Texas Journal of Philology, Culture and History
Texas Journal of Philology, Culture and History provides the opportunity to the authors to publish their original research articles in multidisciplinary field of Philology, Culture and History. Frequency of Publication: Monthly Acceptance Notification: 45 Days ISSN (Online): 2770-8608 doi Prefix: 10.62480
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The Metamorphosis Of Uzbek Folk Attire: From Historical Evidence To A Symbol Of National Identity
This article examines the historical metamorphosis of Uzbek folk attire, tracing its evolution from ancient origins to its establishment as a potent symbol of national identity. The study positions traditional clothing as an integral element of material and spiritual culture, reflecting a people's ethnic history, social relations, aesthetic norms, and intercultural exchanges. The analysis begins with the earliest evidence of clothing from the Mesolithic period, as seen in the Zarautsoy rock paintings, and progresses through significant historical epochs, including the Achaemenid period. The research pays particular attention to the pivotal transformations of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, highlighting influences from RussianEuropean culture and their impact on garment cuts and fabrics. The article concludes that Uzbek folk costume is not merely a utilitarian object but a dynamic, evolving system whose form, ornamentation, and function are shaped by a complex interplay of historical, socio-economic, and human factors, ultimately crystallizing into a marker of cultural heritage and national consciousness
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The Impact of Grants and Scholarships on Students’ Academic Achievement and Educational Equity: A Comparative and Analytical Study
During the last few years, university scholarship programs have emerged as an important and fundamental tool guaranteeing inclusion among students in higher education. These initiatives are in need of keeping and promoting decrease of socioeconomic obstacles that limit students’ opportunities and improve activeness, study enthusiastic and academic success among them. This research aims to analyze the impacts of scholarships on academic journey, continuity of university students. The analyzed variables encompass demographic characteristics, academic progress, and performance indicators such as cumulative GPA, credits enrolled, completed, and passed, as well as success and achievement rates. Different approaches and many experiments are conducted to differentiate student performance and roles of scholarships to show how free education can improve success. Advanced statistical methods were applied to detect meaningful patterns and trends. Moreover, this study contributes empirical evidence relevant to the formulation and evaluation of inclusive educational policies that advance equity in higher education.
Language Anxiety And Its Effects On Speaking Performance Among Efl Learners
Language anxiety is a significant affective factor influencing foreign language learning, especially in speaking. This study examines the nature, sources, and impact of language anxiety on EFL learners’ speaking performance. Using a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data from the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) were combined with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews and classroom observations. Results show that high anxiety is strongly associated with reduced fluency, accuracy, vocabulary range, and overall communicative competence. Anxiety stems from fear of negative evaluation, low self-perceived proficiency, perfectionism, and classroom expectations. Highly anxious learners exhibited avoidance, frequent pauses, self-monitoring, and lower willingness to communicate. The study highlights the importance of supportive classroom practices, collaborative speaking tasks, and strategies to reduce anxiety. Future research should explore longitudinal changes, younger learners, and real-time cognitive processes during speaking
The Interpretation of The Turan Eneolitic Period in Iranian Historiography: Analysis and Prospects
This article provides a historiographical analysis of the role and perspectives of the modern Iranian school of archaeology in the study of the Eneolithic (Chalcolithic) period in Central Asia, particularly in the ancient territory of Turan. The article comprehensively examines the concepts of Iranian scholars regarding the periodization and chronology of the region's Eneolithic era, the interpretation of the evolution of material culture (pottery, architecture), and the processes of cultural contact and migration. The main focus is on the theories of leading Iranian researchers such as Seyed Mansour Sajjadi and Hasan Fazeli, as well as their relationship with the scientific conclusions of Soviet and Western archaeologists. The purpose of this article is to assess the contribution of Iranian historiography to the scientific debates on the Turan Eneolithic and to outline future research directions in this field.
