Abstract

It is necessary for language learners to study vocabularies which can greatly improve the learning efficiency. Language learners must put emphasis on vocabulary study. This research will investigate the learning situation of language learners through questionnaires. The questionnaire is conducted in Jiangsu Second Normal University, with English majors as its research subjects. There are three main goals of the research: 1. Contemporary vocabulary learning strategies and the common strategies used by English majors. 2. The results of the common vocabulary learning strategies. 3. The measures of improving English majors’ vocabulary learning.

  The results indicate that the overall level of English majors’ vocabulary learning is not high. The level of cognitive strategies, metacognitive strategies and memory strategies are extremely low. For one part, they do pay attention to vocabulary learning. For another, their learning is inefficient. Based on the results, we offer some strategies and suggestions to enhance the students’ vocabulary learning through developing their learning strategies and improving their autonomous learning ability. 

Key words: English majors; vocabulary learning; learning strategies; autonomous study

Contents

Abstract

摘要

Ⅰ Introduction.1

1.Research background1

2.Purpose and significance of the study1

3.Layout of the thesis.1

Ⅱ Literature Review2

1.Definition of vocabulary learning strategies,2

2.Classification of vocabulary learning strategies.2

3.Studies on vocabulary learning strategies at home and abroad.4

Ⅲ Research Methodology.5

1.Participants in the research work.5

2.Vocabulary learning strategy questionnaire.5

3.Data collection .7

4.Analysis procedures7

4.1Students’ awareness of vocabulary learning.7

4.2English majors’ vocabulary learning strategies8

4.3 The use of vocabulary learning strategies.9

Ⅳ Conclusion10

References12