Thoughts on Harmonious Discourse Analysis

doi:10.12002/j.bisu.614

Abstract

Abstract:

Harmonious discourse analysis is an approach to ecological discourse analysis developed by Chinese scholars based on their understanding of the interrelationships and interactions between language and ecology. Its philosophical foundation lies in traditional Chinese ecological concepts, particularly the principle of harmony, while its theoretical framework is grounded in systemic functional linguistics. This problem-oriented approach adheres to the idea of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. This paper provides an overview of harmonious discourse analysis and synthesizes international scholarly evaluations of the framework. The paper aims to stimulate greater attention to research on the relationship between language and ecology, and to encourage Chinese scholars to further explore the role of language in fostering harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

Keywords: ecolinguistics; harmonious discourse; ecological discourse analysis; harmonious discourse analysis; large language model

摘要：

“和谐话语分析”是生态话语分析的一种进路，其建构基于中国学者对语言与生态相互关系和相互作用的认识，以“和谐”等中国传统生态哲学理念为哲学基础，以系统功能语言学为语言学理论指导。它以问题为导向，坚持人与自然和谐共生的理念。本文对和谐话语分析进行了简要概述，并举例说明国外学者对这一分析框架的评价。希望语言与生态关系的研究获得更多关注，也希望有更多中国学者重视语言在人与自然和谐共生中的作用。

关键词: 生态语言学, 和谐话语, 生态话语分析, 和谐话语分析, 大语言模型

CLC Number:

H0-05/H3

Huang Guowen. Thoughts on Harmonious Discourse Analysis[J]. Journal of Beijing International Studies University, 2025, 47(6): 1-15.

黄国文. 关于“和谐话语分析”的断想[J]. 北京第二外国语学院学报, 2025, 47(6): 1-15.

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