| Abstract | 第3-4页 |
| 摘要 | 第5-9页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第9-13页 |
| 1.1 Background of the Study | 第9-11页 |
| 1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Study | 第11-12页 |
| 1.3 Framework of the Paper | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第13-30页 |
| 2.1 Theories Relevant on Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition | 第13-20页 |
| 2.1.1 Origin of Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition | 第13-14页 |
| 2.1.2 Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition and Intentional Vocabulary Learning | 第14-16页 |
| 2.1.3 Input Hypothesis | 第16-17页 |
| 2.1.4 Involvement Load Hypothesis | 第17-19页 |
| 2.1.5 Depth of Processing Theory | 第19-20页 |
| 2.2 Factors Affecting Vocabulary Acquisition | 第20-23页 |
| 2.2.1 Familiarity of the Topic and Second Language Reading Ability of the Learner | 第20-21页 |
| 2.2.2 Reading Tasks | 第21-22页 |
| 2.2.3 Frequency of Vocabulary in Reading Passage | 第22页 |
| 2.2.4 Learner’s Vocabulary Size | 第22-23页 |
| 2.3 Studies on Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition Abroad | 第23-25页 |
| 2.4 Studies on Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition in China | 第25-28页 |
| 2.5 Features of English Newspaper | 第28-30页 |
| Chapter 3 Methodology | 第30-36页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第30页 |
| 3.2 Subjects of the Experiment | 第30-31页 |
| 3.3 Instruments | 第31-35页 |
| 3.3.1 Material | 第31页 |
| 3.3.2 Tasks | 第31-32页 |
| 3.3.3 Vocabulary Test | 第32-34页 |
| 3.3.4 Pilot Study | 第34页 |
| 3.3.5 Immediate Test & Delayed Test | 第34页 |
| 3.3.6 Post-Test | 第34-35页 |
| 3.3.7 Interview | 第35页 |
| 3.4 Data Collection and Analysis | 第35-36页 |
| Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Discussion | 第36-52页 |
| 4.1 Analysis of Data from Immediate Test | 第36-39页 |
| 4.2 Analysis of Data from Delayed Test | 第39-41页 |
| 4.3 Analysis of Change from Immediate Test to Delayed Test | 第41-42页 |
| 4.4 Analysis of Data from Post-Test | 第42-44页 |
| 4.5 Analysis of the Interview | 第44-47页 |
| 4.6 Discussion | 第47-52页 |
| 4.6.1 Effects of Newspaper Reading on Students’ Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition | 第47-48页 |
| 4.6.2 Effects of Different Tasks on Incidental Vocabulary Acquisition | 第48-49页 |
| 4.6.3 Effects of Tasks with Different Involvement Load on Incidental VocabularyRetention | 第49-52页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusion | 第52-55页 |
| 5.1 Major Findings | 第52-53页 |
| 5.2 Implications | 第53-54页 |
| 5.3 Limitations and Suggestions for the Research | 第54-55页 |
| Bibliography | 第55-60页 |
| Appendices | 第60-67页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第67-68页 |
