| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| Chapterl Introduction | 第11-14页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第11页 |
| 1.2 The Significance of This Thesis | 第11-12页 |
| 1.3 The Overall Organization of the Thesis | 第12-13页 |
| 1.4 Methodology | 第13-14页 |
| Chapter2 Literature Review | 第14-29页 |
| 2.1 Definition of Singapore English | 第14-15页 |
| 2.2 Theoretical Framework | 第15-19页 |
| 2.2.1 Three Concentric Circles of World Englishes | 第15-16页 |
| 2.2.2 National Identity Theory | 第16-19页 |
| 2.3 Relevant Researches Home & Abroad | 第19-29页 |
| 2.3.1 Previous Researches on Functions and Status of Singapore English | 第19-22页 |
| 2.3.2 Previous Researches on National Identity | 第22-26页 |
| 2.3.3 Previous Researches on the Constructions of Singapore's Nationa | 第26-29页 |
| Chapter3 Changes of the Status and Functions of English in Singapore | 第29-45页 |
| 3.1 Status of English in Singapore | 第30-36页 |
| 3.1.1 Factors Affecting the Social Status of Language | 第30-31页 |
| 3.1.2 Analysis on the Formation of English Status in Singapore | 第31-33页 |
| 3.1.3 Status of English in Singapore | 第33-36页 |
| 3.2 Functions of English in Singapore | 第36-39页 |
| 3.2.1 Regulative Function | 第37-38页 |
| 3.2.2 Interpersonal Function | 第38页 |
| 3.2.3 Instrumental Function | 第38-39页 |
| 3.3 Changes of English Status and Functions in Singapore | 第39-45页 |
| Chapter 4 Singapore English in Relation to its National Identity | 第45-58页 |
| 4.1 Necessity and Difficulty of the Construction of Singapore's National Identity | 第45-48页 |
| 4.1.1 Necessity of the Construction of Singapore's National Identity | 第45-46页 |
| 4.1.2 Difficulties of the Construction of Singapore's National Identity | 第46-48页 |
| 4.2 English in Relation to Singapore's National Identity | 第48-58页 |
| 4.2.1 Race Issue | 第49-51页 |
| 4.2.2 Education Issue | 第51-56页 |
| 4.2.3 Economy Issue | 第56-58页 |
| Chapter 5 Enlightenments to Chinese English Teaching | 第58-68页 |
| 5.1 Comparison of English Status and Functions between China and Singapore | 第58-60页 |
| 5.2 Analysis of Present English education in Mainland China | 第60-62页 |
| 5.2.1 Evaluation of Present English Education in Mainland China | 第60页 |
| 5.2.2 Problems in English Education in Mainland China | 第60-62页 |
| 5.3 Enlightenments to English Teaching in Mainland China | 第62-68页 |
| 5.3.1 Review the English function and status in new era in China | 第62-63页 |
| 5.3.2 Cultivate Students' Multicultural Awareness and Psychological Tolerance of Multi-cultures | 第63-64页 |
| 5.3.3 Correct Attitude toward "China English" | 第64-66页 |
| 5.3.4 Unscramble Correctly English Teaching Reform | 第66-68页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第68-71页 |
| 6.1 Findings | 第68-69页 |
| 6.2 Limitations | 第69页 |
| 6.3 Prospects | 第69-71页 |
| Bibliography | 第71-78页 |
| Papers Published During the Study for M.A. Degree | 第78页 |