Ecolinguistics: Theoretical Foundations And Interdisciplinary Perspectives
The article examines the formation and development of ecolinguistics, its theoretical and methodological foundations, and its role in interdisciplinary integration. It highlights the concept of language ecology proposed by Einar Haugen and its further development by subsequent researchers. The scientific significance of studying language in ecological, social, and cultural contexts, as well as the role of the new ecological thinking concept in linguistics, is explained.
Emergence Of Neologisms In The Lexicons Of English And Uzbek Languages
This article examines the characteristics, origins, and sociolinguistic functions of youth slang in Uzbek and English, providing a comparative analysis of lexical, morphological, and semantic aspects. The study explores the influence of globalization, digital communication, and cross-cultural interaction on the emergence and spread of slang expressions among young speakers. Attention is given to the borrowing and adaptation of foreign lexical units, hybrid word formation, and the role of mass media and social networks in disseminating youth slang. The research identifies common trends in slang usage across both languages, as well as culturally specific features that reflect the unique sociolinguistic environment of each language community.
Formal Research In Rauf Parfi's Lyrics – Content Features Of Triangles
Formal innovations in the development of modern Uzbek poetry were studied on the example of poet Rauf Parfi's poetry and his triplets. In the work of the poet, a triptych inspired by hokku in classic Japanese poetry was analyzed. Hokku and triad characteristics were compared. The literary and philosophical characteristics of the three were compared. Similarities and differences of terzina, musallas and hokku, characteristics of Rauf Parfi triplets and Japanese hokku were comparatively studied. The comparative-typological method was used.
Character Communication through Cognitive and Discursive Lenses
This article analyzes the dialogue between characters in a literary text based on cognitive and discursive approaches. Characteristic dialogue reveals not only the personal qualities of the characters, but also their social status, cultural worldview, and psychological experiences. While the cognitive lens examines the relationship between the character's speech and the processes of consciousness and thought, the discursive lens illuminates the role of this speech in the socio - cultural context. The results of the study demonstrate the effectiveness of an integrative approach in analyzing character dialogue and provide an opportunity for a deeper interpretation of the literary text.
Intertextuality and Transtextuality: Theoretical Connections and Literary Illustrations
Intertextuality and transtextuality are pivotal concepts in contemporary literary theory for understanding how texts relate to one another. This article provides a concise overview of Julia Kristeva’s broad vision of intertextuality and Gerard Genette’s systematic taxonomy of transtextual relations. Kristeva’s notion of the text as a “mosaic of quotations” highlights the inherently dialogic nature of literature. Genette refines this view by distinguishing five types of transtextuality (intertextuality, paratextuality, metatextuality, hypertextuality, architextuality), offering precise tools for textual analysis. The article also examines how archetypes, motifs, and chronotopes serve as integrative analytical dimensions, revealing deep structural and symbolic linkages across works. Selected examples – from Homer’s Odyssey to Joyce’s Ulysses, from Pushkin to Bulgakov – illustrate how these frameworks illuminate literary interpretation. Together, they enable a richer comparative analysis by capturing both explicit references and the shared narrative patterns that bind literary texts.
