COMMUNICATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK Rabbimova Yulduz Karshiboy qizi

Аннотация

This thesis explores the role of emotive language in shaping interpersonal communication in English and Uzbek. Emotive language, or language that conveys emotional content, is a key factor in influencing relationships, social dynamics, and communicative effectiveness. The study compares how English and Uzbek speakers use emotive language in personal and professional settings, analyzing its impact on communication style, relationship building, and conflict management. Through discourse analysis of everyday conversations and media samples, the research highlights cultural differences in emotional expression and examines how these differences affect interpersonal communication strategies. The findings reveal that while both languages utilize emotive language to foster relationships and express emotions, English tends toward direct emotional expression, whereas Uzbek employs more subtle, socially regulated forms of emotional language. Keywords: emotive language, interpersonal communication, cross-cultural communication, English, Uzbek, emotional expression, comparative study Introduction: Emotions are an integral part of human communication, playing a significant role in shaping how people interact with each other. Emotive language refers to the use of words and expressions that convey the speaker's emotional state, which in turn influences how messages are received and interpreted. Interpersonal communication is highly dependent on the use of emotive language, as it helps individuals express feelings, build relationships, resolve conflicts, and maintain social harmony. In this thesis, we explore how emotive language is used in English and Uzbek, two linguistically and culturally distinct languages, to shape interpersonal communication. While both languages use emotive language to convey feelings and emotions, the way it is employed and interpreted within interpersonal relationships can vary greatly due to cultural norms, values, and communication styles. This comparative study aims to investigate these differences and provide insights into how emotive language functions within each language and its impact on communication strategies. Literature Review: The study of emotive language in communication has been a prominent area of research in linguistics, pragmatics, and cross-cultural communication. Scholars such as Wierzbicka (1999) and Crystal (1995) have emphasized the cultural specificity of emotional expression in language. According to Wierzbicka, different languages encode emotional experiences in unique ways, reflecting the cultural values and social norms of the speakers[1,2]. In English, researchers have noted that emotive language is often used more directly, allowing speakers to openly express their feelings and emotional states (Lakoff & Johnson, 1980). This aligns with the individualistic nature of Western cultures, where personal emotional expression is encouraged. In contrast, Central Asian languages like Uzbek, which are more 7 collectivist, often employ emotive language in a way that maintains social harmony and respects hierarchical relationships (Safarov, 1995)[3]. This cultural distinction influences how speakers of each language manage interpersonal relationships and express emotions[4]. Cross-cultural studies have also examined how emotive language affects conflict resolution, relationship building, and social interaction. Emotive language serves not only to convey emotions but also to manage social dynamics, indicating respect, politeness, or solidarity depending on the context. These studies provide a foundation for understanding the role of emotive language in interpersonal communication and offer insights into the differences between English and Uzbek.