International Journal Of Literature And Languages

Theoretical Foundations of The Origin of Medical Lexicon

Kalimbetova D.A. — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This scientific work provides information on the scientific and theoretical foundations of the study of medical lexicon in medical linguistics in world linguistics. Theoretical views on medical lexicon are given, a diachronic approach to it is analyzed. The origin of lexical units related to the field of medicine, their study in general, the gradual stages of development of this field include a set of knowledge and scientific worldviews from different periods of ancient history experienced by humanity.

Digital Communication, Sociocultural Dynamics, And Literary Pedagogies in Second Language Acquisition: A Multidimensional Analysis of Engagement, Identity, And Learning Outcomes

Dr. Elena Markovic — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The rapid expansion of digital communication technologies has fundamentally transformed second language acquisition (SLA), particularly in English as a Second Language (ESL) contexts. This study investigates the intersection of digital communication tools, sociocultural theory, student engagement, and literary pedagogies in enhancing language learning outcomes. Drawing upon a multidisciplinary body of literature, the research examines how digital platforms such as social media, videoconferencing, and online informal learning environments facilitate language acquisition through interaction, cultural exchange, and cognitive engagement. The study further integrates perspectives from literary theory, multiculturalism, and youth literature to explore how narrative and poetic forms contribute to linguistic and cultural competence. A qualitative meta-synthesis methodology is employed to analyze theoretical and empirical studies, focusing on themes of engagement, identity formation, intercultural competence, and technological mediation. Findings suggest that digital communication fosters higher levels of student engagement and autonomy, aligns with sociocultural principles of collaborative learning, and enhances exposure to authentic language contexts. However, disparities in access, pedagogical design, and cultural integration present ongoing challenges. The study concludes by proposing an integrative pedagogical framework that combines digital tools, sociocultural interaction, and literary content to optimize ESL learning outcomes in diverse educational settings.

A Didactic Model for Ai-Enhanced English Language Instruction in Higher Education: Design, Principles, And Implementation

Irodakhon Gulamova — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into educational contexts necessitates the development of coherent, theoretically grounded pedagogical frameworks that go beyond the opportunistic deployment of individual tools. This paper presents a didactic model for AI-enhanced English language instruction designed for use in Central Asian higher education. The model synthesises a learner-centred educational philosophy with communicative language teaching principles and the technical affordances of generative AI language models. It is structured around five interrelated blocks — goal-setting, content, methodology, technology, and assessment — and is underpinned by five didactic principles: communicativeness, learner engagement, conscious learning, step-by-step progression, and individualisation. The paper describes the theoretical basis of the model, its structural components, and the conditions required for its effective implementation. Illustrative examples from practice at New Uzbekistan University and partner institutions demonstrate how the model operates in real instructional contexts. The proposed framework offers a replicable template for teacher educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers engaged in the systematic integration of AI into language education.

Semantic Mechanisms of Irony in Nadezhda Teffi And Salomat Vafo: A Linguo-Literary Approach

Kholbutayeva Feruza Bobirovna — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article examines irony as a semantic and pragmatic mechanism in the prose of Nadezhda Teffi and Salomat Vafo. The study proceeds from the assumption that irony should be analyzed not only as a stylistic trope, but also as a mode of semantic tension arising from the interaction of conceptual, structural, pragmatic, and denotative aspects of lexical meaning. The comparison of Teffi’s short prose with Salomat Vafo’s psychologically intensive Uzbek prose shows that irony in the two corpora is realized through different configurations of semantic conflict. In Teffi, irony often emerges from the disproportion between elevated lexical forms and trivial everyday reality. In Salomat Vafo, by contrast, irony tends to arise from the discrepancy between literal utterance, emotional restraint, and implicit judgment. Special attention is paid to the stories Elat and Arg‘imchoq, where portrait, landscape, silence, and socially ritualized speech deepen the latent ironic effect. The article argues that the semantic trapezium provides a productive model for understanding irony as a multidimensional relation between sign, concept, denotation, and contextual interpretation.

