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Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
List of Figures and Tables
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.1.1 The characteristics of adult L2 pronunciation learning
1.1.2 Consciousness or awareness in second language acquisition
1.2 Problem statement
1.3 Objectives
1.4 Organization of the dissertation
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1 A dual - focus program
2.2 Self- monitoring and self- correction
2.3 Error analysis
2.4 The creative role of repetition in speech production
2.5 Explicit learning (EL) and implicit learning (IL) in SLA
2.5.1 Definitions and features of EL and IL
2.5.2 Explicit and implicit knowledge of a L2
2.5.3 The relationship between explicit and implicit knowledge
2.6 Summary
Chapter Three Theoretical Framework
3.1 Noticing and SLA
3.2 The input-intake-output theory from the cognitive perspective
3.3 The measurements of noticing
3.4 Summary
Chapter Four Methodology and Procedure
4.1 Research questions and hypotheses
4.2 Participants
4.3 Procedure
4.4 Instruments
4.4.1 Tape-recording
4.4.2 Self-observing and think-aloud method
4.4.3 Interview
4.4.4 Writing learning diaries
4.5 Evaluation criteria
Chapter Five Results and Discussion
5.1 Results from the beginning interviews and author's own learning
5.2 Results from different experiment stages
5.2.1 Results from the pronunciation-oriented listening practice and imitative practice stages
5.2.2 Results from the rehearsed practice stage
5.2.3 Results from the extemporaneous speech practice stage
5.3 Discussion
5.3.1 The positive effects consciousness-raising has on adult ESL learners'pronunciation learning
5.3.2 The extent of conversion from controlled practice to automatic pronunciation behavior
Chapter Six Conclusion
6.1 Major findings
6.2 Implications on pronunciation teaching and learning
6.3 Limitations of the study and suggestions for further research
References
Appendix1 Reading Materials
Appendix2 The strong and weak forms of frequently used words
Appendix3 More communicative activities designed to practice free speaking
Appendix4 Awareness-raising Pronunciation Self-evaluation Form