The Category of the Person as the Main Pragmatic Category in the Original Work and Its Translations
In pragma-linguistics, the category of the person is considered a pragmatic category encompassing a set of linguistic tools and communicative strategies through which attitudes towards a person are expressed: respect, contempt, submission, or the demonstration of authority; social distance is established and maintained; social or personal status is indicated; and specific communicative goals of participants in speech interaction are achieved. The category of the person is realized in texts through the use of addresses, honorific titles, designations of positions, epithets, metaphors, and lexical evaluation means. In other words, the category of the person is a system of linguistic and speech means by which a person, their place in society, and attitudes toward them are designated, characterized, and evaluated within a text or oral speech
Linguocultural Analysis Of Some Onomastic Units In Togay Murad's Work "The Fields Left From My Father"
This article analyzes the semantics of some anthroponyms in Togay Murod's work "The Fields Left by My Father", its linguo-cultural study. It analyzes the environment of the period in which the events took place, the character traits of people, and the way their worldview is reflected in the name. The article presents evidence about the attitude of the heroes of the work to the class that adopted the name, as well as the motive and basis for their naming
The impact of the authors biography on the style, topics, and characters of his or her books: What made Ernest Hemingway write A Moveable Feast
This article explores the relationship between Ernest Hemingways biography and his literary production, focusing on the posthumously published memoir A Moveable Feast. The work is a reflective portrayal of Hemingways years in Paris during the 1920s and demonstrates how his personal life, experiences with contemporaries, and struggles with identity shaped the style, topics, and characters of his writing. By examining Hemingways biography and analyzing the text, the article highlights how memory, nostalgia, and artistic identity converge in his late work
This article explores the relationship between Ernest Hemingways biography and his literary production, focusing on the posthumously published memoir A Moveable Feast. The work is a reflective portrayal of Hemingways years in Paris during the 1920s and demonstrates how his personal life, experiences with contemporaries, and struggles with identity shaped the style, topics, and characters of his writing. By examining Hemingways biography and analyzing the text, the article highlights how memory, nostalgia, and artistic identity converge in his late work.
Problems and solutions in teaching English pronunciation to primary school learners
This article explores the key challenges and practical solutions in teaching English pronunciation to primary school learners. Pronunciation plays a vital role in the early stages of language acquisition, directly impacting learners' ability to understand and use the language effectively. Based on a study conducted with teachers and students at School No. 66 in Chust, Uzbekistan, the article identifies common pronunciation issues such as phonetic interference from the mother tongue, mispronunciation of unfamiliar English sounds, incorrect stress and intonation, and limited phonemic awareness. Specific difficulties include pronouncing sounds like [θ], [ð], and [w], as well as understanding non-phonetic English spellings. To address these challenges, the study suggests integrating methods such as phonics-based instruction, use of minimal pairs, mirror exercises, tongue twisters, and interactive digital tools like Lingokids and ELSA Speak. Additionally, poems, dialogues, and consistent teacher modeling are emphasized as effective strategies to reinforce correct pronunciation. The findings underscore the importance of early and continuous pronunciation instruction using auditory, visual, and kinesthetic techniques to help young learners build confidence and fluency in English
Digitalizing Grammatical Terminology in Uzbek: Toward an Electronic Dictionary of Borrowed Terms
The present article discusses the importance and urgency of developing an electronic dictionary of borrowed grammatical terms in Uzbek linguistics. Despite recent efforts toward the indigenization of certain terms, the fundamental grammatical terminology remains largely influenced by Greek and Russian origins. Existing explanatory dictionaries, widely used by researchers and educators, are not yet available in digital form, which limits their accessibility and usability in modern linguistic studies and education. This study proposes a systematic approach to compiling a comprehensive electronic dictionary that includes a database of borrowed grammatical terms, methods of their assimilation, and detailed linguistic analysis covering etymology, semantics, and phonology. Furthermore, it emphasizes the integration of modern linguistic technologies such as annotation, lemmatization, parsing, and tagging to enhance the dictionary’s functionality and searchability.
Linguistic Approaches to Enriching Vocabulary in English.
This article explores various linguistic approaches aimed at enriching vocabulary in English language learning. Vocabulary acquisition is a crucial component of language proficiency, yet learners often struggle with limited lexical resources. By analyzing linguistic theories, teaching methodologies, and applied practices, the article examines how vocabulary can be effectively developed. The study highlights morphology, semantics, pragmatics, and cognitive approaches as the most influential frameworks in enhancing lexical competence. Practical strategies, such as word-formation techniques, semantic mapping, collocation teaching, and contextualized learning, are considered as essential tools. The findings suggest that a combination of theoretical insights and learner-centered pedagogical strategies ensures sustainable vocabulary enrichment.
