No. 6/S (2025) Special issue of “Foreign Linguistics and Linguodidactics” journal

This article analyzes how the core values of Uzbek national character are expressed through phraseological units. It explores how family devotion, love for children, patience, gender roles, and social relationships of the Uzbek people are reflected in the language through idioms. The study focuses on the lexical-semantic analysis of idioms expressing such values as family unity, devotion, hard work, modesty, forgiveness, and patience. Special attention is given to idioms like "bir boshi ikki bo‘ldi," "qo‘sha qarimoq," "ko‘z ochib ko‘rgan," "bir etak bola," "jonini bermoq," "fotiha bermoq," and "javobini bermoq," which represent unique Uzbek cultural views on marriage and family. The article also highlights the gender aspects of idioms, especially those representing typical qualities of Uzbek women such as patience, modesty, and selflessness.

In linguistics, the issue of synonymous words has been studied for many centuries. Synonymous dictionaries, which are their generalization, explain words that are phonetically and orthographically different, but are similar or close in meaning. It would be correct to call such a definition of synonymous dictionaries a one-sided definition. This article examines the general structure and development of dictionaries of synonyms in linguistics, as well as the criteria for selecting words in it, the composition and placement of dictionary parts.

This article investigates critically the connotative-semantic properties of economic anglicisms and their interlingual expression mechanisms within the Uzbek linguistic environment. Economic anglicisms, beyond their referential function, often embody evaluative and culturally conditioned connotations, which are susceptible to transformation in cross-linguistic transfer. The research draws upon axiological linguistics and functional-semantic theory to classify connotative values—positive, negative, and neutral—and examines how these are rendered in Uzbek through lexical assimilation, descriptive translation, and pragmatic adaptation. Emphasis is placed on semantic displacement and attenuation of emotive load during translation, with particular focus on terms such as startup, benchmark, and outsourcing. Corpus-based analysis of media and academic discourse reveals a tendency toward partial domestication and meaning simplification, undermining the original expressive potential. The findings underscore the necessity of attuned culturally translation strategies to preserve the communicative-pragmatic integrity of economic terminology in target-language discourse.

This article is dedicated to a comparative linguistic analysis of the Uzbek proverb “Birlashgan o‘zar birlashmagan to‘zar” and the English proverb “The early bird gets the worm”. The main objective of the research is to identify the semantic and pragmatic features of both proverbs, as well as to highlight their similarities and differences from a linguistic point of view. Philosophical perspectives on the success of society and the individual, expressed in proverbs, and how they are reflected through linguistic means, are examined. In particular, figurative expressions such as metaphor and metonymy, their grammatical structure, and their use in a cultural-pragmatic context are analyzed. The research results uncover the deep semantic layers of the proverbs and demonstrate their significance for representatives of various cultures, thereby creating new opportunities for the study of comparative linguistics and intercultural communication.

This study examines the representation of Uzbek, Western, and global cultures in English language textbooks used in Uzbekistan and how these representations shape students' cultural awareness, national identity, and intercultural competence. Since Uzbekistan's independence, English has gained strategic importance, leading to curriculum reforms that incorporate English instruction from an early age. However, the extent to which Uzbek English textbooks promote a balanced cultural perspective remains unclear.

Textbooks are not merely linguistic tools; they serve as cultural artifacts that influence students' perceptions of their national identity and engagement with global cultures. This research will explore the cultural content in English textbooks, assess alignment with national educational policies, and analyze how students and teachers perceive these representations. By evaluating the ideological and pedagogical implications of textbook content, the study aims to contribute to the development of English teaching materials that honor Uzbek culture while preparing students for effective global communication.

By studying the interplay between cultural representation and language learning, this research will provide insights into how educational materials can foster intercultural competence while preserving national identity. The findings will inform policymakers, curriculum developers, and educators on ways to enhance the cultural dimension of English language education in Uzbekistan.

This article examines the linguopragmatic features of speech acts of gratitude in Spanish discourse. The research analyzes the lexical, syntactic, and pragmatic aspects of expressing gratitude and explores how they depend on contextual and cultural factors. Data were collected from everyday conversations and messages of 50 Spanish speakers from Spain (Madrid) and Mexico, using pragmatic and discourse analysis methods. The results indicate that although the word “Gracias” is universal, the intensity and form of gratitude vary depending on the level of formality, social distance, and regional differences. In Mexican Spanish, expressions enriched with personal pronouns (e.g., “Te agradezco”) are more commonly used, whereas in Peninsular Spanish, more neutral forms are preferred. These differences reflect the influence of cultural traditions and social norms. The study is based on Searle’s speech act theory and links the illocutionary force of gratitude with its contextual usage. The article highlights the adaptability of gratitude expressions in Spanish and emphasizes the importance of exploring other Spanish-speaking regions in future research. This work is expected to contribute valuable insights to the fields of linguistics and pragmatics.

