TENDENCIES OF MODERNIZATION IN 21ST CENTURY LITERATURE

Аннотация

This article analyzes the modernization of 21st-century literature based on contemporary linguistic, semiotic, and cultural-humanitarian approaches. In the context of globalization, it examines linguocultural phenomena, intertextual interactions, the factors influencing the development of national andtransnational literature, as well as the transformation oflanguage in intercultural communication. The studyfocuses on linguistic-semiotic innovations in modern literary processes, code-switching, lexical and stylistic changes, and issues of cultural identity. Additionally, the impact of digital culture on literature, linguistic models formed by artificial intelligence, and new means of expression are explored. This article aims to identify current literary trends by investigating the intrinsic connection between different languages and cultures from bothlinguistic and literary perspectives. Keywords:21st-century literature, language and culture integration, linguacultural, semiotic phenomena, intertextual influence, linguistic-semiotic innovations, code-switching, intercultural communication, digital linguistics, postmodernism, globalization and language, artificial intelligence and literature. Language, culture, and literature are the fundamental components of human cognition, developing in an inseparable relationship with one another. Language serves as a tool for human thought, culture shapes the system of national memory and values, while literature stands as the most vivid expression of this process. Through literature, national identity is manifested, cultural codes are preserved, and they are transmitted to future generations. Therefore, analyzing literary processes requires careful consideration oflinguisticand cultural factors. In the modern world, globalization, technological advancements, and intercultural communication have intensified the interplay between language, culture, and literature. The blending of linguistic codes, intertextual influence, the evolution of transnational literature, and the integration of digital culture into literary processes have become pressing issues of our time. Hence, this article explores the impact of language and culture on contemporary literature through linguocultural and semioticapproaches. 1.Linguacultural and Literature: TheReflection of Language and Culturein Literary Works. It is well known that the intrinsic connection between language, culture, and literature is analyzed within the framework of linguoculturology. This field examines the relationship between language and culture, focusing on how they are reflected in literary texts. Linguist V. A. Maslova highlights this by stating, “Literary works are among the most vivid expressions of national culture, transmitting cultural values from generation to generation through language”. Literary works encapsulate a nation’s cultural codes, traditions, mentality, and historical experiences. For example, in Uzbek literature, Alisher Navoi’s works vividly portray Eastern page34 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue03,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai cultural values, Turkic-Persian linguistic influences, and Sufi thought. His Khamsa (Quintet) reflects Eastern philosophy, worldview, moral principles, love, and intellectual freedom, showcasing the cultural-aesthetic outlook of the people through literary language. Additionally, Navoi’s poetry integrates Arabic and Persian elements with theexpressivepotential of theTurkic language, significantly expanding itscultural and poetic functions. In Russian literature, Fyodor Dostoevsky’s works are deeply connected to Orthodox culture, Russian national mentality, and moral philosophy, while Leo Tolstoy’s novels explore the relationships between different social classes in Russia, along with religious and ethical dilemmas. In Crime and Punishment, Dostoevsky linguistically expresses Russian religious beliefs, Orthodox moral values, and the idea of spiritual redemption with great depth. Similarly, English literature, particularly William Shakespeare’s works, embodies the metaphorical richness of the language and Renaissance cultural values. His plays reflect the social, moral, and political realities of his time, utilizing complex linguistic structures in monologues and dialogues to offer profound psychological analysis. In Hamlet, themes of doubt, conscience, and moral conflict are conveyed through powerful linguisticdevices, making them strikingly expressive. In contemporary times, linguacultural processes have become even more complex due to globalization. National literatures increasingly influence each other, giving rise to new stylistic trends, including transnational literature. Many late 20th and early 21st-century works prominently feature themes of national identity and transnational cultural interactions. Notable examples include the novels o