| Acknowledgements | 第6-7页 |
| Abstract | 第7-8页 |
| 摘要 | 第9-14页 |
| Chapter Ⅰ Introduction | 第14-22页 |
| 1.1 Background | 第14-16页 |
| 1.2 Literature Review | 第16-18页 |
| 1.3 Aims and Significance of the Study | 第18-19页 |
| 1.4 Methodology | 第19-20页 |
| 1.5 Outline of the Research | 第20-22页 |
| Chapter Ⅱ Theoretical Frameworks | 第22-30页 |
| 2.1 A Framework for Comparing Curricula | 第22-25页 |
| 2.2 Descriptive Framework of Curriculum System | 第25-28页 |
| 2.3 Framework of Material Analysis and Evaluation | 第28-30页 |
| Chapter Ⅲ Basic English Curriculum Systems in Japan and China | 第30-69页 |
| 3.1 Introduction | 第30页 |
| 3.2 Education in Japan:A Brief Introduction | 第30-32页 |
| 3.3 Basic English Curriculum System in Japan | 第32-51页 |
| 3.4 Education in China:A Brief Introduction | 第51-53页 |
| 3.5 Basic English Curriculum System in China | 第53-69页 |
| Chapter Ⅳ Comparative Study | 第69-74页 |
| 4.1 Introduction | 第69页 |
| 4.2 Globalization and Progressivism | 第69-70页 |
| 4.3 Communicative Ability at the Core of Objectives | 第70-71页 |
| 4.4 More Progressive and Balanced Curriculum Setup | 第71-72页 |
| 4.5 Diversification of Assessment | 第72-73页 |
| 4.6 Promotion of Teacher Development | 第73-74页 |
| Chapter Ⅴ Conclusion | 第74-81页 |
| 5.1 Introduction | 第74页 |
| 5.2 Summary of the Study | 第74-75页 |
| 5.3. Implications for China's Future Reform | 第75-79页 |
| 5.3.1 Giving More Autonomy to Teachers and Students | 第75-76页 |
| 5.3.2 Adopting Graded Assessment System | 第76-77页 |
| 5.3.3 Constructing More Diversified Teaching Staff | 第77页 |
| 5.3.4 Enhancing Education Equality | 第77-78页 |
| 5.3.5 Increasing Students' Cultural Awareness | 第78-79页 |
| 5.4 Limitation and Future Research | 第79-81页 |
| Bibliography | 第81-87页 |
