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1、An Overview of Researches on English (L2) Vocabulary Memory Strategies in China over the Last Decade (1997-2006) ContentsAcknowledgements.iAbstract & Key Words.ii1. Introduction12. A Summary of Past Researches.12.1 Vocabulary Memory Strategies .22.2 Empirical Studies.52.3 Studies of Theoretical Base
2、s and Mechanism Explanation83. Future Research Orientation.103.1 Methods Used to Investigate Memory Strategies.103.2 Factors in Memory Strategy Use.113.3 Training Learners in the Use of Memory Strategies.114. Conclusion.13References.15Abstract: Since the last decade of 20th century, great importance
3、 has been attached to vocabulary learning strategies in second language vocabulary acquisition studies and a number of specific strategies for learning have been identified, among which the memory strategies occur frequently with vague definitions and explanations. However, in the whole processes of
4、 vocabulary acquisition, memorization is the crucial one. This dissertation therefore aims to summarize the significant research findings concerning the vocabulary memory strategies in Chinese context over the last decade. First of all, it tries to conclude a relatively clear definition and taxonomy
5、 of memory strategies. Then it offers a detailed review of some of the empirical studies concerning vocabulary memory strategies conducted by scholars based on four research parameters: research approaches, objective, design and data. Other studies trying to explore theoretical bases and mechanism e
6、xplanation are then summarized from the perspective of both cognitive processing and psychological interpretation. It finally intends to point out possible future research orientation: betterment in methodology to carry out empirical studies in the fields related, inviting cross discipline studies t
7、o construct a more comprehensive and elaborative theoretical system, and attempting to apply memory strategies in the language learning and teaching. A specific example of keyword memory strategy is also given to illustrate the application of this highlighted strategy in other second language vocabu
8、lary learning and teaching, thus arousing researchers interests in studying the effectiveness of the memory strategies to Chinese English learners. The ultimate goal of this thesis is to draw a clear picture of this field relating to its past, present and future in order to attract more heed in this
9、 area to make memory strategies in vocabulary learning an instrument consciously, properly and efficiently employed to facilitate learning and teaching vocabulary in Chinese context.Key Words: vocabulary acquisition，memory strategy，mnemonics，cognitive mechanism摘要：自二十世纪末以来，词汇学习策略的研究在二语习得中受到越来越多的关注。很多
10、学者在对于学习策略的研究中都提及了记忆策略，但是并未给出明确的定义和分类。在二语词汇习得中，词汇记忆处于核心地位，因此将相应的词汇记忆策略作为专题进行研究就显得尤为重要。本文意在总结十年来国内学者对于词汇记忆策略在中文为母语的条件下的应用、效果及机理研究，并且分析了今后这个专题主要的研究方向，指出了该课题的深入研究将在一定程度上改变传统意义上的英语词汇机械学习和教学方法。关键词：词汇习得，记忆策略，记忆法，认知机理An Overview of Researches on English (L2) Vocabulary Memory Strategies in China over the La
11、st Decade (1997-2006)1. IntroductionIn the last 25 years, the field of second language acquisition has seen the reemergence of the interest in one area of language study-vocabulary. A number of specific strategies for learning vocabulary have been identified (Nation, 2004:159), concerning both those
12、 strategies used to memorize isolated lexical items and those employed to learn new words from context. Learners-oriented language teaching and learning has highlighted the importance of lexical memorization, which stands at the center of the whole process of vocabulary acquisition, on the grounds t
13、hat most of the learners dont have a clue about how to memorize new words, how to consolidate the words they have learned, and how to retain these words as part of their mental lexicon. The embarrassing tip-of-the-tongue cases have cast discouragement and disappointment over many English learners. B
14、oth the English learners and the researchers are eager to unlock the mystery related to word and memory. Researches in this field have turned to psychology for a possible explanation. Investigations on the effectiveness of some kind of mnemonic strategy known as keyword method were widely conducted an