This article analyzes the distinctive features of translation discourse in new mass media, specifically in blogs and podcasts. It examines the role of translation in modern communication platforms, its interactivity, and its influence on cultural context. The study also explores language and cultural exchange in the translation process and the interaction with audiences. Examples demonstrate how the unique characteristics of blogs and podcasts, in both text and audio formats, shape translation discourse.

This article examines the concept of ignorance in the world's linguistic landscape, exploring how different cultures and languages conceptualize and communicate ignorance. Through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates linguistics, anthropology, and cognitive science, we analyze various dimensions of ignorance, its social functions, and its impact on intercultural communication.

The article focuses on the role of pragmatic aspects in literary translation. Pragmatics is viewed as a key tool for achieving pragmatic equivalence between the source text and its translation. Core concepts of pragmatics — speech acts, implicature, presupposition, politeness theory, and relevance theory — are analyzed in terms of their importance in conveying the author’s intent, cultural context, and communicative effect in the translation of literary works. The translator is highlighted as an interpreter of implicit meanings, a mediator between cultures, and an active agent in reconstructing the pragmatic dynamics of the original text. Special attention is paid to the challenges of transferring pragmatic elements and the strategies to overcome them.

This article analyzes the neuropsycholinguistic foundations, diagnostic sensitivity, and role of the national neuropsycholinguistic diagnostic test “DonoQiz-Uz” in assessing children's reading performance. The study allows us to identify the stages of development of cognitive mechanisms such as phonological decoding, semantic understanding, and inference in children. The article also discusses the possibilities of educational intervention and the formation of an individual approach based on the test results.

This article analyzes the na‘t (eulogies of the Prophet) chapters in the Khamsa epics by the sultan of the realm of words, Nizomiddin Mir Alisher Navoi. In classical Eastern literature, it is difficult to imagine praise of the Prophet (peace be upon him) without mention of the Isra and Mi'raj night. It is well known that the night of Isra and Mi'raj holds a significant place in the history of our Islamic religion and in the works of our classical writers, including that of Hazrat Navoi.

This article presents a linguocultural analysis of the phraseological units used in the folk epics of Qashqadaryo, specifically "Nurali va Semurug", "Kelinoy or Norguloy", "Jorkhun maston", and "Turkman dakhosi or Makhtumquli". The research explores how these epics reflect the national values, traditions, customs, and peculiarities of daily life, as well as the national mentality, beliefs, attitudes toward nature and society, historical records, and, in general, the cultural heritage of the people. The study focuses on several phraseological expressions such as "boshiga qora kunni solmoq", "kallasi shishmoq", "boshi osmon(oy)ga yetmoq", "bosh ko‘tarolmay qolmoq", "ko‘zi to‘rt bo‘lmoq", "ko‘z qirini tashlamoq", "ko‘ziga cho‘p suqmoq", "ko‘ngliga kelmoq", "ko‘ngli to‘lmoq", "ko‘nglidagidek bo‘lmoq", "quloq solmoq", and "quloq tutmoq". These phraseological units are analyzed from a linguocultural perspective, with an emphasis on the methods of comparison, metaphor, and analogy used to represent the world. The article concludes with final remarks and suggestions.

This article examines the stylistic evolution of science fiction from its pulp origins to contemporary manifestations such as cyberpunk and postmodern science fiction. It argues that despite the emergence of literary sophistication, experimental narration, and thematic complexity in modern SF, the structural and narratological foundations of pulpstyle remain widely influential. The genre’s traditional features—such as linear narrative progression, speculative extrapolation, and dialogic exposition—are frequently retained, even in texts that appear to subvert genre norms. Through a comparative analysis of cyberpunk, the article demonstrates how the subgenre transforms but does not abandon the aesthetic logic of pulp, fusing New Wave literary reflexivity with Golden Age scientific rigor. It critiques the frequent conflation of science fiction with postmodernism, suggesting instead that science fiction is distinguished by its commitment to epistemological inquiry, ethical individualism, and narrative resolution, often contrasting sharply with postmodern fiction’s ontological ambiguity and open-endedness. The article further challenges the assumption that science fiction’s “juvenile” label undermines its seriousness, arguing that its didactic function, especially in adult readership, enhances its cognitive and ethical dimensions. It critiques the literary canon's exclusion of SF and calls for a genre-specific poetics grounded in science fiction’s unique formal mechanisms—including cognitive estrangement, world-building, and kinetic storytelling. Finally, the article invites rethinking critical terminology by developing a historical poetics rooted within the science fiction tradition itself rather than relying on imported frameworks from mainstream literary theory. This study contributes to ongoing debates about literary value, canon formation, and narrative function, proposing a reevaluation of science fiction not as marginal literature but as a dynamic, self-reflexive genre that uniquely bridges ontology, epistemology, and narrative drive.

This article presents a linguocultural analysis of phraseological units in the works of Sadriddin Ayni. The cultural elements reflected in these phraseological units were analyzed in comparison with other phrases. Special attention was given to the significance of the phraseological units, their function in the literary works, and the contextual meaning of linguocultural elements in the text.  Additionally, the current state of research in linguoculturology was briefly discussed. From the phraseological units in Ayni's works, only expressions containing cultural elements were selected and compared with other expressions featuring the same cultural unit.

