论语言学的方法论基础

语言学研究的每一步都涉及到一定的方法选择。从收集语言经验材料、处理和分析材料到对材料的理论表述都需要采用合适的方法。语言学的方法论对于语言学研究和语言学理论的发展具有决定性的作用,同时,语言学家的理论趋向也决定着方法的选择。对语言学研究的各个阶段的不同方法的分析显示了理论和方法之间的复杂关系。

On the Methodology Basis of Linguistics

Each step in linguistic research necessarily involves some methodological choice.From data collection and treatment to their theoretical representation,an appropriate method is always required.Linguistic methodology therefore exercises a decisive influence on the development of linguistic theories.At the same time the theoretical inclination of the linguist would also sway the choice of a method.An analysis of different methods used in various stages of linguistic research demonstrates well the complexity of the relations between theory and method.