基于需求分析的大学英语自主学习机构学习材料构建的研究 .docVIP

　　基于需求分析的大学英语自主学习机构学习材料构建的研究----大学英语教学论文 --Chapter One INTRODUCTION 1.1Research Background iller (1999), as an alternative learning system that involves a series ofelements so that learners can choose to learn according to their oajor functions: first, the provision of self-access languagelearning materials eet learners’ needs and ous learning by encouraging them to develop individualizedstrategies and to reflect on learning (Gardner Miller, 1999, p.19).According to the College English Curriculum Requirements (2007), the objectiveof College English is to develop students ability to use English in a prove their aeet the need of Chinas social development and international exchanges. Inachieving those goals, it is necessary to build SACs, ote the formationof individualized study methods and the autonomous learning ability on the part ofstudents. ……….. 1.2Purpose and Significance of the Study Based on the previous insightful learner-centered investigations, this study aims tofind ize learning materials and to maximize their utilization byinvestigating and analyzing EFL (English as a foreign language) undergraduatestudents general needs toaterials in the SAC.According to Morrison, “prior to the 1970s, research in language learning andteaching focused primarily not on the learner but on teaching methods; It unication Approach in English languageteaching that the focus began to s design andthe individual learner” (2003, p.12). Since the puter-assisted language learning hasbee dominant as the global application of English in different areas, there is anurgent demand for the investigation of SACs. It is a mon consensus that learningmaterials constitute the main body of a SAC, and the management of it is al --so a keypoint of a successful SAC, since aterials could facilitate andmotivate self-access language learning to a large extent. Morrison (2008, p.134) alsodefines one of SACs central roles as being a resource centre, ust processhigh-quality (sufficient, varied, relevant