| Abstract in English | 第7-8页 |
| Abstract in Chinese | 第9-11页 |
| Introduction | 第11-13页 |
| Chapter One An Introduction of Textual Meta-function | 第13-26页 |
| 1.1 Thematic Structure | 第13-20页 |
| 1.1.1 Classification of Theme | 第14-17页 |
| 1.1.1.1 Simple Theme | 第14页 |
| 1.1.1.2 Multiple Theme | 第14-15页 |
| 1.1.1.3 Clausal Theme | 第15-16页 |
| 1.1.1.4 Theme in Special Structural Patterns | 第16-17页 |
| 1.1.2 Thematic Progression | 第17-20页 |
| 1.2 Information Structure | 第20-22页 |
| 1.2.1 Information Unit and Information Focus | 第20-21页 |
| 1.2.2 Correlation between Information Structure and Thematic Structure | 第21-22页 |
| 1.3 Cohesion | 第22-24页 |
| 1.3.1 Conjunction | 第23-24页 |
| 1.3.2 Lexical Cohesion | 第24页 |
| 1.4 Importance of the Three Textual Metafunction Systems | 第24-26页 |
| Chapter Two A Study of Chinese EFL Learners' Application of Textual Metafunction | 第26-48页 |
| 2.1 A Review of Research Studies on Chinese EFL Learners' Compositions | 第26-27页 |
| 2.2 Research Design | 第27-29页 |
| 2.2.1 English Writing Evaluation | 第27-28页 |
| 2.2.1.1 Subjects | 第27-28页 |
| 2.2.1.2 Procedure | 第28页 |
| 2.2.2 Questionnaires | 第28-29页 |
| 2.2.2.1 Subjects | 第28-29页 |
| 2.2.2.2 Instruments | 第29页 |
| 2.2.2.3 Procedure | 第29页 |
| 2.3 Data Analysis of College Students' Compositions | 第29-39页 |
| 2.3.1 Analysis of Thematic Progression Application | 第30-34页 |
| 2.3.2 Analysis of Conjunction and Lexical Cohesion in College Students' Compositions | 第34-39页 |
| 2.3.2.1 Analysis of Conjunction | 第34-36页 |
| 2.3.2.2 Analysis of Lexical Cohesion | 第36-39页 |
| 2.4 Data Analyses of Questionnaires | 第39-46页 |
| 2.4.1 Data Analysis of Questionnaires for Students | 第39-44页 |
| 2.4.2 Data Analysis of Questionnaires for Writing Teachers | 第44-46页 |
| 2.4.3 A Comparative Study on the Two Questionnaires | 第46页 |
| 2.5 Discussion | 第46-48页 |
| Chapter Three Application of Thematic and Information Structures to Students' Compositions | 第48-56页 |
| 3.1 Application of the Theories of Thematic and Information Structures to Students' Compositions | 第48-54页 |
| 3.2 Value of Thematic and Information Structures to Students' Compositions | 第54-56页 |
| 3.2.1 Theme Information Forming the Macro-Structure of a Text | 第54-55页 |
| 3.2.2 Thematic Progression Ensuring the Semantic and Logical Relations in a Text | 第55页 |
| 3.2.3 Thematic and Information Structures Reflect the Combination of Language Form and Meaning | 第55-56页 |
| Chapter Four Implications for EFL Writing Instruction | 第56-60页 |
| 4.1 Familiarizing Teachers with Thematic and Information Structures | 第56-58页 |
| 4.2 Familiarizing Students with Overall Knowledge of Textual Metafunction | 第58-59页 |
| 4.3 Appreciating "Model" Writings | 第59-60页 |
| Conclusion | 第60-62页 |
| Abbreviation | 第62-63页 |
| Bibliography | 第63-67页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ | 第67-69页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ | 第69-71页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第71-72页 |
| 学位论文评阅及答辩情况表 | 第72页 |
