A Study on the Development History of Chinese Grammar Studies in Korea

Abstract

This study examined the history of Chinese grammar studies in Korea in terms of periods and theoretical schools. Thereby, the scope of Chinese grammar research history has been expanded regionally. Although the development of Chinese grammar studies in Korea was influenced by internal factors such as the development of linguistics itself, it was influenced more by external factors. Historical events, including liberation in 1945 and the establishment of diplomatic ties between the Republic of Korea and the mainland China in 1992, had a great influence on the development of Chinese grammar studies.BR The history of Chinese grammar studies in Korea was divided into four stages. In the imitation period, the ancient Chinese language was analyzed using the concept of modern grammar theories. During the development period, research progress was stagnant, but research resumed in the 1960s. However, there were very few articles on grammar studies in the 1960s and 1970s. Research has been increasing since the 1980s. The number of studies on the ancient Chinese grammar and that of the modern Chinese grammar are similar. The theory of structural linguistics was mainly used. During the revival period, academic exchanges with mainland China were strengthened. The main research subjects were changed to the modern Chinese language. The theory of structural linguistics is still the predominant research theory. The use of functional linguistics theory began. During the prosperous period, the scale of Chinese grammar studies expanded. The theory of functional linguistics became the main research theory. The proportion of applied research has increased.BR This study summarizes the context of Chinese grammar research history in Korea, and will help to explore future development trends. In addition, this study hopes to contribute to the exchange of Chinese grammar studies between Korea and China.