CONTENTS
Chapter 1Introduction1
1.1Background1
1.2Statement of the Problem3
1.3Rationale5
1.4Objectives9
1.5Research Questions10
1.6Significance of This Study10
1.7An Outline of the Book11
Chapter 2Literature Review13
2.1Introduction13
2.2The Ecological Shift in L2 Research13
2.3The Complexity Theory Approach to L2 Research15
2.4Terminology of L2 Learning Strategy LLS 20
2.5Definition of L2 Learning Strategy21
2.6The Theoretical Bases in LLS Research24
2.7A Conceptual Framework for the Study34
Chapter 3Research Methodology47
3.1Introduction47
3.2Research Design47
3.3Research Process51
3.4Data Analysis61
3.5Ethical Considerations63
Chapter 4Findings and Discussion65
4.1Introduction65
4.2Participants Strategies for English Learning in China66
4.3Participants Strategies for Learning English in Thailand74
4.4Changes in the Participants Strategies for Learning English in Thailand84
4.5The Factors Underlying the Changes of Participants Strategies for Learning English122
4.6An Interpretation of Participants Strategies for Learning English Based on CT173
Chapter 5Conclusion and Implications181
5.1Introduction181
5.2Summary of Major Findings181
5.3Theoretical Implications185
5.4Pedagogical Implications186
5.5Limitations189
5.6Suggestions for Future Research190
5.7Conclusion191
APPENDIX A193
A Letter of Invitation193
APPENDIX B195
SemiStructured Interview Questions to be Piloted195
APPENDIX C198
Questions for the First SemiStructured Interview198
APPENDIX D201
Questions for the Second SemiStructured Interview201
List of Tables and Figures204
Glossary205
References206
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