Implementing the “Honesty Vaccine” – Cultivating Justice and Moral Values in Combating Corruption within Preschool Education Institutions
In contemporary society, where globalization, technological advancement, and rapid socioeconomic transformations have reshaped our daily lives, the moral foundations of communities have become more crucial than ever. Among these foundations, honesty, justice, and integrity stand as the cornerstones of ethical behavior and sustainable development. Unfortunately, corruption—manifesting in forms such as bribery, favoritism, and abuse of power—remains one of the most serious obstacles to societal progress. Addressing corruption requires not only legal and administrative reforms but also preventive educational measures that target the roots of unethical behavior. The “Honesty Vaccine” is an innovative educational concept designed to instill immunity against corruption from the earliest stages of human development, starting in preschool education.
This article analyzes the transformation of the political elite during the era of Sultan Husayn Mirza – the corps of emirs – from a traditional military class into a complex socio-political institution. Using Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur’s “Baburnama” as the primary source, the article explores the changing concept of "beklik" (lordship) through his descriptions of the emirs. It reveals the growing importance of cultural capital (knowledge, poetry, patronage of the arts) alongside military might in the legitimization of power. The analysis demonstrates that through Babur’s pragmatic gaze, we can observe not only the sophisticated cultural environment of the Herat court but also the evolution of patronage into a political force. This process had a dual impact on the stability of the Timurid empire: on one hand, it fostered an unprecedented cultural renaissance, while on the other, it laid the groundwork for political fragmentation
The Importance Of Words With A Limited Scope Of Use In Increasing The Effectiveness Of Speech
This article discusses the concept of proverbs, winged words in the speech process and their difference from other units. Such lexemes in speech also perform an important methodological function. If archaism is used in artistic or popular works to give the speech a sense of irony and satire, then historical lexemes are used to vividly express the reality of the past.
Interpretation Of Secondary Characters In A Literary Work
This article analyzes the concept of a character in a literary work, specifically focusing on the artisticfunctional roles of secondary characters. The main goal of the research is to identify and scientifically present the roles of secondary characters in plot dynamics, revealing the nature of the main protagonist and depicting the social environment in examples from Uzbek literature. The research employs literary theory, the concept of character, and methods of artistic text analysis. Practical analysis is carried out using Khurshid Dustmuhammad’s stories 'Iffat' and 'The Trick of Investigator Yoqub', revealing the functional roles of secondary characters in plot and idea development. The results show that secondary characters play an important role in plot structure, psychological disclosure of the protagonist’s character, and artistic expression of the social environment. It concludes that studying such characters scientifically helps fully understand the ideological-artistic system of a literary work.
Difficulties Of Defining And Classifying Literary Archetypal Forms
This article explores the conceptual and methodological difficulties involved in defining and classifying literary archetypal forms. It analyzes the inherent ambiguity and multivalence of archetypes, as well as the limitations of existing typologies, including those grounded in Jungian psychology, cultural semiotics, and structuralist models. By considering alternative interpretive frameworks and recent scholarly debates, the study underscores the necessity of integrative approaches that can accommodate the dynamic, intertextual, and culturally embedded nature of archetypal patterns. The article further highlights the risks of reductionism and schematic thinking when applying archetype theory to complex literary texts
The Specific Features Of Phrase Translation Based On American Short Stories
This article explores the specific features of phrase translation based on American short stories, with a focus on idiomatic expressions, collocations, and culturally embedded phrases. The study highlights the challenges faced by translators when dealing with phrases that do not have direct equivalents in the target language, particularly in the context of Uzbek. It discusses the importance of understanding both linguistic structure and cultural context in order to convey the original meaning and emotional tone of the source text. Various translation strategies—such as literal translation, adaptation, substitution, and explanatory translation—are examined to illustrate how phrase meaning and stylistic effect can be preserved. The research emphasizes that successful phrase translation requires not only linguistic proficiency but also deep cultural awareness and creative problem-solving skills
Interpretation and description of the toponyms of Namangan region in Babur’s work “Boburnoma”
The article discusses the life of Zahiriddin Muhammad Bobur. Тhe significance of the work “Boburnoma” in the study of historical toponymy itsinterpretations, explanations and notes on the historical toponyms of the present-day Namangan region of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its analysis are given. Based on the materials of the work, the historical variants and linguistic development of current toponyms belonging to the toponymy of the Namangan region are highlighted
Prospects For Using Socio-Cultural Technologies To Enhance The Aesthetic Thinking Of Youth In The Process Of Spiritual Renewal Of Society
This article analyzes the pressing issues of developing the aesthetic thinking of youth within the process of spiritual renewal of society from a philosophical and aesthetic perspective. In particular, the role, impact, and prospects of modern socio-cultural technologies in this process are examined in depth. Aesthetic thinking is not only the ability to perceive and appreciate beauty but also a powerful means of nurturing the inner world of an individual and spiritually awakening them.
