Abstract

This thesis is based on the studies of second language acquisition and many current multimodal theories, and systematically combed the present situation, development and relevant research results of the multimodal theory and English vocabulary teaching at home and abroad, so as to state many related concepts  and theoretical basis of multimodal theory. Based on the above situation, the  application of multimodal theory to English vocabulary teaching in senior high school has been explored. Finally, the conclusion shows that the application of multimodal theory to English vocabulary teaching in senior high school has remarkable teaching effects; through the study, it can be find that, compared  with the traditional teaching mode, the multi-dimensional interactive teaching of  multimodal vocabulary teaching model can improve students’ learning initiative and stimulate learners’ interest in learning, and the flexible application of various teaching methods can compensate for the shortcomings of single-mode state teaching of traditional teaching mode, and a variety of symbolic mode combined with the input of rich and colorful information can strengthen  learner’ memory of the teaching content, and the vivid teaching environment  can enhance learners’ ability to use words and phrases.

Keywords: multimodal theory; English vocabulary teaching; senior high school

Contents

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction1

2.Literature Review2

2.1 A review of multimodal theory.2

2.2 A review of English vocabulary teaching4

3. Theoretical Framework. .7

3.1 Related Concept Definition of multimodal7

3.2 Medium System of multimodal Theory7

3.3 Form and Relations of Multimodal Theory8

3.4 Integrated Framework of multimodal Theory .9

4. Applications for English Vocabulary Teaching in Senior High School9

4.1 Features of multimodal English vocabulary teaching9

4.2 Operation mode of multimodal English vocabulary teaching10

4.3 Advantages of multimodal English vocabulary teaching.11

4.4 Suggestions for English vocabulary teaching in Senior High School12

5. Conclusion.14

Works Cited.15