| Acknowledgements | 第1-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-8页 |
| 内容摘要 | 第8-12页 |
| Introduction | 第12-16页 |
| Chapter 1 Literature review and theoretical framework | 第16-41页 |
| ·Autonomy in language learning: an overview | 第16-21页 |
| ·Definition of autonomy | 第16-20页 |
| ·Distinctions between the relevant terms | 第20-21页 |
| ·Advocacy of autonomy | 第21-35页 |
| ·The theoretical framework of autonomy | 第21-29页 |
| ·Humanistic approach | 第22-23页 |
| ·Constructivist approach | 第23-25页 |
| ·Cognitive psychological grounds | 第25-29页 |
| ·Practical reasons for autonomy | 第29-34页 |
| ·Societal demands | 第29-30页 |
| ·Individual differences among learners | 第30-33页 |
| ·Language learning aptitude | 第30-31页 |
| ·Cognitive styles | 第31-32页 |
| ·Language learning strategies | 第32-33页 |
| ·Current classroom language teaching situation | 第33-34页 |
| ·Debate about cultural compatibility on autonomy | 第34-35页 |
| ·Learner beliefs and attitudes towards autonomy | 第35-37页 |
| ·Definition of learner attitudes | 第35-36页 |
| ·Justification of investigation into learners' attitudes | 第36-37页 |
| ·Previous research about learner attitudes | 第37-39页 |
| ·Gender issues and second language learning | 第39-41页 |
| Chapter 2 Description of the research | 第41-44页 |
| ·Purpose of the research | 第41页 |
| ·Research methodology | 第41-43页 |
| ·Subjects | 第41-42页 |
| ·Data types | 第42-43页 |
| ·Questionnaire | 第42-43页 |
| ·Interview | 第43页 |
| ·Data-analysis | 第43-44页 |
| Chapter 3 Results and discussion of the research | 第44-71页 |
| ·Results of research question one | 第44-66页 |
| ·Data presentation | 第44-58页 |
| ·Summary | 第58-59页 |
| ·Suggestions | 第59-66页 |
| ·Strengthening learners' self-confidence | 第59-60页 |
| ·Providing students with strategy training | 第60-63页 |
| ·Raising students' awareness | 第63-64页 |
| ·Enhancing the teacher training | 第64-66页 |
| ·Results of research question two | 第66-71页 |
| ·Data presentation | 第66-68页 |
| ·Discussion and implications | 第68-71页 |
| Conclusion | 第71-73页 |
| References | 第73-81页 |
| Appendix 1 | 第81-84页 |
| Appendix 2 | 第84页 |
