| Acknowledgement | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-9页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第9-12页 |
| ·Background of the thesis | 第9页 |
| ·Purpose of the thesis | 第9-10页 |
| ·Significance of the thesis | 第10-11页 |
| ·Organization of the thesis | 第11-12页 |
| Chapter two Literature Review | 第12-30页 |
| ·Previous Researches Abroad and in China | 第12-20页 |
| ·Previous Researches on Gender-difference Abroad and in China | 第12-17页 |
| ·Previous Researches on Learning Autonomy Abroad and in China | 第17-19页 |
| ·Gender Differences in Autonomous Learning | 第19-20页 |
| ·Theories of Autonomous Learning | 第20-23页 |
| ·The Definitions of Autonomous Learning | 第20页 |
| ·Internal and External Factors of Autonomous Learning | 第20-21页 |
| ·Features of Autonomous Learners | 第21-23页 |
| ·Theories of Gender Differences in Language Learning | 第23-30页 |
| ·Gender Differences in Thinking Model, Class Performance, LearningStrategies and Motivations | 第23-26页 |
| ·Reasons for Differences | 第26-30页 |
| Chapter Three Methodology | 第30-38页 |
| ·Research Questions | 第30页 |
| ·Research Subjects | 第30-32页 |
| ·Research Instruments | 第32-36页 |
| ·Research Procedures | 第36-38页 |
| Chapter Four Data Analysis and the Results | 第38-48页 |
| ·Major Findings and Discussions of the Analysis of the Data from Test | 第38-40页 |
| ·Major Findings and Discussions of the Analysis of the Data from Questionnaire | 第40-45页 |
| ·Major Findings and Discussions of the Analysis of the Data From Interview | 第45-46页 |
| ·Major Findings and Discussions of the Class Observation | 第46-48页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第48-53页 |
| ·Feasible Suggestions for Teaching | 第48-51页 |
| ·Avoiding Gender Bias | 第48-49页 |
| ·Improving the Students’ Ability of English Autonomous Learning | 第49-50页 |
| ·Creating Harmonious Classroom Environment | 第50-51页 |
| ·Limitations of the Research | 第51-52页 |
| ·Implications for Future Research | 第52-53页 |
| References | 第53-57页 |
| Appendixes | 第57-60页 |