This article presents a systematic analysis of the vocabulary in Alisher Navoi’s work Hayrat ul-Abror based on the relationship between form and meaning. The lexical units used in the work are classified into semantic groups, and their morphological formation and spiritual-aesthetic significance are examined. Particular attention is given to semantic phenomena, including synonymy, antonymy, homonymy, metaphor, and metonymy. The article contributes to a deeper understanding of Navoi’s artistic language capabilities by studying the lexical richness of the work. The research findings enable the classification of the vocabulary in this work based on modern linguistic approaches.

Askar Makhkam, a true devotee of truth, also embraced Sufi and mystical ideas in his creative works. This article analyzes the concept of madness and the image of a madman expressed in the poet's poems, based on Sufi principles.

This study explores how English and Uzbek proverbs related to knowledge and ignorance reflect gender roles and social stereotypes. By analyzing gendered imagery and attitudes toward knowledge in proverbs, the paper reveals cultural differences in portraying men's and women’s intellectual capacities and social roles. Uzbek proverbs often embed traditional gender roles within a collectivist and agrarian context, associating knowledge with male authority and domestic wisdom with women. English proverbs, while more neutral linguistically, subtly convey gendered stereotypes shaped by individualism and social critique. This study highlights the importance of gendered linguistic analysis for understanding cultural attitudes toward knowledge and the implications for cross-cultural communication.

This article presents the findings from classes and tests aimed at teaching Russian to non-Russian speaking children through literary texts, primarily focusing on developing reading comprehension and listening skills.  The results are based on a two-month experiment with a test group of 2nd-grade (8-year-old) students who receive their education in the Uzbek language. The experiment examines how this test group reads and understands "Comics based on fairy tales for young children," explores the advantages of using literary texts in language learning, and demonstrates how such texts can more effectively facilitate the natural acquisition of second language skills. Additionally, the article tracks the improvement in reading technique dynamics as the respondents work through the 2nd-grade Russian language textbook to increase their reading speed.  Initial test results suggest that for high-quality acquisition of language skills such as reading comprehension, writing, and listening comprehension, the expected outcomes are achieved only when the child possesses good reading techniques in both their native language and the language being studied.

This article defines the concept of gender and provides a brief overview of what the field of genderology studies, its connections with other disciplines, and the history of its development. Additionally, the influence of patriarchal society on gender roles is concisely and clearly illustrated through examples from literary works and Uzbek folk proverbs. The emotional experiences and psychological states of female and male characters are explored from a linguopsychological perspective.

Linguistics is divided into several sections, each of which studies a specific side of the language. Thus, the sound structure is studied in the phonetics section, the structure of words in morphology, the structure of sentences in syntax, and the vocabulary of a language in lexicology.

As you can see, the names of the sections of language science often coincide with the names of the language levels they study.

This article analyzes the use of metadiscourse markers in English and Uzbek scientific discourse. Metadiscourse elements are considered as tools shaping the interaction between author and reader within academic texts. Through comparative analysis of corpora in both languages, the study explores the frequency, function, and stylistic features of interactive and interpersonal markers. The paper relies on theoretical frameworks by Hyland, Crismore, and Vande Kopple to uncover the functional-stylistic and cognitive characteristics of academic discourse.

The article analyzes theoretical approaches and practical solutions in managing reputational risks, with a focus on crisis communication in Uzbekistan's fast food sector. It examines successful strategies of local and international brands adapted to the cultural and market context. Particular attention is paid to the principles of transparency, responsiveness, and multi-level communication, as well as the role of digital and traditional media channels in rebuilding audience trust. The study offers practical recommendations for enhancing the resilience of fast food brands to reputational threats.

The phonemic system of a language constitutes its sound system. Each language possesses a unique phonemic structure, and there are significant differences among these systems. This article presents a comparative analysis of the phoneme systems in Uzbek, English, Korean, Spanish, and Russian. It highlights the number, types, positional characteristics in pronunciation, and phonological roles of phonemes in these languages.

           This article addresses the issues of improving methodologies to enhance the professional responsibility of future speech therapists. It outlines methodological approaches aimed at developing their professional and ethical qualities, sense of responsibility, and attitude towards the profession during the process of pedagogical practice.

This research focuses on a comparative study of the structural-semantic features of radio broadcasting discourse in English, Russian, and Uzbek. Its aim is to identify the distinct characteristics of the lexicon and terminology of radio broadcast texts in these languages. In the study, radio broadcast texts in these languages were selected as the primary material, and phonetic, descriptive, comparative, contextual, and statistical methods of analysis were applied. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that, for the first time, based on radio broadcast texts in English, Russian, and Uzbek, the phonetic, morphological, syntactic, and semantic features of the formation of radio broadcasting terminology were comprehensively studied, and their linguocultural specificity was identified. The results obtained can be applied in fields such as cognitive linguistics, linguocultural studies, text linguistics, and translation studies, as well as in scientific research and educational processes.