| Acknowledgements | 第1-4页 |
| Abstract | 第4-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-11页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第11-15页 |
| ·Research Background | 第11-12页 |
| ·Objective of the Study | 第12-13页 |
| ·Structure of the Thesis | 第13-15页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第15-29页 |
| ·Definition and Classification of Language Learning Motivation | 第15-20页 |
| ·Definitions | 第15-16页 |
| ·Classifications | 第16-20页 |
| ·Integrative Motivation and Instrumental Motivation | 第16-17页 |
| ·Intrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic Motivation | 第17页 |
| ·Gao Yihong's Classification | 第17-20页 |
| ·Influential Theories in L2 Motivation Research | 第20-22页 |
| ·Gardner's Social-educational Model | 第20-21页 |
| ·Dornyei's three-level Framework | 第21-22页 |
| ·Factors Influencing the Student's Motivation | 第22-27页 |
| ·Socioculture-related Factors | 第22-23页 |
| ·Family Influences | 第23-24页 |
| ·School-related Factors | 第24-27页 |
| ·Studies of Motivation in China | 第27-29页 |
| Chapter 3 Methodology | 第29-33页 |
| ·Objectives | 第29页 |
| ·Subjects | 第29-30页 |
| ·Instruments | 第30-31页 |
| ·Interview | 第31页 |
| ·Data Collection and Analysis Procedures | 第31-33页 |
| Chapter 4 Results and Discussions | 第33-47页 |
| ·Motivation Types of Higher Vocational College Students | 第33-37页 |
| ·Motivational Differences between Male and Female Students | 第37-38页 |
| ·Motivational Differences between Learners of Different Majors | 第38-40页 |
| ·Motivational Differences between Students of Different Family Background | 第40-41页 |
| ·Factors Affecting Higher Vocational College Students' Motivation and Motivational Intensity | 第41-47页 |
| Chapter 5 Implications for Higher Vocational College English Teachers and Students | 第47-60页 |
| ·Implications for Higher Vocational College English Teachers | 第47-57页 |
| ·Creating the Basic Motivational Conditions | 第47-50页 |
| ·Creating a Pleasant and Supportive Atmosphere in the Classroom | 第47-49页 |
| ·Building up a Good Relationship between the Teacher and Students | 第49-50页 |
| ·Generating Initial Motivation | 第50-53页 |
| ·Enhancing Students' Language Related Values and Attitudes | 第51-52页 |
| ·Making Curriculum Relevant for the Students | 第52-53页 |
| ·Maintaining and Protecting Motivation | 第53-56页 |
| ·Setting Proximal and Distal Goals | 第54-55页 |
| ·Adopting the Communicative Approach | 第55-56页 |
| ·Evaluation | 第56-57页 |
| ·Implications for Higher Vocational College Students | 第57-60页 |
| ·Building up Self-confidence | 第57-58页 |
| ·Being Self-motivated | 第58页 |
| ·Exchanging Learning Experiences | 第58-60页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusions | 第60-63页 |
| ·Major Findings | 第60-61页 |
| ·Limitations of the Study | 第61-62页 |
| ·Suggestions for Further Research | 第62-63页 |
| References | 第63-66页 |
| 攻读学位期间本人公开发表的论文 | 第66-67页 |
| Appendices | 第67-71页 |
| 详细摘要 | 第71-74页 |