A Cliche Is A Ready-Made Expression Of Thought Formed By Language
This article explores speech clichés as ready-made formulas of thought formed within a language, analyzing their connection to human cognition, perception processes, and national mentality. The semantic and structural characteristics of clichés are examined, and expressive versus cognitive approaches to them are compared. Drawing on the views of Z. Hamavand, J. Shults, and A. Polger, the author highlights the role of clichés as linguistic units and discusses their compositional and non-compositional properties. It is emphasized that clichés are deeply embedded in the background knowledge, serving as psychological and communicative ready-made units, and their usage and interpretation are closely tied to the conceptual structure of a given language.
The Image Of The Father In The Work Of Nabi Jalalidin
The article examines the work of Nabi Jaloliddin, one of the most talented representatives of 21st-century Uzbek prose, and his mastery of creating an image in the story "Father". The responsibility, human qualities, and changes in the spirit of the father in the story are analyzed
The Role Of Symbolism In Postmodern Literature
By contrasting its application with previous literary trends and examining how postmodernist writings use symbols to question meaning, identity, and narrative authority, this essay examines the function and evolution of symbolism in postmodern literature. This study shows how symbolism in postmodernism becomes a tool for challenging reality, upending interpretation, and expressing cultural disintegration through an analysis of important postmodern works and theoretical viewpoints
Discourse and Its Role in Politics: Analyzing the Power of Political Speech
This article explores the pivotal role of discourse in political communication, with a focus on political speech. Drawing on theories from critical discourse analysis (CDA) and political linguistics, it reveals how political actors manipulate language to construct social realities, assert ideological dominance, and legitimize power. Through analysis of political speeches from leaders in the United States, Russia, and Uzbekistan, the study identifies key rhetorical strategies—such as framing, metaphor, and moral appeal— that serve political agendas. The findings underscore that discourse is not merely a communicative act but a strategic performance of power. This paper aims to provide insight into how political discourse functions across different sociopolitical contexts and contributes to the shaping of collective consciousness
The article explores the issues of preserving traditional residential houses in the city of Shahrisabz and examines key principles for the integration of residential neighborhoods into a unified urban structure. Comparative examples are drawn from the historic cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
Effectiveness of Mobile Apps in Second Language Acquisition
This article explores the effectiveness of mobile applications in second language acquisition (SLA) in the context of modern technological advancements. With the growing demand for learning foreign languages, mobile apps such as Duolingo, Memrise, Babbel, and Rosetta Stone have become valuable tools for learners worldwide. The study highlights key advantages of these apps, including their flexibility, accessibility, personalized learning features, and interactive nature. It also discusses how mobile apps support the development of all four language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—and assist learners in preparing for international exams like IELTS. Furthermore, the paper refers to educational theories such as Krashen’s Input Hypothesis and Vygotsky’s ZPD to explain the pedagogical effectiveness of these tools. Social and collaborative aspects of language learning apps are also examined, emphasizing real-time communication with other learners. While acknowledging some , the paper concludes that mobile applications are essential supplements in language learning, especially in today’s digital age .