CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ......................................................................................... i
ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................. ii
摘 要 .......................................................................................................................... iv
CONTENTS ................................................................................................................. v
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2 Literature Review ................................................................................... 4
2.1 the Input Hypothesis ................................................................................................ 4
2.1.1 Krashen’s Input Hypothesis ........................................................................... 4
2.1.2 Roles of Input in SLA ....................................................................................6
2.1.3 Different Opinions about Input Hypothesis ...................................................6
2.2 Output Hypothesis ................................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Swain’s Output Hypothesis ............................................................................8
2.2.2 Some Studies on Output Hypothesis ............................................................. 9
2.2.3 The roles of Output ........................................................................................ 9
2.3 The Relationship between Input and Output ......................................................... 11
2.3.1 Input Is Prior to Output ................................................................................11
2.3.2 Output Is a Necessary Supplement to Input ................................................ 12
2.4 The Integrated Skills Approach ............................................................................. 14
2.5 Summary ................................................................................................................15
Chapter 3 Research Methodology ......................................................................... 17
3.1 Hypotheses .............................................................................................................17
3.2 Design of the Questionnaire .................................................................................. 17
3.3 Design of the Experiment ...................................................................................... 18
3.3.1 Steps of Classroom Teaching .......................................................................18
3.3.2 A Sample Lesson ..........................................................................................21
3.3.3 Subjects ........................................................................................................21
3.3.4 Teaching Materials .......................................................................................25
3.3.5 Scoring ......................................................................................................... 26
3.3.6 Statistical Instrument ................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4 Data Analysis .........................................................................................27
4.1 Data Analysis of the Questionnaire ....................................................................... 30
4.2 Findings of the Questionnaire ................................................................................33