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1.2 1 Importance of L2 reading for Chinese EFL learners |
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1.2.2 Investigation of the psycho-cognitive nature of transfer and the threshold effect in L2 reading |
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1.2.3 Clarification of controversies on the effects of L1 use in L2 learning and reading |
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1.4 Significance of the study |
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1.4.1 Theoretical significance |
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1.4.2 Methodological significance |
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1.4.3 Pedagogical significance |
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1.5 Basic concepts and constructs |
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1.5.1 Conceptualization of L1 cognitive resources |
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1.5.2 Conceptualization of L2 proficiency in L2 reading |
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2.2 Reading and reading research |
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2.2.1 The nature of reading |
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2.2.2 Processes of reading |
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2.2.3 Bottom-up, top-down, and interactive processing models |
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2.2.4 General cognitive theories on text comprehension |
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2.3 A brief history in L2 reading research |
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2.4 Previous research on the effects of L1 reading on L2 reading |
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2.4.1 LLH and LTH in language learning |
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2.4.2 LIH and LTH in L2 reading |
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2.4.3 The threshold level and the threshold effect on L2 reading |
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2.4.4 Limitations with previous research |
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2.4.5 Proposed solutions to the existing problems |
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2.5 Previous research on L1 cognitive use in L2 learning |
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2.5.2 General research on L1 cognitive use in L2 learning |
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2.5.3 Previous research on L1 cognitive use in L2 writing, learner interaction, and L2 reading |
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2.5.4 Limitations with previous research |
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3 Theoretical perspectives |
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3.2 The Structure Building Framework |
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3.2.2 The mechanism of suppression and enhancement in comprehension |
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3.2.3 A proposed hypothesis based on the Structure Building Framework |
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3.3 Vygotsky's sociocultural theory |
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3.3.2 The mediating role of artefacts |
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3.3.3 ZPD and scaffolding |
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3.3.4 Thought and language |
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3.4.3 Transfer in L2 reading |
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4 Research design and methodology: the test-based and product-oriented experiments |
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4.2 Effects of L1 reading ability on L2 reading: the research design |
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4.3 The transfer of the building of mental representations: the research design |
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5 Research design and methodology: the VPA-based and process-oriented experiment |
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5.3.1 Justification for using VPA |
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5.3.2 Methodology to ensure validity and reliability of VPA |
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5.5 Data collection procedure |
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5.6 Transcribing verbal reports |
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5.6.1 Developing a coding scheme |
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5.6.2 Segmenting protocols |
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5.6.4 Calculating encoder reliability |
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6 Results and discussion: the test-based and product-oriented experiments |
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6.2.1 The transfer of reading ability |
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6.2.2 The transfer of the building of mental representations |
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6.3.2 The psycho-cognitive nature of a threshold effect |
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6.4.1 Mutual compensation effects |
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6.4.3 Cognitive interpretations of the mutual compensation effects |
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6.6 Reading problems or language problems? |
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6.7 Automaticity or control in L2 reading? |
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7 Results and discussion: the VPA-based and process-oriented experiment |
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7.3 The role of L1 cognitive use in L2 reading |
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7.4 Discussion and conclusion |
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8 Conclusion: effects of L1 cognitive resources on L2 reading |
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8.2.1 Findings of the test-based and product-oriented experiments |
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8.2.2 Findings concerning the VPA-based and process-oriented experiment |
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8.3 Theoretical implications |
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8.3.1 Integration of RUH and LTH in L2 reading research |
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8.3.2 Adoption of theories and findings from cognitive psychology |
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8.3.3 Adoption of sociocultural theory in L2 reading research |
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8.4 Methodological implications |
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8.4.1 Carrying out multivariate data analyses |
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8.4.2 Collecting data by test-based and product-oriented methods |
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8.4.3 Providing complementary data by VPA-based and process-oriented methods |
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8.5 Pedagogical implications |
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8.5.1 Encouraging to make active use of L1 cognitive resources |
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8.5.2 Stressing the importance of high L2 proficiency |
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8.5.3 Adopting appropriate attitudes toward L1 use in L2 learning |
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8.6 Limitations of the study |
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8.6.1 Conceptualization of L2 proficiency and reading ability |
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8.6.2 Population generalizability |
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8.6.3 Supplementary methods |
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8.7 Directions for future research |
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8.7.1 Collecting data for conducting path analysis |
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8.7.2 Adopting other approaches to data analysis |
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8.7.3 Collecting more fine-grained data on L1 reading ability |
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8.7.4 Research on the nature of the mechanism of suppression and other mediating variables in L2 reading |
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Bibliography |
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