of the Culture Learning Motivation Questionnaire Results
5.2.2 Comparison for Culture Learning Motivation Questionnaire Results
5.3 Analysis of Classroom Observation
5.4 Discussion on Research Questions
5.4.1 Discussion on Research Question 1
5.4.2 Discussion on Research Question 2
5.5 Summary
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major Findings
6.2 Pedagogical Implication
6.3 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Further Research
Works Cited
Appendices