| Abstract | 第1-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-10页 |
| 1. Introduction | 第10-15页 |
| ·Research Background | 第10-12页 |
| ·The objectives and significance of the study | 第12-13页 |
| ·General organization of the thesis | 第13-15页 |
| 2. Literature Review | 第15-24页 |
| ·About language learning motivation | 第15-18页 |
| ·Language learning motivation | 第15-16页 |
| ·The classification of motivation | 第16-18页 |
| ·Three influential motivational models | 第18-19页 |
| ·Motivational Intensity | 第19页 |
| ·Empirical Research of Second Language Learning Motivation | 第19-24页 |
| ·Empirical Research Abroad | 第19-20页 |
| ·Empirical Research in China | 第20-24页 |
| 3. Research Methodology | 第24-30页 |
| ·Research Objective and Research Questions | 第24页 |
| ·Subjects | 第24-26页 |
| ·Research Instruments | 第26-28页 |
| ·Data Collection | 第28-30页 |
| 4. Results and Analysis | 第30-40页 |
| ·Results and analysis of the questionnaire | 第30-35页 |
| ·Overall results and Categories of motivation | 第30-32页 |
| ·Gender differences in motivation | 第32-34页 |
| ·Motivational Differences between high-achievers and low-achievers | 第34-35页 |
| ·Results and analysis of interviews | 第35-40页 |
| 5. Pedagogical Implications and Suggestions | 第40-49页 |
| ·Create the Basic Motivational Conditions | 第40-42页 |
| ·Create a good Atmosphere during the class | 第40-41页 |
| ·Construct a Good Relationship between the Teacher and Students | 第41-42页 |
| ·Generating Initial Motivation | 第42-44页 |
| ·Enhancing Students' Values and Attitudes of Language Learning | 第43页 |
| ·Making Relevant Curriculum for the Students | 第43-44页 |
| ·Maintaining and Protecting Motivation | 第44-46页 |
| ·Setting Proximal and Distal Goals | 第44-45页 |
| ·Adopting the Communicative Approach | 第45-46页 |
| ·Evaluation | 第46-47页 |
| ·Building up Self-confidence | 第47页 |
| ·Being Self-motivated | 第47-48页 |
| ·Exchanging Learning Experiences | 第48-49页 |
| 6. Conclusion | 第49-52页 |
| ·Summary of the Major Findings in the Present Study | 第49-50页 |
| ·Limitations | 第50页 |
| ·Suggestions for Further Research | 第50-52页 |
| References | 第52-55页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ | 第55-57页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ | 第57-58页 |
| Appendix Ⅲ | 第58-74页 |
| 附录：攻读硕士学位期间公开发表论文 | 第74-75页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第75页 |
