| Acknowledgements | 第1-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-9页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-10页 |
| Table of Contents | 第10-14页 |
| Chapter Ⅰ Introduction | 第14-19页 |
| ·Background of the research | 第14-16页 |
| ·Purpose and significance of the research | 第16-17页 |
| ·Structure of the thesis | 第17-19页 |
| Chapter Ⅱ Literature Review | 第19-79页 |
| ·Situated learning theory | 第19-42页 |
| ·Definition | 第19-20页 |
| ·The theoretical philosophy foundation of the situated learning theory | 第20-22页 |
| ·The core concepts of the situated learning theory | 第22-29页 |
| ·The elements of the situated learning theory | 第29-33页 |
| ·The situated learning theory and the pedagogical strategy | 第33-42页 |
| ·Action research | 第42-65页 |
| ·Definition | 第42-44页 |
| ·Evolution of action research | 第44-46页 |
| ·Current types of action research | 第46-52页 |
| ·The process of action research | 第52-58页 |
| ·Principles of action research | 第58-62页 |
| ·Situating action research in a research paradigm | 第62-65页 |
| ·English for Specific Purposes | 第65-79页 |
| ·Definition of English for Specific Purposes | 第65-68页 |
| ·Main features of English for Specific Purposes | 第68-71页 |
| ·The status quo of English for Specific Purposes | 第71-79页 |
| Chapter Ⅲ Applying Situated Learning Theory to Teaching English for Specific Purposes | 第79-91页 |
| ·Research design | 第79-84页 |
| ·Problems | 第79页 |
| ·Plan | 第79-80页 |
| ·Participants | 第80页 |
| ·Procedure of data collection | 第80-82页 |
| ·Action | 第82-84页 |
| ·Data analysis | 第84-91页 |
| ·Data analysis of the questionnaire | 第84-89页 |
| ·Data analysis of the test | 第89-91页 |
| Chapter Ⅳ Reflection and Implications for ESP Teaching | 第91-99页 |
| ·Reflection | 第91-92页 |
| ·Implications for ESP Teaching | 第92-99页 |
| ·Enriching the students’ background knowledge | 第92-93页 |
| ·Strengthening the students’ operation practice | 第93-94页 |
| ·Using multimedia tools to combine English and specialized knowledge | 第94-96页 |
| ·Reform the ESP curriculum | 第96-97页 |
| ·Summary | 第97-99页 |
| Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion | 第99-102页 |
| ·Major findings | 第99-101页 |
| ·Limitations of the study | 第101-102页 |
| Bibliography | 第102-115页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ | 第115-116页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ | 第116-117页 |
| Appendix Ⅲ | 第117-118页 |
| Papers published during MA program | 第118页 |