Semantic Features of The Dictionary Entry in Russian-Uzbek Dictionaries

Jo'rayeva Nigora Baxtiyor qizi — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article analyzes the formation and development of Russian-Uzbek translation dictionaries throughout the 20th century from a philological perspective. The main objective of this study is to comparatively analyze the changes in the semantic structure of a dictionary entry during the development of Russian-Uzbek dictionaries. The study examines the semantic structure of the dictionary entry, the system of translation equivalents, and the methods of expressing polysemy, based on the comparative-philological method. Utilizing materials from general Russian-Uzbek dictionaries published from the second quarter of the 20th century to the present, an attempt is made to identify the evolution of the semantic structure of the dictionary entry and determine its regularities.

The Relationship Between Cognitive Metaphor and Linguoculturology

Sotvoldiyeva Muattarxon Ikromjon qizi — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study explores the relationship between cognitive metaphor theory and linguoculturology, emphasizing their shared focus on the interaction between language, thought, and culture. Cognitive metaphor, as conceptualized in modern cognitive linguistics, is not merely a stylistic device but a fundamental mechanism through which individuals understand abstract concepts via concrete experience. Linguoculturology, on the other hand, investigates how cultural values and worldviews are encoded in language. The paper argues that conceptual metaphors serve as a bridge between cognition and culture, reflecting both universal patterns of human thinking and culturally specific models. By analyzing metaphorical expressions across languages, the study demonstrates how metaphors function as carriers of cultural meaning and collective knowledge. The findings highlight that cognitive metaphors play a crucial role in shaping cultural identity and interpreting reality, thus confirming their significance within linguoculturological research.

Morphological and Translational Aspects of Latin Medical Nouns in Uzbek: Normative Approaches and Optimization Strategies

Shodiya Rakhimbayeva — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This research investigates the regulatory frameworks for adjusting Latin medical nouns into Uzbek and suggests improved rendering approaches founded on linguistic and terminological scrutiny. Latin continues as the bedrock of global medical lexicon; nevertheless, its incorporation into Uzbek reveals discrepancies concerning phonetic adjustment, meaning parity, and insufficient formalization. The investigation utilizes a collection of 500 Latin-origin medical terms gathered from Terminologia Anatomica, ICD-11, and Uzbek medical literature. Employing morphological, contrasting, semantic, and numerical techniques, three primary adaptation patterns were pinpointed: straight adoption (28%), modified transliteration (52%), and meaning-based rendering (20%). The conclusions suggest that the absence of a cohesive guiding structure results in multiple terms for one concept, spelling variability, and mixed structures. The paper advocates for a combined regulatory framework that blends global benchmarks with domestic linguistic conventions. The outcomes assist in boosting rendering precision, advancing health instruction, and fostering the growth of formalized Uzbek medical vocabulary.

Framing the Climate Crisis: A Comparative CDA of News Coverage in State-Sponsored versus Independent Media

Muhammad Zeeshan — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study employs Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to examine how state-sponsored and independent news media frame the climate crisis, focusing on power relations, ideological positioning, and discursive strategies. A purposive sample of 80 news articles (40 from state-sponsored outlets, 40 from independent media) published between January 2023 and December 2024 was analyzed using Fairclough’s three-dimensional model. Findings reveal stark contrasts: state-sponsored media predominantly employ a “managed transition” frame, emphasizing technological solutions, national sovereignty, and economic continuity while systematically downplaying urgency and systemic critique. In contrast, independent media utilize an “emergency accountability” frame, highlighting corporate responsibility, political failure, and grassroots activism, often employing crisis metaphors and direct attribution of blame. Lexical choices, passive/active voice constructions, and intertextual references further differentiate the two. The study concludes that state-sponsored media discursively stabilize existing power structures by redefining climate action as incremental and non-disruptive, whereas independent media amplify dissenting voices and structural critique. These divergent framings have significant implications for public perception, policy support, and democratic deliberation on climate change.

Literary and Typological Connections in Karakalpak Prose of the 20th Century (1960s–1990s)

Bekbergenova Mariya Dosbergenovna — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article examines the issues of literary interrelations and typology in Karakalpak prose of the twentieth century, particularly during the 1960s–1990s. Special attention is given to the formation of the Karakalpak novel as a genre. The continuity of modern Karakalpak prose with national folklore traditions and classical Karakalpak literature is analyzed.

