语言模因论对语码转换的阐释

An Interpretation of Code-switching from the Perspective of Language Memetic Theory

本文以诠释文化传承性进化规律的语言模因论为理论指导,用实例说明语码转换是为了顺应文化语境、重述文化内涵以及对社会文化价值观进行评论。结论认为,语言模因论为语码转换研究提供全新的视角,对我们研究多语接触下多语人如何选择和使用语言/语言变体以及所选择的语言/语言变体如何影响人们的社会生活和精神生活等都能做出全新的、合理的解释。

Following the instruction of Language Memetic Theory, the paper illustrates that code-switching occurs in order to adapt to the cultural context, reiterate the cultural connotation, and comment the socio-cultural value. The implication of this study is that Language Memetie Theory can be of much help to the interpretation of code-switching phenomenon.