A laser annealing method for obtaining a crystalline semiconductor film
having a large grain size, and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor
device using the crystalline semiconductor film, are provided. Using a
shape change (convex portion or concave portion) of an amorphous
semiconductor film when crystallizing the amorphous semiconductor film
using irradiation of laser light, it is possible to intentionally
regulate the origin of crystal growth, and to make the grain size large.
By then designing the arrangement of an active layer (island shape
semiconductor film) so as to contain at least a channel forming region
within one grain, it becomes possible to improve the electrical
characteristics of a TFT.