THE ROLE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE UZBEK LANGUAGE IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION
Abstract
This article explores the current state, development trends, and challenges of the Uzbek language in the age of globalization and digital transformation. It examines how global influences such as technology, media, education, and cross-cultural communication affect the linguistic environment in Uzbekistan. While digital tools and international engagement have opened new opportunities for the Uzbek language, they have also introduced issues such as lexical borrowing, language hybridization, and declining linguistic standards in everyday use. The paper discusses the role of state language policy, educational institutions, and media in preserving the linguistic identity and cultural integrity of the Uzbek language. Finally, it proposes recommendations to strengthen the status and quality of the Uzbek language amid modern challenges.
Keywords
Uzbek language, globalization, linguistic identity, digital communication, language policy, lexical borrowing, language culture, media, youth language, language modernization
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