| Chapter One Introduction | 第1-17页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第17-39页 |
| ·Collaborative learning | 第17-26页 |
| ·Definition | 第17-19页 |
| ·Collaborative learning vs. cooperative learning | 第19-20页 |
| ·Related theories | 第20-22页 |
| ·Computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL) | 第22-26页 |
| ·Language learning and CSCL | 第26-30页 |
| ·Theories related to language learning | 第26-29页 |
| ·Language Learning and CSCL | 第29-30页 |
| ·Empirical studies on online collaborative language learning | 第30-37页 |
| ·Studies on learner autonomy | 第30-31页 |
| ·Studies on learner autonomy and collaboration | 第31-32页 |
| ·Studies on affective factors | 第32-35页 |
| ·Studies on cultural learning | 第35-37页 |
| ·Conclusion | 第37-39页 |
| Chapter Three Research Methodology | 第39-53页 |
| ·The aims of the study | 第39页 |
| ·Research questions | 第39-40页 |
| ·Research setting and subject selection | 第40-41页 |
| ·Research setting | 第40-41页 |
| ·Subject selection | 第41页 |
| ·Description of students' tasks | 第41-45页 |
| ·Data collection methods | 第45-48页 |
| ·Questionnaires | 第46页 |
| ·Interview | 第46-47页 |
| ·Computer recording | 第47页 |
| ·Collection of student-produced texts and self-reports | 第47-48页 |
| ·Observation | 第48页 |
| ·Methods of statistical analyses | 第48-50页 |
| ·Paired-sample t-test | 第49页 |
| ·Correlation analyses | 第49页 |
| ·Reliability analysis | 第49-50页 |
| ·Research procedures | 第50-51页 |
| ·Conclusion | 第51-53页 |
| Chapter Four Data Elicitation and Analysis | 第53-86页 |
| ·Data from questionnaires | 第53-69页 |
| ·Contents of Questionnaire 1 | 第53-54页 |
| ·Results from Questionnaire 1 | 第54-55页 |
| ·Content of Questionnaire 2 | 第55-60页 |
| ·Results from Questionnaire 2 | 第60-67页 |
| ·Different attitude toward Questionnaire 2 from students with different learning styles | 第67-68页 |
| ·Validity and reliability of the questionnaires | 第68-69页 |
| ·Data from the students' self-reports | 第69-77页 |
| ·General attitude toward online collaborative EFL learning environment | 第70-71页 |
| ·Impacts of online collaborative language learning environment on language learning | 第71-72页 |
| ·Impacts of online collaborative language learning environment on cultural learning | 第72-74页 |
| ·Impacts of online collaborative language learning environment on positive affects | 第74-75页 |
| ·Impacts of online collaborative learning environment on collaboration and learner autonomy | 第75-77页 |
| ·Data from the student-produced texts | 第77-82页 |
| ·Learning to share ideas with others in a large group discussion | 第78-80页 |
| ·Stressing on the importance of collaboration | 第80页 |
| ·Helping each other with language | 第80页 |
| ·Clarifying ideas | 第80-81页 |
| ·Learning culture differences | 第81-82页 |
| ·Data from interview | 第82-84页 |
| ·Data from computer recording and the researcher's observation | 第84-85页 |
| ·Conclusion | 第85-86页 |
| Chapter Five Findings and Discussions | 第86-101页 |
| ·Findings | 第86-97页 |
| ·Impacts of authentic online collaborative learning environment on Chinese EFL learners | 第86-96页 |
| Question 1: How does authentic online collaborative language learning environment impact on students' language development? | 第86-89页 |
| Question 2: Does online collaborative learning environment promote students' positive affects? | 第89-91页 |
| Question 3: Does online collaborative learning environment promote students' learner autonomy? | 第91-92页 |
| Question 4: Does online collaborative learning environment promote collaboration among students? | 第92-93页 |
| Question 5: What's the impact of cross cultural collaborative learning environment on students' culture awareness? | 第93-96页 |
| ·Flexibility of online collaborative learning environment | 第96-97页 |
| Question II: Does online collaborative learning environment fit for learners with different learning styles? | 第96-97页 |
| ·Implications | 第97-99页 |
| ·Conclusions | 第99-101页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusions and Suggestions | 第101-106页 |
| ·Conclusions | 第101-103页 |
| ·Limitations | 第103-104页 |
| ·Suggestions for further research | 第104-106页 |
| References | 第106-117页 |
| Appendices | 第117-130页 |
| Appendix A | 第117-120页 |
| Appendix B | 第120-122页 |
| Appendix C | 第122-123页 |
| Appendix D | 第123-128页 |
| Appendix E | 第128-130页 |
