任务复杂度对语言产出的影响_英语论文

The Effects of Task Complexity on Speech Production 

摘要

近年来，任务教学法在语言教学和研究领域日渐流行。英语口语作为语言运用和产出的一种技能，必然受到任务复杂度和任务难度影响。本论文以Robinson提出的关于任务复杂度和任务难度的理论模式为基础，以试验的方法分析任务复杂度对英语语言产出句法准确性和复杂性的两个变量的影响。

本研究结果对外语教学的任务复杂度的设计有一定的启示，对改善大学生语言产出水平也有一定的参考意义。

关键词：任务复杂度；语言产出；准确度；复杂度；影响

Abstract

Since the 1980s, linguists have proposed task concepts, the study of task in Second Language Teaching attracts more people’s attention. As an application and output language skill, oral English must be strongly affected by the complexity and difficulty of task. This paper is based on Robinson’s theory model to analyze the effects of task complexity and difficulty on the accuracy and complexity of learners’ speech production.

The findings of this research may give some enlightenment and inspiration to the design of task complexity in English teaching. Also, it is hoped that the study may be helpful for English learners to improve their ability of speech production.

Key words: task complexity; speech production; accuracy; complexity; effects

Contents

Introduction 1

1. Theoretical Background 1

1.1 The Definition of Task 2

1.2 Studies of Task Complexity Abroad 2

1.3 Studies of Task Complexity Home 3

2. An Empirical Research of Task Complexity 4

2.1 Research questions and hypotheses 4

2.2 Research Design and Procedure 4

2.3 Data collection 5

2.4 Data analysis 6

2.5 Findings 6

3. Difficulties and Solutions for University School English teaching 6

3.1 Difficulties 6

3.1.1 Diversified Difficulties from Students and Teachers 7

3.1.2 Insufficient Ability of Teachers Themselves. 7

3.1.3 Lack of Strategy 7

3.2 Solutions 8

3.2.1 About Students 8

3.2.2 About Teachers 8

3.2.3 About Strategies 9

Conclusion 10

References 11