| Abstract (in Chinese) | 第1-5页 |
| Abstract (in English) | 第5-6页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第6-7页 |
| Table of contents | 第7-9页 |
| Chapter Ⅰ Introduction | 第9-12页 |
| ·Background of the study | 第9-10页 |
| ·Purpose and significance of the study | 第10-11页 |
| ·Organization of the thesis | 第11-12页 |
| Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review | 第12-29页 |
| ·Theoretical foundation for learner autonomy | 第12-15页 |
| ·Psychological theories on learner autonomy | 第12-14页 |
| ·Philosophical and pedagogical theories on learner autonomy | 第14-15页 |
| ·Learner autonomy | 第15-27页 |
| ·Definitions | 第15-18页 |
| ·Terms concerning learner autonomy | 第18-20页 |
| ·Misconceptions about learner autonomy | 第20-21页 |
| ·Degree of learner autonomy | 第21-23页 |
| ·Roles in learner autonomy | 第23-26页 |
| ·Teacher roles | 第23-24页 |
| ·Learner roles | 第24-26页 |
| ·Significance of learner autonomy | 第26-27页 |
| ·Review of previous studies | 第27-29页 |
| Chapter Ⅲ Learner Beliefs | 第29-39页 |
| ·Cognitive theories of language learning | 第29-31页 |
| ·Defining beliefs | 第31-33页 |
| ·Characteristics of learner beliefs | 第33-34页 |
| ·Importance of studying learner beliefs in language learning | 第34-36页 |
| ·Learner beliefs and learner autonomy | 第36-37页 |
| ·Review of previous studies | 第37-39页 |
| Chapter Ⅳ A Study of Learners' Beliefs about Learner Autonomy | 第39-56页 |
| ·Subjects | 第39页 |
| ·Instruments | 第39页 |
| ·Data collection and analysis | 第39-40页 |
| ·Results and discussions | 第40-56页 |
| ·The general beliefs held by college students about learner autonomy | 第40-49页 |
| ·Attitude and motivation | 第40-43页 |
| ·Students' perception of learner's and teacher's roles | 第43-45页 |
| ·Roles of learning environments | 第45-46页 |
| ·Learners' general beliefs about learner autonomy | 第46-49页 |
| ·Differences between English majors and non-English majors | 第49-53页 |
| ·Learner factors affecting learner autonomy | 第53-56页 |
| Chapter Ⅴ Conclusions and Recommendations | 第56-65页 |
| ·Summary of the present study | 第56-58页 |
| ·Pedagogical implications | 第58-62页 |
| ·Adjusting teachers' roles | 第58-59页 |
| ·Changing learners' roles | 第59-61页 |
| ·Helping students become autonomous | 第61-62页 |
| ·Implementing learner belief training program | 第62页 |
| ·Limitations of the study | 第62-63页 |
| ·Suggestions for further research | 第63-65页 |
| Works Cited | 第65-69页 |
| Appendix | 第69-71页 |
