| Acknowledgements | 第1-5页 |
| 摘要 | 第5-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-11页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第11-13页 |
| ·Background of the research | 第11页 |
| ·Significance of the research | 第11-12页 |
| ·Structure of the dissertation | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter 2 Field-independence/dependence Cognitive Style | 第13-26页 |
| ·Cognitive styles | 第13-17页 |
| ·Definition of cognitive styles | 第13-14页 |
| ·Classification of cognitive styles | 第14-16页 |
| ·Effects of cognitive styles on EFL learning | 第16-17页 |
| ·Field-independence/dependence in EFL learning | 第17-23页 |
| ·Definition of Field-independence/dependence | 第17-19页 |
| ·Characteristics of field-independent/dependent EFL learners | 第19-23页 |
| ·Related researches on the effects of Field-independence/dependence on EFL learning | 第23-26页 |
| ·Related research at abroad | 第23-24页 |
| ·Related research at home | 第24-26页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Design and Method | 第26-31页 |
| ·Research purpose | 第26-27页 |
| ·Research subjects | 第27页 |
| ·Research questions | 第27-28页 |
| ·Research instruments | 第28-29页 |
| ·Embedded Figures Test | 第28-29页 |
| ·Term examination | 第29页 |
| ·Research procedures | 第29-31页 |
| Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Research Results | 第31-42页 |
| ·Data collection | 第31-32页 |
| ·Embedded Figures Test scores and Field-independence/dependence style | 第31页 |
| ·Term examination scores and EFL language proficiency | 第31-32页 |
| ·Correlation between FI/FD style and EFL language proficiency | 第32-42页 |
| ·Correlation in general | 第32-38页 |
| ·Correlation between FI/FD style and listening proficiency | 第38-39页 |
| ·Correlation with grammar proficiency | 第39页 |
| ·Correlation with reading proficiency | 第39-40页 |
| ·Correlation with writing proficiency | 第40-42页 |
| Chapter 5 Research Conclusions and Implications | 第42-45页 |
| ·Summary of the conclusions | 第42页 |
| ·Major implications to EFL teaching and learning | 第42-45页 |
| Bibliography | 第45-48页 |
| Appendix 1 | 第48-50页 |
| Appendix 2 | 第50-51页 |
