| 摘要 | 第4-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第10-15页 |
| 1.1 Research background | 第10-12页 |
| 1.2 The purpose of the research | 第12-13页 |
| 1.3 The significance of the research | 第13-14页 |
| 1.4 The structure of the research | 第14-15页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第15-24页 |
| 2.1 Review of related theories | 第15-20页 |
| 2.1.1 Constructivism | 第15-17页 |
| 2.1.2 Affective Filter Hypothesis | 第17页 |
| 2.1.3 Motivation | 第17-19页 |
| 2.1.4 Self-efficacy | 第19-20页 |
| 2.2 Review of English learning interest | 第20-24页 |
| 2.2.1 Defining English learning interest | 第20-21页 |
| 2.2.2 Studies on the influence of interest and English learning home and abroad | 第21-24页 |
| Chapter Three Methodology | 第24-29页 |
| 3.1 Research questions | 第24页 |
| 3.2 Participants | 第24-26页 |
| 3.3 Research methods | 第26-27页 |
| 3.3.1 Questionnaire | 第26-27页 |
| 3.3.2 Interview | 第27页 |
| 3.4 Methods of data analysis | 第27-29页 |
| Chapter Four Findings and Discussion | 第29-53页 |
| 4.1 The current situation of below-average students’ English learning interest | 第29-45页 |
| 4.1.1 Function awareness of English | 第30-32页 |
| 4.1.2 Enjoyment of learning English | 第32-33页 |
| 4.1.3 Involvement in English learning | 第33-38页 |
| 4.1.4 Continuation of English study | 第38-41页 |
| 4.1.5 Willingness to communicate in English | 第41-45页 |
| 4.2 Factors that affect below-average students’ English learning interest | 第45-53页 |
| 4.2.1 Four factors concerning below-average students themselves | 第45-47页 |
| 4.2.2 Three factors concerning English teachers and their teaching | 第47-49页 |
| 4.2.3 Factors concerning the textbooks | 第49页 |
| 4.2.4 Factors concerning classmates’ understanding and help | 第49-51页 |
| 4.2.5 Factors concerning atmosphere created by friends and family | 第51-53页 |
| Chapter Five Conclusion | 第53-62页 |
| 5.1 Summary of major findings | 第53-54页 |
| 5.2 Implications | 第54-59页 |
| 5.2.1 Ways with focus on below-average students themselves | 第55-56页 |
| 5.2.2 Ways with focus on teachers and their teaching | 第56-57页 |
| 5.2.3 Ways with focus on textbooks | 第57-58页 |
| 5.2.4 Ways with focus on classmates | 第58页 |
| 5.2.5 Ways with focus on below-average students’ friends and family members | 第58-59页 |
| 5.3 Limitations | 第59-60页 |
| 5.4 Suggestions for future research | 第60-62页 |
| Bibliography | 第62-67页 |
| Appendices | 第67-70页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第70页 |
