图式理论对二语学习者阅读理解能力的影响

The Influence of Schema Theory on L2 Learners' Reading Abilities

图式是知识存储在大脑中的计量单位,而大脑中所有的图式便构成了一个人的全部知识。图式理论将阅读理解过程看成是新信息与人脑中原有知识之间相互作用的过程。该文首先介绍了图式理论、阅读理解的实质,剖析了图式理论与阅读理解的联系,从而揭示了其在提高二语学习者阅读理解能力中所起的积极作用,最后提出在二语阅读过程中应用图式理论的一些建议,以期有助于提高二语学习者的阅读理解能力和自主学习能力。

Schema refers to the unit of knowledge stored in the brain, the sum of which is the total knowledge of people. Schematheory holds that the process of reading comprehension is the interaction between the new information and the existed knowledgein the brain.The paper introduces schema theory and the essence of reading comprehension, analyzes the relationship betweenschema theory and L2 reading comprehension in hope of revealing its positive effects on L2 learners reading abilities. Finally, theauthor proposes some advice of the application of schema theory to further improve L2 learners' reading comprehension abilitiesand autonomous learning abilities.