FUNCTIONAL THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE ＂MODERNIZATION＂ OF THE CHINESE LANGUAGE

从功能和理论的角度论汉语“现代化”

陈淑惠(Eileen Shu-Hui Chen)

《Journal of Chinese Linguistics》 16卷1期 (1988/01) Pp. 125-150

摘要

A great deal of current research in language planning has been undertaken in recent years. Language standardization in terms of properties and functions is a topic widely discussed and studied. So far, Western ascendency has motivated many developing countries to implement language modernization processes, such as standardization, lexical modernization or script reform. This article discusses the modernization of the Chinese language, both in Taiwan and Mainland China. Some problems which surfaced during the planning processes are examined in the light of functional theories, which provides us with evidence to an integrated understanding of lingering problems. Suggestions and directions are also offered for future reseach and study to help make standardization and modernization successful realities in the near future.

並列摘要

近年来，社会语言学者不断地从事各种语言计划的研究工作，尤其是标准语性质及其社会语言功能的探讨更为广泛。现在，西方国家的优势已经促使许多开发中的国家着手进行语言现代化的工作。词汇标准化，现代化及文字改革就是例子。本文探讨近年来台湾及中国大陆中文现代化工作，并从标准语的性质和社会语言功能上对汉语现代化过程中出现的问题作了探讨，並对问题本身作进一步的了解。本文同时提出了一些建议和探讨方向，以期能对日后现代化工作有所裨益。