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Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Rationale for the Study
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Organization of the Thesis
Chapter Two Dual Coding Theory
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Development of Dual Coding Theory
2.3 Major Claims of Dual Coding Theory
2.3.1 The Verbal System
2.3.2 The Nonverbal System
2.3.3 Connections between the Two Systems
2.4 Basic Units of Dual Coding Theory
2.5 A General Model of Dual Coding Theory
2.5.1 Representational Processing
2.5.2 Referential Processing
2.5.3 Associative Processing
2.6 Chapter Summary
Chapter Three Studies on Dual Coding Theory and Language Teaching and Learning
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Studies on Dual Coding Theory and Reading Comprehension
3.3 Studies on Dual Coding Theory and Listening Comprehension
3.4 Research Gaps and Research Questions
3.5 Chapter Summary
Chapter Four Empirical Study I
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Participants
4.3 Instruments
4.4 Data Collection
4.5 Data Analysis
4.6 Results and Discussion
4.6.1 Relationship between Mental Images and Other Variables
4.6.2 Group Differences in Listening and Recall
4.6.3 Gender Differences in Mental Images and Other Variables
4.6.4 Discussion
4.7 Chapter Summary
Chapter Five Empirical Study Ⅱ
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Participants
5.3 Instruments
5.4 Data Collection
5.5 Data Analysis
5.6 Results and Discussion
5.6.1 Differences of Text Type in Concreteness and Other Variables
5.6.2 Relationship between Concreteness and Other Variables in Concrete Texts
5.6.3 Relationship between Concreteness and Other Variables in Abstract Texts
5.6.4 Discussion
5.7 Chapter Summary
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Summary of the Study
6.2 Pedagogical Implications
6.3 Limitations of the Study
6.4 Suggestions for Future Studies
References
Appendix
Acknowledgements
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