ABSTRACT

Chunk refers to a multi-word unit used frequently in daily verbal communication for its relatively fixed collocation, acceptability of vocabulary and grammar and specific discourse function. Chunk is widely recognized by the English learners and teachers and is progressively replacing the traditional verbal unit word for its important role in SLA. Chunk could help improve language leaners’ oral fluency, purity and accuracy of the target language. 

    This study, based on interview and case study, tries to explore the role of chunk in second language acquisition and teaching. The results show that it, on the whole, plays a positive role. Chunks also help second language learners achieve normative and natural language performance in verbal communication. It is hoped that this study can provide certain significant implication for English teaching and contributes to improving learner’s second language (English) learning efficiency

Key words: chunk; input hypothesis; SLA

CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ABSTRACT

摘要

Chapter One  INTRODUCTION-3

Chapter Two  LITERATURE REVIEW-3

2.1 Theoretical Studies on Chunks-3

2.1.1 Definition of Chunks-3

2.1.2 Classifications of Chunks-4

2.1.3 Relatinship between Chunks and Language Acqusition-3

2.2 Krashen’s SLA Theory -6

2.2.1 Input Hypothesis-6

2.2.2 Feature of Input-6

Chapter Three  METHODOLOGY-3

3.1 Research Questions-3

3.2 Research Subjects-3

3.3 Method of Research-8

3.2.1 Interview-3

3.2.2 Case Study-12

Chapter Four  RESULTS AND DISCUSSION-15

4.1. Research Result Analysis-14

4.1 Interview Analysis-15

4.2 Case Study Analysis-13

4.3 Implications-13

Chapter Five  CONCLUSION-16

REFRENCES-20