Acknowledgements5-6
Abstract6-8
摘要8-9
Table of Contents9-11
Ⅰ Introduction11-15
1.1 Background of the research11-12
1.2 Significance of the research12-13
1.3 Structure of the thesis13-15
II Literature Review15-32
2.1 Thematic theory and thematic progression pattern15-28
2.1.1 Researches on theme and rheme theory15-23
2.1.2 Researches on TP pattern23-28
2.2 Coherence28-30
2.2.1 Researches on coherence abroad28-29
2.2.2 Researches on coherence at home29-30
2.3 TP pattern and coherent Engpsh writing30-31
2.3.1 Researches on TP pattern and coherent Engpsh writing abroad30
2.3.2 Researches on TP pattern and coherent Engpsh writing at home30-31
2.4 Summary31-32
III An Empirical Study32-44
3.1 Hypotheses32
3.2 Objects32-33
3.3 Instruments33
3.4 Teaching materials33
3.5 Extraneous variables33-34
3.6 Experiment procedure34-44
3.6.1 Pre-experiment test34-35
3.6.2 Main teaching procedure35-43
3.6.3 Post-experiment test43-44
IV Data collection, Analysis and Discussion44-53
4.1 Data collection44
4.2 Data analysis44-51
4.2.1 Data analysis of the test papers44-49
4.2.2 Data analysis of questionnaire49-51
4.2.4 Analysis of interview records51
4.3 Result discussion51-53
V Conclusion53-56
5.1 Pedagogical Imppcations53-54
5.2 Limitations of this research54
5.3 Suggestion for future studies54-56
Bibpography56-59
Appendix I59-60
Appendix II60-62
Appendix III62-63
Appendix IV63-64
Paper Pubpshed during M.A. Program64