| Acknowledgement | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-7页 |
| 内容摘要 | 第7-11页 |
| Chapter One Introduction to this Research | 第11-16页 |
| ·An overview of College English teaching in China | 第11-12页 |
| ·Problems of the Teaching Methodology in China | 第12-13页 |
| ·Background of this Research | 第13-14页 |
| ·Significance of this Research | 第14-15页 |
| ·Summary | 第15-16页 |
| Chapter Two Learner Needs and Language Teaching Objectives in China | 第16-22页 |
| ·Analysis on Learner Needs on Campus in China | 第16-19页 |
| ·Significance of the Study on the Learner Needs | 第16页 |
| ·Learner Needs in China | 第16-19页 |
| ·Introduction to the Language Teaching Objectives in China | 第19-22页 |
| ·Weakness of the College English Teaching in China | 第19页 |
| ·Emphasis on the Usage rather than the Use of the Language | 第19-21页 |
| ·Negligence of Collaborative Learning Competence | 第21页 |
| ·Negligence of Critical Thinking Skills & Problem-solving Skills | 第21-22页 |
| Chapter Three Theoretical Framework for the Application of PBL in College English Teaching | 第22-38页 |
| ·Constructivist Learning Theory | 第22-24页 |
| ·The Ideal Conditions for SLA | 第24-26页 |
| ·Task-based learning and Project-based learning | 第26-29页 |
| ·Brief Introduction to Task-based Learning | 第26-27页 |
| ·Brief Introduction to Project-based Learning | 第27-29页 |
| ·Introduction to Problem-based Learning (PBL) | 第29-33页 |
| ·Origin of PBL | 第29页 |
| ·Definitions of PBL | 第29-30页 |
| ·Rationale for PBL from Cognitive Psychology | 第30-31页 |
| ·Process of problem-based learning | 第31-32页 |
| ·Objectives of PBL | 第32-33页 |
| ·The Advantages of PBL in College English Teaching | 第33-36页 |
| ·Promote Problem Solving Skills | 第33-34页 |
| ·Promote Deep Learning | 第34-35页 |
| ·Enhance Inquiry Skills | 第35-36页 |
| ·Enhance Team Working Skills | 第36页 |
| ·Summary | 第36-38页 |
| Chapter Four Methodology | 第38-44页 |
| ·Research Design | 第38页 |
| ·Selection of Participants | 第38页 |
| ·Instrumentation | 第38-40页 |
| ·Survey Method | 第38-39页 |
| ·Case Studies | 第39-40页 |
| ·Interview method | 第40页 |
| ·Designing Procedures | 第40-42页 |
| ·Preparatory Stage | 第40-41页 |
| ·Task Distributing Stage | 第41页 |
| ·Information Processing Stage | 第41页 |
| ·Product Presenting Stage | 第41-42页 |
| ·Evaluation Stage | 第42页 |
| ·Data Analysis Procedures | 第42-44页 |
| Chapter Five Results and Discussion | 第44-51页 |
| ·Results | 第44-46页 |
| ·Applicability of PBL Program in China | 第46-47页 |
| ·Creation of an Ideal Language-learning Environment | 第46页 |
| ·PBL Prepares Graduates for Jobs | 第46-47页 |
| ·Challenges of PBL in College English Teaching | 第47-51页 |
| ·Challenges to Learners | 第47-48页 |
| ·Challenges to Tutors | 第48-50页 |
| ·Challenges to the Traditional Assessment System | 第50-51页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第51-55页 |
| ·Introduction | 第51页 |
| ·Conclusion | 第51-53页 |
| ·Implications | 第53-54页 |
| ·Recommendations for Future Research | 第54-55页 |
| Bibliography | 第55-60页 |
| Appendices | 第60-68页 |
| Appendix I | 第60-62页 |
| Appendix II | 第62-64页 |
| Appendix III | 第64-66页 |
| Appendix IV | 第66-68页 |