Based on comparative-historical and typological analysis, the study explores the problems of national and cross-cultural literary experience within the history of world literature. Through the analysis of the creation of artistic images in the short story «Галоши старика Сейдана» (“The Galoshes of Old Seydan”) by Ibrayim Yusupov, the novel «Дочь рыбака» (“The Fisherman’s Daughter”) by A. Begimov, the novel «Дочь каракалпака» (“The Karakalpak’s Daughter”) by Tulepbergen Kayipbergenov, and the novel «Судьба» (“Fate”) by S. Bakhadirova, the article investigates typological similarities with works by Russian, Uzbek, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz writers such as Ivan Turgenev, Mikhail Sholokhov, Anatoly Ivanov, Abdulla Qodiriy, Oybek, Saken Seifullin, Mukhtar Auezov, Chingiz Aytmatov and others.

The article also addresses issues related to the typology of the historical novel genre. Through a comparative study of historical novels by Leo Tolstoy, Maxim Gorky, Anatoly Ivanov, and Tulepbergen Kayipbergenov, the study explores the distinctive features of the historical narrative genre in national literature and its typological connections with epic traditions in the global literary process.

Linguistic Challenges in Aviation English For Non-Native Speakers

Tashpulatova Sayfura Bakhodirovna — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This study examines the main linguistic challenges faced by non-native speakers in learning and using Aviation English. Although English is the international language of aviation, many professionals operate in multilingual environments where misunderstanding can occur. The paper focuses on semantic, phonetic, and pragmatic difficulties that affect communication. The findings show that linguistic factors play a key role in miscommunication, and effective teaching strategies should address these issues directly.

Linguistic Strategies of Social Justice Discourse in Media Language: A Case Study of The Uzbek Press

Ilhom Haydarov Tukhtayevich, Pardayeva Sojida Ahmatovna — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article examines the linguistic strategies employed in the discourse of social justice within the Uzbek press. Drawing on critical discourse analysis and conceptual metaphor theory, the study analyzes five key strategies: metaphor, emotional language, rhetorical questions, inclusive language, and narrative styles. Using examples from Uzbek national media, the article demonstrates how these strategies shape public consciousness, mobilize civic engagement, and negotiate societal tensions. The findings indicate that while metaphors and emotional language dominate the discourse, inclusive language remains underdeveloped. The article also highlights the ethical risks of manipulative or oversimplified language use. Finally, it situates Uzbek media practices within global social justice discourse and suggests directions for future research.

Exploring the Lexicon of Digital Communication Through Corpus Linguistics

Abdullaeva Asalbonu Bakhtiyor kizi — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The rapid growth of digital technologies and online platforms has dramatically reshaped everyday language. Social media, messaging apps, and forums create fast-moving spaces where people communicate in short, creative bursts-leading to tons of abbreviations, fresh slang, borrowed terms, and brand-new words popping up all the time. This study takes a corpus linguistics approach to examine the vocabulary of digital communication. By drawing on large, real-world collections of online texts (from tweets, posts, chats, and more), it tracks word patterns: how often new terms appear, where they show up most, and the contexts that help them spread. The core focus is on neologisms and the main word-formation processes driving them in online discourse, including: compounding (e.g., combining words like "doomscrolling"), affixation (adding prefixes/suffixes, like "yassified" or "un-"), blending (mashing words, e.g., "delulu" from "delusional"), clipping (shortening, like "sus" from suspicious or "vibe" from vibration), borrowing (pulling in terms from other languages or subcultures, like "rizz" going global). These processes highlight the playful, adaptive side of digital language, showing how it quickly responds to new tech, memes, trends, and social shifts. Overall, the research demonstrates the power of corpus methods for capturing real-time lexical change and offers fresh insights into how online vocabulary keeps evolving in our hyper-connected world.

Interpretation of Faith and Religion in The Novel

Abdullayev Xamra Dauletbayevich — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This article analyzes the artistic interpretation of the relationship between the individual and society, the spiritual development of a person, and the issues of faith and morality in the novel “Ffu” by Omon Muxtor. Through the main characters — Mulla Toshpo‘lat, Toshtemir, and Nigora — the work reveals the role of spiritual values in shaping human destiny. The article also emphasizes that the ideas of self-awareness, spiritual purification, and striving for moral perfection occupy an important place in the novel. It concludes that the development of society largely depends on the spiritual maturity of the individual.