英语专业大3论文写作指导JuniorThesis.pptVIP

Third-Year Thesis (?) on Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Introduction Learning by being taught Listening ? memorizing ? reproducing Learning by exploring Raising questions ? trying to find answers Search for questions Support your answers with evidence -- Challenging your ability for critical thinking and independent research Introduction What is linguistics? The study of language Meaning Semantics Wording Grammar and lexicology Sounding (signing) Phonology (phonemics) Graphology Introduction What is applied linguistics? The use of linguistics in other fields, e.g., the study of language learning and language use How a child learns L1 How a young adult learns L2 English as L2; Chinese as L2 How an L2 learner handles communication pressure How an L2 learner develops L2 writing skills What a teacher can do to help out the students Introduction What is a thesis? An argument in which you put forth your opinion and support your opinion with evidence that comes from your research A report on the results of your research What is research? The core: raising and answering questions Introduction What is primary research? the Research in which you gather evidence by collecting primary data, e.g., interviewing students conducting a questionnaire survey administering a test Primary research collects data that have not been collected in the past; proves a point that is debatable; can be replicated by another researcher. Introduction Exercises In the following, what is primary research? What is not? Reporting your classmates’ opinion on whether third-year students should have P.E. class Reporting on how you prove that English and Chinese differ in intonation Reporting your opinion on how English should be effectively taught in high school Reporting on your teachers’ opinions about the weaknesses of New Oriental School Exercises Interview a classmate of yours, and write up a short report on what he or she thinks is the most effective way of improving his or he