| Acknowledgements | 第2-3页 |
| Abstract | 第3页 |
| Contents | 第4-6页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第6-9页 |
| 1.1 Importance of investigating leamer beliefs in learner autonomy in EFL | 第6-7页 |
| 1.2 College EFL Teaching in China and Purpose of the Present Study | 第7-8页 |
| 1.3 Overview of the present thesis | 第8-9页 |
| Chapter 2 Learner Autonomy and Theories of SLA | 第9-27页 |
| 2.1 What is learner autonomy | 第9-16页 |
| 2.1.1 Definitions of learner autonomy | 第9-12页 |
| 2.1.2 Different terms concerning learner autonomy | 第12-15页 |
| 2.1.3 Misconceptions on learner autonomy | 第15-16页 |
| 2.2 Rationale and justifications for learner autonomy in EFL | 第16-22页 |
| 2.2.1 Psychological issues | 第17-20页 |
| 2.2.2 Individual differences | 第20页 |
| 2.2.3 Technology development and societal demands | 第20-21页 |
| 2.2.4 Language teaching and learning theories | 第21-22页 |
| 2.3 Roles in learner autonomy in EFL | 第22-27页 |
| 2.3.1 Roles of autonomous learners | 第22-23页 |
| 2.3.2 Teachers' roles | 第23-24页 |
| 2.3.3 Roles of materials | 第24-25页 |
| 2.3.4 Roles of institutions | 第25-27页 |
| Chapter 3 Learner Beliefs | 第27-33页 |
| 3.1 Why learner beliefs are important in EFL | 第27-28页 |
| 3.2 Learners' beliefs and language learning --- a critical literature review | 第28-31页 |
| 3.3 Learner autonomy --- status quo in China | 第31-33页 |
| Chapter 4 A Study of Chinese Learners' Beliefs in Learner Autonomy in EFL | 第33-55页 |
| 4.1 Research design | 第33-34页 |
| 4.1.1 Research questions | 第33页 |
| 4.1.2 Subjects | 第33-34页 |
| 4.1.3 Questionnaire | 第34页 |
| 4.1.4 In-depth interview | 第34页 |
| 4.2 Data collection and analysis | 第34-35页 |
| 4.3 Major findings and discussions | 第35-55页 |
| 4.3.1 Learners' general beliefs in learner autonomy in EFL | 第35-45页 |
| 4.3.2 Comparisons between English majors and non-English majors | 第45-48页 |
| 4.3.3 Comparisons between learners with high language proficiency and those with low language proficiency | 第48-55页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusions and Pedagogical Implications | 第55-62页 |
| 5.1 Conclusions: a summary of the major findings of the present study | 第55-57页 |
| 5.1.1 Chinese learners' general beliefs in learner autonomy in EFL | 第55-56页 |
| 5.1.2 Comparisons between English majors and non-English majors | 第56-57页 |
| 5.1.3 Comparisons between proficient learners and less proficient learners | 第57页 |
| 5.2 Pedagogical implications | 第57-60页 |
| 5.2.1 Implications for learners | 第57-59页 |
| 5.2.2 Implications for teachers | 第59-60页 |
| 5.2.3 Implications for educational institutions | 第60页 |
| 5.3 Limitations of the study and areas for further research | 第60-62页 |
| References | 第62-67页 |
| Appendix | 第67-76页 |
| Appendix 1 Questionnaire | 第67-70页 |
| Appendix 2 Learners' general beliefs | 第70-71页 |
| Appendix 3 Comparisons between English majors and non-English majors | 第71-73页 |
| Appendix 4 Comparisons between proficient and less proficient learners | 第73-76页 |
| Appendix 5 In-depth interviews | 第76页 |
