| Acknowledgements | 第1-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-9页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-10页 |
| Contents | 第10-14页 |
| List of Tables and Figures | 第14-15页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第15-21页 |
| ·Introduction | 第15-16页 |
| ·Background to the study | 第16-19页 |
| ·Focus of the study | 第19页 |
| ·Significance of the study | 第19-20页 |
| ·Layout of the study | 第20-21页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第21-33页 |
| ·Introduction | 第21页 |
| ·Different definitions of learner autonomy in language learning | 第21-24页 |
| ·Definition of learner autonomy in the thesis | 第23-24页 |
| ·Theoretical bases for learner autonomy | 第24-28页 |
| ·Humanistic education theory | 第24-25页 |
| ·The theory of constructivism | 第25-27页 |
| ·The theory of "zone of proximal development" | 第27-28页 |
| ·Previous related research on learner autonomy in language learning | 第28-32页 |
| ·Research on learner autonomy abroad | 第28-31页 |
| ·Research on learner autonomy in China | 第31-32页 |
| ·Summary | 第32-33页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Methodology | 第33-39页 |
| ·Introduction | 第33页 |
| ·A description of research instruments | 第33-35页 |
| ·The use of the questionnaire | 第33-34页 |
| ·The use of the interview | 第34-35页 |
| ·The use of class observation | 第35页 |
| ·Participants and procedures | 第35-37页 |
| ·Participants | 第35-36页 |
| ·Procedures | 第36-37页 |
| ·Summary | 第37-39页 |
| Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Discussion | 第39-61页 |
| ·Introduction | 第39页 |
| ·Data analysis | 第39-54页 |
| ·Results from questionnaires for teachers | 第39-43页 |
| ·A comparison of three teachers' awareness of learner autonomy | 第43-45页 |
| ·Comparisons of three teachers' questionnaires and their students' | 第45-48页 |
| ·A description of interviews | 第48-51页 |
| ·A description of class observation | 第51-54页 |
| ·Discussion | 第54-60页 |
| ·A conclusion for results of research instruments | 第54-56页 |
| ·The influence of teachers' knowledge about learner autonomy on their promotion of learner autonomy | 第56-58页 |
| ·The influence of teachers'cultural notions on their promotion of learner autonomy | 第58-59页 |
| ·The influence of Chinese educational system and school management on their promotion of learner autonomy | 第59-60页 |
| ·Summary | 第60-61页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第61-67页 |
| ·Introduction | 第61页 |
| ·Summary of the findings | 第61-62页 |
| ·Implications | 第62-66页 |
| ·Teachers' responsibility of fostering learner autonomy in language learning | 第62-63页 |
| ·Learners' realization of the importance of learner autonomy | 第63-64页 |
| ·Chinese educational system and schools for the promotion of learner autonomy | 第64-66页 |
| ·Limitations of the study | 第66页 |
| ·Recommendations of the further study | 第66-67页 |
| References | 第67-72页 |
| Appendix | 第72-84页 |
| Appendix A A questionnaire for college English teachers | 第72-79页 |
| Appendix B A questionnaire for students | 第79-83页 |
| Appendix C Questions for the interview | 第83-84页 |
| Questions for the Interview | 第84-85页 |
| Publications | 第85页 |
