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2 intorduction
3 emergence of cultural linguistics
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7. modern developments
8. conclusion
9. thank you for your attention
🌍 Slide 2. Introduction
De nition:
Cultural linguistics is the study of the relationship between language and cultural
conceptualizations—how people’s culture in uences the way they speak, think, and communicate.
Example:
In English, people say “time is money,” while in many Eastern cultures, time is seen as a cycle, not
something to “spend.” This shows how culture shapes linguistic concepts.
🔬 Slide 4. Emergence of Cultural Linguistics (1980s–2000s)
Key Development:
In the late 20th century, Farzad Shari an developed Cultural Linguistics as a distinct eld by
integrating ideas from cognitive linguistics, cultural anthropology, and complexity science.
Main Focus:
Cultural linguistics explores cultural conceptualizations that are shared across members of a
cultural group. These conceptualizations include schemas, categories, metaphors, and models that
in uence language use.
Core Concepts Introduced by Shari an:
• Cultural conceptualization: Shared mental representations in uenced by culture.
• Distributed cognition: Cultural knowledge is collectively stored in language and shared
across individuals.
• Dynamic systems approach: Cultural and linguistic systems constantly evolve through
interaction.
Example:
In English, understanding is associated with vision: “I see your point,” “It’s clear to me.”
In Arabic, understanding is associated with hearing: “I hear you.”
→ These re ect cultural differences in how people conceptualize comprehension.
Illustrative Example:
In English, comprehension is often linked with vision:
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“I see your point.”
“It’s clear to me.”
In Arabic, comprehension is connected to hearing:
“I hear you.”
“I listened and understood.”
Slide 5. Major Concepts in Cultural Linguistics
1. Cultural Conceptualization:
Shared ideas or mental models that shape how a community interprets the world.
Example: The concept of “freedom” differs across cultures—Western societies link it to
individuality, while Eastern cultures connect it to collective harmony.
2. Cultural Schema:
A mental framework representing common cultural experiences.
Example: The schema of a “wedding” in Uzbekistan includes family gatherings, traditional
clothes, and music, while in Western cultures it might center on the church ceremony and
reception.
b) Categories
Each culture classi es and values things differently based on its own worldview.
Example:
In English-speaking cultures, “privacy” (personal life) is very important — people protect their
own space and independence.
In Uzbek culture, “closeness” and “sharing life with family” are more valued — people live
closely, communicate, and make decisions together.
c) Metaphors and Models
These express life and emotions in a symbolic or gurative way.
Example:
In English: “Time is money” — time is valued like a nancial resource.
In Uzbek: “Vaqt – oltin” (“Time is gold”) — the meaning is similar, but the cultural expression
differs.
Slide 6. Key Areas of Application
1. Intercultural Communication:
Cultural linguistics helps people communicate effectively across cultures by understanding
how cultural values in uence speech patterns.
Example: Western speakers often value directness, while Asian cultures prefer politeness
and indirectness. Misunderstandings arise when these norms clash.
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2. Language Teaching:
Teachers can enhance learners’ understanding by introducing the cultural meanings behind
words and idioms.
Example: Idioms like “break the ice” or “kick the bucket” cannot be understood literally—
they require cultural explanation.
3. Translation and Interpretation:
Cultural linguistics helps translators preserve meaning beyond words, ensuring that cultural
nuances are conveyed.
Example: Translating proverbs from English into Uzbek often requires rephrasing to retain
the same moral lesson or emotional tone.
4. Sociolinguistics and Discourse Analysis:
Cultural linguistics provides tools for analyzing how cultural values appear in speech acts,
storytelling, or social interactions.
7 examples
1⃣ Greeting
• English: “How are you?” – focuses on a person’s well-being or emotional state.
• Uzbek: “Qayerdansiz?” (Where are you from?) – focuses on social identity and
background.
Cultural Meaning:
In English-speaking cultures, people value individual well-being.
In Uzbek culture, people value social connection and belonging — knowing where someone comes
from helps build relationships.
2⃣ Time
• English: “Time ies.” – expresses that time passes quickly, showing urgency and
productivity.
• Uzbek: “Vaqt suv kabi oqadi.” (Time ows like water.) – shows natural and continuous
passage of time.
Cultural Meaning:
Both cultures value time, but in different ways:
English culture emphasizes ef ciency and speed,
while Uzbek culture emphasizes patience and harmony with nature.
3⃣ Respect
• English: “You” – used for everyone, regardless of age or status.
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• Uzbek: “Sen / Siz” – chosen depending on formality, age, or respect.
Cultural Meaning:
English shows equality and informality,
while Uzbek highlights respect, hierarchy, and politeness in communication.
4⃣ Emotion
• English: “I’m feeling blue.” – expresses sadness or depression through the color blue.
• Uzbek: “Ko‘nglim xira.” – literally means my soul feels dim, expressing emotional
heaviness or low mood.
Cultural Meaning:
Both express sadness, but use different cultural imagery:
English uses color (blue), while Uzbek uses heart and soul (ko‘ngil) to describe emotions.
Modern Developments in Cultural Linguistics
Cultural Linguistics today is connected with:
• 🌍 Globalization and digital communication
• 🗣 Multilingual societies and identity research
• 🤖 Arti cial Intelligence (AI) and translation systems
1. Globalization and Digital Communication
In today’s world, people from different cultures and languages communicate more often —
especially online.
Cultural linguistics helps us understand how cultural values shape communication and prevent
misunderstandings.
Example:
An American, an Uzbek, and a Japanese person may all use English online, but each expresses ideas
based on their own cultural background.
Cultural linguistics helps explain these subtle differences.
2. Multilingualism and Identity
Many people now speak more than one language.
Cultural linguistics studies how language in uences identity — how people express themselves
differently in each language.
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Example:
A person from Uzbekistan who speaks Uzbek, Russian, and English may express different
emotions or ideas in each language.
Each language re ects a part of their cultural identity.
3. Arti cial Intelligence (AI) and Translation Systems
Cultural linguistics also helps improve machine translation and AI-based language systems.
It teaches machines to understand cultural meanings, not just literal words.
Example:
The English idiom “spill the beans” literally means “to pour beans,” which makes no sense.
Its real meaning is “to reveal a secret.”
AI trained with cultural linguistic knowledge can translate such idioms correctly by
understanding their cultural context.
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